Link To PPTX is a specialized server-side extension designed to overcome a specific limitation when generating PowerPoint presentations in OutSystems. While standard text replacement methods are common, they typically cannot generate functional, clickable hyperlinks within a slide. This component addresses that need by enabling you to replace a text placeholder in a PowerPoint template with a real, active hyperlink, all while preserving the original styling, fonts, and layout of your document.

The component operates by accepting a binary PowerPoint template along with three specific parameters: the Placeholder to search for, the New Text to display, and the destination URL. Upon execution, the extension processes the file in memory, locates the specified placeholder (for example, {{LinkPlaceholder}}), and substitutes it with your custom text. Simultaneously, it embeds the actual hyperlink relationship into the slide structure. This ensures that the final output contains text that is not only updated but also fully clickable, directing the user to the URL you defined.

This entire process happens on the server side using efficient .NET libraries, meaning there is no requirement for Microsoft Office installation or Interop licenses on your environment. Please note that this component is currently focused exclusively on text-to-hyperlink conversion. It does not yet support creating new slides from scratch, inserting images, or generating tables. The output is a standard PowerPoint binary file that is ready to be downloaded by the user, sent via email, or stored in your database.