For security purposes, some particular files can only be opened and viewed by their original packages. It may be a limitation but the developers design additional tools to surpass this. Although you may not modify the files as long as at least you have the read-only format then you are good to go. Mapping documents fall in this category, and this is a tool designed specifically for them to manage all the edit functions with minimal effort. It is a tool that supports PDF files with editing functions that include multiple layer options as well as zooming processes.
Zoom / Search
This utility will open and display the files created with ArcGis engineering program. You can zoom in or out and use a search function. Some do the tools supported on the interface include pen, color pointer, highlighter marker pen among others. You can export the edited files to BMP file formats with minimal compatibility issues. If you want a hard copy print out then just send the tool to an output device. The printout includes even the finer details crucial in any global documents. In short, this is the tool that manages all functions of the PMF files. In summary, you can call it a map analyzer, viewer, exporter among other functions supported on the interface. If you continuously handle maps then this is a must-have tool for you.
ArcReader is licensed as freeware for PC or laptop with Windows 32 bit and 64 bit operating system. It is in file openers category and is available to all software users as a free download.