request: upload pdf and view pdf in nodeBB

[Topper]

Hi,

I want to let users upload pdf files and let other users see the pdf in the browser.
The Idea is that the users upload a business idea and that the other users can comment using the standard nodebb interface.

I would also like to know your estimates how long it would take a programming beginner like me to develop this

[kaos3000]

If I'm understanding what you're asking, you just have to add pdf in the Allowed File Extensions.

Admin > Settings > Uploads > Allowed File Extensions

I discovered this possibly a month ago when I attempted to add a pdf to a file and received an error. Thought I remembered a settings and found it after checking other spots...didn't notice Upload right away. Lol. Anyway hope that helps.

[Topper]

Thank you very much, i will check that out later, i didnt find it either

[schajuli]

FYI you could also implement to automatically embedd uploaded pdfs in iframes directly if you want with a simple setup and a proper configuration of the ns-embedd plugin.

[Topper]

thanks @schajuli .That is definetly an option for me. A more time consuming option but more beautyfull. I will try that later.
So i basically need to install the plugin and find the right spot to copy paste the iframe code in?

[schajuli]

@Topper

Yes, you have install it and then set up a new profile for e.g. all uploaded files ending on .pdf and use that one as variable for the iframe. It's actually just copy/paste and a matter of seconds.

[Topper]

Ok thank you very much! I just love that this is possible with nodebb and all the contributers!