How do I use VB6 Shell with acrobat reader 8
I have used Acrobat Reader to pop up forms from a VB app populated via an FDF file constructed in the app. The Shell command Shell(<Adobe Reader Path> <FDF Path>) has worked for 5,6 and 7 but doesn't work for 8. Does anyone know why and what the solution is.
sDataFile = "C:\program Files\Directer\Letter\Formdata.fdf"
dAcroWin = Shell("C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\Acrord32.exe " & sDataFile, vbMaximizedFocus)
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I'm using VB6. Yes I've tried just calling the FDF that just generates a different error. The error that I do get from 8 is after the reader loads it returns a fiFile Not found message.
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The solution while using a different technique had a lot to recommend it although it did directly answer the question it solved the problem.
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Typo in last. Should have read "did NOT directly answer the question"
Have you tried already to use only the file name without the path to Acrord32.exe ?