iWeb site not downloading documents

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iWeb site not downloading documents

I created an iWeb site about a year ago. Up to date, I haven't had any real issues with it. However, all of a sudden, the documents that I've made available for downloads from my site aren't downloading for some reason. I have checked the file directories and made sure that the paths are correct. Nothing! They are simple PDF files so nothing too complicated. Any thoughts on what I should do?

Site: nhwctr.org

On the 'Reach Across" page I have links "More Info!" and "Apply now!". Both have PDF files on my desktop that are linked to the site but refuse to download.

MacBook, Snow Leopard

Posted on Sep 4, 2012 11:27 AM

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Answer 1

Roddy

Level 6

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Sep 4, 2012 11:40 AM in response to hales2wills

You need to take the * out of the file names...

http://nhwctr.org/Reach_Across_files/NHWC-INFOSHEET*.pdf

http://nhwctr.org/Reach_Across_files/NHWC-APPLICATION*.pdf

More about PDFs in iWeb...

http://www.iwebformusicians.com/iWeb/PDFs.html

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Answer 2

Mar 1, 2013 4:08 AM in response to Roddy

Any updates on instructions on how to download PDFs onto iWeb? I tried the enabling the hyperlink to a FILE but when I hit the link, nothing happens. My PDF is on my desktop but should it be uploaded to the server(and I don't know how to do that-I am a newbie). ANy help would be appreciated. ALl of the posts on this topic are years old and not sure if they are still viable with the changes in iWeb the past year

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Answer 3

Roddy

Level 6

17,265 points

Mar 1, 2013 4:26 AM in response to sofromlex

Create a folder - PDF-Downloads - and upload this to the root folder on your server so that it site alongside the rest of your website files. This page shows the method for audio files but its the same method for any other type...

http://www.iwebformusicians.com/AudioFiles/Upload.html

If you want the PDF to download to the visitors desktop when the link is clicked you need to create a zip file. See the bottom of this page for how to create a PC compatible zip...

http://www.iwebformusicians.com/iWeb/PDFs.html

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Answer 4

Mar 1, 2013 5:17 AM in response to Roddy

Thanks but i need the dummies version of uploading it to the root server. I don't even know what that means. No worries if you can't help-I can ask a friend that may have a clue.

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