Box Shared Links and Custom URLs -- Upload file to box and then use the file in web application

Hello experts,

I am thinking of a web application requirement as following:

1. A web application user uploads a picture file like 'abc.jpg'. the file is uploaded into box using box API. A box FileID is obtained by the application.

2. Application get the file id and show user the picture in the web application using ways of <img src="..."> so that user can see the picture immediately.

I can for sure save the picture file somewhere in the application and then use some kinds of mapping to show back to user, but my main focus here is to ***use Box as file storage***.

I know there are concept of Box Shared Links and Custom URLs, but could not figure out how to do all these in the application using API without any manual work.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Official comment

Alex Novotny

December 01, 2021 22:31

Hello,

Unfortunately, this will require some manual work/coding to achieve. Here's our guides on shared links.

Also, instead of shared links, you might check out UI Elements or Box View.

With this type of application, I would recommend reaching out to Box Consulting as well. They help customers set up portals(what it sounds like you are trying to make) frequently.

Thanks,

Alex, Box Developer Advocate

Comments