Example: Compare topic links in different maps

This example shows how to determine if a topic links to another topic that is in a different map.

About this task

To compare topic links in different maps:

Procedure

  1. For the first topic, click More Options icon, and then select Dependencies.

    You can check a topic's dependencies from any of the following places:

    • Favorites side panel
    • Map Editor in Structure view
    • My Assignments
    • Revision History
    • Search
    • Topic Editor
  2. To locate the map the current topic is in, click Referenced by.
  3. Click the Maps button.
    This shows all the maps this topic is currently in.
  4. Click References.
  5. Click the Cross references / Related links button.
  6. Find the second topic, and click Dependencies icon.
  7. Click Referenced by.
  8. Click the Maps button.

Results

This shows all the maps that include the topic that is the target of the link. If none of these maps are the same as the map that includes the first topic, then the two topics are in different maps.