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How to use the PDF Viewer Widget

Add the PDF Viewer

Open the page in Creative Studio, select Add elements, and drag PDF Viewer from the Interactive section into an available container.

Current Creative Studio Interactive palette with PDF Viewer
PDF Viewer is built into the current Interactive elements palette.
PDF Viewer added to a Creative Studio page
The PDF Viewer displays its content in preview and live modes.

Choose the PDF source

Select the PDF Viewer on the canvas, then open Variables > Select PDF. The current component accepts either a file from the Fulfillment Library or a publicly accessible external URL.

PDF Viewer Fulfillment Library selection
Choose a fulfillment category and PDF file from the library.

From the Fulfillment Library

Upload the PDF to Libraries > Fulfillment if it is not already available. In the PDF Viewer action, choose From Fulfillment Library, select the category and file, and click Apply.

PDF Viewer external URL setting
Enter the direct public URL when the PDF is hosted outside Ion.

From an external URL

Choose From external URL, enter a direct publicly accessible PDF URL, and click Apply. Keep Resize PDF automatically enabled when the viewer should adapt to its container.

The previous viewer.html and custom widget installation are not required for the current built-in PDF Viewer.

Have a question?

If you have questions about the PDF Viewer, contact help@ioninteractive.com.

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