Linking dynamically to a pdf file from Crystal

I have a Crystal report in which I need to embed a link to a .PDF file I pass the year and zone into the report which I then need to use to dynamically link to the proper .pdf file within Crystal. I tried adding an OLE object and selecting .PDF but I need this link to be dynamic to attach the correct .pdf, not static. Is that possible?If yes then could you please let me know how to do it.
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Mohan Koduru

Depending on the version of CR... with 11.5 and higher, search the help file for:
OLE object dynamic
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