CFFILE ACTION = "READBINARY" |
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Description
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Reads a binary file (such as an executable or image file) on the serve, into a binary object parameter that you can use in the page. To send it through a web protocol (such as HTTP or SMTP) or store it in a database, first convert it to Base64 using the ToBase64 function.
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This action reads the file into a variable in the local Variables scope. It is not intended for use with large files, such as logs, because they can bring down the server. |
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Syntax<cffile
action = "readBinary"
file = "full_path_name"
variable = "var_name">
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See also
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cfdirectory
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Usage
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You convert the binary file to Base64 to transfer it to another site.
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Example
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The following example creates a variable named aBinaryObj to contain the ColdFusion MX executable:
<cffile action = "readBinary"
file = "c:\cfusion\bin\cfserver.exe"
variable = "aBinaryObj">
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