Sharing a file from a local machine in a dashboard
Summary: intapiuser explains how to share local files like Excel, Word, or PDF documents with Sisense dashboard users. They outline the process of saving files on the server in the specified path and using a text widget with a hyperlink to provide access, including details on formatting the URL to point to the file location.
Sisense has the capability to share a local file (excel, word, pdf etc.) with dashboard users.
Note:
The file must be saved on the server in the following path: %programfiles%\Sisense\PrismWeb. You can create a new folder or save it under 'Resources'.
Solution:
Add a text widget and select to add a hyperlink.
Under 'Target URL' in the following format: http\\:<IP adress:Port>/folder_path/file (The ip can be obtained from the 'ipconfig' command or copying the link under dashboard republish)
Example: The URL for the file 'widget.csv' that in located at %programfiles%\Sisense\PrismWeb\Documents is: http://192.168.5.124:8081/documents/widget.csv.
