title: Build Document Viewer for Web Application
body: <p>I am building a basic document management system as a web application that has some simple functionalities for now. One feature I'd like to integrate into the app would be the ability for the user to view a document on the web page itself without having to download it. Since the documents are stored on a private local server, is there anyway to pull it up and view it directly on the webpage (like a homemade version of the document embed-er on Scribd)?</p>
  
  <p>It doesn't have to be anything complicated, just a simple one that allows user to get a preview of the file. It's a php based web application. Google searches are giving back suggestions to use CrocDocs and GroupDocs which both require that you first upload the files onto their system. Snowbound viewer isn't free for use. I've also seen suggestions recommending a homemade one using OpenOffice and JODConverter plus iframe, this seems like a great solution, but it wasn't very thorough.  </p>
  
  <p>Any help appreciated, Thanks!</p>