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Have dynamic links that are AF attributes redirect the current display instead of opening new tab

Currently, a "dynamic" links on PI Vision displays are Asset Framework attributes using StringBuilder that are displayed using a value symbol. When the symbol is clicked, a new tab is opened. Having the display redirect in the same tab would be more ideal.
  • ADMIN RESPONSE
    Feb 20, 2025

    We are evaluating this feature request towards a future PI Vision release. Continue to share more details about the functionality you're requesting. Please take a moment to answer the following questions:

    1. What specific problem are you trying to solve with this enhancement?

    2. How would you like this feature to work?

    3. Who will benefit the most from this enhancement?

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    • Pete Long
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      Mar 18, 2025

      The OP states “more ideal”. I think that’s relative, but that is the point – sometimes it better to open in a new window, sometimes in the same.

      As to the Admin’s Response questions:

      1. The main problem is users complaining to me that to many windows open. Kidding, sorta. Our use case, is using these attributes as hyperlinks for Display Titles. You can click on the display title to go ‘up a level’ to the main process. When doing that we don’t want to open a new tab. We use an AF attribute so you can update a URL change in one place instead of fixing 100 individual displays.

      2. Whatever is easier – put the option in the AF Attribute URI builder function somehow, or direct the string into the “Add Navigation Link” function of the Vision Value object.

      3. All users so they don’t fill their tabs up, admins so we stop getting the requests – so, everyone 😊

    • Gael
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      Aug 19, 2022
      It would be great to have a URL parameter to choose the behavior(same or new tab!)
    • Guest
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      Aug 19, 2022
      Agree with Gael. URL parameter for this would be ideal.
    • Guest
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      Aug 19, 2022
      It will be very useful and avoiding end users to manage multiple browser windows opened at a time. This will also enhance the display performance as each instance of a tab browser is using cache...
    • Guest
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      Aug 19, 2022
      The URL parameter "target" exists, but it is not efficient when used in a collection.
    • Martin Bryant
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      Aug 19, 2022
      A URL argument that offers a choice would be great - similar to the _Self tag in regular URL calls.
    • Guest
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      Aug 19, 2022
      As explained below, having every dynamic link open a new tab makes a cluttered mess. Having an ability to select this behavior like with the static links would be a good upgrade
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