How can I upload a customized PDF for each customer order?

[didthat12]

Hello if I start a service where a customer came upload a research paper and I critique it, is there a way to upload the edited pdf that worked on back to that customers account so when they log in they can access it?

[Xipirons]

Hi @didthat12 

Yes, it is definitely possible to set up a service on Shopify where customers can upload a research paper, have it critiqued, and then access the edited PDF version from their customer account. However, this functionality is not natively available in Shopify and would require some specific development work.

Here's a high-level overview of how you could implement this:

1. Use a file upload app to allow customers to attach their research paper files during the checkout process. This way, you can retrieve the files for each order.

2. After critiquing and editing the PDF, you would need to upload it back to Shopify and associate the file URL with a metafield on the corresponding customer's profile.

3. Finally, you would need to customize the customer account template to display a link to the edited PDF by fetching the URL from the customer's metafield.

So while it's achievable, it does require combining several different components and some custom development work to tie it all together. It's not a standard Shopify feature.

I hope this helps clarify what would be involved in setting up this kind of service!

Let me know if you have any other questions.

[Shondhi]

Hey Didthat12,

I think you can use an App to enable such research paper  upload feature from your store-front. From reviews I could suggest you to use Optionify:More Product Options

 App from the following link. It has the Free trial, so you can try and see if it fits your purpose.

https://apps.shopify.com/extra-product-options

Good luck with your store. 

Thanks