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Mathias Koerber
May 25, 2013, 1:56:26 AM5/25/13
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Some webpages provide for downloads of files, through a script
(ie, one clicks a link, and the server than generates the file).
At some point in that, a popup (You have chosen to open ...) appears
asking what to do with the file
(Options: Cancel or 'Save File'). However, this does not allow
me to select *where* I want that file to be saved, it always
goes to a default location...
When i try 'Save Link as ...' on such a link, I can select a
download location, but FF wants to save the result as a *.html
file (likely because the link first leads to a page
managing download queues etc)..
Is there a way to get a 'save file as...' for the popup
'you have chosen to open' dialogue?
(ie, one clicks a link, and the server than generates the file).
At some point in that, a popup (You have chosen to open ...) appears
asking what to do with the file
(Options: Cancel or 'Save File'). However, this does not allow
me to select *where* I want that file to be saved, it always
goes to a default location...
When i try 'Save Link as ...' on such a link, I can select a
download location, but FF wants to save the result as a *.html
file (likely because the link first leads to a page
managing download queues etc)..
Is there a way to get a 'save file as...' for the popup
'you have chosen to open' dialogue?
Ralph Fox
May 25, 2013, 5:16:25 AM5/25/13
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select the option "Always ask me where to save files".
Here is a screen-shot of where the settings are. In the
screen-shot, the "Downloads" option still needs to be changed.
https://support.cdn.mozilla.net/media/uploads/gallery/images/2013-03-08-10-27-21-6ecc37.png
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Kind regards
Ralph
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Mathias Koerber
May 25, 2013, 7:03:40 AM5/25/13
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Sailfish wrote:
>> Go to "Firefox >> Preferences >> General", and under "Downloads"
>> select the option "Always ask me where to save files".
>>
>> Here is a screen-shot of where the settings are. In the
>> screen-shot, the "Downloads" option still needs to be changed.
>> https://support.cdn.mozilla.net/media/uploads/gallery/images/2013-03-08-10-27-21-6ecc37.png
Right,
>> Go to "Firefox >> Preferences >> General", and under "Downloads"
>> select the option "Always ask me where to save files".
>>
>> Here is a screen-shot of where the settings are. In the
>> screen-shot, the "Downloads" option still needs to be changed.
>> https://support.cdn.mozilla.net/media/uploads/gallery/images/2013-03-08-10-27-21-6ecc37.png
>>
that setting doesn't make that dialogue present a fileselection
dialog. I still get 'Save File' only and it uses the default ~/Downloads
location...
> It sounds like he's aware of that setting but, instead, would like
> an ability to get a "Save As" dialog. I'm not aware any intrinsic
> way of doing it but there may be an addon that I'm unaware of?
VanguardLH
May 25, 2013, 7:06:48 AM5/25/13
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Sailfish wrote:
> My bloviated meandering follows what Ralph Fox graced us with on
> 5/25/2013 2:16 AM:
1. Getting a prompt for where to save the download when the "Always
ask me where to save files" option is enabled.
-OR-
2. Using a Save As dialog as a prompt asking you where to save files.
Both will prompt for where to save the download. The only difference
is "Save As" is a prompt you instigate whereas the "Always ask" option
is an automatic "Save As" prompt each time. It is unclear if the OP
wants to always have the "Save As" behavior or just whenever he choose
which means not choosing will do the save to a default location.
> My bloviated meandering follows what Ralph Fox graced us with on
> 5/25/2013 2:16 AM:
> It sounds like he's aware of that setting but, instead, would like an
> ability to get a "Save As" dialog. I'm not aware any intrinsic way of
> doing it but there may be an addon that I'm unaware of?
Okay, I'll bite. What is the difference between:
> ability to get a "Save As" dialog. I'm not aware any intrinsic way of
> doing it but there may be an addon that I'm unaware of?
1. Getting a prompt for where to save the download when the "Always
ask me where to save files" option is enabled.
-OR-
2. Using a Save As dialog as a prompt asking you where to save files.
Both will prompt for where to save the download. The only difference
is "Save As" is a prompt you instigate whereas the "Always ask" option
is an automatic "Save As" prompt each time. It is unclear if the OP
wants to always have the "Save As" behavior or just whenever he choose
which means not choosing will do the save to a default location.
VanguardLH
May 25, 2013, 7:14:35 AM5/25/13
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Save As equivalent dialog) but it is always defaulting to some
standard download path instead of the last path you specified in a
prior download? Or does the Save As dialog you see showing the
standard download path provides no means for selecting a new path?
You sure the server-side script isn't pushing the content of the file
at you when you click on the link instead of digging into a table to
present a path & filename to your web browser?
An example web page and which file download link on it that causes the
problem might help.
