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Hi

I have problem for opening files in the later versions of Acrobat. How can I modify this line to open the file in any versions of acrobat?

dblfile = Shell("C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\AcroRd32.exe ""C:\Program Files\CheckSystem\External Data\Logical Information\Logical Time\Myfile.pdf", vbMaximizedFocus)

Thanks for your suggestion.

Dirk Haest

How To Use ShellExecute to Launch Associated File (32-bit)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/q170/9/18.asp&NoWebContent=1

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Ryan Chong

Yes, use ShellExecute API

btw, sajuks, i think the only lines originally from me is Public Function StartDoc ... not big improvement just make it easier to use (yes many others may have same codes as mine) , anyway just my $0.02 ;-) cheers

bincem

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Hi sajuks.

That is the perfect solution.

Thank you
Bince

sajuks

Thanks for the points and grade..

Dirk Haest

So I better post only the function you need and no longer to the complete explanation of how and what shellexecute is then for getting the points !!!

sajuks

hey Dhaest, if u see the psots we've both posted at the same time...i dont mind u asking for a split from CS for it.

:-)

Dirk Haest

To "sajuks": Now is just see it that we both posted at the same time, so just ignore my previous remark.
Thx for the info.

bincem

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Hi Dhaest,

Infact both post came in the same time and I was in a hurry to resolve that issue.
sajuks posted the code along with his answer. I just tried 'sajuks' code and it did work at first time itself. Immediatly I accepted the answer. Now only I realized both of you posted the same solution. Thanks a lot for your effort.

Bince