Section 10 · Systems & Multi-Tool Workflow

Links Inventory

Definition

A layout application’s record of every placed file, reporting status (linked, modified, missing), location, and effective resolution at the placed size.

Why it matters

This is where a document is verified as ready to output. A missing link means the image won’t print; a modified link means a stale version is on the page.

Example

Checking before export and finding one image at 96 ppi effective because it was scaled up after placement.

Teaching note

Pair with Effective Resolution (Section 3). Students cannot check the number that matters from inside the image editor, and most don’t know this panel exists.