How to save file in client side

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Hi all,

I have to export a table from mysql database to .csv format and store it in Client machine.
As per user path given in the textbox. but my code save the file in server side not in client machine. please any body know how to save the file at client side.

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parithi

Posted 14-May-13 18:38pm

parithi vr

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_Amy · Answer 1 · 2013-05-14T18:49:00

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You cannot write to client's hard disk. You need to write the response to the client's browser which will ask the user to save the csv file. It depends upon client to save it or cancel it.

--Amit

Posted 14-May-13 18:49pm

_Amy

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parithi vr 15-May-13 0:55am

Amit, thanks for the quick replay. how to response to the client's browser in c# have a sample code it will be helpful

Thanks

_Amy 15-May-13 0:59am

Refer the links:
http://www.aspdotnet-suresh.com/2012/02/saveupload-files-in-folder-and-download.html[^]
http://www.west-wind.com/weblog/posts/2007/May/21/Downloading-a-File-with-a-Save-As-Dialog-in-ASPNET[^]

--Amit