Open file over FTP

[gary smith]

I am trying to open a file (file --> open --> file) at an FTP location using
visual Studio.net. Unfortunately, I get an "unspecifie d error" alert
whenever I select a file.

Can anyone help explain why this should be the case.

Thanks

Gary

[Jorge L Matos]

RE: Open file over FTP

I believe you can only open files from web servers using HTTP not FTP.

"gary smith" wrote:
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> I am trying to open a file (file --> open --> file) at an FTP location using
> visual Studio.net. Unfortunately, I get an "unspecifie d error" alert
> whenever I select a file.
>
> Can anyone help explain why this should be the case.
>
> Thanks
>
> Gary
>
>
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[John Timney \(ASP.NET MVP\)]

Re: Open file over FTP

you have to get the file first, then open it locally. FTP doesn't have the
protocol support to open on the remote server.

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Regards

John Timney
ASP.NET MVP
Microsoft Regional Director

"gary smith" <gary.smith@mer catorgroup.co.u k> wrote in message
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>I am trying to open a file (file --> open --> file) at an FTP location
>using visual Studio.net. Unfortunately, I get an "unspecifie d error" alert
>whenever I select a file.
>
> Can anyone help explain why this should be the case.
>
> Thanks
>
> Gary
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