How Do I split one .mht file into multiple files??

[DaGrunster]

Hello.
I was given a task @ work to create a self contained web page for our field
techs to use in an offline situation where there is no connectivity to our
network. I created a graphical interface type web page, which includes
documents, drawings, and tons of pictures for parts. I have one subfolder for
each of these types of info which I linked to as needed. As I was building
the site, I added pages as needed. It was saved as a single .mht file. I have
heard some feedback about some not using it because it takes a 'long time' to
load. It takes about 20 seconds to load from my machine(saved in a folder on
C:\). I am not a webmaster or IT guy, just trying to help out. One of the
more knowledgeable people in our office has told me that creating individual
files (and linking them properly) for each page will make it load faster.
#1 - is this true?
#2 - is there a way to do this in Publisher because I have not been able
to figure it out?!?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[DavidF]

You can compare the file size yourself, but I would guess that the mht file
is larger, and thus loads slower. You may need to write relative links and
of course you will need to burn your external files folder to the CD. I
would try producing your site via Publish to the Web, and direct the output
to a folder where you can find it. Then burn the index.htm file and the
index.htm folder to your CD. Check the size of the resulting files, and test
them for loading speed. Then come back and tell us which is the better
approach.

Someone else had a similar question today, so I will repeat this suggestion:

Reference this article for more about linking to external files:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/dbartosik/archive/2006/01/07/80561.aspx

And, this article: Make an Autorun CD-ROM:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/dbartosik/pages/80805.aspx

DavidF