Import a PDF File into a Report

[coynesj]

Hi Guys,

This is literally the last bit of functionality I need to complete my database.

How can I import a PDF file to show up in a report. If I have to convert to jpeg, that's not a problem, just need to know how to do it?

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[speakers_86]

First of all, be careful when you say "complete my databse"!

What are you trying to do, use this pdf file as a background? If so, then I would convert to a jpg and add a control to the report and set the image to your jpg as linked (not embedded). There may be other ways to do this, but just google.

 

[coynesj]

Cheers,

The pdf file contains a drawing on A4 that I want to insert into my report with ease. There are multiple drawings so it has to be done by linking the file and an image box using a file path...

If it's possible to make the conversion from pdf to jpeg I need it to happen within my database and not to be done by the user...

I do use google, but I tend to find the forum more helpful, as it is more focused...

 

[spikepl]

Check this free pdftohtml converter. You could run it in a shell from access, and then extract the pics and import them. http://foolabs.com/xpdf/

 

[coynesj]

Cheers....

What do you mean run it in a shell?? I have limited VB coding experience, would this be easy enough to do...

I import images into the data base relatively easily by using a file path and connecting that to an image box. Is there no similar way of doing that with the PDF's??