File Viewer

This is used to present files, such as PDF’s stored in the OneStream File Share.

There are only three situations where users can see these files:

  • They must have the ManageFileShare System Security Role.

  • The files must be stored in a folder under the Incoming folder in File Share. For example, \\MyServerName\OneStreamShare\Applications\MyApplicationName\Incoming\MyDashboardFiles.

  • The file is placed in one of the folders under \\MyServerName\OneStreamShare\Applications\MyApplicationName\Groups and then in a named folder with the same name as a User Group. The file must be in the folder with same name as the User Group and the user must have permissions to that Group.

File Source Type

Select a source type for the file. You can choose from the following options:

  • URL: Display a file from an internal or external web page. 

  • Workspace File: Display a file stored in a Workspace Maintenance Unit File section.

  • Application Database File: Display a file stored in the Application Database Share.

  • System Database File: Display a file stored in the System Database Share.

  • File Share File: Display a file from the File Share.

URL Or Full File Name

The URL or name of the file being used.  Enter the full URL name, or click the ellipsis and browse to the desired file.

Show Header

Select True to display a header derived from the Component’s Name or Description.

Show Toggle Size Button

Select True to enable the toggle button and let users toggle the size of the Component at run time. Select False to hide the toggle button.

Show PDF Toolbar

Select True to display the PDF Toolbar while viewing the Component on a dashboard. Select False to hide it.

Auto Play (audio and video files)

If set to True, the video/audio files shown in the Dashboard Component will automatically start. 

Process Extensible Document

If set to True, the File Viewer Component will run and process the attached Extensible Document. If set to False, the unprocessed file will display, which is mainly used for testing purposes.

NOTE: An Extensible Document is a Text, Word, PowerPoint, or Excel file that uses Parameters in its content.  The file name must contain .xfDoc before the extension. For example, StatusReport.xfDoc.docx. See Extensible Document Framework.