I can see where you are all coming from, but it is possible and I think my explanation was complicated.
ARTICLE MAIN SCREEN - Take a look at Breadcrumbs Menu
http://forum.x-cart.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1816&stc=1&d=126386077 8
ARTICLE ON ITS OWN - Take a look at Breadcrumbs Menu showing actual Article 1 and main Article Page
http://forum.x-cart.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1817&stc=1&d=126386084 0
The above shows how it can be done, showing article Title and then leaving the article root link visible for user to go back to all Articles Main Page.
Is this as close as what you want?
THIS IS AIMED TOWARDS ORIGINAL USERS QUESTION