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[peelola]

In one of my forms I wish the user's to be able to attach files to be be submitted, much in the way hotmail allows you to do so.
Anyone got an idea?
Cheers
Peelola

[Vincent Puglia]

Hi peelola,

As far as I know, you cannot "attach" files with javascript. But...
If you are asking how a user can upload a file to your site...
1) <input type='file' name='beamMeUp' size="20" maxlength ='256' value='images/pic1.gif'>
2) The user will be presented with a textbox with the "value" entered (and sometimes a 'browse' button -- I forget when).
3)The problems:
a) your users need write rights on the server. If they don't have them, they can't upload anything.
b) if they have rights, they can upload anything

Hope this helps
Vinny

[gzazJim]

Howdy Peelola!

What Vincent said is true - if you want to add a "Browse" button directly on your webpage, use the following:

<FORM METHOD='POST' ENCTYPE='multipart/form-data' ACTION='enter your post-submission page here'>

<INPUT TYPE=FILE NAME='fileName'>

<INPUT TYPE=SUBMIT VALUE='Upload!'>

</form>

Also as Vincent said - it's REALLY easy for someone to upload a TON of garbage, or worse yet, a virus, in this way - be sure to password protect the upload page, and also be sure of your security as regards who can upload.

Good Luck,

Jim