I have a website where users need to upload two proprietary file
types, one ends in .sfz and the other .dds. FireFox has no problem
simply recognizing that it does not recognize these files, and
starting a download dialog.
IE, on the other hand, just gives a file not found error, even though
the file IS there.
Is there any way, via coding or via browser settings, that I can
assure that my users are able to download these files types either by
them automatically opening a "save as" dialog box or by the user
having to right click a link and choose the "save as" option? Either
would be accpetable, i just need to do this in IE 6 or greater.
FYI - a completely different solution could also be an acceptable
answer. I just need to get the users to be able to download these
files using IE, from a hyperlink that links directly to the file. |
Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
30 Sep 2006 10:40 PDT
parkerdoo-ga,
The simplest solution is probably to rename the files with a different
extension that IE recognizes, and instruct your users to change the
name back to the proper extension after the download.
As for a more elegant solution, one might be available, but I think a
researcher would have to visit your site and try the download to see
what's what.
Is that an option? If so, please let us know your website address.
Thanks,
pafalafa-ga
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