Upload pdf file to server

[brynj]

I Need help understanding options:

These are the options I see - but non of them seem obvious to upload to a folder on the server, which should I choose or what am I doing wrong ?

I was hoping one would say 'Upload to a folder on server'

I used an upload form from the template options offered ........

https://e.pcloud.link/publink/show?code ... SWvpNJ9Gb7

[BaconFries]

There is a dedicated object for this namely file upload Toolbox-->Form Controls-->File Upload

[brynj]

There is a dedicated object for this namely file upload Toolbox-->Form Controls-->File Upload

I don't have anything called 'File Upload' in the toolbox - I have 'File Input' but that doesn't seen to be it ?

Checked Extension Manager just in case but nothing in there ....

Any thoughts ?

[BaconFries]

What version of the software are you using?

[brynj]

Version 21.0.2

This is what I have ....


https://e.pcloud.link/publink/show?code ... C3bB4dlwFy

[brynj]

Think I have found it - i looked in the Extension Manager and its not there BUT if i go to the 'Online Tutorials' page and click 'Extensions' I can see it to download.

Bit frustrating but at least I have found it thanks.

Interestingly it doesn't add it into 'Form Control' like yours but adds it into 'WYSIWYG Web Builder Extensions' in the Toolbox

Not sure why your version is different .....

[BaconFries]

The image is from WWB21
There is this extension
https://www.wysiwygwebbuilder.com/fileuploader.html

[brynj]

The image is from WWB21
There is this extension
https://www.wysiwygwebbuilder.com/fileuploader.html

Thanks, that's the one I eventually downloaded and installed but now something doesn't seem right, the help pdf says there should be somewhere to enter the location of the folder (rather critical) but this is all I get .....

https://e.pcloud.link/publink/show?code ... eoELeB3VUX

[brynj]

Just read that this is not officially supported so maybe its too old to work now ...... maybe its deleted in the build after yours for that reason but then its still available under extensions so not sure.

No idea - maybe Pablo will comment tomorrow.

(Just updated to 20.0.4 just in case but no different)

[Pablo]

The built-in 'file input' is a standard input control that you can add to a form.
The form script has the ability to upload files to a folder on the server.

Step 1
Add a form

Step 2
Add the file input object

Step 3
Add a submit button

Step 4
Set the the form properties, like email address, folder etc.

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The 'File uploader' extension is a complete form for uploading files.
It's all in one, so it does not need to be part of a form. It should still work.

[brynj]

Hi Pablo - Re the 'File Uploader' - it seems exactly what I need but there is no-where I can see to enter the location of the storage folder.

If you look at my screen shot you will see there only appears to be a Style Sheet.

Where do I enter the folder location ?

https://e.pcloud.link/publink/show?code ... sYkmxwQcJk

[AliGW]

You set the upload folder in the form properties:

Settings > Advanced > File Upload

[brynj]

I also tried the Form Wizard

Form Wizard
Create a form based on a template
Form Processor: File Upload
Accept default buttons
Form Details: ****** What do I choose in the 'Form Action' as nothing seems particularly relevant to uploading a file to a folder.

I appreciate its me but nothing seems to be worded as expected

[AliGW]

If it's standalone, then use the field bottom left in the dialog.

Is the pdfs folder in the root of your domain? It should be in the same folder as your index page.

If not, and it's nested in another folder, then you need:

another_folder/pdfs

[brynj]

You set the upload folder in the form properties:

Settings > Advanced > File Upload

Hi Ali - as you can probably read Pablo says the 'File Uploader' doe not need to be part of a form

What do you think ?

[AliGW]

Read my last post.

[brynj]

If it's standalone, then use the filed bottom left in the dialog.

Is the pdfs folder in the root of your domain? It should be in the same folder as you index page.

If not, and it's nested in another folder, then you need:

another_folder/pdfs

OK - and what would you put in there the whole URL to the folder OR just the folder name as I have entered and maybe a / or ./ or something else?

Sorry see you updated your post with this info. Thanks

[brynj]

Thanks Ali - that works

[AliGW]

Use Explore in the Publish dialog to find out where your folder is. If it is in the same folder as your index page, then you need:

pdfs (assuming this is the correct folder name)

If it's inside a folder called uploads, then you need:

uploads/pdfs

and so on.

I cannot answer your question directly because I cannot see how you have set it up on your server, but the folder needs to exist. If it doesn't, create it first in Explore.

[brynj]

I cannot answer your question directly because I cannot see how you have set it up on your server, but the folder needs to exist. If it doesn't, create it first in Explore.

Thats fine Ali - documents are it was in a folder called 'pdfs' and now its working thanks

[AliGW]

Great!

[brynj]

I just posted a question about embedding an Excel spreadsheet from OneDrive - do you have any experience of that ?

[AliGW]

I have just responded. I see the new posts list like anyone else, so there's no need to buzz me.

[onlye]

there is another tool that will display the contents of a specific folder. i frequently add this tool in the same layout grid as the file uploader.

[brynj]

there is another tool that will display the contents of a specific folder. i frequently add this tool in the same layout grid as the file uploader.

Hi, WYSIWYG has file listers but its the option to delete i need.

I have seen your other post so hopefully there is a solution out there …….