how to open pdf file thru vb

[shanmugham]

i have a different pdf files
searching a particular file is not a problem
opening a particular file is a problem

how to open a pdf file thru vb

pl. help, write complete step please.

thanks in advance

shanmugham

 

[johnwm]

Do a forum search for Shellex api
Or if you need someone to write one for you:

http://www.freevbcode.com/ShowCode.Asp?ID=525

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[JustinEzequiel]

see thread222-438011

 

[shanmugham]

sorry sir

i need the complete code please !!!!

pl help me, this is very urgent pls..

shanmugham

 

[strongm]

The following thread contains a complete example for displaying a PDF. Note that

a) it uses the ShellExecute stuff that you have already been advised to investigate: thread222-413453

b) it assumes that you have Acrobat Reader (or another program that can actually display a PDF) installed on your PC