Save As Dialog Box

ufg8rgrl · 08-29-2002, 06:45 AM

On a web page, when you have a link to a .doc, a .xls, a .ppt, or a .pdf...the browser automatically opens the file either in that borwser window. I would like to write a script or something that would force a save as dialog box to pop up rather than automatically open the file. This occurs when the file type is a .zip or .exe. I have searched a zillion html websites and javascript website...and I checked through the books that I have, and I can find nothing on the topic. If anyone has an idea, please let me know. Thanks!

Enigma · 08-29-2002, 08:30 AM

I vaguely remember reading somewhere that this can be done when specifying the mime-type. You might try searching on that.

QuietDean · 08-29-2002, 11:03 AM

Yes, its mime-types.

However, I suggest you read these two links explaining why its a bad idea -

http://www.htmlhelp.com/faq/html/media.html#force-download

http://webtips.dan.info/force.html

GISProgram · 09-04-2002, 03:20 PM

To ufg8rgrl,
Did you ever get any option to work? I am trying to do the same thing. Thanks.

08-29-2002, 06:45 AM	#1
ufg8rgrl New Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida Webmaster Discussions: 1 Rep Power: 49	Save As Dialog Box On a web page, when you have a link to a .doc, a .xls, a .ppt, or a .pdf...the browser automatically opens the file either in that borwser window. I would like to write a script or something that would force a save as dialog box to pop up rather than automatically open the file. This occurs when the file type is a .zip or .exe. I have searched a zillion html websites and javascript website...and I checked through the books that I have, and I can find nothing on the topic. If anyone has an idea, please let me know. Thanks!

08-29-2002, 11:03 AM	#3
QuietDean Administrator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Bournemouth, UK Webmaster Discussions: 2,662 Rep Power: 97	Yes, its mime-types. However, I suggest you read these two links explaining why its a bad idea - http://www.htmlhelp.com/faq/html/media.html#force-download http://webtips.dan.info/force.html __________________ If one of our members helps you, please click the icon to add to their reputation! No support via email or private message - use the forums! Before you ask, have you Searched?

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08-29-2002, 08:30 AM	#2
Enigma Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Webmaster Discussions: 426 Rep Power: 65	I vaguely remember reading somewhere that this can be done when specifying the mime-type. You might try searching on that.

09-04-2002, 03:20 PM	#4
GISProgram New Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Webmaster Discussions: 1 Rep Power: 49	To ufg8rgrl, Did you ever get any option to work? I am trying to do the same thing. Thanks.