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How to open PDF files with Adobe Reader when using IBM FileNet Open Client

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Question

When PDF files are opened with Open Client, they open in a browser window. How can the workstation be configured to open PDF files directly in Adobe Reader?

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Document Information

More support for:
FileNet IDM Desktop/WEB Services/Open Client

Software version:
4.0.2, 4.0.1, 4.0, 3.3

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
394337

Modified date:
28 April 2025

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swg21396161

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