Configure a hyperlink animation

You can configure an element with a hyperlink animation, i.e. a link when clicked will launch the default browser with a customizable URL. The animation will allow you to construct a URL animation using static text, reference or a compound expression.

To configure an element with a hyperlink animation

1. Select the element.

2. On the Special menu, click Edit Animations. The Edit Animation dialog box appears.

3. Click the Add icon and select Hyperlink. The hyperlink animation is added to the Animation list and the Hyperlink configuration panel appears.

4. The hyperlink can be specified as static text, an expression, or a reference.

   • Select the T icon to indicate that it is a static value.

   • Select the tag icon to indicate that it is a reference to a value.

5. For a static value type the complete URL. For example: www.google.com

6. For a reference or expression value, open your HMI's attribute/tag browser and select a data source.

7. You can also form expression that will use tag values in runtime to generate a URL. For example: "www.google.com/search?q=" + CPSearchText

8. Select the Protocol; http or https.

9. You can specify a shortcut by pressing a key or key combination. In the Shortcut area:

   • Select a shortcut key in the Key list.

   • Select Ctrl and/or Shift to combine the shortcut key with the Ctrl key and/or Shift key.

10. If the value is set as static text, then you can click the Preview button and test the link.

11. Click OK.