Joomla Module – Easy File Uploader
Easy File Uploader v2.0
Copyright: Michael A. Gilkes
License: GNU/GPL v2
(15 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)
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Requirements:
- Joomla 1.5 or 1.7 or 2.5
- PHP 5.3+
Urgent Notice:
Version 2.0 maintains Security Release status. If you use a version earlier than 0.6, you need to upgrade immediately. See changelog.txt for change log details.
Description:
This is a flexible file upload module. It allows the administrator to specify a destination folder, and allows the user to upload files to it. The administrator can also specify how many files that can be uploaded simultaneously, as well as the text in the front end. You can even have more then one module of its kind on the same page.
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Main features:
- Upload files to a specified folder in the root directory.
- Specify the maximum file size permitted to tbe uploaded.
- Specify the types of files, by MIME type, that are permitted.
- Customize the upload label and submit button texts.
- Specify the background color of the results block to match your theme.
- Upload multiple files simultaneously (Up to a maximum of 10)
- Customize your front end text
- Customize your file input variable, which allows to have multiple modules on a single page
- Provide the front-end user with the option to replace existing files on upload
- Option to save files in username subfolders
- Displays MIME Detection Compatibility in Module Manager
Changes:
- see changelog.txt
Known Issues:
This module is designed to work on PHP 5.3+. If you have an earlier version of PHP, it should still work but you may encounter issues with detecting the MIME type of the uploaded file. This depends on your server setup, as it should work fine if PHP is allowed to call the exec function. See the support site for further details and considerations.
Installation:
This module is designed for Joomla 1.5 or 1.7 or 2.5. To install go to the install/uninstall extensions page of Joomla Administrator and upload the package file. Then go to the Module Manager page and activate the module.
Usage:
To use this module as content in an article, first ensure than the loadmodule plugin (Content – Load Module) is Enabled.
Second, give an arbitrary Position to the Easy File Uploader module, such as ‘x_load’, and configure the parameters.
Thirdly, in the article, type ‘{loadposition x_load}’. Please ensure that the Menu Assignment is set to ‘All’ or to the specific article that it is to be displayed in. To control which types of users have access to this module, set the Access Level in the module.
To specify how many multiple uploads, go to the Advanced Parameters section, and choose from 1 to 10.
To allow more than one module on the same page, or article, give each of them a different arbitrary position. Then go to the Advanced Parameters section and specify a different Input File Variable Name for each of them. If they all have the same Input File Variable Name, it will cause any uploads to one module folder to show erroneous messages for the other modules.
Credits:
- Jeff Channell – providing the code fix for the MIME type tamper vulnerability
Parameters:
| Parameter | Description | Default Values |
|---|---|---|
| Label Text | This is the text that labels the upload file form. | The default text is 'Choose a file to upload: |
| Submit Button Text | This is the text that is on the button to upload the file. | The default text is 'Upload File'. |
| Choose the Upload Folder | This is a drop down list of the sub-folders in the 'images' folder. The selected folder is where the uploaded files are stored. | The 'stories' folder is selected by default. |
| Maximum File Size (bytes) | This is the maximum allowable file size, in bytes, that can be uploaded. | The default value is 1000000 bytes. |
| Results Box Background Color | The background color of the Results information box. | The default value is '#DDEEFF'. |
| Permitted file types (separate by semi-colon) | This is a list of the file types that are permitted to be uploaded (separated by semi-colon). Type asterisk (*) to allow any type. | The default values are 'image/gif; image/jpeg; image/pjpeg; image/png; application/pdf; application/msword; application/zip; application/x-compressed; application/x-zip-compressed; multipart/x-zip; application/excel; application/vnd.ms-excel; application/x-excel; application/x-msexcel'. |
Advanced Parameters:
| Advanced Parameter | Description | Default Values |
|---|---|---|
| Replace Files Question | This is the text that labels the option of whether the user wants to replace existing files. | The default text is 'Replace existing files with uploaded files?'. |
| Yes answer text | You are free to customize the YES answer text to the replace question. | The default text is 'Yes'. |
| No answer text | You care free to customize the NO answer text to the replace question. | The default text is 'No'. |
| Include option to replace existing file? | This allows the administrator to decide whether to include an option in the front-end to replace en existing file with the same file name as the file to be uploaded. | The default choice is 'No'. |
| Input File Variable Name | This allows you to specify the variable name of the input file. Only change this if you intend to have more than one Easy File Uploader module on a single article page. In that case, each module should have its own unique name. | The default text is 'fileToUpload'. |
| Number of Files to Upload | Select the number of upload file fields to include. The default is to upload 1 file, but you may select up to 10 files to upload simultaneously. | The default number is '1'. |
| Enable Username Subfolders | When enabled, files are uploaded to username folders inside the upload folder. | The default choice is 'No'. |
| MIME Detection Compatibility | Displays how compatible your server is with the module | Not Applicable |
Screenshots:
No file was selected when browse was clicked. Shows the return code error.
