Open Word document via ftp

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Steve Bugden

Hi,

I trying to automate MS Word from a vb.net project.

I would like to be able to open a word document which sits on a web server
using ftp.

I have trie the following code:

Dim MSWord As New Word.Application
Dim WordDoc As New Word.Document

WordDoc =
MSWord.Documents.Open("ftp://ftp10.SomeServerName.net/MyDir/SomeFileName.doc")

MSWord.WindowState = Word.WdWindowState.wdWindowStateNormal
MSWord.Visible = True

I get an error message as follows:
The document name or path is not valid.
Try one or more of the following:
* Check the path to make sure it was typed correctly.
* On the File menu, click Open. Search for the file using this dialog box.

I can open the document manually from Word, so I assume it must also be
possible via automation.

I would be very grateful for any tips, hints, etc.

Also, am I in the best news group for this question?

Best Regards,

Steve.
 
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