Interactive PDF InDesign - how do I create button to open a PDF in a new window?

Hi all
I'm creating an interactive PDF in InDesign CS5.
This PDF contains a button I've made that links to another, separate, PDF file.
This is all working fine - trouble is, when I click the button to open the second PDF file, the first PDF automatically closes.
Is there any way to make the second PDF open in a new window, keeping the first PDF open?
Your help would be much appreciated!

It requires adding JavaScript in Acrobat. It cannot be done in InDesign. You should ask in the Acrobat Forum.

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