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Hello,

on a model driven app, is it possible to enable attachments preview, when present:

Directly by clicking the attachment column of main grid.
Inside a form on the file field, open it in a dedicated browser tab without requiring a download.

Thanks

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You can enable or implement attachment/PDF preview in a model-driven app using a few different approaches. Please refer to the below resources for detailed guidance:

1. PDF Preview in Model-Driven Apps (Custom Control Implementation)
This article walks through how to build a custom PDF preview using a PCF control.
🔗 https://sharepains.com/2023/07/03/pdf-preview-in-a-model-driven-apps/

2. Attachment Viewer with Built-In Preview (Third-Party Solution)
Zap Objects provides an attachment viewer that supports previewing files (including PDFs and images) without downloading.
https://zapobjects.com/microsoftdynamics365_crm_attachment_viewer_app/now-preview-attachments-without-the-need-to-download-using-zap-attachment-viewer-app-for-dynamics-365-sales-and-customer-service/#:~:text=Now%20Preview%20attachments%20without%20the%20need%20to%20download%20using%20Zap%20Attachment%20Viewer%20App%20for%20Dynamics%20365%20Sales%20and%20Customer%20Service

3. Enable Attachment Preview from Timeline Control (Out-of-box Setting)
You can enable the preview directly from the Timeline control settings in the form designer.

https://selfpacedcourses.softchief.com/how-to-enable-attachment-file-preview-in-power-apps-model-driven-app

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