Does anyone know a simple way by using HTML-based links to force download a
file? My hyperlinked WinZip files work this way. I would like my AutoCAD
files (dwg) to work this way instead of embedding it in my browser.

I would perfer when the hyperlink is clicked it prompts the IE6 "file
download" applet to download to my harddrive. I'm not sure how IE6 goes
about interpreting these file extensions. Is there some HTML code to disable
this when this page or hyperlink is being accessed to force it to go to the
IE "file download" popup?

I use FrontPage 2003 and my server is window based (microsoft web hosting).

Re: Force Downloading of File by Stefan

Stefan
Sat Nov 13 03:21:57 CST 2004

If the file is a recognized mime type to the browser, it will open in browser
- put the file in a zip

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"Kschu" <Kschu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E47F00C0-B0D9-4BB0-8796-049CABF79B61@microsoft.com...
| Does anyone know a simple way by using HTML-based links to force download a
| file? My hyperlinked WinZip files work this way. I would like my AutoCAD
| files (dwg) to work this way instead of embedding it in my browser.
|
| I would perfer when the hyperlink is clicked it prompts the IE6 "file
| download" applet to download to my harddrive. I'm not sure how IE6 goes
| about interpreting these file extensions. Is there some HTML code to disable
| this when this page or hyperlink is being accessed to force it to go to the
| IE "file download" popup?
|
| I use FrontPage 2003 and my server is window based (microsoft web hosting).



Re: Force Downloading of File by MD

MD
Sat Nov 13 07:09:12 CST 2004

Hi Kshu,

Most WPP offer a control panel that allows you to define the MIME types being used. If the DWG is defined then change it.

--
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J-Bots 2004 Released Special Pricing
http://www.websunlimited.com
FrontPage Add-ins Since '97 FP 2003 / 2002 / 2000 Compatible

"Kschu" <Kschu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E47F00C0-B0D9-4BB0-8796-049CABF79B61@microsoft.com...
> Does anyone know a simple way by using HTML-based links to force download a
> file? My hyperlinked WinZip files work this way. I would like my AutoCAD
> files (dwg) to work this way instead of embedding it in my browser.
>
> I would perfer when the hyperlink is clicked it prompts the IE6 "file
> download" applet to download to my harddrive. I'm not sure how IE6 goes
> about interpreting these file extensions. Is there some HTML code to disable
> this when this page or hyperlink is being accessed to force it to go to the
> IE "file download" popup?
>
> I use FrontPage 2003 and my server is window based (microsoft web hosting).



Re: Force Downloading of File by Kschu

Kschu
Sat Nov 13 08:44:02 CST 2004

Maybe I am not making myself clear. I don't want this for me but for the
ease of the clients who use my website.

Yes I can change redefine my MINE types in my computer but I don't want to
assume my clients who visit my website and download files will do that. I
want to make it convienent for them with the least amount of effort.

So far the best result is to use Winzip files.

"MD Websunlimited" wrote:

> Hi Kshu,
>
> Most WPP offer a control panel that allows you to define the MIME types being used. If the DWG is defined then change it.
>
> --
> Mike -- FrontPage MVP '97-'02
> J-Bots 2004 Released Special Pricing
> http://www.websunlimited.com
> FrontPage Add-ins Since '97 FP 2003 / 2002 / 2000 Compatible
>
> "Kschu" <Kschu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E47F00C0-B0D9-4BB0-8796-049CABF79B61@microsoft.com...
> > Does anyone know a simple way by using HTML-based links to force download a
> > file? My hyperlinked WinZip files work this way. I would like my AutoCAD
> > files (dwg) to work this way instead of embedding it in my browser.
> >
> > I would perfer when the hyperlink is clicked it prompts the IE6 "file
> > download" applet to download to my harddrive. I'm not sure how IE6 goes
> > about interpreting these file extensions. Is there some HTML code to disable
> > this when this page or hyperlink is being accessed to force it to go to the
> > IE "file download" popup?
> >
> > I use FrontPage 2003 and my server is window based (microsoft web hosting).
>
>
>

Re: Force Downloading of File by Murray

Murray
Sat Nov 13 08:57:48 CST 2004

Mike was suggesting to set the mime type on the server, in which case it
will do exactly what you want for all users.

