Link to PDF from ID

I have created an eBrochure in ID CS5 which will be distributed on CD. I want to supply the eBrochure (which is essentially just a menu) to a collection of PDF reference files. If I make a button in ID and specify to Open File and nominate the PDF, it does not work in Preview or when exported to SWF, but DOES work when exported to iPDF. I don't want to the menu screens as PDF, but as SWF, any ideas on what's going on here ?
Also when I click Choose File to select the PDFs, some PDFs are showing greyed out and are not selectable ... I can't see any obvious difference betwen them (naming conventions etc) Anyone seen this ?

Hi Stix
Sorry I should have been cleare in my post. If I create a link in ID using Open File and select the PDF, it does not work in InDesign's Preview function. (not Mac Preview) Of course Mac Preview is really only like a 'Quick Look' and does not support the full PDF spec. Nor does it work when exported to SWF. From your link I see this is a known issue.
In terms of the workaround you referenced, that's a good one to remember, but unfortunately the users will need to open any number of PDF files and if they are always going to be forced to open via the browser +plug-in that poor end-user usability is not acceptable for the project.
Geez ... you'd think an ID file could correctly reference a PDF file ? <g>
cheers

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