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File Saving In a Remote Server

Asked by: Gobs

Hi friends,
I am new to the group.Then my question is as follows:
My web server is located at something.com.Now i am generating an csv file thru asp on that web server and i have to save the file on a client machine by name someone.Is that possible?
Expecting answers from u..

Gobs

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2003-04-17 at 17:56:29ID20588841
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Active Server Pages (ASP)

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Answers

 

by: WebmonkeyPosted on 2003-04-17 at 18:20:35ID: 8352039

You can, but it will -not- be transparent to the user.  They will receive the SAVE/OPEN dialog.  Is this acceptable?  If so, I've got some code you can use.

 

by: woodpdPosted on 2003-04-17 at 18:36:09ID: 8352081

Here is an extract of code from one of my applications that will export a file - the user will get the save dialogue box as webmonkey said though

if strAction = "export" then
  'Output the page in plain text format
  Response.ContentType = "text/csv"
  Response.AddHeader "Content-Disposition", "filename=email_list.csv;"

  'Connect to database and get recordset of subscriber batch
  dim objRS
  set objRS = Server.CreateObject("ADODB.Recordset")
  objRS.ActiveConnection = Application("ConnectString")
  objRS.Source = "sp_SelectTable '*', 'Subscriber', 'SubscriberID'"
  objRS.Open , , , , adCmdText

  'Write out field headers
  dim strField
  Response.Write("'") 'Fix for Excel import
  for each strField in objRS.Fields
    Response.Write(strField.Name & ", ")
  next
  Response.Write(vbCrLf)

  'Write out records
  do while not (objRS.BOF or objRS.EOF)
    for each strField in objRS.Fields
      Response.Write(strField.Value & ", ")
    next
    objRS.MoveNext
    Response.Write(vbCrLf)
  loop

  objRS.Close : set objRS = nothing
  Response.End()
end if

 

by: whammyPosted on 2003-04-17 at 18:43:02ID: 8352101

I would usually just create a .csv file from the data using Scripting.FileSystemObject, and give the user a freshly created link to the file (by date/time as part of the filename, usually - perhaps in YYYYMMDD[HHSS?] format). It's about the same amount of code as above.

However, I like woodpd's suggestion above even better, since it doesn't involve the accumulation of files on the server, which is probably the best solution; the reason I use the solution above is I like to CYA - so I have a physical record of what was downloaded.

If I were you I'd try that route and give him the points.

 

by: whammyPosted on 2003-04-17 at 18:43:58ID: 8352104

I meant "the reason I usually use the solution I mentioned" - sorry for any confusion!

 

by: GobsPosted on 2003-04-17 at 19:06:59ID: 8352161

Sorry Frnds,
Actually i generated the csv files. I want the procedure to save it in the client machine without theire knowledge.
Can v use anything like remote sharing.Pls urgent very urgent.Please help me out.

 

by: whammyPosted on 2003-04-17 at 19:09:46ID: 8352171

I don't think it's possible to do it without their knowledge using this kind of solution. You'd need to have them running a local program I'd think.

 

by: WebmonkeyPosted on 2003-04-17 at 19:13:40ID: 8352183

Agreed.  That's not possible without some application other than the browser.  There are security measures in place for the sole purpose of preventing that.

 

by: GobsPosted on 2003-04-17 at 19:16:33ID: 8352190

can v use the following code for the above solution:
strFilePath = "\\server\test\gobs.txt"
'here server is the client machine.
Response.Clear
Set objStream = Server.CreateObject("ADODB.Stream")
objStream.Open
objStream.Type = adTypeText
objStream.Charset = "ascii"
objStream.WriteText "pp" or some csv file here
objStream.SaveToFile strFilePath

Can v use the UNC Remote sharing method.
I also added the IUSR_Computername of the server in the client machine.But the error write failed comes.
Pls help me out

 

by: woodpdPosted on 2003-04-17 at 19:30:10ID: 8352209

Is this machine on the same local network as the web server then? If so there might be a way using filesystemobject and copying files if the permissions are set correctly.

 

by: GobsPosted on 2003-04-17 at 19:35:49ID: 8352216

no the two machines are in a different network

 

by: woodpdPosted on 2003-04-17 at 19:47:48ID: 8352255

Can't see it happening then mate. Best solution is what I've already given ya unless someone comes up with something magic. However, as all the guys have been telling you its incredibly unlikely because of the security aspect.

 

by: WebmonkeyPosted on 2003-04-17 at 19:53:01ID: 8352271

Yeah.  If the machines aren't on the same network, then you can't even use the FileSystemObject.

 

by: CleanupPingPosted on 2003-10-18 at 12:12:12ID: 9576548

Gobs:
This old question needs to be finalized -- accept an answer, split points, or get a refund.  For information on your options, please click here-> http:/help/closing.jsp#1
EXPERTS:
Post your closing recommendations!  No comment means you don't care.

 

by: woodpdPosted on 2003-10-18 at 17:55:34ID: 9577733

No exact solution match, but I gave as close as he was going to get considering the security aspects of the request

 

by: YZlatPosted on 2004-05-29 at 13:26:27ID: 11188549

No comment has been added to this question in more than 21 days, so it is now classified as abandoned..
I will leave the following recommendation for this question in the Cleanup topic area:
Split points: woodpd, Webmonkey, whammy

Any objections should be posted here in the next 4 days. After that time, the question will be closed.

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