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Maximizing Excel Functionality: Embedding Hyperlinks in Blitz Report Output for Navigation

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We are looking to enhance the actionability of our Blitz Report Excel output by embedding clickable links directly within the spreadsheets. This would greatly assist users who need immediate access to external URLs associated with party records or internal FND Documents referenced in the data. What specific SQL syntax does Blitz Report support to dynamically generate these Hyperlinks in Blitz Report Excel output files?

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  • Support Enginatics

    Blitz Report fully supports embedding hyperlinks directly into the Excel output using a specific SQL syntax. The core syntax required is the Excel formula structure: `HYPERLINK(“URL to the location”, “alternate text”)`, which must be constructed within your report query.

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    Can you provide a simple example of how to construct a query that links a party name column to the party’s associated URL?

  • Support Enginatics

    Certainly. To generate a clickable party name linked to a URL, you would concatenate the `HYPERLINK` function directly within your `SELECT` statement. This often requires conditional logic, such as checking if the URL already contains a schema like ‘http%’ and replacing quotes to ensure the formula is correctly rendered in Excel.

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    Does this technique work for linking to internal EBS assets, like attached FND Documents?

  • Support Enginatics

    Yes, the same principle applies for linking to internal resources. By constructing the URL appropriately, you can include the location of FND Documents or other relevant application artifacts directly in the report, providing seamless drill-down for users viewing the Excel file.

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