Opening an uploaded Document - Paperclip

Question

I'm using Paperclip to upload a .js file.

My model (Bypassing validation just for Testing Purposes):

# Script Asset
has_attached_file :asset
do_not_validate_attachment_file_type :asset

The upload itself works as it should, but how to open the uploaded file so i can display it in the View?

I tried and searched a lot, but i can't find a working solution. Just passing <%= @test.asset %> brings back the path of the Document.

Do i have to write a method for passing the Document to a text ?

unless i missed your question <%= javascript_include_tag @test.asset %> — Abs, May 27 '14 at 07:08
No No, you missed it :) Think of it like a Text file uploaded by a user.. I want to show the content of that Text File. — Mini John, May 27 '14 at 07:10
ah..see if this helps Paperclip.io_adapters.for(@test.asset).read doesn't require writing to (and removing from) the local file system. http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6555468/how-do-you-access-the-content-of-a-text-file-uploaded-with-paperclip-ruby-on-r — Abs, May 27 '14 at 07:16
Oh, i literally searched 100 SO Questions and didn't found that! You mind answering so i can upvote ? — Mini John, May 27 '14 at 07:17

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered May 27 '14 at 07:20

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 Paperclip.io_adapters.for(@test.asset).read

Doesn't require writing to (and removing from) the local file system.

answered May 27 '14 at 07:20

Abs

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