Added: Cancel feature ,error codes ,Time Remainaing ,Tansfer Rate , preserve file type, Check if connected, Connection type, prompt for overwrite, Pause.
Fixed: Now when you open the project all the files are together , Fixed the file open error, fixed cancel error.
This is a http file downloader OCX. All you have to do is supply a few things like the URL,Where to save the file at, You can even set chunk sizes. I'm doing more work on it, so expect to see resume supporting and more functions/features! It took me some time, so please give it a vote on what you think it deserves!
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I'm working on the next version. So far i am including Resume,Estimated time left, Transfer rate, adding some more properties. Can anyone think of anythin else? (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
I am having problems loading the project. Is this a VB 6.0 project? Can it be ran from any directory (it was looking for files under (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
Steve, i have succesfully added a 'Cancel' command, i see the bug now, thanks for responding! It has also been fixed. To Randy, All the files should be there,It WAS made in VB6.0, although i was informed some things did not load in vb.net. Open up the'Project 1.vbp' file instead of the .ctl file. If your adding the control to another program, make sure to add all the property pages as well. (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
I am releasing a new one today with the Cancel feature, the close bug fixed, and an error code along with status. I have gotten e-mails for Block Downloads, which will be available soon once i work out the bugs in it. (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
if you get a 404 error (file not found) then you still try to set the progressbar max property to the filesize, there is no filesize, so there is a runtime error spawned. Just need a bit of error handeling in your control, or in the command_click procedure. (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
Hey Sean, you still need error handeling for the file not found error (just enter a fake address to get your not found error, http://www.xyz.com/xyz.xyz, and you will see the runtime error generated. I coded it out of mine, but I don't know how to apply it to yours ... raise an error occurred event (don't remember if you do or not) and then check for it ... ) also, I don't think you got the transfer rate correct, I was getting 17 - 20 KB on my 56k modem, and I usually only get 5 kbps on downloads. Other than that, you need to disable the cancel button (or make it if download = true then ignore cancel commands, because if you click cancel after a download is complete, then you start the next download, it will be canceled.) Also, try canceling in mid-download, then 're-downloading'. It should restart, but it just freezes. Other than those few qualms ;) I think you have a great code! (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
I haven't updated yet, thats why there is still no error code. The transfer is correct, sometimes the IE download says 15-20k on my 56k, and whats funny is it does. The cancel bug HAS been fixed. I have never had the download freeze on me like you say, but i will keep trying. Thanks opello! (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
I'm sorry, my mistake. After testing with larger files, I received more realistic (rather expected) results. Sorry about that! :( Again, Great code! (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
I have not tested the program ,in lack of time, but when i get home, i will test it, and get back with ratins, greetings from Sweden (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
test away, this is the most useful code that I have found on here. Sure, some is entertaining, but this is actually usable to me. KUDOS! (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
If i hade to add something it would be alternative download location or download all links on this site or viewing all the links and then selecting them for DW. I must say that this is a greate prog... Keep up the good work... Viper-one(DK) (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
Pretty good job..I have source code from a program I made a while back and released on here full source code that has resume, pause, stop, etc. etc. using just winsock of course!! If you need some help getting those things to work it should be of great help to you. You can search this site for 'DownloadIt' or goto my page at www.elucidsoftware.com
Later, Eric (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
Wow! This control definitely deserves 5/5 and the contest award...worked perfectly through all my trial test, and now I plan to use it internally for checking my website. Great work, and it's so easy to use! 5/5 all the way! (My speed for your reference was ~250kB/s to ~317kB/s on cable. Pretty good speed for HTTP!)
One last request...could you possibly either do an FTP version of this control, or show me how? Thanks. (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
Sorry Stumbled across this - looks great but could some one please let me know were u would use this - could u use it to download files auto from a web site ?
thanx allot (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
ok maybe I'm a dumbass but the test project doesn't seem to work, resume button becomes never enabled.. and how about the download properties box, why is it in the project if it is never used.. i'm a mess or this project is a mess? (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
Wow! This is amazing! I REALLY like it.. now i have to figure out how it works! thanks for making this available! (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
I am trying to add this to a application, but when I start the download of a file the statment: I1.GetHeader( (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
I have traced the problem back and it seems to be unable to download anything except the example page - www.aol.com !! I've tried changing the URL in the application which comes with it, but it dosent work! File size = 0 and "Error retreiving Header information" And the file downloads as 0 bytes long! The url i tried it with was "http://www.planetblackandwhite.com" I just dont understand the problem! Please help me! (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
Note: The downloaded files are saved by default to 'c:\file1.tmp'. (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
11/10/2002 4:15:01 PM:
Can anyone give me a Compiled Version?? As I dont have MSVB and this proggy is just what i want ;) (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
I fixed the resume error, you simply need to have the sfv=filesize BEFREO you call the download thats why it isnt working, I also fixed some timeing errors and such. got it working like a charm. (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
Maybe you shouldn't use the Internet Transfer Control. This control is, just like Winsock, not available for people with VB6 Learning Edition (the cheapest one). I've had Learning Edition for a while, and I couldn't use Winsock or Internet Transfer Control. I've also uploaded a Download OCX, but that uses Async. Async is also available for people with VB6 Learning Edition. I don't know if ya knew thiz, but I thought you should know. (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
Hi, please my friend fix this error "File1.tmp" in C, is best with the real filename..then your software = Perfect..please fix :) (If this comment was disrespectful, please report it.)
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