Can you link to image that does not have file extension in URL?

Question

In the Cascade Story Map Builder, I attempted to add image via the "Link to Content", like so: https://www.bothellwa.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=8024. This was the result:

It seems that the Cascade Builder only recognizes image URLs with file extensions, because I tried a URL with .jpg and .png, those both displayed correctly. Does anyone know if there is a workaround to get image URLs to work without the file extension visible in the URL? Thanks for any help you can provide!

Andy

oevans_storymaps · Accepted Answer

Hi Andy -- Sorry you're having trouble getting your photos into Cascade. However, this is not an issue with Cascade.

The server where those images are stored does not permit them to be embedded in another web page via iframe. I get the same result if I try to embed your photo link in a plain web page. If you look at the developer console you can see this error that indicates the server's security policy prohibits the content from being embedded by other websites.

If you want the photos to be in your Cascade you'll have to add them to the story by uploading them in the builder or link out to them from your story.