PDF plugin
This is a Joomla content plugin that makes it possible to show accessible pdf files in content based. It was built based on https://github.com/mozilla/pdf.js.
Warning
In Joomla! 2.5 the PDF feature is no longer included by default. Therefore it is not possible to insert PDFs into articles in a very intuitive way, such as with a button in the article creator of Create PDF.
How to install?
- Download the component here.
- Log in to your Joomla Admin Panel.
- Go to the Extensions Manager.
(Extensions - Extension Manager - Install)
- Access the
Upload & Install Joomla Extension
tab. - Select the downloaded ZIP file and upload it.
- Access the Extension Manager and enable the
Content - pdfviewer
plugin.
How to use?
- First upload your PDFs to the Joomla Media Manager (Content - Media)
- Click on the PDF you want to make available, and copy its link
- Navigate to the article you want to make the PDF available and paste the following command
{pdfviewer file=PASTE-HERE-THE-PDF-LINK }