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HttpRequest::MapPath Method (String, String, Boolean)
Visual Studio 2010
Maps the specified virtual path to a physical path.
Assembly: System.Web (in System.Web.dll)
public: String^ MapPath( String^ virtualPath, String^ baseVirtualDir, bool allowCrossAppMapping )
Parameters
- virtualPath
- Type: System::String
The virtual path (absolute or relative) for the current request.
- baseVirtualDir
- Type: System::String
The virtual base directory path used for relative resolution.
- allowCrossAppMapping
- Type: System::Boolean
true to indicate that virtualPath may belong to another application; otherwise, false.
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| HttpException | allowCrossMapping is false and virtualPath belongs to another application. |
| HttpException | No HttpContext object is defined for the request. |
Caution |
|---|
The MapPath property potentially contains sensitive information about the hosting environment. The return value should not be displayed to users. |
Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP SP2 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008 (Server Core not supported), Windows Server 2008 R2 (Server Core supported with SP1 or later), Windows Server 2003 SP2
The .NET Framework does not support all versions of every platform. For a list of the supported versions, see .NET Framework System Requirements.
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