Adding an Empty topicref or mapref and Referencing a Topic or a Map

You can use the context menu to add an empty topicref or mapref element, then reference a topic or map.

1. In the Document Structure area, right-click a map element adjacent to where you want to place the new element.
2. Select one of these options for the location for the new element.
   • Add Before
   • Add After
   • Add Child
3. From the list of element types, select topicref or mapref.
   An empty topicref is added to the map in the location you specify.
4. Select the topicref or mapref element and in the Element Details area, click Add Attribute.
5. From the attribute list, select href.
   The Edit Attribute of Element dialog appears.
6. Click Browse for Topic, then navigate to and select the topic or map to reference and click OK, then OK again.
7. Select the topicref or mapref element and in the Element Details area, click Add Attribute.
8. From the attribute list, select:
   • type (for a referenced topic)
   • format (for a referenced map)
   The Edit Attribute of Element dialog appears.
9. Type the attribute value:
   • For a topic, type the topic type.
   • For a map, type ditamap.
10. Click OK.