Write data in text file

Question

I have used below code:

var fso = new ActiveXObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject");
    var s = fso.CreateTextFile("test.txt", true);
    for(var j=1;j<9;j++)
    {
        s.WriteLine('Test'  + j);
    }
    s.Close();

Getting below error when I run above code: ReferenceError: ActiveXObject is not defined

Supported in the following document modes: Quirks, Internet Explorer 6 standards, Internet Explorer 7 standards, Internet Explorer 8 standards, Internet Explorer 9 standards, Internet Explorer 10 standards, Internet Explorer 11 standards. In other words, modern browsers don't support ActiveXObjects anymore. — Shilly
– Shilly, Commented May 24, 2018 at 8:58
You could try toying with data:url's or just use a serverside script to create the file and offer it for download. Certain versions of IE also support: window.navigator.msSaveBlob() which can be used to generate text files. — Shilly
– Shilly, Commented May 24, 2018 at 9:01

Harshal Yeole · Accepted Answer · 2018-05-24 08:59:40Z

1

ActiveXObject is available only on IE browser. So every other useragent will throw an error

On other browsers, you could any of this:

File API or
File writer API (this is currently implemented Chrome browser only)

answered May 24, 2018 at 8:59

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Phylogenesis Over a year ago

Moreover, even with Internet Explorer, this will not work unless you severely reduce the security options.

Sagar Patil Over a year ago

@Captain Jack: Code not working on IE browser. Also I have read documentation on File API but in this documentation there is no code to write file.

Harshal Yeole Over a year ago

What is the issue that you are having now?

Majed HORIA · Accepted Answer · 2018-05-24 09:08:48Z

try this This will work only on IE8

 <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript">
 function WriteToFile(passForm) {

    set fso = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject");  
    set s = fso.CreateTextFile("C:\test.txt", True);
    s.writeline("HI");
    s.writeline("Bye");
    s.writeline("-----------------------------");
    s.Close();
 }
  </SCRIPT>

</head>

<body>
<p>To sign up for the Excel workshop please fill out the form below:
</p>
<form onSubmit="WriteToFile(this)">
Type your first name:
<input type="text" name="FirstName" size="20">
<br>Type your last name:
<input type="text" name="LastName" size="20">
<br>
<input type="submit" value="submit">
</form>

cridte @667776 @Faraona Faraona

This will work in IE8 or earlier only (createObject is not supported since IE9).

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