restrict file size before upload

[javaforums187]

Hello all,

In JSP / HTML, I want to restrict the size of file being uploaded. I've <input type="file" name="myfile"/>

If the size of file more than a specific size say 5MB, i want to give mesage to the user. I don't want to wait till the file gets uploaded to server and then validate the file size. I need client side validation. Can it be done using scripting language or any other way?

I need a solution for this in Internet Explorer. There is already a solution I got using ActiveX control:
var myFSO = new ActiveXObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject");
var filepath = document.getElementById('myfile').value;
var thefile = myFSO.getFile(filepath);
var sizeInBytes = thefile.size;

But ActiveX controls are not allowed in our application. Is there any alternative way for this?

PLease suggest the possible ways.. Thanks in advance!!

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[Tolls]

That would be javascript and, as far as I'm aware, security would normally prevent javascript from pulling such information from the file system.
Though, since it's Javascript, you'd probably get more accurate answers from a Javascript forum.

[javaforums187]

Thanks Tolls. I checked in javascript forums.. there is no solution using javascript other than ActiveX control. Is it possible using Applet??

[Tolls]

The Applet would need to be signed to allow access to the client machine so it can find the file size.

[javaforums187]

Thanks Tolls.. I've used applets and it worked.

jUpload soved this issue:
File upload applet - HTTP/FTP upload - JFileUpload => download link
JUpload - File Upload Applet (HowTo - customize it) => documentation
*JFileUpload - HTTP upload parameters => config params

maxsize- This parameter identify the maximum size of the uploaded file. It prevents the user to upload too big files.

thanks to the forum too..!!