Link Embed Import

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Three Integration Techniques

Importing, Linking And Embedding

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Linking, Embedding And Importing

SOURCEPROGRAM

OBJECT DESTINATIONPROGRAM

Are INTEGRATION Techniques

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Integration Is Grrreat!!… Integrating

Microsoft Office programs can increase your efficiency, productivity and creativity!

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However…

Embedding and linking can cause your system to run very slowly. Especially if your computer has limited memory.

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Three Terms To Remember

1. Object

2. Source

3. Destination

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1.Object

File brought from source to destination.

Examples: A graph or chart created in

excel. Miniatures of slides created

in PowerPoint. An outline created in word.

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2. Source

Program and file from which you bring the object.

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3. Destination

The program and file into which you will place the object

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Mini Review

An OBJECT Is the item you bring from the source to destination

program

The SOURCE Is the program from which you bring the object

The DESTINATION Is the program file in which you place the object

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An Integration Term: OLE Object linking and embedding.

Refers to the ability to perform “IN PLACE EDITING.”

The ability to link or embed.

Not supported by all software programs..

Critical reason why Microsoft Office is the preferred by home and business users.

Pronounced Ole-LAY.

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Integration Technique # 1:

Importing

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File To Import

The Objectis a Word Outline

shown in the Source Program,

MS Word

Screen Capture

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How To Import The File

The object becomes a part of the destination programThere is no further communication between the source and destination programMake formatting adjustments within destination program.

Choose slides from files or slides from outline

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Imported File

I. MotherA. Slippers

B. Writing Paper

II. FatherA. Compact Discs

B. Gloves

III. SisterA. Blouse

B. Appointment Book

IV. BrotherA. Video Game

B. DVDs

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING LIST

The Object, an Outline

as a slide in the Destination Program,

MS PowerPoint

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The Results Of Importing

The object becomes a part of the destination program.

There is no further communication between the source and destination program.

Edits are made within destination program, using the destination program.

Changes to file in the destination program are not rendered in the source program file.

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Integration Technique #2:

Embedding

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File To Embed

Screen Capture ofHoliday ShoppingBudget Created InMS Excel

The Object, an Excel Table

shown in the Source Program,

MS Excel

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To Embed A File

“Link” is not checked

Creates a one-way connectionTo make changes to your object, the source program opens within the destination program.Changes in destination document do not affect source document.

Browse for file

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Embedded FileThe Object,

a Tablein the Destination Program,

MS PowerPoint

Mother Father Sister BrotherSlippers 24.99Writing Paper 9.99Compact Discs 22.45Gloves 15.99Blouse 26.99Appointment Book 15.99Video Game 23.50T-shirt 18.00Totals Spent 34.98 38.44 42.98 41.50

Holiday Shopping Budget

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The Results Of Embedding

One-way editing connection.

To edit object, the source program opens within the destination program.

Changes in destination document do not affect original source document.

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Integration Technique # 3:

Linking

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Object To Link

Screen Capture

The Object, an Excel Chart

shown in the Source Program,

MS Excel

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To Link A File

Creates a two-way connectionChanges in the source program are reflected in destination program and vice versa

“Link” IS checked

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Linked FileMother Father Sister Brother

Slippers 24.99

Writing Paper 9.99

Compact Discs 22.45

Gloves 25.00

Blouse 26.99

Appointment Book 15.99

Video Game 23.50

T-shirt 18.00

Totals Spent 34.98 47.45 42.98 41.50

Holiday Shopping Budget

Mother

Father

Sister

Brother

The Object, an Excel Table with

Chartin the

Destination Program,

MS PowerPoint

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The Results Of Linking

Two-way editing capability.

To edit object, the complete source program launches.

Changes in destination are also mirrored in the original source program.

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Summary Of Similarities And Differences Among

Importing, Linking And Embedding

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The Similarities

OBJECTDESTINATIONPROGRAM

Each is a means of bringing an object from a source program into a destination program

SOURCEPROGRAM

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The Differences

EmbeddingOne-way link between source and destination program. In-place editing launches source program within destinationprogram. No changes are reflected in original.

ImportingNo remaining link between source and destination program.Edits made in the destination programdo not appear in the original document

LinkingTwo-way link between source and destination program.In-place edits open the destination program, where they are madeChanges appear in source and destination

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Conclusion

Importing, Embedding, and Linking, are Integration Tools.

Integration tools offer users of integrated software suites endless opportunities to achieve greater efficiency, productivity and creativity.

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Presenter Information

Leslie Elisabeth Eufrazio

Instructor, CIS, WTCC

LeMay 79

662-3436

[email protected]