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  • mistral
    #1

    How to open a PDF document in new window use hyperlink?

    what is correct way open a PDF document in new window use hyperlink? I
    want show images thumbnails linked with PDF files, when click on
    thumbnail, PDF will be opened in new window. Some of PDF files are in
    the same web server, other are in a remote location. Any help will be
    appreciated.
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    • Steve Swift
      #2
      Re: How to open a PDF document in new window use hyperlink?

      mistral wrote:
      what is correct way open a PDF document in new window use hyperlink? I
      want show images thumbnails linked with PDF files, when click on
      thumbnail, PDF will be opened in new window. Some of PDF files are in
      the same web server, other are in a remote location. Any help will be
      appreciated.
      If the webservers are configured correctly then any link that points to
      a PDF file will cause the browser to download the content of the PDF
      file and to display it appropriately.

      So, <A HREF=/manual.pdf><IMG SRC=/manual_thumb.gi f></Awill work if
      manual.pdf and manual_thumb.gi f are in the root of the server.

      "appropriately" , when the servers are configured correctly, is a matter
      of choice between the browser and its user.

      I think my server is configured correctly; when I download /test.pdf it
      sends "Content-type: application/pdf" in the HTTP headers, which is
      sufficient to keep most browsers/users happy.

      If you want to name the pdf files anything other than *.pdf then all
      bets are off.

      Does this have anything to do with JavaScript? Not as far as I can see.

      --
      Steve Swift
      404 - Page not found - Swiftys
      http://www.swiftys.org.uk/swifty.html

      http://www.ringers.org.uk

        Comment

        • mistral
          #3
          Re: How to open a PDF document in new window use hyperlink?

          On Jul 9, 4:37 pm, Steve Swift <Steve.J.Sw...@ gmail.comwrote:
          mistral wrote:
          what is correct way open a PDF document in new window use hyperlink? I
          want show images thumbnails linked with PDF files, when click on
          thumbnail, PDF will be opened in new window. Some of PDF files are in
          the same web server, other are in a remote location. Any help will be
          appreciated.
          >
          If the webservers are configured correctly then any link that points to
          a PDF file will cause the browser to download the content of the PDF
          file and to display it appropriately.
          >
          So, <A HREF=/manual.pdf><IMG SRC=/manual_thumb.gi f></Awill work if
          manual.pdf and manual_thumb.gi f are in the root of the server.
          >
          "appropriately" , when the servers are configured correctly, is a matter
          of choice between the browser and its user.
          >
          I think my server is configured correctly; when I download /test.pdf it
          sends "Content-type: application/pdf" in the HTTP headers, which is
          sufficient to keep most browsers/users happy.
          >
          If you want to name the pdf files anything other than *.pdf then all
          bets are off.
          >
          Does this have anything to do with JavaScript? Not as far as I can see.
          >
          --
          Steve Swifthttp://www.swiftys.org .uk/swifty.htmlhttp ://www.ringers.org .uk
          -----------

          Is absolutely does not matter are webserver are configured and where
          PDF files are located. Some PDF locates somewhere inside web
          directory, some - in Internet. Main thing is specify correct path.

          The idea is always open PDF file in new window, irrespective of any
          circumstances. Plus, control alignment of this window, if
          possible(align -right). Opening PDF in same window is bad, since user
          will close file and will leave from webpage.

          I tried some jscript, but it does not work:

          // Opens PDF links in new windows

          function doPopups()
          {
          if (!document.getE lementsByTagNam e) return false;
          var links = document.getEle mentsByTagName( "a");
          for (var i=0; i < links.length; i++) {
          if (links[i].href.indexOf(' .pdf') !== -1) {
          links[i].onclick =
          function() {
          window.open(thi s.href,'popper' ,'resizable,scr ollbars');
          return false;
          }
          }
          }
          }


          It works, but only with link like this:
          <a href="http://website.uk.com/downloads/manual.pdf"
          target="_blank" >TX handbook</a>

          and not work with links like this:

          <a href="http://www.website.com/pdf/datasheet.pdf"> <img src="http://
          www.sample.com/images/image.jpg" alt=" " border="1" height="250"
          width="100"></a>

          Probably due first link contain 'target="_blank "'. But in that case
          script is useless at all.
          Is there normal stable solution?

            Comment

            • RobG
              #4
              Re: How to open a PDF document in new window use hyperlink?

