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HTTP Link

Document Link Grooper.Messaging

Represents a link to a resource on an HTTP server, such as a web page or file.

Remarks

The HTTP Link class enables Batch Folder objects to reference resources located on HTTP or HTTPS servers, such as web pages, documents, or files. This is essential for scenarios where content must be ingested from web-based sources, or where Grooper needs to maintain a persistent reference to externally hosted content.

HTTP Link objects are typically created automatically when content is imported using HTTP Import. Instead of copying the content directly into the repository, Grooper stores a link to the resource, allowing content to be loaded on demand or referenced for audit and traceability purposes.

The class exposes the 'URL' property, which must be configured to point to the desired HTTP or HTTPS resource. This property is set during import, but can be edited to update the link if the resource location changes.

HTTP Link provides commands for loading the content into Grooper as a local attachment and for renaming the local attachment to match the linked resource. These commands support full lifecycle management of externally referenced content, including synchronization and filename consistency.

Usage Guidance

  • Use HTTP Link to reference web-based resources, enabling integration with online content repositories, document management systems, or public web pages.
  • Configure the 'URL' property to match the address of the resource you wish to link.
  • Use the provided commands to download content into Grooper or to update the local attachment filename.
  • HTTP Link is essential for scenarios where documents must remain in external web storage, or where rapid ingestion of online content is required.

For more information, see the documentation for Batch Folder, Content Link, and HTTP Import.

Properties

NameTypeDescription
General
Document Link
ContentLink

Context Menu Commands

Command Shortcut Description
file_copy Load Content Loads the linked file and stores it as the attachment for the associated Batch Folder.
~/Resource/GetIcon?typeName=blank Rename Attachment Renames the local attachment file to match the linked resource's name and MIME type.
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