PDF imbedded in XML

Hi
we are currently reviewing the possible solutions for imbedding PDF into XML.
Our scenario is as follow.
We want to sent a generated PDF to PI (7.1) from SAP ERP 6.
So:
SAP ERP 6 ->Send XML control data(docnr, date etc) + Generated PDF->PI->Map Generated PDF and control fields to new XML->Partner
How to do this? According to the BIT400 course it is mentioned it is possible.
Anyone tried this and could lead me/explain me a possible solution scenario? Any "pitfalls"?
My sender adapter should that be RFC or is PROXY (or other most relevant)?
How to perform the mapping in PI when it is an "embedded" PDF document?
Cheers all

My sender adapter should that be RFC or is PROXY (or other most relevant)?
How to perform the mapping in PI when it is an "embedded" PDF document?
1. it is possible to send any file as an attachment from a proxy
2. Do you want to reach the content of the PDF?
if so then it is not possible in a standard way. You might have to either write your own adapter module to read the PDF or use tools like Conversion Agent to parse data.

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