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Jansen 2018

View File in Native format

This page describes how to view a file (attached to a document) in its native format.
This page assumes you have searched for and found the document whose file(s) you want to view. Refer to Search for Documents.

There are two (2) methods to view a file in it native format:

Use the View Native File(s) options available in SPF, described on this page.
Download a copy of the document to your computer. Refer to Download a Copy of a Document (no Check Out).

Open Actions Menu

Select the Actions menu icon, located left of the Doc. Number.
The Actions menu opens on the left side of screen.

Select View Native File(s)

Select the View Native File(s) icon at the top of the document Actions menu.
If more than one file is attached to the document, a list of files is displayed (see step 3).
If only one file is attached to the document, the native file will open.

Select File

If more than one file is attached to the document, select the file to view.

Select OK

Select OK. The native file will open.

Alternative Method - Show All Files

Alternatively, in the Actions menu select Show All Files.
A list of attached files is displayed.

Open Actions Menu

Select the Actions menu icon, located left of the file name.
The Actions menu opens on the left side of screen.

Select View Native File(s)

Select the View Native File(s) icon at the top of the file Actions menu.
The native file will open.

Alternative

Alternatively, select View Native from the file Actions menu.