How to access a file using relative path or virtual path?

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I am trying to read and display a file using MapPath as follows :

    Response.ContentType = "Application/pdf"
    Dim FilePath As String = MapPath("../Document/123.pdf")
    Response.WriteFile(FilePath)
    Response.End()

This procedure will work fine and display in the browser. However, if I save the file to C:\Document\123.pdf, how can I access this file using relative path in MapPath function. Is there an option to access the file which is saved out of IIS server? I am using vb.net 2003.

Guffa · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-22 15:26:45Z

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If you want to access a file outside the web site, you don't use MapPath. Just use the absolute path directly:

Dim FilePath As String = "C:\Document\123.pdf";

answered May 22, 2012 at 15:26

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user1227035 Over a year ago

Yes, I tried with absolute path and it's working fine. Thank you.

user1227035 Over a year ago

May I know the best practice to display the PDF file in the browser ?

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