Creating new directories via code...

Everytime I create a new property for accessing our web site, I want to create a directory for it to store related files that will be uploaded.

See the below code:




// Create the GUID for the new property's ID


Guid g = Utilities.getGUID();


// Create a new directory on the server for the files related to the property


try


{


string path = Server.MapPath("\\Files") + g.ToString();


DirectoryInfo dir = Directory.CreateDirectory(path);


}


catch (UnauthorizedAccessException ex)


{


Utilities.LogError(ex);


}


The code doesn't give an error or produce a new directory... I'm very stumped. Could this be permissions related?

 

Could be permissions, the ASP.NET user, but for sure add some generic error trapping for the entire page:
http://www.codeproject.com/aspnet/ErrorHandlingASPNET.asp

 

try adding another general catch block below your specific one and see if anything pops up.


catch (UnauthorizedAccessException ex)


{


Utilities.LogError(ex);


}





catch (Exception ex)


{


Systems.Diagnostics.Debug.Assert(false,"Catch my silent error here!");


}

 

Your path is incorrect.

Try :
Guid g = Utilities.getGUID();

// Create a new directory on the server for the files related to the property

try
{
string path = MapPath('Files') +'\\'+ g.ToString();
DirectoryInfo dir = Directory.CreateDirectory(path);
}
catch (UnauthorizedAccessException ex)
{
Utilities.LogError(ex);
}

Vikram

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