Call a Qlikview file from another Qlikview file including parameter passing.

[#1]

Hi Guys,

I am trying to load a second qlikview file in a separate window when the user selects a specific sheet. The way I thought this should work is by adding a trigger on the "OnActivateSheet" ..sheet properties --> tab triggers  --> Sheet Event trigger section...On AcivateSheet...Add/Edit Action....

There is a Action Type "External" that provides Actions like Open URL or Open Qlikview Document but neither of them actually open up the second Qlikview when a user selects the sheet I place that event trigger on...Any idea why?...

If this is not the way to get this done how else could I accomplish this ?

Any hint much appreciated..

Thx

Ludwig

[#2]

Hi,

I've just tried it myself and I encountered the same problem.

Did you try to place the open QV - document action inside a button too?

It works fine, when I put it in a regular button, but it doesn't work inside a sheet event.

Therefore it might be a bug...

Which QV - version do you use? I use QV10 SR1.

Cheers,

Gerald

[#3]

Thx Gerald,

Yes it really looks like a bug to me. I am on version 9.3. When I tie the action to the button it works just fine, as it supposed to...Anyone with the same issue?

Thx

Ludwig

[#4]

Hi,

This is unfortunately a WAD (Work As Designed). "Open QlikView Document" action is unfortunately not available as a sheet trigger (see QlikView Reference Manual chapter 11.3). The reason for this is that backend triggers can't execute front end functions.

[#5]

Thx Guys,

I see. Thx for the confirmation. It seems like buttons are then the way to go...

Thx

Ludwig

[#6]

Anyone knows the VB code to call a external QVW file. Maybe the run macro action can do what I'd like to do...

Thx

L.