Expert: Clint Willard - 10/20/2010

Question
How can access pdf files but force the user to make sure he logs in before he can access the file.

Thanks for any help.

Answer
The fact you mention "logs in" leads me to believe your site or application is member-based, i.e. already has a log in feature. I would then assume you simply place the pdf link on a protected page.

Otherwise your question is very general and depends deeply on your application, your framework, et al. I'm afraid you'll have to be more specific. But my general answer is:

<cfif user.isLoggedIn()>
<a href="http://pdfLink">Open PDF</a>
<cfelse>
<a href="http://loginLink">Log In First</a>
</cfif>