Can I use asp FileUpload to select a folder?

Question

I need something like the FileUpload control in asp.net that will allow the user to browse for a folder and enter a file name of a new file to upload.

From what I\'ve se

Answer 1

C# has build-in FTPrequest class where you can create folders, upload files, delete files etc.

If you want to upload folders from a webpage, you cannot use this technology in the browser, then you will have to use a rich-client such as Java, Flash or similar plugin.

If you can provide the users with a Windows or Mac client, you can use C# (either .NET or Mono) for the FTP transfer.

ZIP files arent a problem for ASP.net nor C#, but you still only upload 1 file (zip-archive) and then its up to the server to unzip it using eg. C#. Look at 7-Zip which is opensource, then you might get some ideas too.

You could also just try and use the build-in lib for it (compression):

http://www.eggheadcafe.com/community/csharp/2/10050636/how-to-compress-and-decompress-file-in-c.aspx

or try this link...

http://www.aurigma.com/docs/iu7/uploading-folders-in-aspnet.htm

Answer 2

Selecting an entire folder is not possible in FileUploadControl as it is meant for a single file. Although you can have a Multi File Selection. Multiple File Upload User Control