[libreoffice-users] Links in documents (was: Create a relative hyperlink to file?)

On 20-09-2020 09:01, Philip Jackson wrote:
> But as Robert says, too, the path is indicated in the absolute form in 
> the Document Path field. Right clicking on the link and selecting Edit 
> Hyperlink also shows an absolute path. But inspection of content.xml 
> confirms that the path is relative.
>
> If the file with the hyperlink is moved to a different directory, the 
> link updates showing again an absolute path as though the linked file 
> has also been moved. But, of course, the link no longer works because it 
> was relative and all the files concerned are no longer in the same 
> directory.

Is there someone able to shine a light on this subject?

Thing is that links break when mailing or moving and that is a serious flaw.

For example, I would expect a template name without path in a document 
xml, result in a search for that template in:

 * the designated template folder
 * the home folder
 * the folder where the document lives

Apparently this does not work, not even one folder is consulted.

Is there some sort of a search path available? A policy? It would really 
be helpful if this subject is discussed and I would love to see a 
contribution.

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