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Problem with Frontpage, ASP and server side includes.

Asked by: kibbs

Hi, I just started web hosting using IIS Version 6.0 and MS Windows 2003 Enterprise hooked up with a SQL Server Database.  

The problem is running .asp scripts in folders.  (Not Sub Webs)  Is this a setting in IIS?  Using front page, I have tried to save and resave the registration .asp scripts.  Below is a copy of the error I get.  

Active Server Pages error 'ASP 0131'
Disallowed Parent Path
/registration/index.asp, line 226
The Include file '../_fpclass/fpdbform.inc' cannot contain '..' to indicate the parent directory.

IF THE SCRIPT IS TAKEN OUTSIDE OF THE DIRECTORY IT WORKS FINE.

PLEASE ADVISE

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2006-02-07 at 15:32:34ID21727770
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Answers

 

by: ProactivationPosted on 2006-02-07 at 15:37:34ID: 15898043

1. You can re-allow parent paths in IIS > Site properties > Home Directory > Configuration > Options > Enable parent paths
    They're usually disabled because they're a security risk.
2. You can change the path to virtual, or at least absolute from the root of your website.

 

by: alorentzPosted on 2006-02-07 at 15:38:48ID: 15898055

Parent paths are security issue, prevented in IIS6.  You should use virtual includes instead:

<!--#include virtual="/_fpclass/fpdbform.inc"-->

 

by: kibbsPosted on 2006-02-07 at 15:47:03ID: 15898120

Hi Yeah, I dont want to have to enable to parent pths unless its absolutely required.  

Its easy enough to enable parent paths, but how do I impliment virtual includes or get front page to do that automatically.  Because these scripts are generated from Front page Automatically.  

For example, Front page has a -webbot - slice of code.  Is there a way to edit the default settings?  

I am assuming you are talking about the code on the .asp page itself and not the .inc file right?
For example, where would I find,

<!--#include virtual="/_fpclass/fpdbform.inc"-->

I beliefve it is found in the web bot slice of code.

 

by: ProactivationPosted on 2006-02-07 at 15:52:04ID: 15898148

Being a professional developer, I don't use FrontPage ;)  You could post a pointer question in the Frontpage TA for an answer specific to that editor, or view the source code and edit it manually.  You usually find includes near the top of the code.

 

by: alorentzPosted on 2006-02-07 at 15:56:47ID: 15898175

>>Being a professional developer, I don't use FrontPage

I second the motion...I have no idea how to use FrontPage, nor want to.  And, just recommendation, stop using FrontPage and switch to notepad or something (notepad is even better).

 

by: robotman757Posted on 2006-02-08 at 03:04:56ID: 15901187

I second alorentz first comment on the include, but not the second as I like to use frontpage. I have even modified the Database results wizard files to include customized picture buttons on my database stuff. I am limited to HTML kit, notepad, or frontpage, and much prefer frontpage!! Of course I would like to get Visual Studio 2005...

 

by: kibbsPosted on 2006-02-08 at 11:47:27ID: 15905892

I've got visual studio and I am learning how to use it it.  Also have limited knowledge of .asp and other language but I prefer to use front page in combination with macromedia for fast development environment.  

I don't like Front page though for a number of reasons, mostly the situation with not being able to easily modify includes and embedded propriatary code/script.  

Thanks for the help.  

 

by: robotman757Posted on 2006-02-08 at 18:51:34ID: 15909430

I actually have not had much problem modifying the embedded code or script and have had a lot of success in getting some great functionality in doing so, but then I think that is because someone told me I could not do it and I sometimes like a challenge!!

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