URL Encode
Definition
A process that converts characters into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet within a URL.
The URL Encode calculation (which typically works in conjunction with the Hyperlink calculation) formats an input string into an URL parameter friendly format.
Calculation Editor
Input Parameter Values
| Input Parameter Values | Input Values |
|---|---|
| Only Rollup If | Generic Criteria |
Inputs
| Input | Input Values | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Input 1 | Column or Literal | ✔ |
Remarks
When creating links to your physical reports, check out the Report Links option.
Example
- Right click your column > Select Quick Calculations > System > URL Encode
- Review Output.
| Original Text | URL-Friendly |
|---|---|
| Mountain Bike Red | Mountain+Bike+Red |
| Men's Suit Jacket | Men%27s+Suit+Jacket |
Note
This URL encoded output is now ready to be used inside of a hyperlink. This is a great way to ensure your dynamic hyperlinks (based on differing row values) are going to function correctly.