In news:RayC.4ubry5@no-mx.forums.netobjects.com,
RayC <RayC.4ubry5@no-mx.forums.netobjects.com> typed:
> Think more like an MP3, or video player, that delivers
> the content without the user downloading.
>
> Here's an example: When I log into my bank, I can look at
> my account transaction history. Beside an entry for a
> cheque, there is a link called "view cheque". When I
> click it, I see an image of the front and back of the
> cheque. From this display I can read the cheque, but I
> cannot save it. If I right-click and select "View Image",
> I get a blank screen. If I right-click and select "Save
> Image As...", nothing gets saved.
>
> My client site has a custom file manager script where
> files can be uploaded and organized into folders. From
> the file list, we would like the ability to display the
> file in a similar way as my bank. I've seen such things
> that can display PDFs or that use SWF. Most times,
> however, the files have to be converted to the custom
> format before being uploaded. Then using something
> AJAX-like, the file is displayed in a viewer window when
> clicked.
>
> Like 'Google Books' (http://tinyurl.com/3m3nzpo), I
> guess. Or Scribd iPaper.
>
> I suppose it would have to either convert to PDF or SWF
> on upload, or convert on the fly when a view request is
> recieved. Hmmm... this gets complicateder and
> complicateder.
Exactly HOW, if it's not downloaded to at least your temp files, do you
think it can be kept secure or away from anyone downloading it?
There is nothing to display UNTIL the code is IN your computer.
A lot of times the image can be found in the temp files, copied with a
capture program and several other ways too.
>
> The 'Adeptol ' (http://www.ajaxdocumentviewer.com/)thing
> is the closest (only) thing I've found -- but it seems
> total overkill (and over $$).
>
>
>
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