In our previous two articles we discussed methods of extending the existing Cognos capabilities: how to create a new URL link in Cognos Connection and change its default action to be open in a new re-sizable window and how to create an open-in- new-window URL link in Report Studio. Today, let’s continue our journey and uncover another trick, a frequently requested feature: how to customize the styles of a hyperlink in report. By default, a hyperlink created in Report Studio is styled in blue color and underlined. With the available built-in capabilities in Report Studio you have limited flexibility to change the style of a hyperlink which can severely limit the ability to adhere to a corporate requirement or provide a unique look and feel. Read more
Tag Archive for: URL Object
In part one of our customizing Cognos URL objects article, we discussed how to create a new URL link in Cognos Connection and change its default action to be open in a new re-sizable window to demonstrate one method of extending the existing Cognos capabilities. When developing Cognos professional reports, often times we get similar requests from end users: Can you open the requested page in a new window when a hyperlink is clicked? Unfortunately unlike a drill through link which allows a report author to choose to open the new page in a new window, the default action of the Insertable object hyperlink is always to open in the current web browser window. Now the question becomes how to set a hyperlink to open in new window? Is this even possible? The answer is “Yes” and can be done by following the three easy steps described below: Read more
How Do URLs Currently Work In Cognos
Within IBM Cognos, a URL object is a very easy way of linking to any external file or web site. Using URLs helps you keep the files and web sites you use most frequently at your fingertips. However, the default behavior of a Cognos URL object opens the file or web site in the current browser, causing the user to move off of the current Cognos page. After opening the URL, you will have to click on the Back button in the browser to return to Cognos portal.
Can You Drive a URL Object to Behave Differently? Read more
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