Storing PDF files

[hcts]

We have a project where the client wants to keep all documents electronically stored in PDF files. They then want to retreive the document on demand. Has anyone setup a system to keep pdf's in pdox? Any suggestions.

James D. Howard

 

[TonyMcGuire]

Store the files on disk somewhere, and store the path to the pdfs in Paradox.

With shellexecute() (shellexecuteA()), you can autolaunch Acrobat (reader) to view a pdf based on the path in the Paradox table.


Tony McGuire

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[Kliot]

Sorry I didn't see this post earlier.

You can also use startWebBrowser(filename.pdf)

I have several applications where I store pdf files associated with particular records in a database such as shipping documents associated with a particular customer.

I store the pdf files in a directory and use the customers account number in the file name followed by the file description. I then use the file system with enumFileList to create a popUpMenu with a list of associated documents. My users can then quickly and easily access any pdf documents associated with a customer.

If this would be useful for you I can post the code, it's fairly simple.

Perrin