Pdf in a custom form - how to make the link work?

[JustynaPa]

Hi all,

Can anyone help me on how to use a pdf link in a custom form so that it actually works? I have tries Sharepoint and OneDrive of my company, OneDrive is for sure connected and still when I use the link it shows me a grey area with a broken link symbol. I also tried uploading to the Documents section in the Workfront menu but not sure how to get a link from there...any tips?

Best

Justyna

[J_Mas · Accepted solution]

I've only ever done it by keeping the PDF completely in Workfront:

1. Create a generic project.
2. Upload your PDF to the Documents folder of the generic project.
3. Click on your uploaded file so that you're previewing the PDF in your browser window.
4. Copy the URL.
5. Navigate to your custom form.
6. Select "Add New Field"
7. Select "PDF"
8. Paste the URL from step 4 into the URL field.

You should see now see a preview of your PDF on the form.

[JustynaPa]

Thank you! I have tried something similar but did not get a right link, it turns out the adobe pdf chrome extension would change it, but if I clicked on a Document and copied the link from that place, it worked in the custom form:)

[roneitk]

how can i use this on presswire18.com