Open Connected Pages New Tab

Open Connected Pages in New Tab

Released: August 19, 2025

New Default Behavior

When clicking links to connected records or pages:

• Links can open in new browser tabs
• Original page remains open in current tab
• Users can switch between tabs easily
• No loss of context or navigation state

Components Supported

• Tables: Connection field links open in new tabs
• Lists: Connected record links open in new tabs
• Universal Components: Works across all table and list component types

Common Use Cases

Reference Checking

Users can open related records in new tabs to check information while keeping the main list visible:

• Review customer details while keeping order list open
• Check project information without losing task list context
• Open multiple related records for comparison

Multi-Tasking Workflows

• Work on multiple records simultaneously
• Keep reference data visible in one tab while editing in another
• Switch between related records without back-button navigation

Data Entry Efficiency

• Open record for editing in new tab
• Keep source list open for selecting next record
• Process multiple records faster

User Experience Benefits

• Preserved Context: Original page state maintained
• Easier Navigation: No back-button dependency
• Better Workflow: Work with multiple records simultaneously
• Reduced Frustration: Never lose your place in a list
• Faster Task Completion: Quick switching between tabs

Configuration

This can be set as the default behavior for connection field links in Tables and Lists. Check your component settings to enable or disable this option.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Users can still control link behavior manually:

• Ctrl+Click (Windows) / Cmd+Click (Mac): Force open in new tab
• Shift+Click: Open in new window
• Regular Click: Follows your configured default behavior

Source: Tuesdays with Tadabase - August 19, 2025