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regarding pdf file attachment error

Former Member — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:22:58 GMT

hi,

i am sending pdf file as an attachment to mail recipient, after receiving that pdf attachment when the user tries to open that attachment he is getting the following error message.

*"Adobe reader could not open file because it is either not a supported file type or because the file has been damaged (for example, it was sent as an email and wasn't correctly decoded"*

Please give me any suggestions to over come this error.

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Re: regarding pdf file attachment error

Former Member — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:26:06 GMT

While adding the attachment using the mail FM, you will have to speify the correct file extension.

Thanks

Vijay

Re: regarding pdf file attachment error

Former Member — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:29:27 GMT

i given the file type as 'PDF' only.

Re: regarding pdf file attachment error

Former Member — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:23:44 GMT

Hi Subhash,

Is your issue resolved? Please let me know. I am having the same issue. I appreciate your help! Thanks.

Re: regarding pdf file attachment error

Sm1tje — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:30:08 GMT

have a look at this thread (SAM K had same problem, and hopefully that one works just fine now):