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How to create links to Files Saved in local OneDrive Libraries in OneNote

2019-11-24 00:18
 
"Gem for OneNote" has provided create variable link feature. You can use this feature to create a link to the local OneDrive file which has sync by OneDrive app.

OneDrive Client App Library in Difference PCs Has Difference Paths

In general, OneDrive App will save its library in %UserProfile% folder (C:Users<<YourName>>OneDriveDOCs). 

If you have multiple computers, the <<YourName>> will difference in multiple computers.

So, if you link to an OneDrive file with absolute path in OneNote, it will be broken in other computers.
OneDrive Client App Library in Difference PCs Has Difference Paths
 
Create a Local OneDrive File Link
"Gem for OneNote" add-ins have a link feature to solute this problem.
  1. In "Gem for OneNote", follow "Link" tab -> "Hyperlink" group -> "Relative Link" feature.
  2. In "Create Relative Local Link" window, Choose "Create variable link".
  3. Then, choose %ONEDRIVE% variable.
Create a Local OneDrive File Link
 
Specify a File which Saved in Local OneDrive Library Folder

In "Create Relative Local Link" window, click "File" button to choose a file which has sync complete in local OneDrive library folder.
Specify a File which Saved in Local OneDrive Library Folder
 
Gem's OneDrive Variable Path

After choose an OneDrive file, Gem will change its path to a variable path, in this example is 

%ONEDRIVE%docsdate.pdf

The %ONEDRIVE% is a variable for OneDrive folder. Gem know how to convert it to your OneDrive folder.
Gem's OneDrive Variable Path
 
An OneDrive Variable Link

After create an OneDrive variable link, you can find it is a Gem type link.
This type link need install "Gem for OneNote" to response it, or the link cannot work when you click on it.

Click on this type link, Gem will convert it to your local OneDrive file path, and open it by your application.
An OneDrive Variable Link
 
Sync to Another Computer and Open the OneDrive File

Now, you can sync this OneNote Notebook to another computer, and you must have installed "Gem for OneNote" add-in in this computer too. And, you also sync completely your OneDrive files with OneDrive client application.

In this example, we have sync the notebook to OneNote 2013 Windows 7.
Click on the OneDrive variable link, Gem convert the link to real local OneDrive path to open the file.
Sync to Another Computer and Open the OneDrive File
 
 
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