How do I change "\" to "/" in a file address from user input?

[1ontherun]

Hi,

Here's the problem. I am trying to allow the user to change a page background to an image file on their computer. The input box is already a 'type=file', however it uses the character "\" when it needs to be "/". Otherwise it errors and the background is blank/white. I used 'type=file' to make it easier for the user to select and input the image file location & filename, of course.

In short, I need to filter out "\" in a variable string, making it "/". I'm mainly wanting it to work on IE6/IE7, but if there is a code that will work on other browsers, that's preferred.

I know nothing about using other program languages, so please don't suggest any other language than javascript. I would like to understand my own program content for future use. :) Not to mention, my host may not allow me to use others.

I've tried, and gave up on, sorting the string using indexOf() and using replace(). Neither works with the "\" and "/" characters and errors. I can get them to work on (most) other characters, but it seems to fart out on this specific one!

I'd appreciate all help I can get. I've turned up nothing from fiddling with it myself and doing many internet searches to find a working code.

Thanks in advance. Hopefully this is enough information.

[Logician]

Hi,

Here's the problem. I am trying to allow the user to change a page background to an image file on their computer. The input box is already a 'type=file', however it uses the character "\" when it needs to be "/".

str=str.replace(/\\/g,'/');

[1ontherun]

str=str.replace(/\\/g,'/');

Thank you so vary much! When I was trying to do it, I was 1 character away from what you listed! That character was the second '\'. I feel like such a fool! Again, Thanks alot! :)) It works great now!