Input form Browse and get Folder Path and save in Text Input Javascript

Question

Is it possible to use a File Input within a form to just navigate to a Folder, and then select just that folder? I don't want to select a file within it, just the directory. I'd like to do this rather than have folks type in the entire path to the directory...

In otherwords:

User clicks [Browse] navigates to folder, clicks [OK] and the Browse Input retains the folder path.

I am creating a form for users to submit where they need access granted.

ThiefMaster · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-22 22:41:31Z

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No, that's not possible. There is no reason why a user would want to submit a local path to a web application anyway (besides some obscure local/intranet applications).

answered May 22, 2012 at 22:41

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jasonflaherty Over a year ago

So is my only option to have them select a file, then strip that from the end of the path?

ThiefMaster Over a year ago

You will never receive the path on the server! All you will get is the filename (and the file contents of course).

ThiefMaster Over a year ago

Well, as I said - the path will never be sent to the server.

jasonflaherty Over a year ago

Ok, I'll leave it at that. Thanks.

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