Getting a file path from a filename

Question

I need your help.

How can I use javascript to find the filepath based on a given file filename?

ie.

the function would execute to find the database.mdb to be contained in: C:\primaryfolder\database\database.mdb

function find_filepath("database.mbd") {
   alert(filepath)
}

Thanks for everyones help in advance

Much thanks and appreciation

Cheers

Jay

JavaScript? Not. IE+ Scripting.FileSystemObject` ActiveX object? Possibly. Other browser + custom plugin? Go write the plugin first. — Rob W, Jul 28 '12 at 21:46
I would recommend to read this question: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/371875/local-file-access-with-javascript — Samuel Hapak, Jul 28 '12 at 21:56

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 28 '12 at 21:47

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JavaScript in modern browsers cannot directly access the filesystem. They are in a sandbox. You could use IE and ActiveX for what you are trying to do.

answered Jul 28 '12 at 21:47

Anirudh Ramanathan

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