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

[andrew24250243k655]

I have a 45 page PDF report in which I've created several links to pages in the document and attachments.

I've discovered how to force the links to open in a new tab (in Preferences) for me but when the document is opened by others the link opens in the same window as the document requiring them to open the document again to continue reading.

Is there any way of forcing links to open in a new tab or window for everyone regardless of their Preference settings?

[Bernd Alheit]

For some links you can specify this in properties of the links.

[andrew24250243k655 · Accepted solution]

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

Thank you.

[JR Boulay]

Place this script as Document level script to change user's preference.

app.openInPlace = false;

[andrew24250243k655]

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.

[JacobHutsonCC]

fabulous indeed. well done.

[JR Boulay]

[Real25577458sjq6]

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