Reading PDF contents to Context

Hi,
How to read PDF contents in to context?
Thanks
Vinod V

Hi,
I have created a blog on uploading PDF Data to the View context.
Reward if helpful.
[/people/shruti.rathour/blog/2008/02/07/uploading-sap-interactive-form-on-the-abap-webdynpro-view]
Thanks.

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