Creating a canvas shortcut to any URL using the Shortcut widget

You can use the Shortcut widget to create a canvas shortcut to any URL, including a URL outside of Infor or a document or report on your computer or network.

Using the widget is one of several ways to create shortcuts.

To create a shortcut for Infor Lawson Self-Service Applications, you must structure your URL in a different way than is described here.

For more information, see Creating shortcuts for Lawson Self-Service Applications in Infor Smart Office Administration Guide.

Perform these steps to create a shortcut to any URL using the Shortcut widget:

  1. From the Show menu, select Widget Library/Shortcut.
  2. Select the icon to be used for the icon from the available icons.
  3. Specify a name for the shortcut.
  4. Specify the location (URL) for this shortcut.

    For example, if the URL is an Internet address, specify the full URL: www.YourShortcut.com

  5. When you are finished setting properties for the shortcut, click Save.

    The icon for the URL is displayed on the canvas. You can drag it anywhere on the canvas.