Opening a PDF in a new window
I'm using Captivate 3 and have a button with a simple link to
a pdf file. The pdf file loads okay but it takes over the popup
window which the training is in.
I'm using an LMS and the Captivate file appears in its own
window, i've tried changing the url to either
current/new/parent/top but its not what i want.
new causes it to open a new window in the same popup window
which i could 'possibly' have, best solution of a bad bunch.
But want to simply click on the link and a brand new window
opens with the pdf ? Sure i've tried everything ?
Any ideas ?
Hi psj3809
Since you seem to have exhausted all the Captivate supplied
possibilities, I'm guessing the only recourse you really wish to
consider may be to use JavaScript. You may be interested in the
following link:
Click
here.
Cheers... Rick
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