Ron Hunter
May 25, 2013, 9:04:34 AM5/25/13
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On 5/25/2013 4:52 AM, Sailfish wrote:
> My bloviated meandering follows what Ralph Fox graced us with on
> 5/25/2013 2:16 AM:
> My bloviated meandering follows what Ralph Fox graced us with on
> 5/25/2013 2:16 AM:
> It sounds like he's aware of that setting but, instead, would like an
> ability to get a "Save As" dialog. I'm not aware any intrinsic way of
> doing it but there may be an addon that I'm unaware of?
>
Always ask will give you a save as dialog.
> ability to get a "Save As" dialog. I'm not aware any intrinsic way of
> doing it but there may be an addon that I'm unaware of?
>
Ron Hunter
May 25, 2013, 9:05:51 AM5/25/13
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like. If I recall correctly, always ask will display the last location
where you saved a download.
Christian Riechers
May 25, 2013, 10:10:56 AM5/25/13
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example would certainly help.
I guess the site doesn't offer a direct link, instead it goes through
some sort of redirect before offering the download.
There are some site offering a direct link though, in case the redirect
fails, for what ever reason. An example is Sourceforge:
"Problems with the download? Please use this direct link, or try another
mirror."
With the direct link you can use 'Save Link as ...'.
--
Christian
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»Q«
May 25, 2013, 7:07:10 PM5/25/13
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On Sat, 25 May 2013 13:56:26 +0800
Mathias Koerber <mat...@koerber.org> wrote:
> Some webpages provide for downloads of files, through a script
> (ie, one clicks a link, and the server than generates the file).
> At some point in that, a popup (You have chosen to open ...) appears
> asking what to do with the file
> (Options: Cancel or 'Save File'). However, this does not allow
> me to select *where* I want that file to be saved, it always
> goes to a default location...
I've seen the issue you describe, but I can't recall where. If you
> Some webpages provide for downloads of files, through a script
> (ie, one clicks a link, and the server than generates the file).
> At some point in that, a popup (You have chosen to open ...) appears
> asking what to do with the file
> (Options: Cancel or 'Save File'). However, this does not allow
> me to select *where* I want that file to be saved, it always
> goes to a default location...
could provide the address of a web page to demonstrate the problem, it
would help. (At the very least, it would get people to stop telling
you about the "always ask" option on the General tab. ;)
J. P. Gilliver (John)
May 28, 2013, 4:17:47 AM5/28/13
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In message <0tKdnepUYqG7Kj3M...@mozilla.org>, Ron Hunter
[]
always ask option, and it had always defaulted (yes, from which I can
change) to a location I've saved to in the recent past, but I've
sometimes had the impression it's not been the most _recent_ such
location. I wondered (and asked here, but without stating that I had
"always ask" selected, so the thread wandered thither) if the location
it remembers might be filetype-specific, but I don't save often enough
to have determined anything with any certainty. It has now also occurred
to me that it might remember different (start) locations for the various
kinds of save - File | Save to save a web page, right-click and save for
a link, and just clicking on a link to a type of file (such as .exe or
.zip) that causes a save/cancel box to appear.
--
J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/<1985 MB++G()AL-IS-Ch++(p)Ar@T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf
"Imitation is the sincerest form of Television." - Mighty Mouse
[]
>>> It sounds like he's aware of that setting but, instead, would like
>>> an ability to get a "Save As" dialog. I'm not aware any intrinsic
>>> way of doing it but there may be an addon that I'm unaware of?
>>
>>
>>
>It gives you a chance to change the location, and to put it where you
>like. If I recall correctly, always ask will display the last location
>where you saved a download.
>
I have the feeling that it's a bit idiosyncratic though: I have the
>>> an ability to get a "Save As" dialog. I'm not aware any intrinsic
>>> way of doing it but there may be an addon that I'm unaware of?
>>
>>
>>
>It gives you a chance to change the location, and to put it where you
>like. If I recall correctly, always ask will display the last location
>where you saved a download.
>
always ask option, and it had always defaulted (yes, from which I can
change) to a location I've saved to in the recent past, but I've
sometimes had the impression it's not been the most _recent_ such
location. I wondered (and asked here, but without stating that I had
"always ask" selected, so the thread wandered thither) if the location
it remembers might be filetype-specific, but I don't save often enough
to have determined anything with any certainty. It has now also occurred
to me that it might remember different (start) locations for the various
kinds of save - File | Save to save a web page, right-click and save for
a link, and just clicking on a link to a type of file (such as .exe or
.zip) that causes a save/cancel box to appear.
--
J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/<1985 MB++G()AL-IS-Ch++(p)Ar@T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf
"Imitation is the sincerest form of Television." - Mighty Mouse
J. P. Gilliver (John)
May 28, 2013, 4:20:58 AM5/28/13
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In message <laqdna5mQ5LadD3M...@mozilla.org>, Sailfish
<NIXCAPS...@NIXCAPSunforgettable.com> writes:
[]
>It sounded like he wanted the "Save File As" in the "Save files to:
>dialog, i.e., having three button choices, "Save File", "Save File As"
>and "Cancel".
