It seems that you have a more custom scenario using an mdi parent. Can you please elaborate more? May I ask you to provide more details about your setup and what exactly you are trying to achieve regarding RadPdfViewer and its document modes? It would be great if you can demonstrate it in a sample project that mimics your initial setup. Thus, I would be able to assist you more effectively.
Looking forward to your reply.
Regards,
Nadya | Tech Support Engineer
Progress Telerik