Posted by Marlin Unruh on 12/11/05 18:44

John Hinton wrote:
> Marlin Unruh wrote:
>
>> M wrote:
>>
>>> Marlin Unruh wrote:
>>>
>>>> Sure, here is the main function and the function that sends the
>>>> files/links to the browser. This works fine on two w2k machines,
>>>> but not on our XP machine. If I place the mouse pointer over the
>>>> link on the web page it shows correct in the IE status bar.
>>>> Example:( file:///c:/suncosys/act/2d/file_name.vc6 )
>>>>
>>>
>>> Does it work if you copy&paste the link? It might be a security
>>> feature.
>>>
>> If I right click on the link and select [copy shortcut], then paste
>> it in the address bar the application loads as it should. If I select
>> [print target] it also loads as it should but the print dialog also
>> opens. If I right click and select [open] nothing happens, same as if
>> I left click.
>>
>> Regards,
>
> What is a .vc6 filetype? I bet you have a security setting in the
> browser that doesn't allow opening that filetype on click... but you
> are able to force the issue with direct input... but then again, I
> could just be all wet behind the ears.
>
> John Hinton
>
The .vc6 is the extention for the CAD drawing program we use. Ashlar-Vellum.

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Marlin

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