--
Murray

"Kschu" <Kschu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EAE28A30-4BD2-40D2-A523-253CC3CA4A9D@microsoft.com...
> Maybe I am not making myself clear. I don't want this for me but for the
> ease of the clients who use my website.
>
> Yes I can change redefine my MINE types in my computer but I don't want to
> assume my clients who visit my website and download files will do that. I
> want to make it convienent for them with the least amount of effort.
>
> So far the best result is to use Winzip files.
>
> "MD Websunlimited" wrote:
>
>> Hi Kshu,
>>
>> Most WPP offer a control panel that allows you to define the MIME types
>> being used. If the DWG is defined then change it.
>>
>> --
>> Mike -- FrontPage MVP '97-'02
>> J-Bots 2004 Released Special Pricing
>> http://www.websunlimited.com
>> FrontPage Add-ins Since '97 FP 2003 / 2002 / 2000 Compatible
>>
>> "Kschu" <Kschu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:E47F00C0-B0D9-4BB0-8796-049CABF79B61@microsoft.com...
>> > Does anyone know a simple way by using HTML-based links to force
>> > download a
>> > file? My hyperlinked WinZip files work this way. I would like my
>> > AutoCAD
>> > files (dwg) to work this way instead of embedding it in my browser.
>> >
>> > I would perfer when the hyperlink is clicked it prompts the IE6 "file
>> > download" applet to download to my harddrive. I'm not sure how IE6
>> > goes
>> > about interpreting these file extensions. Is there some HTML code to
>> > disable
>> > this when this page or hyperlink is being accessed to force it to go to
>> > the
>> > IE "file download" popup?
>> >
>> > I use FrontPage 2003 and my server is window based (microsoft web
>> > hosting).
>>
>>
>>



Re: Force Downloading of File by Kschu

Kschu
Sat Nov 13 10:37:02 CST 2004

Forgive me - Okay I understand what Mike suggests makes sense.

I'm not sure I have access to change those settings on the Microsoft Web
Hosting service servers that I subscribe to.

"Murray" wrote:

> Mike was suggesting to set the mime type on the server, in which case it
> will do exactly what you want for all users.
>
> --
> Murray
>
> "Kschu" <Kschu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EAE28A30-4BD2-40D2-A523-253CC3CA4A9D@microsoft.com...
> > Maybe I am not making myself clear. I don't want this for me but for the
> > ease of the clients who use my website.
> >
> > Yes I can change redefine my MINE types in my computer but I don't want to
> > assume my clients who visit my website and download files will do that. I
> > want to make it convienent for them with the least amount of effort.
> >
> > So far the best result is to use Winzip files.
> >
> > "MD Websunlimited" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Kshu,
> >>
> >> Most WPP offer a control panel that allows you to define the MIME types
> >> being used. If the DWG is defined then change it.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Mike -- FrontPage MVP '97-'02
> >> J-Bots 2004 Released Special Pricing
> >> http://www.websunlimited.com
> >> FrontPage Add-ins Since '97 FP 2003 / 2002 / 2000 Compatible
> >>
> >> "Kschu" <Kschu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:E47F00C0-B0D9-4BB0-8796-049CABF79B61@microsoft.com...
> >> > Does anyone know a simple way by using HTML-based links to force
> >> > download a
> >> > file? My hyperlinked WinZip files work this way. I would like my
> >> > AutoCAD
> >> > files (dwg) to work this way instead of embedding it in my browser.
> >> >
> >> > I would perfer when the hyperlink is clicked it prompts the IE6 "file
> >> > download" applet to download to my harddrive. I'm not sure how IE6
> >> > goes
> >> > about interpreting these file extensions. Is there some HTML code to
> >> > disable
> >> > this when this page or hyperlink is being accessed to force it to go to
> >> > the
> >> > IE "file download" popup?
> >> >
> >> > I use FrontPage 2003 and my server is window based (microsoft web
> >> > hosting).
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

Re: Force Downloading of File by MD

MD
Sat Nov 13 19:21:09 CST 2004

Check with your WPP to see if you do.

