Crystal Reports  

Hyperlink Tab (Format Editor)

Use this tab to create a hyperlink to a Web site, a field value, an e-mail address, a file, or another Crystal Reports file. The hyperlink is saved with your report and is available to other users as a way of viewing additional information.

Hyperlink type
Click the type of hyperlink you want to create. The available types are:
  • No Hyperlink

    This is the default option. There is no hyperlink associated with the selected report object.

  • A Website on the Internet

    Select this option if you want your report object to be linked to a static web address. Use the formula button to create a URL based on a field value. For example, you might enter the following formula if your Customer Name field contained information that would create a series of meaningful URLs:

        "http://www." + {Customer.Customer Name} + ".com"
  • Current Website Field Value

    Select this option if you want the program to create a hyperlink out of the field you selected. The field must be stored as a proper hyperlink in your data source.

  • An E-mail Address

    Select this option if you want to create a "mailto" address from the field you selected. Use the formula button to create an address based on a field value.

  • A File

    Select this option to create a hyperlink to a file on a specific computer or networked computer. Use the formula button to create a file path based on a field value.

  • Current E-mail Field Value

    Select this option if you want the program to create an email hyperlink out of the field you selected. The field must be stored as a proper email address in your data source.

The available types in the DHTML Viewer Only area are:

  • Report Part Drilldown

    For information about how to use this option, see Implementing Report Part Drilldown.

  • Another Report Object

    For information about how to use this option, see Another Report Object Option.

    Note   Not all hyperlink types are available at all times. The object you select and its location on the report determine which types are available.
Hyperlink information
Use this section of the tab to enter the appropriate hyperlink information (the URL of a Web site, for example). Hyperlink information is available for all Hyperlink types except No hyperlink and Current field value.
Browse
Use Browse to search for files using the Open dialog box. Browse is available only for A file and Another Crystal report file.
Helpful Hint
Use these hints to learn how each Hyperlink type works and what it will add to your report.

See Also

Format Editor Dialog Box | Report Parts Overview | Implementing Report Part Drilldown | Inserting Subreports | Unlinked vs. Linked Subreports