I need to let user loading file from my asp site

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Good day

I have asp site using sql db and c#

I need to let site visitors loading file from the site as (pdf,doc,..) the files are in sub folders in the site folder , the files link are in the sql DB .
I use DetailsView control to displaying search result from data set including the files path.

What the way to loading file from details View, is it (button field or link field )
and what's the field code ??.

Posted 7-Oct-11 15:46pm

amer-z

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ZurdoDev · Answer 1 · 2012-02-23T09:17:00

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You can make the field a HyperLink field and set the URL so that it opens the file. That's the easiest way.

Posted 23-Feb-12 9:17am

ZurdoDev