Opening a Report from a Chart Widget

chris_douglas

I have a dashboard with a Chart widget.  The "Edit Interaction" behavior is set to open a Smartsheet item, specifically a report.  Is it possible to open that report in a separate browser tab?  This is my second dashboard, and I'm struggling to see how to make that happen.  My first dashboard was prior to the last Smartsheet upgrade, and those reports open in separate tabs.  I assume that was the default behavior because I didn't (intentionally) do anything to make that happen.  Thanks in advance for any help.

Andrée Starå

Hi Chris,

Unfortunately, it's not possible at the moment, but it's a great idea!

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

Hope that helps!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant @ Get Done Consulting

Katie Williams

I believe if you choose "Go to a URL..." under "Edit Interaction" and enter the URL for the Smartsheet item, it will open in a new browser window.

chris_douglas

Thank you - I wonder why it worked like this before.  It would be nice if this were the default behavior.  I will submit the request!

chris_douglas

Thank you - this did open in a new browser window.  I'll update my interactions to Go to a URL.  I guess the only downside to this approach is that each report must be published to generate the link.  Does that in itself present any issues?

Andrée Starå

Thanks Katie!

Forgot about that!

Best,

Andrée

Katie Williams

I don't believe it would HAVE to be published.  Just grab the link from the bottom of the Share window.