Container fields on shared networks

[Jarvis]

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?

[bcooney]

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.

[Jarvis]

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?

[bcooney]

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/