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File Viewer

Viewing Files in Innoslate v4.12

In Innoslate v4.12, a new File Viewer capability has been introduced, allowing users to view common document formats directly within the platform. This feature enhances document accessibility and helps streamline workflows without needing to download files for review.

Supported File Formats

The following file types are supported in the new File Viewer:

  • txt: Plain Text - A simple, unformatted text file.
  • md: Markdown - A lightweight markup language for formatting plain text.
  • pdf: Portable Document Format - A file format for capturing and presenting documents consistently across platforms.
  • docx: Microsoft Word Open XML Document - A modern Microsoft Word document format (but not doc, the older binary format).
  • xlsx: Microsoft Excel Open XML Spreadsheet - A modern Microsoft Excel spreadsheet format (but not xls, the older binary format).
  • java: Java Source Code - A file containing source code written in the Java programming language.
  • js: JavaScript - A file containing JavaScript code for web development or scripting.
  • ts: TypeScript - A superset of JavaScript with static typing, used for developing JavaScript applications.
  • c: C Source Code - A file containing source code written in the C programming language.
  • cpp: C++ Source Code - A file containing source code written in the C++ programming language.
  • html: HyperText Markup Language - A file used to structure content on the web.
  • css: Cascading Style Sheets - A file used to define styles and layouts for web pages.
  • xml: Extensible Markup Language - A flexible markup language for structured data.
  • json: JavaScript Object Notation - A lightweight data-interchange format.
  • log: Log File - A file that records events or processes for debugging or monitoring.
  • png: Portable Network Graphics - A raster image format supporting lossless compression and transparency.
  • jpg/jpeg: Joint Photographic Experts Group - A compressed image format commonly used for photographs.
  • bmp: Bitmap - An uncompressed raster image format.
  • webp: Web Picture - A modern image format for web use with efficient compression.
  • gif: Graphics Interchange Format - An image format supporting simple animations and limited colors.
  • mp4: MPEG-4 Part 14 - A multimedia container format for video and audio.
  • mp3: MPEG-1 Audio Layer III - A compressed audio file format.

Unsupported Formats

  • csv: Comma Separated Values
    • Workaround: save as XLSX 
  • pptx: Powerpoint Presentations 
    • Workaround: save as PDF

How to Use the File Viewer

Follow the steps below to upload and view your files in Innoslate:

1. Create an Artifact Entity

  • First, create an Artifact entity to associate with your file.
  • Navigate to the Database View.
  • Click “+ New Entity”.
  • Choose Artifact from the entity type options.

2. Upload Your File

  • Next, upload the file you want to view.
  • Open the Artifact entity you just created.
  • Use the Upload File button to attach your DOCX, PDF, TXT, or XLSX file.
  • Wait for the upload to complete.

3. Access the Viewer

  • Once the file upload is finished:
  • The File Viewer will automatically appear within the Artifact entity.
  • Click the “View” button to open the document inside Innoslate.
  • Close out of Viewer, and select "Save" to save Artifact Entity with File.

No need to download – your file is viewable directly in Innoslate!

Notes:

The File Viewer allows you to view files in a secure, read-only mode. Any edits made within the viewer are temporary and will not be retained. To make permanent modifications, download the file, apply your changes externally, and then re-upload the updated version to Innoslate as needed.

For large files, loading may take a few extra seconds. Note, the max size is set 100MB for Cloud and GovCloud. Note, 100MB is the default and configurable for Enterprise environments.

This feature is available across all standard Innoslate environments in version 4.12 and later.