Navigation blocks are essential tools for creating dynamic and interactive workbooks. These blocks allow for seamless navigation between different sheets within a workbook or direct users to external websites or specific web pages within the application for additional resources or information. Providing users with a smooth and intuitive experience. By using navigation blocks, various actions can be triggered to guide users through specific sequences or workflows within the application.
Go to [Sheet]
The Go to [Sheet] block navigates to a specified sheet within the workbook. This is useful for directing users to a particular sheet based on certain conditions or actions.
Configuration
Inputs | Description |
Sheet | Select a sheet from the workbook or use a block that outputs a sheet name as a string. |
Select the desired sheet from the dropdown menu or use another block that outputs the desired sheet name. Attach the block to an event or condition to trigger the navigation.
When referencing a sheet by name in another block, ensure that the sheet name is unique. If multiple sheets share the same name, navigation may become unpredictable, as the first sheet with that name will be selected.
Supports
Feature | Description |
Embeds | Yes, workbook embeds only. |
Reporting | Yes |
Go to next sheet
The Go to next sheet block navigates to the next sheet within the workbook. This is useful for directing users to the next sheet based on certain conditions or actions.
Configuration
Attach the block to an event or condition to trigger the navigation.
Supports
Feature | Description |
Embeds | Yes, workbook embeds only. |
Reporting | Yes |
Go to previous sheet
The Go to previous sheet block navigates to the previous sheet within the workbook. This is useful for directing users to the previous sheet based on certain conditions or actions.
Configuration
Attach the block to an event or condition to trigger the navigation.
Supports
Feature | Description |
Embeds | Yes, workbook embeds only. |
Reporting | Yes |
Go to first sheet
The Go to first sheet block navigates to the first sheet within the workbook. This is useful for directing users to the first sheet based on certain conditions or actions.
Configuration
Attach the block to an event or condition to trigger the navigation.
Supports
Feature | Description |
Embeds | Yes, workbook embeds only. |
Reporting | Yes |
Go to last sheet
The Go to last sheet block navigates to the last sheet within the workbook. This is useful for directing users to the last sheet based on certain conditions or actions.
Configuration
Attach the block to an event or condition to trigger the navigation.
Supports
Feature | Description |
Embeds | Yes, workbook embeds only. |
Reporting | Yes |
Open link [URL]
The Open link [URL] block navigates to a specified URL when triggered. The link is opened in a new tab of the browser. This block is useful for directing users to external websites or specific web pages within the application.
Configuration
Inputs | Description |
URL | Enter the URL of the web page to navigate to. |
Drag the block to the workspace and attach the blocks to execute upon navigating to the specified URL. Enter the desired URL directly into the block.
Supports
Feature | Description |
Embeds | Yes |
Reporting | No
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These action blocks are essential for navigating through different sheets within a workbook. They can be triggered by various events or conditions, allowing for dynamic and user-friendly navigation in an application. Each block is supported within the workbook context and can be used to streamline the workflow and enhance the user experience.