Preview an asset

The preview displays the contents of an uploaded file on the asset’s detail screen. The preview’s format is determined by Asset Type.

Owner, Maintainer, Writer, and Reader can all view a preview. The Asset Type can be changed by Owner and Maintainer, and by Writer for the assets they uploaded themselves.

Set an asset type and preview

Chooses the Asset Type that fits the uploaded file and previews it.

1. In the list on the Asset screen, click the edit icon in the row of the asset you are previewing.
2. In Asset Type, choose the one that fits the file’s format.
3. Click Save.

The choices for Asset Type and the extensions each one can display are in Asset.

The Asset Type you chose is not kept until you click Save. Once saved, it is reflected in the Preview Type column of the list on the Asset screen as well.

Enlarge the preview

1. Click the enlarge icon at the top right of the preview.
2. To go back, press the Esc key on your keyboard.

The enlarge icon appears for an asset whose Asset Type matches the file’s extension.

Check an SVG’s source

For an SVG asset, switches between the drawing and the file’s contents.

1. Choose SVG for the Asset Type.
2. Click Source Code to display the file’s contents.
3. Click Render to go back to the drawing.

The Source Code and Render buttons appear only when the Asset Type is SVG.