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Open Windows Explorer automatically after the PDF creation process is finished

Applies To
Product(s): MicroStation
Version(s): System.Data.DataRowView
Environment: N\A
Area: Printing
Subarea: N\A
Original Author: Frank Reimann, Bentley Technical Support Group

 

Problem:
 
A PDF file is created using the Bentley pdf.pltcfg Printer Driver configuration file in a freely selected directory. The Windows Explorer should now open this directory automatically after the PDF creation process finished.
 
Solution:
 
Thus, the Windows Explorer automatically opens with the freely selected directory, you have to edit the  pdf.pltcfg Printer Driver configuration file as follows:
Programs TAB -> Checkmark in Define pre-print and post-print program commands -> Add .. ->
Program Command: c:\windows\explorer.exe $(MS_PLTOUT)\..
When to execute program: After printing
OK

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