I could not find a subforum to post a question about container fields so I think it should go here.

I have a file that is shared on a network.

I would like to be able to insert PDF files into a container field on one of the computers and have another computer on the network be able to open the PDF.

I can see the file in the container field from both computers but I cannot figure out how to make the PDF open.

How do you do this?

To view an embedded PDF, you would use Export Field Contents with auto-open.

However, storing PDFs in your file will quickly bloat the file. It is better practice to just store references to the PDF. These references would need to point to a volume that all users can access.

SuperContainer from 360works is a popular solution to managing files outside of FM.

I've used FTPeek and a FTP server, as well as a NAS.

Thanks Ms Cooney.

Is there a way to make this file open without having to specify an output file for the PDF? I would like to be able to click on it and have it just automatically open up without any other clicks.

Any ideas how to make this happen?

The script attached to the container field or "view" button next to it can have the export write the file to Get (TemporaryPath) & "temp.pdf"

Maybe this demo will help.

http://fmforums.com/forum/showpost.php?post/347990/