ASP.NET File Paths

General Web Coding Microsoft Development
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Hi,

I’m relatively new to ASP.NET, and I am sure many of you have already
figured this out.

I am trying to create a file, called count.dat in my web folder.
The problem is I cannot get the path right.

If I try to create it using the path: “count.dat” I get an error saying
access to C:\winnt\system32\count.dat is denied!

I can create it using the path: “/count.dat” and it works like it is supposed
to but I have no clue where it got created and cannot find it!

If I use a path like: /username/domain/count.dat it tells me it
cannot find the path in the C: drive!

Any clue anyone can give me about this problem would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

Raj

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In ASPX in-line script, use “~/count.dat”
In VB code-behind, use Page.ResolveUrl(“~/count.dat”)

-Dave

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[QUOTE=WineIsGood]
In ASPX in-line script, use “~/count.dat”
In VB code-behind, use Page.ResolveUrl(“~/count.dat”)

-Dave
[/QUOTE]

Thanks Dave,

That gave me the idea of using the Page.MapPath(“”) method
to get the physical address of the current directory.

Raj

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Would
Server.MapPath(“name of file”)
be of any help here. That is what I need to use to get my access databases to connect.

KJTFS

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[QUOTE=kjtfs]
Would
Server.MapPath(“name of file”)
be of any help here. That is what I need to use to get my access databases to connect.

KJTFS
[/QUOTE]

Yup, haven’t tried it yet, but it seems all the MapPath() methods are derived
from a common Base class.

Raj

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[QUOTE=RajK]
Yup, haven’t tried it yet, but it seems all the MapPath() methods are derived
from a common Base class.

Raj
[/QUOTE]

I am having a similiar issue…not with not knowing the path of a file to create…but acessing a file that’s already created. I try to read an xml from an ASP.NET page, using the following code:

private DataSet CreateDataSource(){
    XmlDataDocument mydata = new XmlDataDocument();
    mydata.DataSet.ReadXml(Server.MapPath(XMLFilePath));
    return mydata.DataSet;
}

The ReadXML File throws in the following error:

ASP.NET is not authorized to access the requested resource. Consider granting access rights to the resource to the ASP.NET request identity. ASP.NET has a base process identity (typically {MACHINE}\ASPNET on IIS 5 or Network Service on IIS 6) that is used if the application is not impersonating. If the application is impersonating via , the identity will be the anonymous user (typically IUSR_MACHINENAME) or the authenticated request user.

I asked the admin to change the permissions for me…still waiting for a response.

Did anyone else have a similar problem..ever?

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[QUOTE=DeepakG]
Did anyone else have a similar problem..ever?
[/QUOTE]

Yep, sure. Me for example. What I did is asked support to give write permissions for ASP.NET (this is not same as ASP) to some folder, then put all files/databases I need to be writable in it. After that you can create a subfolders inside it, they will be writable as well.
So if you still didn’t get a response, I suggest re-submitting your ticket, or writing directly to [email protected]. Sometimes there is some problem occure in HSPHERE, and support doens’t get notifications on new tickets. That’s why you may wait a long time.

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[QUOTE=StPatrick]
Yep, sure. Me for example. What I did is asked support to give write permissions for ASP.NET (this is not same as ASP) to some folder, then put all files/databases I need to be writable in it. After that you can create a subfolders inside it, they will be writable as well.
So if you still didn’t get a response, I suggest re-submitting your ticket, or writing directly to [email protected]. Sometimes there is some problem occure in HSPHERE, and support doens’t get notifications on new tickets. That’s why you may wait a long time.
[/QUOTE]

I just e-mailed them again. Let’s see what happens.

I actually used to host with a different hosting company and that had the functionality in their control panel to change permission for files/folders. I guess we should have some sort of control over permissions once webshell 4 is deployed on Jodohost. But even than, I would think it would be impossible to give permissions based on usernames. Oh well…can’t wait for support to take care of this.

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I believe support has replied to both of your emails granting necessary permission. Let us know if it does not work.

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[QUOTE=atulkumar]
I believe support has replied to both of your emails granting necessary permission. Let us know if it does not work.
[/QUOTE]

Oops! I guess the permissions were applied in time…I just happened to have a small bug in my code :wink: Works great now.

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