HtmlInputFile - add posted file manually? 1

[tcstom]

I have an HtmlInputFile object which allows a user to browse for a file to be uploaded. The file in question is always in the same place with the same name, so I was wondering if I can spare the user the hassle of browsing for the file by pre-filling the rendered input control... any ideas?

Tom

 

[Isadore]

tcstom: Take a look at ASP.NET File Upload

 

[tcstom]

Thanks, but this just looks like a file upload tutorial. I know all that. What I'm looking for is a way to pre-populate the contents of the HtmlInputFile control when it is rendered. Ideally I'd like to create the HttpPostedFile programmatically server side but I'm sure security features prevent this, but it would be useful at least to pre-populate the control so the user doesn't have to browse for the file every time. It's possible that security features prevent this too but if there is a way I'd like to know it!

Tom

 

[vbkris]

>>possible that security features prevent this too but if there is a way I'd like to know it!

bingo! and since u are aware of the consequences (somebody could well upload system log files etc), its not possible...

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