How to write file in user's local desktop

[Former Member]

Hi,

Using the WriteFile action, i can write the file in inetpub/wwwroot in server.

Is there any way to write the file in user's local drive folder?

Although now i am writing the file to server and allowing the user to access it through URL but I suspect that there could be user concurrent issue or file contamination issue.

Constraint - The file should open with the default name.

If i try to open a local copy to the user (thru SaveasCSV() or URL) and allow the user to save the copy then the default name appear as Illumniator.

Regards,

Anil

[jcgood25]

I think your current approach of saving to the web location and providing the user access via URL is the best approach. From a security standpoint I can't see that writing directly to a user's desktop/laptop would be a good idea.

If you are worried about naming or concurrency issues, then create sub folders that match their user name, or devise a naming convention that allows the objects to be unique between users and purpose.