There are some cases you would like to host a PDF Document in the cloud. For example if you need to keep track how many times it has been opened, to protect it from unauthorized distribution, etc.
We safeguard that your valuable PDF files are fully protected against onward distribution (document copying/emailing), content copying and unauthorized printing.
With the Aloaha PDF Viewer it is very easy to upload a file to the cloud. Just open a PDF Document. Then go to File -> Upload File. Please note that the upload/publish feature requires a valid Aloaha License. Please request one from info@aloaha.com. Viewing/Signing files is free.
The following dialog will show:
Upload Dialog
In Upload URL you need to define a URL which accepts binary http posts and saves them to disk.If you do not have such an web application we can supply you with the right asp.net app. Just contact info@aloaha.com for further information.
Once you press the upload button you get the following dialog:
Upload ready dialog
After a successful upload the dialog returns the Library ID, a normal URL to re-download the file and the Aloaha URL.
The Aloaha URL is the interesting part. It is possible to block the normal URL to force using Aloaha to view the uploaded file. This has the advantage that you have FULL control who downloads the file, who can save or print, etc. More information can be found on: Aloaha PDF Reader as secure PDF Viewer
Try it out
- Download the Aloaha PDF Viewer and start it at least once
- Open the following URL:aloaha:http://www.aloaha.com/uploader/retrieve.aspx?fid=c590363c8d26364959271967e195de2f or click here.
(you will not be able to open it with any other PDF Reader./ - The PDF will now be loaded into the Aloaha PDF Viewer. You will ONLY be able to digitally sign it. Screenshots, edits, etc. are all not allowed.