>
Whether that's what the OP wanted or not, it sounds like a good idea; it
would also remove the necessity for the "always ask" option (though the
ability to change the default location would need to be retained).
(Maybe further on this should be redirected to the general 'group.)
<NIXCAPS...@NIXCAPSunforgettable.com> writes:
[]
>It sounded like he wanted the "Save File As" in the "Save files to:
>dialog, i.e., having three button choices, "Save File", "Save File As"
>and "Cancel".
>
Whether that's what the OP wanted or not, it sounds like a good idea; it
would also remove the necessity for the "always ask" option (though the
ability to change the default location would need to be retained).
(Maybe further on this should be redirected to the general 'group.)
Mathias Koerber
Jun 18, 2013, 11:18:26 PM6/18/13
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VanguardLH wrote:
> So are you saying that you *do* get a prompt of where to save (i.e., a
> Save As equivalent dialog) but it is always defaulting to some
> standard download path instead of the last path you specified in a
> prior download? Or does the Save As dialog you see showing the
> standard download path provides no means for selecting a new path?
I am saying that I get a 'Save/Cancel' dialogue, w/o option of
> So are you saying that you *do* get a prompt of where to save (i.e., a
> Save As equivalent dialog) but it is always defaulting to some
> standard download path instead of the last path you specified in a
> prior download? Or does the Save As dialog you see showing the
> standard download path provides no means for selecting a new path?
browsing to where it should save it
Mathias Koerber
Jun 18, 2013, 11:27:17 PM6/18/13
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»Q« wrote:
> I've seen the issue you describe, but I can't recall where. If you
> could provide the address of a web page to demonstrate the problem, it
> would help. (At the very least, it would get people to stop telling
> you about the "always ask" option on the General tab. ;)
Ok, I'll try.
> I've seen the issue you describe, but I can't recall where. If you
> could provide the address of a web page to demonstrate the problem, it
> would help. (At the very least, it would get people to stop telling
> you about the "always ask" option on the General tab. ;)
http://www.onlinetvrecorder.com/v2/index.php?go=list&tab=search&preset=myrec
gives me options to download a given recording I made with that service:
see screenshot extract at
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/39837205/2013-06-19%2011.22.41%20am.png
The 'Normaler Download' link is to:
http://www.onlinetvrecorder.com/v2/index.php?go=download&tab=download&epg_id=7587746&id=6514235&mode=1
clicking that yields a page in which I am told I am added to a waiting
list, and then it pops up the dialogue shown in
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/39837205/2013-06-19%2011.24.43%20am.png
That dialogue has *no* option for me to select *where* to save the file,
which is what I want.
(yes, in this case I could use the download link the page also offers,
but not all pages offer that, some just start the download and all I get
is that one dialogue that says 'Cancel / Save File'
»Q«
Jun 24, 2013, 9:02:55 PM6/24/13
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On Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:27:17 +0800,
in <news:vKGdnYcmQIWKuFzM...@mozilla.org>,
reproduce; I'm sorry, but I'm not willing to go through whatever that
entails.
> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/39837205/2013-06-19%2011.24.43%20am.png
>
> That dialogue has *no* option for me to select *where* to save the
> file, which is what I want.
For Binary files, that's the dialog you should get, but after you click
"save" you should be prompted for where to save. Unfortunately, I
don't know why you're not prompted. :(
in <news:vKGdnYcmQIWKuFzM...@mozilla.org>,
Mathias Koerber <mat...@koerber.org> wrote:
> »Q« wrote:
> > I've seen the issue you describe, but I can't recall where. If you
> > could provide the address of a web page to demonstrate the problem,
> > it would help. (At the very least, it would get people to stop
> > telling you about the "always ask" option on the General tab. ;)
>
> Ok, I'll try.
>
> http://www.onlinetvrecorder.com/v2/index.php?go=list&tab=search&preset=myrec
>
> gives me options to download a given recording I made with that
> service:
It looks like I'd need to set up an account with them to try to
> »Q« wrote:
> > I've seen the issue you describe, but I can't recall where. If you
> > could provide the address of a web page to demonstrate the problem,
> > it would help. (At the very least, it would get people to stop
> > telling you about the "always ask" option on the General tab. ;)
>
> Ok, I'll try.
>
> http://www.onlinetvrecorder.com/v2/index.php?go=list&tab=search&preset=myrec
>
> gives me options to download a given recording I made with that
> service:
reproduce; I'm sorry, but I'm not willing to go through whatever that
entails.
> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/39837205/2013-06-19%2011.24.43%20am.png
>
> That dialogue has *no* option for me to select *where* to save the
> file, which is what I want.
"save" you should be prompted for where to save. Unfortunately, I
don't know why you're not prompted. :(
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