How can I view pdf file without downloading the file

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Hi everyone
If I have multiple PDF files, is there anyway to view any selected file within the screen without downloading the file

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If I have understood your question correctly, I’m afraid that’s not possible.

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This post might contain some useful info for you

[Convert an image to XY](https://community.appsheet.com/t/convert-an-image-to-xy/14190/3) Questions

I found a solution. Please correct me if I’m wrong. In the XY Column you can use the “Background image for the XY coordinates” expression: CONCATENATE( “https://www.appsheet.com/template/gettablefileurl?appName=My_App-12345&tableName=My_Table&fileName=” , [Ref_Column].[Image_Column]) This would produce a link that will not work: https://www.appsheet.com/template/gettablefileurl?appName=My_App-12345&tableName=My_Table&fileName=My_Table::My_Table_Images/0afb8fcb.Image_Column.091309.jpg …

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Though you still need to download it before you are able to preview it.