FileUploads and rooted directories

Question

The FileUpload control requires me to provide a rooted directory in the SaveAs() method. However, I would much rather the uploaded files go into a virtual directory, such as "~/UserFiles/[username]/[filename]". Is there a way for me to accomplish that?

Answer 1

Use the pages MapPath method:-

ctl.SaveAs(MapPath("~/UserFiles/[username]/[filename]"));

Answer 2

No, the keyword is requires. You can use your script to copy the file after the download.

Answer 3

Sometimes the MapPath is not directly accessible.

In this case use

ctl.SaveAs(Server.MapPath("~/UserFiles/[username]/[filename]"));