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An HCL Notes® application contains information about a particular area of interest, such as the forms and policy documents for a department, or it might contain documents of a similar type, such as email messages. In addition, some companies create "discussion applications," where employees can post responses to particular topics.
Getting started with Notes applications
An HCL Notes® application contains information about a particular area of interest, such as the forms and policy documents for a department, or it might contain documents of a similar type, such as email messages. In addition, some companies create discussion applications, where employees can post responses to particular topics.
How can I create a URL link to a composite application?
You can create a URL link to a composite application from another application, or from a mail message.

Notes applications
An HCL Notes® application contains information about a particular area of interest, such as the forms and policy documents for a department, or it might contain documents of a similar type, such as email messages. In addition, some companies create "discussion applications," where employees can post responses to particular topics.
- Getting started with Notes applications
  An HCL Notes® application contains information about a particular area of interest, such as the forms and policy documents for a department, or it might contain documents of a similar type, such as email messages. In addition, some companies create discussion applications, where employees can post responses to particular topics.
  - What type of content can be contained in Notes documents?
    An HCL Notes® application can contain a variety of information types.
  - How can I open a Notes application?
  - How can I bookmark a Notes application?
    You can bookmark an application so it is easier to find at a later time.
  - How can I find server information if I cannot follow a link?
    If you are provided with a link, for example in an email, that does not work, you will need to create a connection record with the server.
  - How can I create a URL link to a composite application?
    You can create a URL link to a composite application from another application, or from a mail message.
  - To compact a Notes application
    Compacting an HCL Notes® application recovers unused space so the application can operate most efficiently.
- Notes applications quick reference
  This quick reference card is a list of instructions for common tasks and shortcuts for Notes applications, which you can print and keep at your desk for easy reference.
- Advanced Notes applications topics
  More advanced Notes applications tasks include determining which applications to back up, how to use XPages applications with Notes, and creating a subscription to an application.

How can I create a URL link to a composite application?

You can create a URL link to a composite application from another application, or from a mail message.

About this task

Use links to let other users know about and easily access applications. You can also use links to provide a convenient method for subsequent access to composite applications.

Procedure

Open the composite application.
Optional: To create a URL to a page in the application, open to that page.
Click Edit > Copy, and then select Application URL or Page URL.
Open the application or mail message you want to link from.
Click to locate your cursor where you want the link to appear.
Click Edit > Paste.

Results

The link appears as a URL in the application. You or the recipient of the mail message can double-click the link to access the composite application or page in the application.