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How to Create a PDF file reader in Visual Basic 2008

May 3, 2010 11:08 PM

Code snippet showing properties of a file dialog, highlighting PDF filter settings.

In this tutorial, learn exactly how to make a PDF file reader using Visual Basic 2008. This is really easy and will allow you to view, send and receive PDF files on your computer.

You Will Need:

*Adobe Reader installed on your PC.

Once you have installed Adobe, you are ready to follow along. Just take the steps presented in the video and you will be all set!

Codes:

*Open PDF:

OpenFileDialog1.showdialog

AxAcroPDF1.src = OpenFileDialog1.filename

*Set the filter of the OpenFileDialog1 as:

PDF Files (*.pdf)|*.pdf

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