issues with path using html hyperlink

Question

ASP.NET application on the default page I have to create two links that refer to PDF files.

Example:

<a href="Private/UserDocs/SIPCustomerUserGuideV2-2013.pdf" target="_blank">

Code structure where the PDF file exists is:

Web.FormProject/Private/UserDocs/SIPCustomerUserGuideV2-2013.pdf

Above Web.FormProject is a folder, Private is a sub folder in Web.FormProject and UserDocs is a sub folder under Private folder. And the file resides in UserDocs.

When I try using the above the URL gives me nothing not even an error.
But when I change my hyperlink to after putting the file in the Web.Form project (and not under any sub folder) it works fine.

I have even tried the same with asp:hyperlink does not work. It only worked when I tried it with asp:LinkButton with code in the server side but the Content:Disposition "inline: ... in the Response.AppendHeader("Content-Disposition", "inline; filename=SIPCustomerUserGuideV2-2013.pdf"); opens it in the same browser and I want it to open in a new browser" But I would like a solution to use it as a hyperlink given above. Please reply.
Question:

How do I make it the PDF open from the Web.Form Project/Private/UserDocs/path.
thanks in advance.

Ruruboy · Accepted Answer · 2013-11-19 07:31:00Z

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Try:

<a href='<%= ResolveUrl("~/Private/Docs/UserGuide.pdf") %>' target="_blank">Link To PDF</a>

The ResolveUrl() method will resolve to the full path.

EDIT

After some chat we found out he had a configuration:

<location path="Private"> 
<system.web> 
<authorization> 
<deny users="?"/> 
</authorization> 
</system.web> 
</location>

That disable the users not logged in to download files.

edited Nov 19, 2013 at 7:31

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answered Nov 19, 2013 at 6:26

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Ruruboy Over a year ago

I tried : <a href='<%= ResolveUrl("~/Private/UserDocs/SIPCustomerUserGuideV2-2013.pdf") %>'target="_blank" >User Guide</a> still no luck. thank you.

Hanlet Escaño Over a year ago

What do you mean by no luck? An error? did not download? what did you get?

Ruruboy Over a year ago

It did not open at all. Why would it open when I put the file in root. But does not open when I put the file in a sub folder.

Hanlet Escaño Over a year ago

Because you are not resolving the file path correctly. The ResolveUrl works like this: ResolveUrl("~/SubFolder/OtherSubfolder/File.PDF") where ~/ means the root.

Ruruboy Over a year ago

Hanlet - Super thanks again for your effort and help. God Bless you.

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IrishChieftain · Accepted Answer · 2013-11-19 06:28:09Z

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Try resolving it from the root and don't forget to add the runat attribute:

<a href="~/Private/UserDocs/SIPCustomerUserGuideV2-2013.pdf" 
    target="_blank" runat="server">Link</a>

edited Nov 19, 2013 at 6:28

answered Nov 19, 2013 at 6:22

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Ruruboy Over a year ago

Hi. When the page first load this is the URL in the browser:localhost:60837/LogOn.aspx. I tried doing what you said it still does not open the PDF instead it displays the same LogOn.aspx page.

IrishChieftain Over a year ago

Do you have name and password to login?

Ruruboy Over a year ago

Yes I have name and password to login. But this does not require login. This is a PDF on the logon page which will open when you click it. Any ideas?

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