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ElizabethBer821
Community Member
5 years ago

PDF opening up in a different window from my module (But only in the LMS)

Hi Everyone,  When I launch my module in the LMS (Cornerstone) a popup blocked message comes up. I proceed to select the "launch course" button and the module opens in a new window. All good. In...
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LizBerger
Community Member
5 years ago

Thanks for the help Lauren. Here's what I learned. 

In the Trigger Wizard, click on the browser options, change the window size to Full. This fixes the issue of the e-learning minimizing (disappearing) into the background when the user closes the pdf.

To open a pdf within the same window, we can adjust the html code. A few more steps if you don’t have coding background (me) but very effective. 

  • DavidHolzemer-7's avatar
    DavidHolzemer-7
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Hi Elizabeth,

    not sure if your still around.. but if you are any chance you could share your steps

    "To open a pdf within the same window, we can adjust the html code. A few more steps if you don’t have coding background (me) but very effective. "

    Thanks!

    David

  • WaleedAlani's avatar
    WaleedAlani
    Community Member
    9 months ago

    I am incredibly grateful for your posted instruction. It not only solved a significant problem for me but also steered me away from the need to write JavaScript code 🙂. Thanks a million!!

    • AshleyLarkin's avatar
      AshleyLarkin
      Community Member
      6 months ago

      Hello, Waleed - do you mind sharing what solution worked for you? I'd love to hear about it.