Linking Classic Reports to other pages in Oracle APEX allows you to create dynamic and interactive applications that guide users through related information effortlessly. By configuring links within your report columns, you can enable users to navigate directly from summarized data to detailed views, forms, or other relevant pages. This capability improves the overall usability of your application and provides a seamless flow between data displays.
Linking Classic Reports to other pages in Oracle APEX is a powerful way to create interactive and user-friendly applications. By adding links to report columns or rows, you allow users to navigate from a summarized data view to detailed pages, such as forms or other reports, with relevant information automatically passed along. This enhances user experience by providing seamless navigation and context-aware data display.
To link a Classic Report to another page, start by opening your application in Oracle APEX Application Builder. Navigate to the page containing the Classic Report you want to link. In the Page Designer, locate the region that holds your Classic Report and select the report column you want to turn into a link, often a primary key or descriptive field.
In the property editor for that column, find the "Link" section and enable the "Link" attribute. You will then specify the target page number — this is the page you want users to navigate to when they click the link. To pass relevant data, set the "Set Items" property with the name of page items on the target page (for example, P2_ID) and use the "With Values" property to pass the corresponding column value from the report (for example, #ID#). This dynamic substitution uses column substitution syntax to pass the correct value.
You can also customize the link text or add conditions to display the link only when appropriate. Additionally, setting link attributes such as opening the target page in a modal dialog or in a new browser tab can improve usability depending on your application’s workflow.
Once configured, save and run your application. When users click on the linked column in the Classic Report, they are taken to the specified page with the corresponding data preloaded. This technique helps build cohesive, multi-page applications where data flows smoothly and logically between pages.
By mastering linking in Classic Reports, you ensure users can easily drill down into detailed data, improving both navigation efficiency and the overall user experience in your Oracle APEX applications.
Classic Reports can be used to navigate to details pages using dynamic links.
Example: Creating a Link to an Employee Details Page
SELECT EMPLOYEE_ID, FIRST_NAME, LAST_NAME,
'<a href="f?p=&APP_ID.:10:&SESSION.::NO::P10_EMP_ID:' || EMPLOYEE_ID || '">View Details</a>' AS DETAILS
FROM EMPLOYEES;
Each row will include a "View Details" link that navigates to Page 10, passing the EMPLOYEE_ID as a parameter.
Implementing links in Classic Reports not only enhances navigation but also helps maintain context as users explore different parts of your application. By passing parameters and linking relevant pages, you ensure that users get the right data at the right time, making your Oracle APEX applications more efficient and user-friendly. Mastering this technique is essential for creating professional and well-structured web applications.
