Uploading large files

[PJ]

It's in the web config...

<httpRuntime
executionTimeout="2400"
maxRequestLength="131072"
/>

There's a practical limit as well. The machine.config stores the settings
of how much memory the aspnet_wp.dll is allowed to use. If you need to
upload really large files, you will either have to buy a 3rd party
httphandler or write your own.


"Mark" <maxmann@kc.rr.com> wrote in message
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> This is going to be over the internet. I'm going to allow users to upload
> mpeg and mp3 files for example, that will be submitted for approval by
> myself in order to be posted on the site for download by other users.
> Any suggestions now?
> PS> How do you increase the page processing timeout in order to make the
> file element work with large files?
>
>
> "Jason" <123456789clopper@totalise.co.uk987654321> wrote in message
> news:e4x2KVdODHA.2052@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...

> > i think you need to think carefully of your target audience - if its
> > internet then i'd stop right now - if its intranet proceed. i use the

> html

> > file elements and yes - you could increase the page processing timeout

> (you

> > also have to up the amount of data the request can contain - i forget

the

> > attribute name) - but with those numbers - if you use session - you'll
> > probably want to increase that also. to tell a lie - i've stopped using
> > sessions altogether - i now from the beginning phase say - ok - how do

we

> > build this site without using sessions. why?
> >
> > many hosting companies do ridiculous memory recycles - and i need my

apps

> to

> > survive no matter what the server environment. you might wish to

consider

> > this also if its internet. you might find users connections just cut

for

> no

> > reason if your hosting is crap. not nice if you are 25mb in.
> >
> > for alternative suggestions you'll have to fill in some missing blanks

as

> to

> > what you are doing.
> >
> > cheers
> >
> >
> >
> > "Mark" <maxmann@kc.rr.com> wrote in message
> > news:u3Zs8EdODHA.1752@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...

> > > Hey, I'm writing a web page that I need to allow users to upload up to

5

> > > files or so and they may be up to 10mb a piece. Therefore, this could

> > take

> > > a little while to upload.
> > > Would you recommend using the file input html elements and just

setting

> > the

> > > page timeout to a really high number?
> > > Please help.
> > > Mark
> > >
> > >

> >
> >

>
>

[Phong Pham]

I'm creating a web page to upload files, but I'm having a problem uploading
files larger than about 3.5 mb. Anything smaller than 3.5 mb is ok. If the
file is larger, it doesn't generate an error, it just doesn't do anything.
Can anyone show me how to fix that problem?

I'm also trying to trap any files larger than 3.5 mb to let the user know
that they can't upload files larger than that:

If MyUpload.PostedFile.ContentLength > 3500000 then
lblMessage.Text = "File size cannot exceed 3.5 mb limit"
End If

But if the file is 4 mb or bigger, that code doesnt' catch it. Any ideas?

Thanks first
Phong

[Steve C. Orr, MCSD]

You need to add or modify the following section in your web.config file:

<configuration>
<system.web>
<httpRuntime maxRequestLength="4096" />
</system.web>
</configuration>

The above value (4096 KB) is the default maximum upload file size.

--
I hope this helps,
Steve C. Orr, MCSD
[url]http://Steve.Orr.net[/url]


"Phong Pham" <ppham45@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I'm creating a web page to upload files, but I'm having a problem

uploading

> files larger than about 3.5 mb. Anything smaller than 3.5 mb is ok. If the
> file is larger, it doesn't generate an error, it just doesn't do anything.
> Can anyone show me how to fix that problem?
>
> I'm also trying to trap any files larger than 3.5 mb to let the user know
> that they can't upload files larger than that:
>
> If MyUpload.PostedFile.ContentLength > 3500000 then
> lblMessage.Text = "File size cannot exceed 3.5 mb limit"
> End If
>
> But if the file is 4 mb or bigger, that code doesnt' catch it. Any ideas?
>
> Thanks first
> Phong
>
>
>