ASP Include issue

Ive just finished on a site that seemed to work fine when testing locally.
However, when uploading to my hosting (123-reg - the plus package that "supports asp"), none of my includes work.

Is this a common problem? I've searched around for a few hours trying to find a solution but to no avail.

The includes are for the nav bar (header) and a footer.

The code for the include is as follows:
<!-- #include file="includes/general_header.asp" -->

Please help!!

thanks, Mark

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try using virtual. there's a setting in IIS that would need to be changed to allow include file, i can't remember what it is off of the top of my head.

Hi Thanks for the suggestions,

When trying to use 'virtual' i recieve an error when testing locally suggesting the file cannot be found, and when hosting, the same issue occurs...no includes!?

what is your directory structure? have a look at this link and determine how the include should be. virtual is based off of root directory.

have a look at this as well. look for Accepted Solution and see what he has to say.

Just for fun, see if it supports an include of txt file. If it will do that and not an asp file, maybe that would be a clue.

Also, if you have many "sites" being developed on your PC then this might be useful for you, XP Pro IIS Admin

Hi All, thanks for the replys

Jonathan8146 - Im only developing the one site at the moment so most likely wont require this?

bigmike1212 - I've just tried an include on a txt file with both the 'virtual' and 'file' commands but to no avail?

mehere - directory is as follows:

Site - JDC
---General
-------Images
-------Includes
------------Footer.asp
------------Header.asp
-------about_jdc.asp
-------cdsys.asp
-------contact_jdc.asp
-------datetimepicker.js
-------default.asp
-------jdc.css
---Images
---drc_intro.css
---index.htm

any help is hughly apprectiated.

If you wish to view the source please let me know, i dont want to post a link and break the rules as a new user!

thanks again, mark

It could be that the server is case sensitive, you have indicated that the folder is called "Includes" but that the include statement uses "includes".

HI,

I've just checked the case, and they both match, the directory list above was manually typed by me.

I like you thinking though?!

What is the exact code you are trying to use, and in which file, as the code you provided doesn't match the directory/file layout that you gave?

Hi Buddy
it is very simple
if you are inside any of the folder like images folder
then call like this
<!-- #include file="../includes/general_header.asp" -->

or if you are outside the folder the means in the root directory
then call like this
<!-- #include file="/includes/general_header.asp" -->


i think this will solve the problem

based on your directory structure ... try something like this

Hi All,

Thanks for you help and support...

Turns out the code was fine, (always have faith!)

More embarassingly, it turned out to be the hosting! When i signed up i chose a windows server, but somehow ended up on linux! hence my issues!

Thanks again for all you help and suggestions!

Mark

glad you've got it sorted ...