File downloads, how to make it simple? 1

[balin]

I've got spread sheets available for download. Links to the files just open the files in the browser. I want to make it simple for users to download and save the files without having to explain the 'save target as' procedure.

When the xls files open in a window or frame the excel menus don't always show.

How do you make the Open / Save dialog box open when the link or button is clicked??

JON

 

[johnwm]

? Send it as a .ZIP ?

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[balin]

You have to bring your self down to the same level as the users. Believe it or not we would have to instruct users to extract zips.

I just want them to recieve the same dialog box they would get if they were downloading anything else from the web. The only instructions I would have to give them is - save to My docs or to the desktop.

We are talking about small shop owners who are just getting used to doing things online.

It's a cruel world out there and I have to assume the lowest common denominator. I call it the moron principle.

My Original query was posted on the dreamweaver forum and they suggested some server side solution would be needed. I hadn't thought of zips though.

JON

 

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http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46052.asp

http://www.asp101.com/articles/jason/filedownloadlist/default.asp

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