This is an example of a successful file upload.
The result of an attempt to upload a file whose type is not permitted.
Example of specifying 4 multiple files, and the option to rewrite
Support:
Please do not post problems here. I have a support site setup for answering any and all issues that you experience when using the extensions. Go to: support.michaelgilkes.com
I am using php 5.4.7 and still get this message and (probably) therefore cannot upload files ..
PHP Version: 5.4.7.
FILEINFO_MIME_TYPE is NOT defined.
mime_content_type doesn’t exist.
This is Windows OS: WINNT.
Goran
January 24, 2013
@Goran. Please check the FAQ on how to enable mime detection on windows. If you need further assistance, please use the support forum.
Michael
January 24, 2013
Hi, My php version is 5.2.6. I can’t use the module. Do you have other module supporting 5.2.6? or I have to update my php version is 5.3+. Can you advise me how to update php version? However, error show that PHP
Version: 5.2.6.
FILEINFO_MIME_TYPE is NOT defined.
mime_content_type doesn’t exist.
This is Windows OS: WINNT.
What should I do?
Saranyoo
January 24, 2013
@Saranyoo. Thanks for posting. It is best to update to PHP 5.3 or higher. This will give you the best results. Your web hosting company should have a way to upgrade your PHP version either through your hosting control panel or by request. I do have an FAQ about enabling mime detection in Windows Server. If you need any further assistance, either email me, or post to the support forum.
Michael
January 24, 2013
Hi,How are you there, I want to use your script in my website but is there a possibility that when user upload the file then I also get intimation by email about file. I have translation business so want user can upload translation files on front end for which i receive email and translate the document. please advise .. regards, Ahmad
ahmad
January 3, 2013
@ahmad. Easy Flash Uploader provides this functionality.
Michael
January 14, 2013
Hello, thank you for this module. It’s very usefull for me
Zenon Emmanuel
December 21, 2012
You made some decent points there. I looked on the internet for the issue and found most individuals will go along with your blog.
Girin Jackson
December 13, 2012
Michael
I have just uploaded Easy File Uploader…..delightfully easy and effective, especially for a newbie.
One thought for future updates……an email notification option for when a file is uploaded would be really useful.
chris
November 25, 2012
@chris. Thanks for your support. Easy File Uploader does not come with that functionality. However, Easy Flash Uploader does come with the ability to send an email notification. Check it out: http://bit.ly/Vunj5c
Michael
December 4, 2012
Great Module. We’ve tested it. It works very well.
joom-friends
September 17, 2012
Heeey !
Im looking for an extension that members/guests could upload .jpeg/photo with text and after uploading it should go to admin i mean admin must check that can u help me with that??
Thanks from Asia!!!!!!
Ace
July 30, 2012
Is there a way to be alerted when a file gets uploaded?
Greg
July 7, 2012
@Greg. This feature is available in Easy Flash Uploader.
Michael
July 16, 2012
Hello
is it possible to upload to an external ftp server?
christoph
June 16, 2012
@christoph. Thanks for posting. Currently, it is only set up to the used on the Joomla site it is installed at. It does not upload to an external server.
Michael
July 3, 2012
thanks for module
thanhmabo
May 28, 2012
pls can i use this extension to upload mp3 files and make it available for download by linking to it on an article at d front end
gbenga
May 17, 2012
I’m trying to upload a 24bit wav file and just get a ‘ERROR: The uploaded file type ()is not permitted.’
16 bit files work… Is there an solution to this that don’t permit all files?
Johannes
May 13, 2012
@Johannes. From what you describe, this is a mime detection issue. You can find support for this and other issues at the support site. Just create a topic there describing your issue in detail. Please list your OS, Joomla version, and PHP version. Also, please include the diagnostic information from the module manager that lists which mime detection functions are available on your system.
Michael
May 14, 2012
Hi Michael, I was looking for a file up-loader extension which could allow the guests/members of my site to upload *.doc/*.pdf files and select a category while uploading.
Once uploaded it would create an article to the assigned categories.
Can you suggest me anything please? I’m stuck.
Cheers.
Imran
February 22, 2012
@Imran. I don’t think you’ll find any extensions that do all those things automatically. There are a number of technical reasons why that is not a simple thing to do. However, I offer two extensions that all you to upload files to a folder. However, they don’t do anything else. Hope this helps.
