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Phil - 26 Feb 2004 04:50 GMT

In access 97 is there a way to launch and external
application? i.e. can you create a hyperlink in a field for
a .PDF file that when you click on it the adobe reader
program will launch and the file get opened?
Phil

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Roger Carlson - 26 Feb 2004 19:27 GMT

By its nature, storing a hyperlink to a PDF will launch the appropriate
reader (assuming it's installed). To store a hyperlink, simply create a
hyperlink field in a table and type in the address.

On my website (see sig below) is a small sample database called
"SetHyperlink" that allows you to browse to a document and save the
hyperlink in a field.

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> In access 97 is there a way to launch and external
> application? i.e. can you create a hyperlink in a field for
> a .PDF file that when you click on it the adobe reader
> program will launch and the file get opened?
> Phil

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Phil - 27 Feb 2004 01:58 GMT

Thankyou very much, I will also take a look at your sample
Cheers

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- 27 Feb 2004 02:32 GMT

Hello Roger,

I downloaded your sample database but I only access97 do
you have one for 97?

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Roger Carlson - 27 Feb 2004 13:55 GMT

I am no longer developing in Access 97, but I was able to convert it
backwards and I have added it to my site.

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