System.Web.HttpRequest.MapPath Method

Maps the specified virtual path to a physical path.

Syntax

public string MapPath (string virtualPath, string baseVirtualDir, bool allowCrossAppMapping)

Parameters

virtualPath
The virtual path (absolute or relative) for the current request.
baseVirtualDir
The virtual base directory path used for relative resolution.
allowCrossAppMapping
true to indicate that virtualPath may belong to another application; otherwise, false.

Returns

The physical path on the server.

Remarks

Note:

The HttpRequest.MapPath(string, string, bool) property potentially contains sensitive information about the hosting environment. The return value should not be displayed to users.

Requirements

Namespace: System.Web
Assembly: System.Web (in System.Web.dll)
Assembly Versions: 1.0.5000.0, 2.0.0.0