IWP & Container fields

[laker_42]

I have a database that has a container field. In it is a link to a PDF file. I know I tested this on my machine by hosting it to IWP through FMP client and I was able to double click on the pdf & it opened. Now that i have it hosted on Advanced server, I cannot double click on the container field to open it. Any ideas on how I can get this to work?

Thanks!

John

[stuj1026]

instead of a container field just use a field with a description of the pdf.. lets call that field X. Create another field which is the location of that pdf on your web server.. lsts call that field Y. create a button out of field x which will run script (open url (field y))

That will do it. You dont's have to use container fields

Stu

[stuj1026]

to clarify field y will be http://www.yourdomain.com/pdftoopen.pdf

[laker_42]

Thanks for the suggestion! I will try it out.

John

[stuj1026]

did it work?

[laker_42]

I haven't had a chance to test it yet. It has been made a project for when I get some time to get back to it.

John

[wmugrad28]

I've seen some weird stuff now that I've been trying out IWP.

First, I can't figure out how to insert PDFs into a container and then be able to open them in IWP. I've tried everthing under "Insert File" and "Insert Object" and the only one that seems to work is "Insert File" (and not linking). On the flip side, every other way I do it for FM Pro (not IWP) opens except the one that works for IWP. How is one supposed to handle this?

Second, I've clicked "logout" of IWP and it takes me back to the IWP homepage. Then, when I click on the file name again it lets me right in without asking for a login! Why would I be still logged in?

Greg