How to open a pdf file that has been embedded as a resource

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Shawn Yates

Hello, I am currently learning VB and am still a beginner. I have
embedded a pdf file as a resource and now I want to be able to view it
in adobe reader by pushing a button. I have searched and searched but
haven't found any answers. Is it even possible, and if so, how is it
done?
Thanks
 
Shawn Yates said:
Hello, I am currently learning VB and am still a beginner. I have
embedded a pdf file as a resource and now I want to be able to view it
in adobe reader by pushing a button. I have searched and searched but
haven't found any answers. Is it even possible, and if so, how is it
done?
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You'd have to extract the data from the resource to a file and then use
'Process.Start(<file name>)' to open the file. However, what are the
reasons to embed the file into the binary?
 
Herfried K. Wagner said:
You'd have to extract the data from the resource to a file and then use
'Process.Start(<file name>)' to open the file. However, what are the
reasons to embed the file into the binary?
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I had the application working fine using the shell function and just
opening the files that way from a shared folder. Not everyone can have
access to the shared folder, however, and I really don't want to copy
the files on to everyone's computer.
 
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