Show PDF Files Directly in the Thread

mo5bzn

In this thread I'll show how to add a pdf file directrly in the thread.
First go to AdminCP>Styles>Editor Settings>BB Code
Add a new field named as pdf.



Then click on Details and add information :
Tag(s):

1. pdf

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Replacement content:

1. <p align="center">
   
2. <iframe src="{1}" style="width: 100%; height: {2}px;" frameborder="0"></iframe></p>

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Example:

1. [pdf]pdf-url-here[/pdf]

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Explanation:

1. Add pdf file directly in the thread

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Number of parameters:

1. 2

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Parameter prompt:

1. File URL
   
2. File height

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Now the bb code is added; so when creating a thread, file url and file height have to be added :
file url : is simply the url of a pdf file
file height : despite the width which is fixed to 100% that means it perfectly fit to the editor's width, the height of the file must be typed, a 800px height is perfect to fit the whole pdf page, and if < 800px you have to scroll up and down to browse the file. Note that no need to type px after the typed height, it's just mentioned to avoid any problem.
Finally, do not forget to rename this image as bb_pdf.gif (or whatever you typed)  and upload it to static/image/common.
Note : the browser should support pdf reading to view the file properly.

Special thank to @Dr AM.

kaaleth

Good job! Works fine!

In my opinion you should explain HEIGHT field. What is this and what value people should put in.

mo5bzn

kaaleth 2014-6-4 22:56
Good job! Works fine!

In my opinion you should explain HEIGHT field. What is this and what value pe ...

Ok will add a little description about it.

mo5bzn

kaaleth 2014-6-4 22:56
Good job! Works fine!

In my opinion you should explain HEIGHT field. What is this and what value pe ...

Btw, always welcome, and thanks for the suggestion

vot

Attention:
Do not forget about a security!
Any external file/document CAN be dangerous!!!

mo5bzn

vot 2014-6-5 04:42
Attention:
Do not forget about a security!
Any external file/document CAN be dangerous!!!

Please tell more, how is that ? It's a simple pdf file ..

vot

Any external file can be specially prepared by hackers as a malware.
When you just click on such type infected file, you run the malware at your computer.

ravipratap95

mo5bzn 2014-6-5 14:01
Please tell more, how is that ? It's a simple pdf file ..

pdf's can also do links opening
and other functions.
so yes they may be danerous
not to mention they can infect files with malware or viruses.

mo5bzn

Yes that's right.