Question

I am looking for the better solution to import CSV file in ASP.NET MVC.

Basically want asynchronously submit the file to the controller and then i need to parse this comma delimited file, i dont need to store the file on server.

What is the batter way of submit this file to controller i may use?
Recently i found that solution http://blog.stevensanderson.com/2008/11/24/jquery-ajax-uploader-plugin-with-progress-bar/
but it is used flash to do the upload. i think i would prefer javascript to do that.

What do you think?

UPDATED
Some links to look at:

http://aspzone.com/tech/jquery-file-upload-in-asp-net-mvc-without-using-flash/

http://jquery.malsup.com/form/#file-upload

http://valums.com/ajax-upload/

Answer 1

i think i would prefer javascript to do that.

You cannot upload files using AJAX. If it is with the user consent you could create a simple html form with input type=”file” field and then AJAXify this form using the jquery.form plugin. This plugin supports also file uploads. And to workaround the limitation that you cannot upload files using javascript it uses a hidden iframe.