From b72135562a3dd1f7f88d8bfcde91842634b7471d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Przemek=20Wi=C4=99ch?= Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:08:26 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?README.md=20=E2=80=93=20The=20Google=20Drive=20?= =?UTF-8?q?solution=20doesn't=20work=20anymore?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --- README.md | 17 ----------------- 1 file changed, 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3985e78..066a5d8 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -129,20 +129,3 @@ Add `&handleCors=false` to the URL to avoid using the CORS proxy ### `embedded` Add `&embedded=true` to the URL. This option removes the options to open a different file. It is an option that was intended to be used when Topola Genealogy Viewer is in an iframe. - -## Hosting a GEDCOM file - -One of the common ways to host a GEDCOM file which can be used in Topola Genealogy Viewer is using [Google Drive](https://drive.google.com). Here are the steps you can follow: - -1. Upload the GEDCOM file to Google Drive -2. Right-click the file in Google Drive and choose "Get link" -3. In the "General access" section change "Restricted" to "Anyone with the link" with "Viewer" permissions. -4. Click "Copy link" to get the link to the GEDCOM file. -5. Open [Topola Genealogy Viewer](https://pewu.github.io/topola-viewer). -6. Click "Open URL" -7. Paste the copied URL and click "Open" -8. Once the tree opens, copy the current URL. - -You can now share the copied URL with someone. - -Note that the URL you just copied is not discoverable. Only people who have the link will be able to see your data. It's similar to an "Unlisted" YouTube video – you can see it only if you know the link.