linking to pdf directly?

#1



We use PDF reports a lot, embedding links to them from our CIS system. Is there a way to create a link that goes to a pdf that opens inthe web browser?


I do understand how to share or export work and have read this, but am not finding an answer: http://www.dundas.com/support/learning/documentation/design-view/share-or-export-your-work

#2

At the moment, unfortunately, you will not be able to do this directly. I have created a fewature request to be able to view the file instead of downloading it, which will make it easier in the future.


With that said, you are able to hook to the Export Completed event and automate the process. We have an example for adding a password to the generated PDF file, but you should be able to customize it for a solution that fits your needs. Here is the example article:


http://www.dundas.com/support/developer/samples/extensions/export-with-a-password

#3

Looks like this was listed in 2017. Has there been any update on this functionality?

#4

Hi Che,

As for 2017 when this was posted, this feature was 100% possible to implement as long as you were willing to do a bit of setup.

It would look something like this:

  1. Setup a scheduled notification to have a PDF file created in a folder rather than the typical email method.
  2. Setup IIS such that you have a link that directs to your PDF. (security)
  3. Use your PDF as you need.

Just to be clear the feature request that was made was to make this possibility even more automatic. e.g. To have the UI just give you a URL and host it for you. As of writing this, the request has not been implemented but it’s fairly low priority since you can already accomplish the requirement today without the need for a product change.