Link Management

The Hurco frontend features an automated link detection system. This system determines whether a link is internal or external based on its structure and assigns the appropriate browser behavior automatically.

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How Link Detection Works

The CMS differentiates between links to ensure a seamless user experience:

• Internal Links: These use target="_self" and open in the same tab. The system automatically prepends the base URL (e.g., https://www.hurco.com) if a relative path is used.
• External Links: These use target="_blank" and open in a new tab.

Pro Tip: Forcing a New Tab

If you want an internal page to open in a new tab, simply enter the full URL including https://.

• /technology/winmax opens in the same tab.
• https://www.hurco.com/technology/winmax opens in a new tab.

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Link Classification Rules

The system categorizes links based on their starting characters:

Link Type	Starts With...	Behavior
External	http:// or https://	Opens in New Tab
Internal	/ or #	Opens in Same Tab
Action	mailto: or tel:	Opens in Same Tab (Default App)
Fallback	Any other character	Treated as Internal

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Visual Examples

1. Anchor Links (Jump Links)

• URL: #job-listing
• Result: Internal link. It will navigate the user to the section with the ID job-listing on the current page.

2. Relative Paths

• URL: /resources
• Result: Internal link. It will open https://www.hurco.com/resources in the same tab.

3. Absolute URLs

• URL: https://support.hurco.com/
• Result: External link. Because it includes the https:// protocol, it will open in a new tab.