              On Jul 10, 7:13 am, mistral <polych...@soft home.netwrote:
              On Jul 9, 4:37 pm, Steve Swift <Steve.J.Sw...@ gmail.comwrote:
              >
              >
              >
              mistral wrote:
              what is correct way open a PDF document in new window use hyperlink? I
              want show images thumbnails linked with PDF files, when click on
              thumbnail, PDF will be opened in new window. Some of PDF files are in
              the same web server, other are in a remote location. Any help will be
              appreciated.
              >
              If the webservers are configured correctly then any link that points to
              a PDF file will cause the browser to download the content of the PDF
              file and to display it appropriately.
              >
              So, <A HREF=/manual.pdf><IMG SRC=/manual_thumb.gi f></Awill work if
              manual.pdf and manual_thumb.gi f are in the root of the server.
              >
              "appropriately" , when the servers are configured correctly, is a matter
              of choice between the browser and its user.
              >
              I think my server is configured correctly; when I download /test.pdf it
              sends "Content-type: application/pdf" in the HTTP headers, which is
              sufficient to keep most browsers/users happy.
              >
              If you want to name the pdf files anything other than *.pdf then all
              bets are off.
              >
              Does this have anything to do with JavaScript? Not as far as I can see.
              >
              --
              Steve Swifthttp://www.swiftys.org .uk/swifty.htmlhttp ://www.ringers.org .uk
              >
              -----------
              >
              Is absolutely does not matter are webserver are configured and where
              PDF files are located. Some PDF locates somewhere inside web
              directory, some - in Internet. Main thing is specify correct path.
              >
              The idea is always open PDF file in new window, irrespective of any
              circumstances. Plus, control alignment of this window, if
              possible(align -right). Opening PDF in same window is bad, since user
              will close file and will leave from webpage.
              >
              I tried some jscript, but it does not work:
              >
              // Opens PDF links in new windows
              >
              function doPopups()
              {
               if (!document.getE lementsByTagNam e) return false;
               var links = document.getEle mentsByTagName( "a");
              The document has a links collection, there is no need for
              getElementsByTa gName:

              var links = document.links;

              <URL: http://www.w3.org/TR/DOM-Level-2-HTM...tml#ID-7068919 >

               for (var i=0; i < links.length; i++) {
                if (links[i].href.indexOf(' .pdf') !== -1) {
                 links[i].onclick =
                  function() {
                   window.open(thi s.href,'popper' ,'resizable,scr ollbars');
              A better strategy is to keep a reference to the window and re-use it
              if it's been opened previously and is still open - it helps to prevent
              multiple pop-ups.

                   return false;
                  }
                }
               }
              It would be a good idea at this point to prevent circular references:

              links = null;
              >
              }
              >
              It works, but only with link like this:
              <a href="http://website.uk.com/downloads/manual.pdf"
              target="_blank" >TX handbook</a>
              >
              and not work with links like this:
              >
              <a href="http://www.website.com/pdf/datasheet.pdf"> <img src="http://www.sample.com/images/image.jpg" alt=" " border="1" height="250"
              width="100"></a>
              >
              Probably due first link contain 'target="_blank "'. But in that case
              script is useless at all.
              Is there normal stable solution?
              No. Browsers are configured by users to deal with pop-ups according
              to the users' wishes. Browsers will also deal with files like PDFs
              differently - mine will open them in a different application and will
              not open a popup.


              --
              Rob

                Comment

                • mistral
                  #5
                  Re: How to open a PDF document in new window use hyperlink?

