Open file on windows using nodeJS/AngularJS

Question

I have a problem on opening files on windows. These files (.pdf, .doc, .xlsx, .png, .....) are on the server computer: B where my REST application (node, Expres, angularJS) is deployed. The client computer is rated A.

To open any file, I used this: require ('child_process'). exec (' start '"' + pathOfFile);

Except that this opens the file on the computer B. And I want the file to be open on the computer A few be the way.

Someone would have any idea ?

Thank you

Someone would you have an idea about my problem? – Motra May 03 '19 at 07:12 — Motra, May 03 '19 at 07:12

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered May 05 '19 at 13:54

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If I understand you correctly you are trying to download a file that is on a REST server? if so, try using a GET method on your client and use File System library on your node application to actually load the file. like here - example.

answered May 05 '19 at 13:54

Dima Shivrin

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Thank you Dima Shivrin, it helped me a lot. – Motra May 06 '19 at 08:48
Glad to help! Please mark a helpful answer to close this topic – Dima Shivrin May 12 '19 at 12:04

Open file on windows using nodeJS/AngularJS

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