How can I load a local file using jQuery? (with file://)

Question

Is there any way to load data from a data file (eg a JSON .js file) using jQuery?

eg:

$.get(\"file:///C:/objectData.js\", function() { alert(\'Load         


        

Answer 1

I hope it is possible. I'd tried it. the Html code and text files resides in the same folder.

Here is jQuery part.

$(document).ready(function()
{
    $("select").change(function()
    {


        file_name = $("select").val();
        $('#span_result').load(file_name);
    });
});

The Html code is

    Select a file
    file.txt
    file2.txt
    jQuery_file.html
    

    
Contents of the file will be displayed below
    

Itworked for me in firefox. Sorry if it failed with you.