does anyone know if there is any way to create a url to a pdf file which links to a section of the pdf?

eg http://www.someserver.com/docs/myfile.pdf?section=index

ta.

Yes, edit the PDF so that it opens on whatever page you require as the default settings will always open the PDF on the first page.

thanks but what if i want to link to other sections? i'm planning on having a manual online but want to be able to link directly to various sections. its probably not possible. but it ought to be really. you can link from 1 section to another within a pdf.

You can :)
And here is the manual (should open on page 5 ;) )
http://partners.adobe.com/public/developer/en/acrobat/PDFOpenParameters.pdf#page=5
Enjoy :thumbsup:

perfect. thanks! :)

Anytime mate :thumbsup: