Sharing a file from a local machine in a dashboard

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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:

1. Add a text widget and select to add a hyperlink.
2. 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)
3. 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.