Preview PDF attachments directly in web client
Important
Some of the functionality described in this release plan has not been released. Delivery timelines may change and projected functionality may not be released (see Microsoft policy). Learn more: What's new and planned
| Enabled for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|
| Users, automatically | - | Apr 2025 |
Business value
By providing you a smooth and easy way to work with attachments, report outputs, or incoming documents, you remain productive and in the context of your work, which saves time and effort.
Feature details
This feature lets you open PDF attachments directly in the Business Central web client without downloading them first. Files are shown in preview mode in a specialized viewer experience, similar to the print preview feature, and you can always download a PDF file from there.
This feature works automatically across all areas of Business Central, including ISV code. However, it requires an uptake from extension developers because two new AL methods have been added to capture this new behavior, following the pattern of the File.Download method:
- File.ViewFromStream – for Business Central online
- File.View – for Business Central on-premises
This feature is now used in various areas of Business Central, such as document attachments and incoming documents.
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