Open an attachment in VBA Excel

Report · Apr 21, 2020

Hi,

Can i open a word attachment in a pdf with Excel VBA?

thx if someone have an answer.

Best regards

Axel

Report · Apr 27, 2020

There is a way to do this, but you'll need to test it be sure. It's not a straight forward path.

1) Write a folder level JavaScript function to open the word attachment. Use the "doc.exportDataObject()" function.

Here's the reference entry:

2)In the Excel VBA, use the IAC to call this function.

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScripting
Use the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often

Report · Apr 29, 2020

Hi Tom,

I am so grateful to your help.

I work on an other project right now but i test your solution as soon as possible.

But i think it's gone be perfect.

Best regards

Alex

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