Embedding an attachment into the output of XML publisher

Gurus,
I've a requirement as follows....
I am using AOL's attachment feature available in 11i to store some pdf documents in the database. Now while generating a report on any of the transactional tables, I want to print any of the attachments which have been attached and stored in the database too. Can this be accomplised through XML publisher? Can we create a template which would be able to handle a pdf which has been stored in the database and print it in the output?
Let me know if anyone has any ideas on this.
Thanks.

Hi Jassing,
Did you ever get a solution to this? I have a client who has a similar requirement and would like to know if it can possibly be done.
They are using XMLP 5.6.1 with eBusiness Suite, and would like to print any attachments associated with Work Orders through XML Publisher.
Any information would be gratefully received.
Many Thanks,
Cj

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