Linking to a Word doc
i trying create link open word document flashhelp file. using insert hyperlink, selecting 'file' in 'link to' , select doc link , 'display in frame:' 'new window'. if select 'view selected item' toolbar , select link dialog asks me open or save doc. selecting open shows doc in preview window.
when generate , select link nothing happens although right-clicking on link , selecting properties shows correct path file located. if right-click , select 'save target as' can succesfsully save doc. link 'knows' file (in 'ssl!/flashhelp' folder) why can't open it? i'm using x5.0.2 build 801, ie6 , flash player 8. i've tried amending secrity settings in flash player , ie. have used same method link htm files open swf files created captivate no problems.
when generate , select link nothing happens although right-clicking on link , selecting properties shows correct path file located. if right-click , select 'save target as' can succesfsully save doc. link 'knows' file (in 'ssl!/flashhelp' folder) why can't open it? i'm using x5.0.2 build 801, ie6 , flash player 8. i've tried amending secrity settings in flash player , ie. have used same method link htm files open swf files created captivate no problems.
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if memory serves me correctly, issue called "mark of web", otherwise known motw. think impairs linking. might able work past creating totally new page doesn't have motw, causing page redirect desired document file. used use technique time when intranet web developer. discovered nice side effect of approach. found on fast intranet, took longer liked word documents , pdf content open. regularly link them in manner. because redirect , while user waited, plop message on screen told them process take moment , patient. otherwise, old way, click repeatedly thinking browser locked up. when in reality, taking longer time liked document display.
cheers... rick
if memory serves me correctly, issue called "mark of web", otherwise known motw. think impairs linking. might able work past creating totally new page doesn't have motw, causing page redirect desired document file. used use technique time when intranet web developer. discovered nice side effect of approach. found on fast intranet, took longer liked word documents , pdf content open. regularly link them in manner. because redirect , while user waited, plop message on screen told them process take moment , patient. otherwise, old way, click repeatedly thinking browser locked up. when in reality, taking longer time liked document display.
cheers... rick
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