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zaheds9374
July 8, 2025
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Safelink() Function not responding

  • July 8, 2025
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So as shown in the above image iam using safelink() function for the buttons "Recruiter" and "Vendor" , etc... and i gave the web address of another site, but when i click on the button iam getting no response as if the button is just a dummy button, it is  doing nothing. Have i made any errors in configuring the safelink function. Please someone guide me through it.

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    stefanhelzle0001
    stefanhelzle0001
    July 8, 2025

    Buttons do not support links.

    As per the Appian UX guidelines, use buttons for taking action, and links for navigation.

    docs.appian.com/.../ux-buttons-vs-links.html

    shubhama926776
    shubhama926776
    July 8, 2025

    You cannot directly add a link to a standard a!buttonWidget(). However, you can use a!cardLayout() as a clickable button alternative by configuring its link property with a!safeLink().

    https://docs.appian.com/suite/help/25.2/sail/ux-card-layout.html

    This approach allows you to create interactive elements that navigate to external URLs

    harshas2775
    harshas2775
    July 8, 2025

    Buttons cannot have links! Check the description of button layout for allowed configurations. Also for links use a link field or other components that have links attribute like richtextdisplayfield(), cardlayout(), etc. 


    I highly recommend you to complete Appian Training paths in Appian Academy to better understand the basics of Appian design objects and SAIL components! 

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