Open a pdf file from a container?

[aldipalo]

I have a container field that gets populated via a script using the 'Insert File' script step.

The file gets placed properly, but, I can not open it from the container field. I thought you could click/double click the field and open the file. Also, can't you use a variable to place the file. I tried that as well and I get a box to highlight the file instead.

What am I doing wrong?

[bcooney]

You can only click to open if it's a reference. You need to Export File w/open option. With FM9, you can Export to the Get (TemporaryPath).

[mr_vodka]

Try a script with OpenURL [] referencing your container field as well. You can make the container field be the button.

[aldipalo]

Excellent! Thanks to both of you.