Define a map drop point

This procedure defines points in the map where topics and other maps may be easily inserted.

Before you begin

The map must be locked.

About this task

You can specify a document within a map as a insertion point where other documents (topics and maps) may be added. This is particularly useful if you are adding topics to specific sub-trees of a large and complex map.

You can specify topics, sub-trees, or other maps within the parent map as drop points.
Note: The drop points defined are active until you open another map in the DITA Map view.

Procedure

  1. Open the map in the DITA Map view.
  2. Right-click the topic or map file and select Set Drop Point.
    A drop point decoration appears on the selected document.

Results

You can now use these points as targets when you are adding documents from other views.