Maintaining links within pdfs

i have created links to several pdfs from a main pdf document. however when i email the main pdf document the links don't work. The box is still there and the cursor icon changes as though the link can be clicked on, and when you click on it it changes colour as though it is active, however it doesn't opened up the linked pdf. How can i ensure that the links are maintained?

A link in "MAIN.pdf" goes to "File01.pdf".
[CASE 1] The link you set goes directly from "MAIN" to "File01" OR
[CASE 2] passes up or down through folders.
When you email me "MAIN.pdf" I get it and save the attached PDF to my HDD.
BUT!!!
"File01" is still on *your* HDD.
The link in "MAIN.pdf" no longer provides Adobe Reader / Acrobat a true and correct path to target file "File01".
(aka "Broken Link")
For [CASE 1] I need "File01" available EXACTLY next to where I save the attached "MAIN.pdf" file.
**YOU** have to provide "File01" (and any other files) and make it clear where the file(s) are to go.
(a pita eh)
For [CASE2]
Again, you must provide all target files for links in the "MAIN.pdf" file.
You must provide clear instructions fo all folders to be created such that all target files can be properly placed and accessed by the link path *you* created in you authoring environment.
(more pita eh)
What to do?
(1) Combine all PDFs. Use Acrobat to create/set up all desired interactivity within this new PDF.
If file size is large then 'share' via https://files.acrobat.com — set up you free account if you do not have one.
Or subscribe to and use Adobe's SendNow service (a very nice service and only a nominal $20 / year).
(2) Burn the files/folders to OSM (CD/DVD) & send this.
(2) Copy all flle/folders to USB "stick" & send this.
Be well...
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