                  On Jul 10, 1:15 am, RobG <rg...@iinet.ne t.auwrote:
                  On Jul 10, 7:13 am, mistral <polych...@soft home.netwrote:
                  >
                  >
                  >
                  On Jul 9, 4:37 pm, Steve Swift <Steve.J.Sw...@ gmail.comwrote:
                  >
                  mistral wrote:
                  what is correct way open a PDF document in new window use hyperlink? I
                  want show images thumbnails linked with PDF files, when click on
                  thumbnail, PDF will be opened in new window. Some of PDF files are in
                  the same web server, other are in a remote location. Any help will be
                  appreciated.
                  >
                  If the webservers are configured correctly then any link that points to
                  a PDF file will cause the browser to download the content of the PDF
                  file and to display it appropriately.
                  >
                  So, <A HREF=/manual.pdf><IMG SRC=/manual_thumb.gi f></Awill work if
                  manual.pdf and manual_thumb.gi f are in the root of the server.
                  >
                  "appropriately" , when the servers are configured correctly, is a matter
                  of choice between the browser and its user.
                  >
                  I think my server is configured correctly; when I download /test.pdf it
                  sends "Content-type: application/pdf" in the HTTP headers, which is
                  sufficient to keep most browsers/users happy.
                  >
                  If you want to name the pdf files anything other than *.pdf then all
                  bets are off.
                  >
                  Does this have anything to do with JavaScript? Not as far as I can see.
                  >
                  --
                  Steve Swifthttp://www.swiftys.org .uk/swifty.htmlhttp ://www.ringers.org .uk
                  >
                  -----------
                  >
                  Is absolutely does not matter are webserver are configured and where
                  PDF files are located. Some PDF locates somewhere inside web
                  directory, some - in Internet. Main thing is specify correct path.
                  >
                  The idea is always open PDF file in new window, irrespective of any
                  circumstances. Plus, control alignment of this window, if
                  possible(align -right). Opening PDF in same window is bad, since user
                  will close file and will leave from webpage.
                  >
                  I tried some jscript, but it does not work:
                  >
                  // Opens PDF links in new windows
                  >
                  function doPopups()
                  {
                  if (!document.getE lementsByTagNam e) return false;
                  var links = document.getEle mentsByTagName( "a");
                  >
                  The document has a links collection, there is no need for
                  getElementsByTa gName:
                  >
                  var links = document.links;
                  >
                  <URL:http://www.w3.org/TR/DOM-Level-2-HTML/html.html#ID-7068919>
                  >
                  for (var i=0; i < links.length; i++) {
                  if (links[i].href.indexOf(' .pdf') !== -1) {
                  links[i].onclick =
                  function() {
                  window.open(thi s.href,'popper' ,'resizable,scr ollbars');
                  >
                  A better strategy is to keep a reference to the window and re-use it
                  if it's been opened previously and is still open - it helps to prevent
                  multiple pop-ups.
                  >
                  return false;
                  }
                  }
                  }
                  >
                  It would be a good idea at this point to prevent circular references:
                  >
                  links = null;
                  >
                  >
                  >
                  }
                  >
                  It works, but only with link like this:
                  <a href="http://website.uk.com/downloads/manual.pdf"
                  target="_blank" >TX handbook</a>
                  >
                  and not work with links like this:
                  >
                  <a href="http://www.website.com/pdf/datasheet.pdf"> <img src="http://www.sample.com/images/image.jpg" alt=" " border="1" height="250"
                  width="100"></a>
                  >
                  Probably due first link contain 'target="_blank "'. But in that case
                  script is useless at all.
                  Is there normal stable solution?
                  >
                  No. Browsers are configured by users to deal with pop-ups according
                  to the users' wishes. Browsers will also deal with files like PDFs
                  differently - mine will open them in a different application and will
                  not open a popup.
                  >
                  --
                  Rob
                  ----------------

                  Just tried this version, no any difference, works the same:

                  // Opens PDF links in new windows

                  function doPopups()
                  {
                  if (!document.getE lementsByTagNam e) return false;
                  var links = document.links;
                  for (var i=0; i < links.length; i++) {
                  if (links[i].href.indexOf(' .pdf') !== -1) {
                  links[i].onclick =
                  function() {
                  window.open(thi s.href,'popper' ,'resizable,scr ollbars');
                  return false;
                  }
                  }
                  }
                  links = null;
                  }


                  Probably, no needs in javascript at all, since target="_blank" in href
                  statement do this.

                  <a href="http://website.uk.com/downloads/manual.pdf"
                  target="_blank" >TX handbook</a>

                  Perhaps use FRAME-based page have more sence.

                    Comment

                    • mistral
                      #6
                      Re: How to open a PDF document in new window use hyperlink?

