>This VFP6 app user wants to display PDF'S by clicking a command button on a form.
>I tried Sergey's IE method and it works nicely, but it doesn't give the same capabilities (email, etc) that I get when clicking on the pdf itself.
>The user will want those additional features.
>I like Sergey's method because it doesn't involve an activeX control, which adds to the complexity of the installation.
>Is there some way that I can get that clicked functionality without using an activeX control?

If you're referring to showing PDF in WebBrowser control, then indeed it uses an ActiveX since WebBrowser is an ActiveX control.

If you want to open the file with ShellExecute, then this is the way to go.

Here is the code Open any document FAQ #8134