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I am planning to insert a PHP variable which holds the directory path for a file stored on my Windows machine. How can I include this variable in the a href tag inside my php script such that when the user clicks this link it should be redirected to that particular folder and file.

For ex: $folder_path = 'C:\docs\test\file1.txt';

Right now I have tried some different ways but with no success. I have also did some research on internet, but alas could not find a proper answer.

If any one has an idea would be thankful if it can be shared. Thanks

nfechner
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  • By the way once your page is place on the web server the link to your local machine will not work. You will have to upload the file to the server. – David Laberge Nov 24 '11 at 11:45

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You could try: 

<a href="<?php echo $directory ?>">The link to the file</a>

Or for PHP 5.4+ (<?= is the PHP short echo tag):

<a href="<?= $directory ?>">The link to the file</a>

But your path is relative to the server, don't forget that.

Brandon
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LostMohican
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echo '<a href="' . $folder_path . '">Link text</a>';

Please note that you must use the path relative to your domain and, if the folder path is outside the public htdocs directory, it will not work.

EDIT: maybe i misreaded the question; you have a file on your pc and want to insert the path on the html page, and then send it to the server?

Strae
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in php

echo '<a href="' . $folder_path . '">Link text</a>';

or

<a href="<?=$folder_path?>">Link text</a>;

or

<a href="<?php echo $folder_path ?>">Link text</a>;
Basel Sayeh
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Try using printf function or the concatination operator

http://php.net/manual/en/function.printf.php

Ed Heal
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