How do I enable file downloading from my web site?

[margoo]

Developing a web site (1st time, ugh) from which to sell Access mde programs. Is there a download command in HTML, VB, or JavaScript?

Most of my customers are faxing a pdf order form, with PO, and sales exempt form, so I don't need to worry about electronic money and product transfer, yet. But I sure would like to know how to give potential customers the trial version instantly by downloading it from my site.

I just spent 2 hours reading 30 JavaScript tutorials without luck. I would really appreciate any help. Thanks.

 

[tsdragon]

Generally all you should have to do is provide the file name as the HREF in a <A> tag. Depending on the type of file it will either open in a new window or the user will be prompted to open or save it. As long as your file is not one the browser knows how to open, it should work.

Tracy Dryden

Meddle not in the affairs of dragons,
For you are crunchy, and good with mustard.

 

[glenmac]

Zip the file and then provide a link to it.

<a href = "yourFile.zip">download file</a>

Glen

http://lantzvillecomputers.ca