topic Hyperlink for a file location in ArcGIS Online Questions

Hyperlink for a file location

DougParent2 — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 17:48:16 GMT

Is it possible to generate a working hyperlink to a file location in the pop up attributes? I have tried to enter the file location but it just records it as text.

Re: Hyperlink for a file location

TimWitt — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:11:12 GMT

Doug,

Did you use the hyperlink button, when configuring your "Custom Attribute Display" pop up box?

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If you have a filed in your attribute table dedicated to those file locations, you can put the field name in the URL location with {} surrounding it. i.e. {TEXT}

But remember if it is stored on your machine, it will only work for you.

Hope this helps!

Tim

Re: Hyperlink for a file location

DougParent2 — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 14:46:00 GMT

I am not able to create a hyperlink by doing this. I am trying to add the link to the attribute table so a person needing to access the data located in the file location will be directed to it. It is still just displaying as text when I try to configure it. I am also not familiar with the custom attribute display.

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The last field with text is DocumentHy which is where I would like the hyperlink.

Re: Hyperlink for a file location

TimWitt — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 16:12:58 GMT

Are you uploading a zipped shapefile to get your layer or is it a hosted feature service?

Re: Hyperlink for a file location

DougParent2 — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 16:26:40 GMT

I have been experimenting with a shapefile as a published service and a mxd as a published service from desktop. I just need to be able to create a file location link in the pop up so someone viewing the map can be directed there to view the folder.

Re: Hyperlink for a file location

TimWitt — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 17:12:11 GMT

Once you have uploaded your data to the map you need to configure your pop-up. To get to this follow the instruction in this picture.

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Now the pop-up configuration is open. Where it says "Display", change it to "A custom attribute display". Then click "Configure".
Click the small plus on the right side to add the fields you want to show. Once it is time to add the link, click on the add hyperlink button. As URL type in {DocumentHy} and as description use whatever you like. Click "set" and "ok" once your pop-up box is set up. Finally click "Save Pop-Up".

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I hope this works for you!

Re: Hyperlink for a file location

DougParent2 — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:23:08 GMT

These steps are very helpful, but it is not redirecting when I click hyperlink in the pop up.

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Re: Hyperlink for a file location

TimWitt — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:26:16 GMT

What browser are you using?
What happens when you click on the link?
Can you post an example of a link?

Re: Hyperlink for a file location

DougParent2 — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:41:06 GMT

I am using Chrome and when I click on the link it does nothing. I have to right click to get an option of where I want it to open. If I have the URL in {brackets} it takes me to an ESRI web page, if I leave the brackets off it takes me to a blank tab. I am not sure why it is opening a web page when I need it to open a folder.

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Re: Hyperlink for a file location

TimWitt — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:48:09 GMT

Try putting "file:" in front of your path.

I.e. file:\\FileServer01\Cad_User

Re: Hyperlink for a file location

DougParent2 — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:51:36 GMT

Same result

Re: Hyperlink for a file location

TimWitt — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:55:18 GMT

The only thing I can think of is trying a different browser with the "file:" option. Other than that, I don't know.

Re: Hyperlink for a file location

DougParent2 — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:59:36 GMT

I have tried Chrome and IE and they both do the same thing. I feel that I am on the cusp of figuring this out and your help has been very helpful. Thank you very much.

Re: Hyperlink for a file location

TimWitt — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:02:46 GMT

No problem! I'll also see if I can figure this out. Let me know once you have figured it out and post it here. That would be some great knowledge to have!

Re: Hyperlink for a file location

DougParent2 — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:10:14 GMT

OK, I will be sure to if and when I get my answer. I just created another thread you can follow under a similar title it you want to follow to see if I get an answer.

Re: Hyperlink for a file location

DougParent2 — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:52:41 GMT

Is there anyone out there that is reading this that may have an answer to my question???? Please don't be shy.

Re: Hyperlink for a file location

TomGoeke — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 14:27:09 GMT

Were you ever able to resolve this? I am looking to do the same thing.