Linking to Cloud Files

We would like to be able to store a large number of PDF files on Rackspace Cloud files for use with Edocman. Is there any way to pull in files to Edocman fron outside the root server?

Hi

I don't have experience with Rackspace Cloud files, so to be honest, I don't know the answer. However, if each file in Rackspace Cloud files can be access via an url, then it is possible. Basically, when you create a document, if the file is stored outside the root server, you can enter URL of that file into File URL file and everything will still work as expected (as if the file is located on the same server where your site hosted).

Regards,

Tuan

Tuan,

Thanks for that information. Is there a way to globally add target=_blank so when you click on a document it will come up in a new window?

Hi John

Unfortunately, right now, there is no global option for that setting. So you will need to edit code to make the link open on new windows. There are several files need to be modified. They are :

- components/com_edocman/views/category/tmpl/default.php
- components/com_edocman/views/category/tmpl/columns.php
- components/com_edocman/views/category/tmpl/table.php
- components/com_edocman/views/document/tmpl/default.php

Hope this help !

Tuan