sharing files for viewing in the cloud

[Cadplan Architecture]

Hi, Is it possible to share PDFs in VW Cloud Services just for viewing and barring from downloading?

Edited August 25, 2023 by Cadplan Architecture

[Christiaan]

No, VCS provides a download link when sharing.

 

But even if they didn't show a download link, it's impossible stop somebody with the know-how downloading it anyway. Some web services try to offer this by making it very difficult to download, but ultimately the PDF needs a URL and there's always a way to find out what it is.

[Cadplan Architecture]

On 8/25/2023 at 7:04 PM, Christiaan said:

No, VCS provides a download link when sharing.

 

But even if they didn't show a download link, it's impossible stop somebody with the know-how downloading it anyway. Some web services try to offer this by making it very difficult to download, but ultimately the PDF needs a URL and there's always a way to find out what it is.

Someone has pointed me in the right direction which is to share the 3D file in the cloud, however the tricky bit is that the client has to create a new account and it's quite simply a faff, The cloud needs to be more 'friendly' for clients so that our files are easy to view without all that!

[Cadplan Architecture]

I've tried sharing a file with a client over the weekend but it's stalled as they have to be able to create an account before they can posts comments. Why does it have to be that complicated as it will put new clients off I'm sure?