how to open an external file (PDF or .HLP)on button click

[dinu4u4ever]

i added a help button in a dialog box... on clicking the button how can i open an external .HLP file or a PDF?????pls help me....
thx in advance

[Eric Clayberg]

i added a help button in a dialog box... on clicking the button how can i open an external .HLP file or a PDF?

That would depend entirely on what Java library you are using to access your help or PDF files (several are available).

If you are looking for code that does this, try Googling "Java PDF Library" or "Java Help Library".

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