a shortcut

[Tim]

I have a client Access DB. Each client has a related *.pdf
(acrobat reader) file in a folder. I want to create a
shortcut to each *.pdf file for each client on the form of
my DB. I mean not hundreds of shortcuts for each client,
instead just one shortcut or button (something like that)
that opens a *pdf file related to the client that is on
the form currently.
Is it doable? if yes how?
many thanks

 

[Steve Schapel]

Tim,

Add a field to your Clients table, and make it a Hyperlink data type.
In this field, enter the path and file name of the client's associated
PDF file, preceded by the File predicate, somthing like this...
File:\\C:\MyFolder\Fred.pdf
Assuming you have Adobe Reader set up in Windows as the default program
to open files with .pdf extension, the file should open by clicking on
the control on the form.

 

[Tim]

It works Steve
million thanks

-----Original Message-----
Tim,

Add a field to your Clients table, and make it a Hyperlink data type.
In this field, enter the path and file name of the client's associated
PDF file, preceded by the File predicate, somthing like this...
File:\\C:\MyFolder\Fred.pdf
Assuming you have Adobe Reader set up in Windows as the default program
to open files with .pdf extension, the file should open by clicking on
the control on the form.

--
Steve Schapel, Microsoft Access MVP


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