CrossReference
A cross reference to a different index topic. (For cross references in text, use the 'cross reference source' and 'hyperlink' objects.)
Instance
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Number id
The unique ID of the CrossReference.
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Boolean isValid
Returns true if the object specifier resolves to valid objects.
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Topic parent
The parent of the CrossReference (a Topic).
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Number index
The index of the CrossReference within its containing object.
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Events events
A collection of events.
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EventListeners eventListeners
A collection of event listeners.
Topic referencedTopic
The topic to which this CrossReference points.
CrossReferenceType crossReferenceType
The text that precedes or follows the referenced topic.
String customTypeString
The text used for a custom cross reference type. Note: Valid only for custom cross reference types.
String label
A property that can be set to any string.
String name
The name of the CrossReference; this is an alias to the CrossReference's label property.
Object properties
A property that allows setting of several properties at the same time.
Methods
remove()
Deletes the CrossReference.
insertLabel( String key, String value )
Sets the label to the value associated with the specified key.
Parameters
Type Name Description String key The key. String value The value.
String extractLabel( String key )
Gets the label value associated with the specified key.
Parameters
Type Name Description String key The key.
String toSource()
Generates a string which, if executed, will return the CrossReference.
CrossReference getElements()
Resolves the object specifier, creating an array of object references.
String toSpecifier()
Retrieves the object specifier.
EventListener addEventListener( String eventType, Mixed handler, Boolean captures )
Adds an event listener.
Parameters
Type Name Description String eventType The event type. Mixed handler The event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function. Boolean captures This parameter is obsolete. (Optional)
Boolean removeEventListener( String eventType, Mixed handler, Boolean captures )
Removes the event listener.
Parameters
Type Name Description String eventType The registered event type. Mixed handler The registered event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function. Boolean captures This parameter is obsolete. (Optional)