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Topic: File System Object

Posted By: VBScript
Subject: File System Object
Date Posted: 19 November 2004 at 4:55pm

Does anyone know how to use the File System Object or something to save and load files from a local computer NOT the server

Replies:

Posted By: dj air
Date Posted: 19 November 2004 at 4:57pm

what do you mean by load/save
do you mean upload images/files onto the web server.

what do you mean by load.

what is it you want to do

Posted By: VBScript
Date Posted: 20 November 2004 at 3:41am

I want to be able to save/download files onto the clients computer

and

I want to be able to load/upload the files content onto the server.

Also is it possible?

Posted By: Mart
Date Posted: 20 November 2004 at 5:54am

lol neither is possible, that would be a huge security risk if it was possible, that would mean sites would be able to download viruses into your startup folder and steal your personal details.
You can "force download" of a file by setting some headers (note: the save/open dialog is still shown).
The only way to upload a file to the server is with <input type="file"> or an active-x control. With an input file the user still has to agree to sending the file, and active-x controls are not the best option because you can pretty much guarantee IE6 would not like it. To upload files in ASP you also need to install a component on the server, in asp.net you can do it in 1 line of code without any components needing to be installed.