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How to upload and overwrite a file from a dynamic list

Jul 17, 2012 6:29 AM

I need to come up with a way to upload and overwrite and existing image file from a dynamically generated list. For instance, there would be a drop-down select box with Company A, Company B, Company C, etc. and when the user selects one of them it should display a prompt to upload a new logo image file, overwriting the existing logo file. Any help would be appreciated.

375 Views   3 Replies   Latest reply: Dan Bracuk, Jul 17, 2012 9:35 AM
 
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  • Dan Bracuk
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    1. Dan Bracuk,
    Jul 17, 2012 7:25 AM   in reply to btvbillb
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    I'm not sure why you need a prompt.  Sounds like an unnecessary annoyance to me.

     

    A simple form with a select and input type="file" should get you started.  Then I would probably do something like:

    1.  upload the file to a temp folder on your server.

    2.  Rename it according to what company was selected.

    3.  Move it to it's permanent folder.

     
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    2. btvbillb,
    Jul 17, 2012 7:29 AM   in reply to Dan Bracuk
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    That's what I would do but this is for the DIY website people with all the skills of the Fisher-Price/Windows 8 crowd, who don't have a clue about moving files, renaming, etc.

     
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    3. Dan Bracuk,
    Jul 17, 2012 9:35 AM   in reply to btvbillb
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    That's why you do it on the server.  All the user does is submit a form.

     
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