Object Linking and Embedding

This program supports Microsoft's Object Linking and Embedding specification version 2.0. OLE (oh-lay) as it is commonly called, makes it simple and convenient to insert or embed diagrams within documents created by other applications which can serve as OLE containers.

Microsoft Word(tm) is one example of a very popular application that exploits the ability to be an OLE container. Throughout this section, we'll refer to Word as a typical OLE container application. But don't forget that there are MANY such applications on the market and all will work more or less the same with this program's OLE features.

Using OLE, you can embed diagrams directly inside Word documents such that they become a part of the document, are saved within the document file, and nevertheless can later still be edited. In addition, you can choose to store only a reference called a link to a diagram file within Word. With a link, you can simply edit the diagram file and the changes will automatically appear in the Word document. Linking and embedding together provide the capability to use diagrams anywhere that a diagram would be convenient without the hassle of having to store and maintain the diagram elsewhere at the same time.

This program acts as an OLE Server, not as a container like Word. It is a full server as opposed to a mini-server because it can also run stand-alone as a normal application.

OLE Embedding Diagrams

OLE Linking to Diagrams