How do I use the FileUpload Class in an MVC web app

Asked Oct 22 '12 at 14:43

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I am using this post as a reference for what I want to do. I am trying to add a button on my web app that allows the user to click a button upload an excel document straight to a database. In the example I am referencing they use the FileUpload class but It appears I do not know how to use this in a web app.

I attempted putting it in a service file:

 FileUpload fileUpload1 = new FileUpload();

but I cannot reference the fileUpload1 variable in that context. My best guess at this point is that this is a web app and I am trying to use a windows form class. I get a reference to System.Web.UI.WebControls; when I use it though.

Any suggestions?

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asked Oct 22 '12 at 14:43

Robert

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Even if you are trying to upload a specific type of file, this post is not really related to excel, is it? – Patrick Oct 22 '12 at 14:47
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check these: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/7471179/uploading-files-with-mvc-3, http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3554848/uploading-files-in-asp-net-mvc – Chad Kapatch Oct 22 '12 at 14:48
Are you saying that "FileUpload" is a windows forms class? – Patrick Oct 22 '12 at 14:48
@Patrick no I guess its not directly related I thought I should be as explicit as possible – Robert Oct 22 '12 at 14:51
@Patrick In the way I am trying to use it, it is not available for use. – Robert Oct 22 '12 at 14:52
@Chad I am going to check out those links and see what I can work with thanks. – Robert Oct 22 '12 at 14:53

How do I use the FileUpload Class in an MVC web app

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