RE: [flexcoders] use of FileReference Class

[Andrew Trice]

The number 1 reason to not allow access to the client machine’s file system is security (as mentioned before).  This would enable the possibility of someone creating a flex/flash application that monitors the file structure of your local machine, potentially identifying any weaknesses or important files.  It could also potentially allow the execution of code on the client machine.   This might still be possible using a java applet, which references the local file system and returns the file path back to your flex application via _javascript_.  BUT, it will require changes to the security permissions on the client machine.  Honestly, this approach is a hack.  This is not really a feasible alternative for a public site.     Unfortunately, there is no clean & easy solution.   -Andy _____________________________________ Andrew Trice Cynergy Systems, Inc. http://www.cynergysystems.com   Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Office: 866-CYNERGY    From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of rama satoskar Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 8:00 AM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] use of FileReference Class   Hi all, This is my second post regarding FileReference class. I am new to flex so excuse if this is a simple question for all the coders here. I want to be able to locate the complete path of the image or the file select using the browse() method of the FileReference class object..Someone earlier told me that it is not possible to do so due to security reasons! I donot understand why? Please help, Rama. __._,_.___ -- Flexcoders Mailing List FAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txt Search Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com SPONSORED LINKS Web site design development Computer software development Software design and development Macromedia flex Software development best practice YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "flexcoders" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. __,_._,___