downloading a file???? please help!!!!

@jakeie_BoyJun 02.2006

Hey, i want to be able to put a download link on a site, i tried Click <a href=”Download Order form.xlt” target=”_blank”>here</a> to download the order form. but that just comes up with the excel form in the web browser, what i need it todo it come up with, Save and Cancel, so customores can download it and send back.

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@the_treeJun 02.2006 — #Urm why, can't you just use a standard HTML form? It'd be easier for you and your users.

@CharlesJun 02.2006 — #And posting Microsoft Office documents is a major virus vector.

Word gave me a nasty one once. It started naming all my files "ethan fromm".

@kiwibritJun 02.2006 — #Hey, i want to be able to put a download link on a site, i tried Click <a href="Download Order form.xlt" target="_blank">here</a>[/QUOTE]

Another thought, target="_blank" is not valid strict code, as should be used for a new page, I think. Actually, IMHO, it is a pity that target="_blank" is not available, now - it was very simple coding. However, you should now use something like javascript, which should include a note that a new window will be opened. Or you could abandon opening a new window, of course. The link will not open up in a new window for non-javascript users.

Most browsers offer the option to open in a new window, anyway. So, on further thought, perhaps target="_blank" had had its day.

@Jack_O_ConnellJun 03.2006 — #Use a zip file

@jakeie_BoyauthorJun 03.2006 — #thx all, i just used a self extract zip file, uploaded that then set that to download.

@MayhamJun 05.2006 — #i do it like :

<a href="program.exe">Name u would like to see on website</a>

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