Using Hyperlinks

Hyperlinks can be static or dynamic. A static hyperlink always links to the same document in the same way. A dynamic hyperlink can link based on the data in the document that contains the hyperlink.

You can create different types of hyperlinks:

• A cell where the cell text is the hyperlink text: When you define a cell as a hyperlink, the cell text becomes an active hyperlink. This method is best suited for static hyperlinks, where the text in the cell always remains the same and links to the same resource in the same way.
• A cell with an associated hyperlink: When associating a hyperlink with a cell, you define a hyperlink that links to the source document when the cell is clicked. You can also have a cell text different from the hyperlink text. We recommend using this method to create dynamic hyperlinks, as it allows for parameters within dynamic links. Additionally, you can create them using a graphical interface, which avoids dealing with complex hyperlink syntax.
• A link to another document in the SAP BI Platform Repository: For target documents that refer to BW queries, .unx universes that contain prompts that use index awareness, there are additional parameters to set.

You can format any hyperlink type to show different colors based on whether the link has been clicked.

You can also link report elements within the same report by setting elements as input controls. These controls filter values in other report elements.

You can add a URL to an external page in a Web Intelligence document. To avoid security risks, you can only use URLs that your administrator has authorized in the Central Management Console.

To link a URL, follow these steps:

1. Open your Web Intelligence document in Design mode.
2. Right-click the cell where you want to add the link, then select Add Hyperlink to→A URL.
3. In the Hyperlink dialog box, enter the URL in the Target URL text field.
4. In the URL Options section, add the label of the hyperlink in the Label field.
5. In the Open In drop-down list, select whether the link should open in a new window or in the current window.
6. Enter text in the Tooltip box. To build a dynamic tooltip, use the Select Object or Build Formula options. The tooltip appears when you point to the cell containing the hyperlink.
7. Click OK.

You can add one or multiple links in a document to other reports within the same document.

To link to another report within the same document, follow these steps:

1. Open your Web Intelligence document in Design mode.
2. Right-click the cell where you want to add the link, then select Add Hyperlink to→This Document.
3. In the Hyperlink dialog box, select the report you want to link to from the Targeted Report within the Document drop-down list.

   If the target report is hidden, it does not appear in the drop-down list. If the report is hidden by a formula, the target report is available in the drop-down list. An icon shows whether the report is currently hidden or visible.

4. In the URL Options section, add a label in the Label field. You can also display the name of an object by using the Select Object option. To build a dynamic label, use the Build Formula option.
5. Enter text in the Tooltip field. You can also build a dynamic tooltip by using the Select Object or Build Formula options. The tooltip appears when you point to the cell containing the hyperlink.
6. Click OK.

You can link to another document in the SAP BI Platform Repository using the Create Hyperlink dialog box.

The link uses the OpenDocument function. The parameters passed to the function are determined by the choices you make in the dialog box.

You can also work with the OpenDocument function directly by typing the syntax into a cell.

To link to another document in the SAP BI Platform Repository, follow these steps:

1. Open your Web Intelligence document in Design mode.
2. Right-click the cell where you want to add the link, then select Add Hyperlink to→Another Document.
3. In the Select a Target Document dialog box, select your target document.
4. Click Select.

   In the Hyperlink dialog box, the Target URL text field and the fields in the Document Parameters section now show the parameter values of your target document.

5. These hyperlinks are dynamic. The parameter values can change when you click the link. In the Document Parameters section, you see a list of OpenDocument parameter options. To set a value for a specific parameter, select the checkbox next to it. Then, type the value you want to pass or select an option from the drop-down menu.
6. To add or remove a parameter, edit the hyperlink in the Target URL text field. Then, click Parse URL.
7. In the URL Options section, add a label in the Label field. To display the name of an object, use the Select Object option. To build a dynamic label, use the Build Formula option.
8. In the Open In drop-down list, select whether the link opens in a new window or in the current window.
9. Enter text in the Tooltip box. To build a dynamic tooltip, use the Select Object or Build Formula options. The tooltip appears when you point to the cell containing the hyperlink.
10. Click OK.

For more information about this topic, please read SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence User's Guide

When you create a link, it uses the OpenDocument syntax. You can also build links manually with OpenDocument. OpenDocument is a web application that processes URL requests for documents and other objects in the Central Management Server (CMS). It delivers the correct document to you in the appropriate viewer.

You can open OpenDocument links or create them by following a specific syntax. The syntax you use depends on the client, the report you want to open, and other requirements.

For more information about this topic, please read  Viewing Documents Using OpenDocument Guide

• Add hyperlinks in Web Intelligence documents to URLs, reports within the same document, or other documents in the SAP BI Platform.
• Choose between static and dynamic hyperlinks to control how links behave based on document data.
• Use the graphical interface to create hyperlinks, add labels, tooltips, and set how links open.
• Configure dynamic hyperlinks with parameters using the OpenDocument function for advanced linking needs.