--
Mike -- FrontPage MVP '97-'02
J-Bots 2004 Released Special Pricing
http://www.websunlimited.com
FrontPage Add-ins Since '97 FP 2003 / 2002 / 2000 Compatible

"Kschu" <Kschu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:F47BA938-EC7B-4E6F-8E3A-99273807EE89@microsoft.com...
> Forgive me - Okay I understand what Mike suggests makes sense.
>
> I'm not sure I have access to change those settings on the Microsoft Web
> Hosting service servers that I subscribe to.
>
> "Murray" wrote:
>
>> Mike was suggesting to set the mime type on the server, in which case it
>> will do exactly what you want for all users.
>>
>> --
>> Murray
>>
>> "Kschu" <Kschu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:EAE28A30-4BD2-40D2-A523-253CC3CA4A9D@microsoft.com...
>> > Maybe I am not making myself clear. I don't want this for me but for the
>> > ease of the clients who use my website.
>> >
>> > Yes I can change redefine my MINE types in my computer but I don't want to
>> > assume my clients who visit my website and download files will do that. I
>> > want to make it convienent for them with the least amount of effort.
>> >
>> > So far the best result is to use Winzip files.
>> >
>> > "MD Websunlimited" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hi Kshu,
>> >>
>> >> Most WPP offer a control panel that allows you to define the MIME types
>> >> being used. If the DWG is defined then change it.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Mike -- FrontPage MVP '97-'02
>> >> J-Bots 2004 Released Special Pricing
>> >> http://www.websunlimited.com
>> >> FrontPage Add-ins Since '97 FP 2003 / 2002 / 2000 Compatible
>> >>
>> >> "Kschu" <Kschu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:E47F00C0-B0D9-4BB0-8796-049CABF79B61@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Does anyone know a simple way by using HTML-based links to force
>> >> > download a
>> >> > file? My hyperlinked WinZip files work this way. I would like my
>> >> > AutoCAD
>> >> > files (dwg) to work this way instead of embedding it in my browser.
>> >> >
>> >> > I would perfer when the hyperlink is clicked it prompts the IE6 "file
>> >> > download" applet to download to my harddrive. I'm not sure how IE6
>> >> > goes
>> >> > about interpreting these file extensions. Is there some HTML code to
>> >> > disable
>> >> > this when this page or hyperlink is being accessed to force it to go to
>> >> > the
>> >> > IE "file download" popup?
>> >> >
>> >> > I use FrontPage 2003 and my server is window based (microsoft web
>> >> > hosting).
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>



Re: Force Downloading of File by MD

MD
Sat Nov 13 19:20:37 CST 2004

Thanks, Murry

--
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J-Bots 2004 Released Special Pricing
http://www.websunlimited.com
FrontPage Add-ins Since '97 FP 2003 / 2002 / 2000 Compatible

"Murray" <forums@HAHAgreat-web-sights.com> wrote in message news:%23WmwkEZyEHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Mike was suggesting to set the mime type on the server, in which case it will do exactly what you want for all users.
>
> --
> Murray
>
> "Kschu" <Kschu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:EAE28A30-4BD2-40D2-A523-253CC3CA4A9D@microsoft.com...
>> Maybe I am not making myself clear. I don't want this for me but for the
>> ease of the clients who use my website.
>>
>> Yes I can change redefine my MINE types in my computer but I don't want to
>> assume my clients who visit my website and download files will do that. I
>> want to make it convienent for them with the least amount of effort.
>>
>> So far the best result is to use Winzip files.
>>
>> "MD Websunlimited" wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Kshu,
>>>
>>> Most WPP offer a control panel that allows you to define the MIME types being used. If the DWG is defined then change it.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Mike -- FrontPage MVP '97-'02
>>> J-Bots 2004 Released Special Pricing
>>> http://www.websunlimited.com
>>> FrontPage Add-ins Since '97 FP 2003 / 2002 / 2000 Compatible
>>>
>>> "Kschu" <Kschu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E47F00C0-B0D9-4BB0-8796-049CABF79B61@microsoft.com...
>>> > Does anyone know a simple way by using HTML-based links to force download a
>>> > file? My hyperlinked WinZip files work this way. I would like my AutoCAD
>>> > files (dwg) to work this way instead of embedding it in my browser.
>>> >
>>> > I would perfer when the hyperlink is clicked it prompts the IE6 "file
>>> > download" applet to download to my harddrive. I'm not sure how IE6 goes
>>> > about interpreting these file extensions. Is there some HTML code to disable
>>> > this when this page or hyperlink is being accessed to force it to go to the
>>> > IE "file download" popup?
>>> >
>>> > I use FrontPage 2003 and my server is window based (microsoft web hosting).
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>