The PDF component can be used to embed PDF files either by URL or through Base64 code.
Compatibility
The PDF component is compatible with the following browser versions:
Browser | Version |
---|---|
Chrome | 92 or later |
Edge | 92 or later |
Safari | 15.4 or later |
Firefox | 90 or later |
If the PDF component is integrated into your application, it will only render in supported browsers.
Properties
File URL
Under this property, you can enter the URL of the PDF file to display. Base64 format is also supported, the input needs to be prefixed with data:application/pdf;base64,
.
For example:
{{'data:application/pdf;base64,' + components.filepicker1.file[0].base64Data}}
Scale page to width
The Scale page to width
property automatically adjusts the PDF to fill the entire width of the component.
Show page controls
By default, when hovering over the PDF file, buttons for the previous and next page, along with the page number, are displayed. They can be toggled on or off using the Show page controls
toggle.
Show the download
The Download
button on the PDF component allows you to download the PDF file. By default, Show the download
button is enabled. Toggle it off to remove the Download
button from the PDF component.
General
Tooltip
To display instructional text when a user hovers over the PDF component, add some text under the Tooltip property.
Devices
Property | Description | Expected value |
---|---|---|
Show on desktop | Display the component in Desktop view | Programmatically determine the value by clicking on fx or use the toggle switch |
Show on mobile | Display the component in Mobile view | Programmatically determine the value by clicking on fx or use the toggle switch |
Styles
Visibility
Toggle the Visibility
condition on or off to control the visibility of the component. You can also programmatically change its value by clicking on the fx
button next to it. If {{false}}
the component will not be visible after the app is deployed. By default, it's set to {{true}}
.
Checkout this guide to learn how to display images/PDFs using base64 string
Exposed variables
There are currently no exposed variables for the component.
Component specific actions (CSA)
There are currently no CSA (Component-Specific Actions) implemented to regulate or control the component.