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Getting a PDF File to run from VB6

Hi guys
Im trying to get a pdf file (I'm using as a help file in an app)
to open up when the help button is clicked.

This is the code i am currently using:

Private Sub DisplayInstructionManual()

Dim AcrobatReader as String
Dim pdfFile as String

AcrobatReader = "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\AcroRd32"
pdfFile = "file path here"
Shell AcrobatReader & "" & pdfFile, vbMaximizedFocus

End Sub


This works all fine on my dev machine, but when i compile an run on other machines it does nothing when i try to run. I have installed acrobat reader on the machines that i want this to work on and the pdf file is located in the appropriate directory. I've also tried using app.path in the pdfFile path but same result. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Jul 17 '08 #1
3 1144
debasisdas
8,127 Expert 4TB
what is the error message ?
Jul 17 '08 #2
Im not getting an error message, it just does nothing when i dbl click on command button. Confused me, because it runs fine on my dev machine.
Jul 17 '08 #3
smartchap
236 100+
Dear splitfinity

I think use a blank between "" as below:

Shell AcrobatReader & " " & pdfFile, vbMaximizedFocus

and it will work.
Jul 18 '08 #4

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