NavigateToUrlAction.Target not working

[Jack]

Hello,

We currently have a picture box on our PDF report that we want to open in a new tab / window on click but it is not working.

The designer file looks like this

            // 
            // pictureBox1
            // 
            navigateToUrlAction1.Url = "= MapLocation(Fields.UniqueId)"; // This calls and returns a url and is working fine
            navigateToUrlAction1.Target = Telerik.Reporting.UrlTarget.NewWindow; // Added this manually just in case, when using the designer and choosing New window under Link target it does not add this line, I assume its default behavior?
            this.pictureBox1.Action = navigateToUrlAction1;

 

We have tried to set the url to just http://google.com but same results.

[Todor]

Hello Jack,

I tested locally with our last version 14.0 20.219 and the NavigateToUrl Action works as expected - check the attached report and the generated PDF document within the archive.

Can you send us a runnable application or report that demonstrates the problem so that we can test locally?

Regards,
Todor
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[Jack]

Hello Todar,

After trying out your sample report, I realized this issue may be related to browsers instead.

To reproduce, open the sample PDF in Chrome / Firefox / Edge and click on the textbox and it will NOT open a new tab/window.

The PDF will only open a new tab when viewed in separate program like Adobe reader.

We wanted the user to stay on the PDF while opening these links on PC/Mobile, is there any way to do that?

 

Thanks,

Jack

[Todor]

Hello Jack,

Where the link will open is controlled by the PDF Viewer. In this case, indeed the browser controls the link opening. Unfortunately, there is no report option to set the link to be opened in another browser tab.

You need to press 'Ctrl' and then follow the link as this will open it in a new browser tab. With 'Shift' you may open it in a new window.

Regards,
Todor
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