Force links in PDF document to open in new tab or window for all viewers

Hey Tessat,

JR gave me just enough information to get it sorted out between this post and another one he provided.

1. Open PDF, look for All tools list and expand.

2. Click Use JavaScript.

3. Click on Document javascript strings.

4. Name your script and click Add.

5. In the Create and Edit JavaScripts field place the following:

        var a = app.openInPlace;
        app.openInPlace = false;

6. Click Ok and then Close to exit editor.

7. Click on Document actions.

8. Select Document Will Close and click Edit.

9. In the Create and Edit JavaScripts field place the following:

        app.openInPlace = a;

10. Click Ok and then OK to exit editor.

Now, save your document and it should now open links in the main PDF in new tabs.

hi Guys - I have Index.pdf which has hyperlinks to other pdf files ( A.pdf  B.pdf C.pdf etc) in the same folder.. when i click the link for A.pdf - both Adobe Reader and Adobe Pro close the index.pdf and open A.pdf in its place.

I do not want index.pdf to be closed, but have A.pdf , B.pdf , C.pdf to open in new tab or new window

is there a way to change behaviour of all hyperlinks in a PDF ?

I have used a create custom linsk from text Java tool

please help

I'm always willing to learn new ways of doing things but have no experience of this type of thing.

I looked at your link but couldn't work out where 'd put the script.

Excellent. I was able to specify the action for the links to be "Open in: new window" That's resolved the issue.

Thank you.