automatic file upload

[Anon]

Hi,

I know this may have already been discussed, but I can't figure out how to do the following:

step 1: I have a program (win32) running on the client PC that creates a file when it's finished.
step 2: The client then connects to a web server (intranet) running a workflow application and I would like to automatically get a copy of the client file created in step 1 on the web server (this file has always the same name and is always located in the same directory on the PC)

So, how could I do this without using a form to upload this file.

Does anybody know how to achieve this or know any good links to articles discussing this?
(security is not really an issue for me as I just would like to make a demo first)

thanks in advance for any help.

[Anon]

Since you're developing a networking program, I assume you have a packet sniffer program. So create a text file with one line, and then create a web page with <input type="file">. Then turn on your packet sniffer and upload the text file somewhere, and you'll be able to see what the browser sends as HTTP headers and markers. That will give you some pointers to what you should send to upload the file. If that's not enough, you can search the internet for tutorials/references about the HTTP protocol and they'll tell you everything about uploading files.

Diego

[Anon]

from the manual under the copy() function:

Note: As of PHP 4.3.0, both source and dest may be URLs if the "fopen wrappers" have been enabled. See fopen() for more details.