time limit to view files

[ErichTheWebGuy]

Hello all. I have a client who would like me to try to find a way to restrict the amount of time that certain PDF files can be viewed by his visitors. These are evaulations of his product. I do not want to create a client-side application because of the massive issues involving compatibility... Note that I can convert the PDFs to HTML or whatever other formatting would be supported by the majority of web users. Anyone got any ideas?? Thanx in advance

ErichTheWebGuy

 

[GUJUm0deL]

ErichTheWebGuy, Hi man...hmmm, there is a way to restrict the amount time the user can see a webpage, but not sure how to do in PDF...
PDFs do support JavaScript, so maybe if you could add some JS to PDF you might be able to get that effect...
I found this:

http://javascriptkit.com/script/cut168.shtml

maybe you can use it...
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[DeZiner]

However, realize that web content is saved to a temporary internet folder on your hard drive. These files are accesible anytime even when not online. When you find your soution it will only discourage rather than prevent. I would say you are wasting time and should have a sample pdf for viewing rather than the complete pdf. DeZiner
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