# How can I save Excel file to local certain folder

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**Category:** Ignition\
**Tags:** perspective, ignition81, scripting\
**Created:** [March 14, 2024, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-can-i-save-excel-file-to-local-certain-folder/87311 "2024-03-14T04:00:21Z")\
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Do you want the file to be downloaded to a specific hardcoded directory, or somewhere that is selected by the user?

`system.perspective.download` can open a prompt for the user to select download location, provided your browser is set up that way.

> [@system.perspective.download()](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-perspective-download/46388/2):
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> What happens when you download a file is up to your environment + browser; it’s literally outside of Ignition’s control. What platform(s) are you launching sessions on?

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