Creating Downloads Section

[Cardiff Giant]

Does anyone know how to force the 'download' dialog box when a file is clicked on? There by letting the user download a file instead of opening/playing it.

[n0chi]

most likely a java script... not entirely sure tho

[MinistryD]

Make your files zip, rar or ace files. You can't force someone unless you use activex and most people know not to accept prompts for activex components as they can access your pc like a regualr user. (that was well done Microsoft!!)

Why do you want to do this?

[Cardiff Giant]

Why do you want to do this?

Creating a music section for an up & coming artist's website. I've already implemented an on-line Jukebox(mp3 player) via Flash, but would also like to offer the music in a downloadable format. If you just post links to the mp3's, it will open their default media player and that is no good.

[Edited on 24-2-2003 by Cardiff Giant]

[Edited on 24-2-2003 by Cardiff Giant]

[n0chi]

tell them to right click and do "save as"... thats the simplest way i guess