                      On 10 ÉÀÌ, 01:35, mistral <polych...@soft home.netwrote:
                      On Jul 10, 1:15 am, RobG <rg...@iinet.ne t.auwrote:
                      >
                      On Jul 10, 7:13 am, mistral <polych...@soft home.netwrote:
                      >
                      On Jul 9, 4:37 pm, Steve Swift <Steve.J.Sw...@ gmail.comwrote:
                      >
                      mistral wrote:
                      what is correct way open a PDF document in new window use hyperlink? I
                      want show images thumbnails linked with PDF files, when click on
                      thumbnail, PDF will be opened in new window. Some of PDF files are in
                      the same web server, other are in a remote location. Any help will be
                      appreciated.
                      >
                      If the webservers are configured correctly then any link that points to
                      a PDF file will cause the browser to download the content of the PDF
                      file and to display it appropriately.
                      >
                      So, <A HREF=/manual.pdf><IMG SRC=/manual_thumb.gi f></Awill work if
                      manual.pdf and manual_thumb.gi f are in the root of the server.
                      >
                      "appropriately" , when the servers are configured correctly, is a matter
                      of choice between the browser and its user.
                      >
                      I think my server is configured correctly; when I download /test.pdf it
                      sends "Content-type: application/pdf" in the HTTP headers, which is
                      sufficient to keep most browsers/users happy.
                      >
                      If you want to name the pdf files anything other than *.pdf then all
                      bets are off.
                      >
                      Does this have anything to do with JavaScript? Not as far as I can see.
                      >
                      --
                      Steve Swifthttp://www.swiftys.org .uk/swifty.htmlhttp ://www.ringers.org .uk
                      >
                      -----------
                      >
                      Is absolutely does not matter are webserver are configured and where
                      PDF files are located. Some PDF locates somewhere inside web
                      directory, some - in Internet. Main thing is specify correct path.
                      >
                      The idea is always open PDF file in new window, irrespective of any
                      circumstances. Plus, control alignment of this window, if
                      possible(align -right). Opening PDF in same window is bad, since user
                      will close file and will leave from webpage.
                      >
                      I tried some jscript, but it does not work:
                      >
                      // Opens PDF links in new windows
                      >
                      function doPopups()
                      {
                      šif (!document.getE lementsByTagNam e) return false;
                      švar links = document.getEle mentsByTagName( "a");
                      >
                      The document has a links collection, there is no need for
                      getElementsByTa gName:
                      >
                      š var links = document.links;
                      >
                      <URL:http://www.w3.org/TR/DOM-Level-2-HTML/html.html#ID-7068919>
                      >
                      šfor (var i=0; i < links.length; i++) {
                      š if (links[i].href.indexOf(' .pdf') !== -1) {
                      š šlinks[i].onclick =
                      š š function() {
                      š š šwindow.open(th is.href,'popper ','resizable,sc rollbars');
                      >
                      A better strategy is to keep a reference to the window and re-use it
                      if it's been opened previously and is still open - it helps to prevent
                      multiple pop-ups.
                      >
                      š š šreturn false;
                      š š }
                      š }
                      š}
                      >
                      It would be a good idea at this point to prevent circular references:
                      >
                      š links = null;
                      >
                      }
                      >
                      It works, but only with link like this:
                      <a href="http://website.uk.com/downloads/manual.pdf"
                      target="_blank" >TX handbook</a>
                      >
                      and not work with links like this:
                      >
                      <a href="http://www.website.com/pdf/datasheet.pdf"> <img src="http://www.sample.com/images/image.jpg" alt=" " border="1" height="250"
                      width="100"></a>
                      >
                      Probably due first link contain 'target="_blank "'. But in that case
                      script is useless at all.
                      Is there normal stable solution?
                      >
                      No. šBrowsers are configured by users to deal with pop-ups according
                      to the users' wishes. šBrowsers will also deal with files like PDFs
                      differently - mine will open them in a different application and will
                      not open a popup.
                      >
                      --
                      Rob
                      >
                      ----------------
                      >
                      Just tried this version, no any difference, works the same:
                      >
                      // Opens PDF links in new windows
                      >
                      function doPopups()
                      {
                      šif (!document.getE lementsByTagNam e) return false;
                      švar links = document.links;
                      šfor (var i=0; i < links.length; i++) {
                      š if (links[i].href.indexOf(' .pdf') !== -1) {
                      š šlinks[i].onclick =
                      š š function() {
                      š š šwindow.open(th is.href,'popper ','resizable,sc rollbars');
                      š š šreturn false;
                      š š }
                      š }
                      š}
                      š šlinks = null;
                      >
                      }
                      >
                      Probably, no needs in javascript at all, since target="_blank" in href
                      statement do this.
                      >
                      <a href="http://website.uk.com/downloads/manual.pdf"
                      target="_blank" >TX handbook</a>
                      >
                      Perhaps use FRAME-based page have more sence.
                      ---

                      Any ideas?

                        Comment

                        • Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn
                          #7
                          Re: How to open a PDF document in new window use hyperlink?

                          RobG wrote:
                          On Jul 10, 7:13 am, mistral <polych...@soft home.netwrote:
                          > if (!document.getE lementsByTagNam e) return false;
                          > var links = document.getEle mentsByTagName( "a");
                          >
                          The document has a links collection, there is no need for
                          getElementsByTa gName:
                          >
                          var links = document.links;
                          >
                          <URL: http://www.w3.org/TR/DOM-Level-2-HTM...tml#ID-7068919 >
                          If you read this more thoroughly, you will observe that there may be a need
                          to use HTMLDocument::g etElementsByTag Name("a"). The feature test performed
                          for it here, however, is inadequate.


                          PointedEars
                          --
                          Use any version of Microsoft Frontpage to create your site.
                          (This won't prevent people from viewing your source, but no one
                          will want to steal it.)
                          -- from <http://www.vortex-webdesign.com/help/hidesource.htm>

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