Workarounds for Issues with XMetaL Version 13 References

XMetaL Version 13 does not automatically update new or changed references in topics or maps, so authors must issue the Refresh All References command or press F11 after inserting new or changing existing references to correctly update the reference.

Issue When Editing a Topic

If you insert a conref target using the Astoria Repository > Astoria > Edit References command, or by entering the target in the Attribute Inspector's conref field, the referencing element's content is not replaced with the conref target's content, but is instead highlighted.

Issue When Editing a Map

If you are editing a map using the XMetaL map editor, if you select an existing topicref and select Repository > Astoria > Edit Reference, then select href, navigate to and select a different topic, the href is updated, but the topic title is not updated.

Updating the Reference

To update the reference with the correct content, select the referencing element, then use one of these methods:
  • From the XMetaL Edit menu, select Refresh All References.
  • Press F11.
  • Right-click the referencing element, then select Refresh All References.

All references in the topic or map are updated.