5 Copying a URL for Reports and Books

The Copy URL to Clipboard feature provides the ability to copy the URL of a Library artifact such as a Report Package, Report, Snapshot Report, Book, or a third-party file. The URL will launch the artifact directly into a thin viewer or download the third-party file. Once copied, the URL can be distributed so users can easily access the artifact or file via a direct link. It can also be set up as a browser favorite.

The thin viewer that is launched with a native Library artifact allows basic functionality from the Actions menu, without the ability to Save the artifact. This feature is available in all Library systems and user-created folders (including cards on the Home page), and all users with at least View permissions to an artifact can copy a URL.

Note:

  • This feature is not available for multiple selections, only a single selected artifact.

  • This feature does not apply to folders.

  • The user launching the copied URL will need at least View access to the artifact.

Copying a URL for Report or Book

To copy a URL, perform these steps:

  1. Log into Narrative Reporting Cloud. On the Home page, select Reports, Books, or Library.

  2. Navigate to a Report artifact, highlight a Report, Snapshot Report, or Book, and then click the Actions icon to select Copy URL to Clipboard.

  3. Paste the URL where needed. Upon clicking on the URL, the Report artifact will be launched in a browser window.