Michael
February 23, 2012
Hi! I want to upload only sgf-files (*.sgf) for the go-diagrams. How it make?
Best regards from Bulgaria!
Konstantin
January 8, 2012
@Konstantin. Check this link: http://filext.com/file-extension/SGF
Also, please use the support site for further help: http://support.michaelgilkes.com
Michael
January 9, 2012
Hello, thank you for this module. It’s very usefull for me. I have two questions regarding its work:
1. Currently my module is placed at the bottom of the page. When someone uploads file he moves to the top of the same page and doesn’t see information message about uploading status until he scroll down the page to the bottom. Can I somehow customize this module to show information message at the top of the article?
2. Buttons “Choose file” and “Upload file” have different styles on my site. How I can make for them the same style?
Alexey
October 17, 2011
@Alexey. Thanks for using my module and for your questions.
1. I don’t quite understand what you want here, since you can easily add your own notice text to your article to let your visitors/users know what to do.
2. You would have to edit the default.php file in the tmpl subfolder. You can either add a class to the input[type="submit"] button there, or place inline css. It’s up to you.
For further assistance, please go to the support site: http://support.michaelgilkes.com
Michael
October 17, 2011
Warning: escapeshellarg() has been disabled for security reasons in /home/xxxx/public_html/xxxx/modules/mod_easyfileuploader/helper.php on line 170
Warning: escapeshellarg() has been disabled for security reasons in /home/xxxx/public_html/xxxx/modules/mod_easyfileuploader/helper.php on line 170
Please help me?
i’m using joomla 1.5
Dab Yenk
October 14, 2011
@Dab. Please post your problem at the support site. The website is not for providing support. Go to: http://support.michaelgilkes.com
Michael
October 15, 2011
Is there a way to allow users to choose the folder in the frontend? Thanks
Trevor
October 14, 2011
@Trevor. thanks for your question. Currently, that feature doesn’t exist in the module. However, you are free to edit the code of the module to do that. If more people ask for it, I may include it in my next update. Please visit the support site to make suggestions: http://support.michaelgilkes.com
Michael
October 14, 2011
I want that too! This extension is amazing and easy to use, but I got two issues:
1. People cant choose a folder by themselves
2. It’s not possible to upload an image to a subfolder (or is it?)
Jakob Lodberg
January 31, 2012
Hi Michael,
Thanks for this nice module. My english is not so good i hope i you can understand my message. When I upload a file then I can’t delete the file and the map on my server. Can you how this comes?
Did you have a module what I can use on my site to see the files in the maps.
Thankx from the Netherlands
Wil
October 8, 2011
@Wil. Thanks for posting. My module do not permit deleting of files on the server.
Michael
October 11, 2011
Michael,
after using your extension and replace an article I get the following error.
Can you help me?
Regards,
Fred Wormsbecher
Warning: Missing argument 4 for modEasyFileUploaderHelper::storeUploadedFile(), called in C:\xampp\htdocs\biz-fpcomputers\modules\mod_easyfileuploader\helper.php on line 96 and defined in C:\xampp\htdocs\biz-fpcomputers\modules\mod_easyfileuploader\helper.php on line 194
Fatal error: Call to a member function get() on a non-object in C:\xampp\htdocs\biz-fpcomputers\modules\mod_easyfileuploader\helper.php on line 197
Fred Wormsbecher
October 3, 2011
Thanks Fred. I just checked and there is indeed an error in the code for version 1.0. I’ll release an updated version with the fix this afternoon.
Michael
October 3, 2011
Hi Michael,
I am trying your Easy File Uploader module.
What I need is a way to send files into my FTP server. Do you think you could help me?
Thanks
Marco
Marco
September 16, 2011
@Marco. Thanks for your interest in my module. You can easily try the easy file uploader module. It’s free for you to use to see if it meets your needs. If you are looking for an FTP client, you can try FireFTP Add-on for Firefox, or, my personal favorite, FileZilla. Both are free for use. Hope this helps. If you have any questions about my module, please visit my support site: http://support.michaelgilkes.com
Michael
September 16, 2011
I got everything set up well, but I am a bit confused about how to save the files to the correct format?
I will be uploading JPG files. How do I save a jpg so its ready for upload?
Thanks for your time.
Nick-
nick gervin
August 31, 2011
This looks great!!! Just what I am looking for. Will it be joomla 1.7 ready anytime soon? I need my site members to be able to send large photo files. Will this work as is for 1.7?or not yet?
nick gervin
August 30, 2011
@nick. It should work on Joomla 1.7 as is. Most of my extensions are scheduled for an update sometime next month. Please don’t hesitate to use the 1.6 edition on Joomla 1.7.
