Opening a pdf-document

[hpl]

Is it possible opening a pdf-document using Acrobar Reader in Visual Basic?

[crispin]

yup,

install acrobat reader and look in the ActiveX folder under the reader folder in the acrobat directory (if that makes any sense) there you will find the type library, add a reference to it in your vb project and away you go.

[hpl]

How do I open the file?
Great, thanks, but what if I want to open the Acrobat Reader like opening the winhelp?

Private Sub Command4_Click()
WinHelp Me.hwnd, App.Path & "\Help_reducers.hlp", 9&, 0&
End Sub

[crispin]

Every different library has it's own syntax i'm afraid, opening a pdf may not be similar to opening a winhelp file, the best thing to do is hit f2 and browse the library in the object browser and find out how to do this, I only tried it on an ad-hoc basis, I know about as much as you do - that it's possible.