You can add multiple file attachment fields to your forms to collect files from respondents. You don't have to manage collecting data and files using different solutions – like filling out the form using FormsCentral and sending the files via email. Files and data can be collected using a single method and everything is stored in one central place so managing the collection process is much easier. Almost all file formats are supported for upload including audio and video (executable and other such file types are not allowed). All uploaded files are virus scanned by the service.
Attachments are available to both free and paid users, however, the maximum file size of all files submitted by one respondent is 100KB for free users and 20MB for paid users. There is no limit on the amount of overall file storage for a free or paid users.
Note: Only web forms support attachment fields. PDF forms do not support attachments.
You can add one or more attachment fields to your form by selecting the attachment field from the item toolbar:
The field properties panel for the attachment field allows you to setup field restrictions that force respondents to upload files less than a certain size, upload multiple files and/or only upload certain file formats.
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The below dialog lets you specify which file formats you want to accept. You can also type in a list of file extensions separated by commas.
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Here is what respondents will see after they have uploaded their files using a web form.
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Once submitted, all of the data and files collected are accessible from the View Responses tab:
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You can download a single attachment to your desktop by selecting the cell containing the attachment and selecting Download from the drop down menu (or right click context menu).
Files from multiple respondents can also be downloaded together within a single zip file. You can do this by selecting the attachment cells you want to download and right clicking on them, then select Download Selected. You can also do this using the Download Selected button on the Table toolbar.
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When downloading multiple attachments, you have the option of prefixing a field value to the filenames so you know which respondent submitted a file.
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You can insert an attachment into an existing attachment column within the View Responses tab. You can do this by selecting the cell where you want the attachment inserted - right click on the cell then select Insert File from the menu. You can also do this using the Table toolbar (see picture above).
FormsCentral also allows you to insert a new attachments column (not associated with a field) into the response table. This capability is often used when you want to associate files with a submission that did not come from the respondent. You can insert a new column by clicking the "+" arrow between the two columns where you want to place the column.
Select the column, then go to the Table toolbar and choose File from the drop down to make the column support attachments.
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Once you do that you can add attachments to a response using the steps described above.
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