FIles (uploading)

apm · 11-03-1999, 08:28 AM

Again,

I have read the manual and documentation on this..

What i dont understand is if i want a user to upload a file and i gave him a text box to to type the file name in which directory will he store the (local machine) so that the file can be uploaded. Or wil lthe user have to type the entire location of fikle ( path and all) for the form to upload.

I think this may be a silly question ( thats on second thoughts).

if you havent looked at the array question please look at it and let me know.

thanks
apoorva

pdstein · 11-03-1999, 10:10 AM

The full path needs to be indicated, but the user doesn't need to type it all in. By using the file input type, a "Browse" button will be displayed which allows the user to select the file. Here's a snippet of code:

Code Sample:

 

<FORM ENCTYPE=&quot;multipart/form-data&quot; ACTION=&quot;fileUpload.php&quot; METHOD=POST>

<INPUT TYPE=&quot;hidden&quot; NAME=&quot;localDir&quot; VALUE=&quot;/&quot;>

<INPUT TYPE=&quot;hidden&quot; name=&quot;MAX_FILE_SIZE&quot; value=&quot;1000000&quot;>

<INPUT TYPE=&quot;submit&quot; NAME=&quot;fileAct&quot; VALUE=&quot;Upload&quot;>

Filename: <INPUT NAME=&quot;userfile&quot; TYPE=&quot;file&quot;>

</FORM>