Get a URL

You can find a URL reference to a library, folder, document, or search by using the URL Alert button on the toolbar. This is helpful in cases where you need to know the exact URL of a library item. You can also copy the URL to the clipboard.

URL references for opening and viewing an item are displayed when you get a URL reference. You do not get these references for searches, folders or libraries.

To get a URL

  1. Click the folder containing the item. If it is not stored in a folder, locate it using IDM Web Search.

  2. Select the item for retrieving the URL .

  3. On the FWS toolbar, click . The URL to the selected item is displayed in a dialog box.

  4. Click OK to close the dialog box.

    Note

    If you want to copy and paste the URL into another document, highlight it, and then press Ctrl+C before closing the dialog box.

    Click OK to close the dialog box, and then press Ctrl+V to paste the URL in another document.