Using adobe acrobat activeX with CVI

[_Aleksi]

Hi!

I'm using an activeX control (provided with adobe acrobat reader) in my software to read PDFs. The software is written with CVI7.0.

I inserted the activeX control to my .uir and created an ActiveX driver for it. The problem with this is, that when I launch the software in runtime, it must have the adobe acrobat reader installed in the same computer. Is there a way to integrate the adobe reader fully into my software?

Also, I'd like know, that if I have an application installed on my computer that provides an activeX component/control, is it legal to use it in my software?

[bilalD]

Hello

You'll need to distribute the activex control with your application by adding it as one of the support files when building the distribution kit. You will need to check on adobe's site for more information about the dependencies of this control. Also make sure to select the file group and check the option "Register files as activex servers"

The issues of legality vary with the company that creates the controls. In the case of adobe, it would be better to search on their site to find info on whether you can freely distribute the control with your app. It looks like its a free control, but always good to make sure.

Sounds like a cool app though.

Bilal Durrani
NI