Dynamic Hyperlink in Publisher Report.

Can anyone suggest a way to build a Hyperlink Dynamicaly in a Report based on web site returned with the data?

Hello again,
I just noticed there is a bug 11061157 - HYPERLINK WITH DATA PARAMETERS IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY BI PUBLISHER LAYOUT
I am on 11.1.1.5.0
Do I need to upgrade to another version for the fix?
I am trying to create a drill down to another BI 11g report and I cannot pass parameters. I read that there is a bug 11061157 and I need help to implement a work around for this.

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I thank you again for continuing to try to help me. However, I regret to say that this function does not work. The same error results (see below). It is hard to believe that this cannot be done with APEX and BI Publisher. I would think that other APEX users have the need to display images and do not have the E-Business Suite.
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