How can I play an mp3 file from an asp.net app without using a hyperlink?
I want my users to select an mp3 from a gridview and then play it in the browser. When I try using the server.transfer function the browser opens the mp3 up like a document instead of playing it.
Protected Sub GridViewSavedMessages_SelectedIndexChanged(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles GridViewSavedMessages.SelectedIndexChanged
Dim StartingDirectory As String = "\ChurchLink360\Messages\" & Session.Item("ACCOUNT") & "\" & Session.Item("AUTHOR") & "\"
Dim FullUploadPath As String = System.IO.Path.Combine(StartingDirectory, "A Place of Prayer.mp3")
Server.Transfer(FullUploadPath)
End Sub
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I'm not wanting anything complex. I've got a gridview that lists several audio files. I want my user to click on one of those and play the file. If I drop a hyperlink control on the form it works great. Are you saying that the only way to run a media file from an asp.net page is to install a player? If so, can you explain why that is. Bare with me. I'm new to asp.net and just trying to learn.
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- use an Adobe flash object inside your page
- use Silverlight. I prefer this one. Silverlight is great.
also take a look at:
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/23198126/Pull-random-MP3-from-folder-to-play-onLoad.html
and: http://www.trap17.com/index.php/play-mp3-music-online_t40809.html
and this is nice: http://www.wimpyplayer.com/products/wimpy_mp3.html