I've been looking around for a long time how to get files from Basecamp and so far it seems like a 'mission impossible', but I wanted to ask here as well:
Is there any way to get files from Basecamp projects and, if there is one, how?
Thanks in advance.
Edited: I mean how to get the uploaded files. You can export all project data except the files you have uploaded there.
basecamp offers you to export your projects in XML, HTML - and there is also a way to get it in PDF. this information could be found in the help/faq section of basecamp: http://basecamphq.com/help/general#exporting_data
more about the PDF export: http://37signals.blogs.com/products/2008/02/export-a-baseca.html
Check out http://www.centripetalsoftware.com they offer a service to backup all data, files and writeboards on a recurring basis or a one time export.
You might also want to look at Parachute (http://getparachute.com). It's a Windows XP/Vista/7 app will back up all your Basecamp files right to your hard drive.
Parachute can also rebuild Basecamp's HTML export so it includes links to all your files from messages, to-dos, etc., so you have a complete archive of all your project information in one place.