Value attribute of File Input type

[Anon]

Hi,

I have a problem.

I am using <input type = file> for selecting a file from local directory.
Now, There is also a list box in the form and selecting item from list box , i have to submit and post in the same form.
Afer submit, I want to show all the values which he entered before. But here, problem is the file selected is not displayed.

Now, i used the foll. code :

<input type = file name = "image_url"
value = " <? echo $image_url ?> " >

This is not happening for any of the other fields(which are input type select, text). Even if use echo $image_url seperately and not in value attribute of file input, it shows me the filename which was selected.

Is it that value attribute of file input type doesnot work ??
If this is the problem, then how can i show the selected file after submit.

Thanks in advance.

[Anon]

Ummm the file type can't take a value parameter, this would violate several security protocols and allow a malicious user to upload things like password files without a user knowing it.

Anyways the file's name is actualy kept in the variable $image_url_file, $image_url is the location of the temp file where php has stored the file that was being uploaded, you have to copy it to another permenent directory right away because php will delete the temp file after the recieving script is done executing.

If you want more information just check the php documentation on http file uploading, it's somewhere near the begining.

[Anon]

That seems to be the solution.
The files are stored in an extra directory and have to be deleted explicitly after execution of the last script sending the files via E-Mail or so. It's not the most beautiful solution but seemingly the only one.

Greetings
Bard