How to: Add a Hyperlink to a Picture
This example demonstrates how to associate a hyperlink with a drawing object using the following API.
| API | Description |
|---|---|
| PictureCollection.AddPicture | Inserts a picture from a file or a SpreadsheetImageSource object to fit in the specified range. |
| Shape.InsertHyperlink | Creates a new ShapeHyperlink object with the passed hyperlink destination. The hyperlink can refer to a web page, existing file or directory, e-mail address or cell range. |
| HyperlinkBase.TooltipText | Specifies the hyperlink’s tooltip. This text is displayed when the cursor hovers over the picture. |
The code sample below inserts a picture and attaches a hyperlink to it.
Picture picture = spreadsheetControl.Document.Worksheets[0].Pictures.AddPicture("DevExpress.png", spreadsheetControl.Document.Worksheets[0].Cells["A1"]);
ShapeHyperlink shapeHyperlink = picture.InsertHyperlink("https://community.devexpress.com/blogs/", true);
shapeHyperlink.TooltipText = "Check the recent DevExpress blogs";