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How to add custom action button (only using AL) to preview PDF?

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Posted on by Aman Kakkar 1,025

Hi Experts,

Is there a way to preview a PDF file directly from an action button in Business Central?

I’ve already reviewed the following blogs, they are too good, but they doesn't match my exact requirements:

Has anyone implemented a pure AL solution for previewing documents (for example, opening the file in preview mode directly from an action button or immediately after uploading it), without relying on the standard Incoming Document pages?

Or to attach PDF preview mode in the factbox just as they did -> https://marketplace.microsoft.com/da-dk/product/dynamics-365-business-central/PUBID.continia365%7CAID.6da8dd2f-e698-461f-9147-8e404244dd85%7CPAPPID.6da8dd2f-e698-461f-9147-8e404244dd85?tab=Overview

Thanks,
Aman K

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    OussamaSabbouh Profile Picture
    OussamaSabbouh 1,142 on at
    How to add custom action button (only using AL) to preview PDF?
    Hello,
     
    From Business Central 2025 wave 1, you can preview PDFs natively, no add-ins or OneDrive required.
     
     Use:
     
    File.ViewFromStream() → for SaaS
     
    File.View() → for on-prem
     
     
    These open the PDF directly in the web client viewer from an AL action.
     
    Example:
     
    File.ViewFromStream(InS, 'MyFile.pdf', true);
     
     
    Regards,
    Oussama Sabbouh
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    Aman Kakkar Profile Picture
    Aman Kakkar 1,025 on at
    How to add custom action button (only using AL) to preview PDF?
     
    That works for me.
     
    Also, anyone else who stuck for this, I found a reference below in standard code in table 137 "Inc. Doc. Attachment Overview"
     
     
     

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