IOleUILinkContainerW::CancelLink method (oledlg.h)

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02/22/2024

Disconnects the selected links.

Syntax

HRESULT CancelLink(
  DWORD dwLink
);

Parameters

dwLink

Container-defined unique identifier for a single link. Containers can use the pointer to the link's container site for this value.

Return value

This method returns S_OK on success. Other possible return values include the following.

Return code	Description
E_ACCESSDENIED	Insufficient access permissions.
E_FAIL	The operation failed.
E_INVALIDARG	The specified identifier is invalid.
E_OUTOFMEMORY	There is insufficient memory available for this operation.

Remarks

Notes to Callers

Call IOleUILinkContainer::CancelLink when the user selects the Break Link button from the Links dialog box. The link should be converted to a picture. The Links dialog box will not be dismissed for OLE links.

Notes to Implementers

For OLE links, OleCreateStaticFromData can be used to create a static picture object using the IDataObject interface of the link as the source.

Requirements

Requirement	Value
Minimum supported client	Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server	Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only]
Target Platform	Windows
Header	oledlg.h

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