Save javascript output to a file?

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I have php made website. It runs on windows machine. I have a javascript that i have tested that gets me the adobe version used by clients. The problem is that by running the code I'm able to retrieve the Adobe Reader version but cannot saved the output to a file on my server end.

Here is the Javascript code. I took this code from sister stackexchange website.

http://jsfiddle.net/EGbY5/3/

What is the best way to save this information from js? Should i use js or any other scripting? I read this from google that you cannot use js to save files on server? If this is true is there any other way.

thatidiotguy · Accepted Answer · 2012-10-10 17:02:55Z

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I would suggest using AJAX (or a form, if you want the user to explicitly know this is happening) to send a request to your server side code detailing the information you have collected with the script.

The advantage of AJAX is that you can do all of this without the user being explicitly aware of it. The disadvantage is that you rely on their browser supporting Javascript, but since you are already collecting information using Javascript this problem is mute.

answered Oct 10, 2012 at 17:02

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lazery Over a year ago

@hatidiotguy thanks ajax lot of guys recommended me this. But i'm new to ajax is there a demo or nice tutorial you can sent.

thatidiotguy Over a year ago

google ajax Results found infinity. You can use JQuery or another library, or pure Javascript. Your choice. The code to do that is a separate question, and as always you will need to provide code that shows you attempted this.

lazery Over a year ago

i got this now. Thanks for being so clear. I would go work now. Thanks.

ddavison · Accepted Answer · 2012-10-10 17:05:44Z

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Ajax'll do it.

JavaScript source:

var adobeVersion = CheckAdobeVersion();
$.post("script.php", {version: adobeVersion}, function(){});

PHP source:

<?php
  $version = $_POST['version'];
  write all text to a file("my file.txt") // Pseudo code...
?>

answered Oct 10, 2012 at 17:05

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thatidiotguy Over a year ago

This answer assumes he is using JQuery, which is not necessarily true.

ddavison Over a year ago

Alright then.. Use a plain XMLHttpRequest. The post still stands, just change the $.post() to the primitive XMLHttpRequest logic. PHP code is still valid.

lazery Over a year ago

Now if it works for jquery i wanna stick with this code. I just read that use of XMLHttpRequest is more dependent on the browser. I wish for more functionality and general use. I like to use your code

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