Launching a Third-Party URL within a Viewport

Introduction

Synapse provides the ability to launch a third-party application URL in an iFrame within a viewport. An iFrame is an HTML element that allows you to add an external webpage to an HTML document, and in this case, a viewport within the Synapse Viewer. This option allows you to access up to 10 URLs.

Note:

Some websites might have a limitation that would prevent them from opening in an iFrame. When this occurs, your browser might display an error message or a blank viewport. Third-party URL integrations are configured by SWAT by your System Administrator.

About this Task

The viewport icon is located in the Link-Zoom-Pan Interactive Overlays area located in the bottom left corner of the viewer. This icon only displays if there is a URL configured. Hover over the icon to view a tooltip with the URL name.

Steps

1. Do one of the following using the viewport icon :
• If only one viewport URL is configured:
  • Click the icon to launch the URL in the viewport.
• If multiple URLs are configured: 
  • Hover over the icon to display the URL name list.
  • Select a URL name from the list to launch the URL in the viewport.
2. Optional: To display a series in the viewport containing the webpage, select a series from the Series Picker and drag and drop it into the viewport.

Results

The selected URL launches within the viewport.