Downloadable files

[justynpride]

Hi

Is there an easy way for upload and then include files for downloading in the webpages. I love the way that you can select photos from the photo albums for including in the webpages, but I can't see an easy way for files?

Guess I can always upload the files to the skin and then use the url of the file for including in the webpage.

[Truman]

Justyn, this is something I would like to add to Ascribe. But right now it is not supported.
Thanks,
Truman

[justynpride]

Thanks for the clarification. I'd rather ask than miss a function that's already there. Can I get your thoughts on whether my suggestion is the best way of solving my problem?

I know there is the file section, but I only seem to be able to get 'temp' urls for the files there. Would there be a way of obtaining the actual permanent url for a file stored in that area?

I think that once I have the pdfs up on the website I'll be ready to move our website fully over to Ascribe which is very exciting.

Many thanks in advance

Justyn

[Truman]

Hi Justyn,

The files module was designed for secure file sharing. So the files are not publicly available via a direct URL. They must be accessed from within Ascribe.

However, in the future I plan to upgrade the files module to allow for hosting non-secure (i.e., public) files.

To put up non-secure files using Ascribe, yes, use the files section of the skins module. That's the best way.

Thanks,
Truman