Upload file

[velvetskies]

Hi,

I'm new to asp, so pardon me.

I'm trying to do a website that allows users to upload their files (images or .doc). I've read some threads on this and they have the following this line of code:

Set Upload = Server.CreateObject("_____")

For what i've understood, the "_____" refers to the type of component. am i right?
do i really need this upload component to upload files?
are there any alternatives to do without it?
if i must have it, how do i determine which type of component that i should be using? i.e. what should i fill in the "_____"

Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.


Confused.

[Danial]

Search my post in Database Forum and this forum, i have posted more then 1 example of uploading files without using any component.

As for component there are many,any will do the job. The most popular one is ASPUpload and Dundas.

[velvetskies]

Thanks!

[velvetskies]

just for my curioisity.. wats the difference between using a 3rd party component and pure asp codes to upload the file? (besides that you have to download the component to use it.)

[Danial]

Originally posted by velvetskies
just for my curioisity.. wats the difference between using a 3rd party component and pure asp codes to upload the file? (besides that you have to download the component to use it.)

Some host does not let you install any COM, unless they already have it installed. If thats the case you would need to use pure code. Other then that there is not much of a difference.


So i take it you found my posts

Hope i helped.

Danial

[velvetskies]

Originally posted by Danial
Some host does not let you install any COM, unless they already have it installed. If thats the case you would need to use pure code. Other then that there is not much of a difference.

ooO.. i see.

So i take it you found my posts

Hope i helped.

yup, i found them.. you've certainly helped. thanks again!