Links

fPanels PresLinks

Add or Edit a link, appearing on the Presentation Header options menu (from the downwards arrow on the presentation heading).

  • Name the link
  • Add wording for a tool tip, ie description of the link.
  • Choose the format of the Link:
Text The name of the link is displayed without an icon.
Image Choose from the range of icon images by clicking on Select an Icon button.
  • Choose the type of the link (see below) from the drop-down.
Open a new fPanels presentation Specify a link to an fPanels presentation
Click on the Select button; double click on the chosen presentation.
Generate an fDocs template (print) Generate a document from an fDocs template.
Click on the Select button; double click on the chosen template.
Open an fSeries menu Clicking on the Select button offers a list of fSeries menus. Double click to select one.
Link to a URL Specify a URL (website) to open from this link.
Download a CSV Specify which panel’s data is to be used and whether all of its data (and fields) are to be included (otherwise only what is currently visible will be included)
Run a JavaScript function This is for advanced users who have knowledge of JavaScript who wish to have a JavaScript function execute when the link is clicked.
  • Options:
Replace Current Page Links to other web pages will open new browser windows unless this is checked.
Target Window Opens the link to a named window. Other links can use the same named window.
Validation (JavaScript . . .) The advanced option is for JavaScript experienced designers. The script entered will be executed and if returns true the link will be executed, other it will be ignored.

Link Parameters

If a presentation, template or menu has been selected then there is the option to specify parameters.  For example a presentation or template may need the id to be passed to it.

  • Click on the Build button.
  • The dialogue box will present the user entries required by the link (if appropriate).

fPanels Links Parameter1

The Advanced options are for additional features appropriate to the link type selected.

  • You can either hard code the parameter value or use the placeholder wizard if the value is to be substituted, eg:

fPanels Links Parameter2

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