PDF Viewer

This article explains the features of the PDF Viewer block in Clappia and how it can be used to display PDF documents directly within your app.

Use Cases

• Display company policies or procedures for employees to review.
• Provide users with reference materials, such as manuals or guides.
• Share terms and conditions or agreements within the app for easy access.

Editing the Block

Click on the PDF Viewer block and configure it by editing on the right panel.

Label

The label is the name of the block that the end user sees in the app.

Example: "Employee Handbook" or "Policy Document."

Description

The description is additional information provided to the end user and will be displayed below the PDF Viewer.

Example: "Please review the document below."

Attach Files

Upload the PDF file that will be displayed to users. Only one PDF file can be attached per PDF Viewer block. Any other file types uploaded that are not PDFs, will give an error “unsupported file type”.

Advanced Options

Display this field if

Use this option to show or hide the field under specific conditions. It accepts the standard Clappia formulae, similar to conditional sections or in the ‘Calculations & Logic’ block.

1. Type @ to get a list of all the fields you have added in the app and select the relevant field or type @ followed by the field name.
2. Use these field variables to write spreadsheet-like formulae for conditional display of the field in the app.

Block Width

Desktop View: Set the width of the PDF Viewer block in the desktop view. Options are 100%, 75%, 50%, or 25%.

Mobile View: Set the width of the PDF Viewer block in the mobile view. Options are 100% or 50%.

Using the Block in App Home

In App Home, users can view the PDF document directly within the app without needing to download it. The document is scrollable within the block for easy reading, and users can also download the document if they wish to keep a copy.

Note

• If you need to provide various file types (e.g., Word documents, Excel files) for download, consider using the Attached Files block or other attachment blocks.
• If you need your user to be able to upload documents, you can use the Camera, Images & Files block instead.