Can i redirect pdf files

My site is able to redirect pages, but why can't i do other files

[Karan13]

My site, is going through a little upgradge process, so we did a new naming convention and redirecting webpages is working great, but can i redirect pdf files. I tried to do it the same way, and my error 404 page popped up. So i was trying to figure out is there a special way to do it, or is it not allowed.

Also due to redirecting i am trying to understand the difference between permanent and temporary redirection. I mean is there any difference, because i figure for example once i remove the line from my htaccess file it should all be the same right. Please let me know.

Thank You in advance.

[jdMorgan]

Karan13,

We'll need more information on the method you are using to redirect pages, and the method you're trying to use to redirect .pdf files. Otherwise, we can only guess.

Jim

[Karan13]

i am using

redirect permanent /files/sep_2004.pdf http://www.example.com/files/2004_sep.pdf

Now this works for html's and php's. Wasn't sure why it wasn't working. It keeps giving 404 errors. Thank You.

[jdMorgan]

I don't see any problem with your code. What does your server error log say when you get the 404 error?

Jim