Michael
August 30, 2011
I want to be able to upload video and audio files, I guess up to 60 megabytes each.
wmv,wma,avi,mov,divx,mp4,mp3 Can this module do this If so, I will gladly pay, donate… Please inform,
In my module I have,
image/gif;image/jpeg;image/pjpeg;image/png;application/pdf;application/msword;application/zip;application/x-compressed;application/x-zip-compressed;multipart/x-zip;application/excel;application/vnd.ms-excel;application/x-excel;application/x-msexcel;application/avi;mov;wma;wmv;divx;mp4;mp3*
If you could tell me exactly what I need to make it upload the extensions I want, OMG, would be so awesome! Thanks.
just me
August 11, 2011
@just_me. Thanks for using my module. Please take a look at the following site for the correct mime types for the files you want to upload: http://www.webmaster-toolkit.com/mime-types.shtml
So, for example, looking at that page, if you want to upload *.mov files, you just have to add “video/quicktime” to the list, separated by semi-colon, of course.
Hope this helps.
Michael
August 11, 2011
thank you for module! It’s super! with all vallidations. welldone
Olga
June 20, 2011
Great Module!
One problem I have is that I do not get a dropdown selection to choose the upload folder. It’s kind of a minimized box with one empty dropdown option.
It puts my uploaded files into the images directory, but it can’t see the sub directories. Any ideas?
I’m on Joomla 1.6
Alan
Alan Jones
June 9, 2011
@alan. Thanks. Please use the support forum to get help for problems.
Michael
June 9, 2011
No worries I found a good solution.
Great software! Thanks.
Alan Jones
June 10, 2011
Hi Michael!
Can you please tell me if it is possible for the uploader to post a comment with the upload?
regards
Paul
Paul
May 10, 2011
@Paul. Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, it currently is not possible to post a comment with an upload.
Michael
May 12, 2011
Hi,
May I know how to use your module in admin instead of front-end?
Soory may be this is joomla’s question but I dont know how to do it
thanks
Ahwong
April 22, 2011
@Ahwong. Thanks for using my module. In all honesty, I don’t know the answer to that question.
Michael
April 22, 2011
I keep getting ERROR: The uploaded file type is not permitted. Regardless of what type of file I am trying to upload?
Cory Barber
April 18, 2011
@Cory. Thanks for using my module. Please visit the support site: http://support.michaelgilkes.com. There are a number of topics that have dealt with this particular issue. Thanks.
Michael
April 18, 2011
I had trouble getting this to work on a WAMP server. Make sure you check your php settings and that the “fileinfo” module is enabled. You can do this right from the WAMP icon in the lower right of the screen.
I use WAMP for testing, linux for production. It sure would be nice if extensions worked in both out of the box!!
Nice and simple module. I am amazed that a “content management system” provide no easy way for users to upload content!
paul
April 16, 2011
hi,
i would like to know if i want to use the same module in the same website, how do i direct the uploader to a specified folder?
for example, i want to upload “triple.pdf” to a “\Triple-folder\2011″. and another file “double.pdf” to “\Double-folder\2011″.
if i change the path in the “helper.php”, all the list will change too. do help. TQVM
Zila Rozi
April 13, 2011
wa oh, what a great. my problem is i cant upload file. when i try to uplaod file(jpeg, zip,png, msword) it gives an error;file not permited. please help me
ujah eloi
April 10, 2011
@ujah. I would love to help you. Please visit the support site: http://support.michaelgilkes.com, and please post a description of your problem as well as your version of PHP, your server OS (Linux, or Windows, etc.), the version of the module you use, as well as your version of Joomla. Thanks.
Michael
April 10, 2011
the extension is perfect! the SIMPLICITY is all i need for my website as it requires a simple file upload by the users.
Though there is 1 problem earlier [that i managed to solved] with the Permitted file types. I just need to change the “filetypes” on line 118 in helper.php from “*” to the types that i want to allowed. I did changed in the GUI but no effects. After the changes made in the file itself then it works!
Anyway, really appreciate this module..
Zila Rozi
March 23, 2011
hi… again,
i’m wondering do you provide another module for listing the files in the directory after it has been uploaded??
Zila Rozi
March 30, 2011
Yes. here.
Michael
March 30, 2011
thanks man… really appreciate it
Zila Rozi
March 31, 2011
Hi and tks a lot for this module … I’d like to know if it is possible to determine the destination folder according to a login process ?
User 1 -> upload to folder 1
User 2 -> upload to folder 2
etc …
tks a lot
Olivier
Olivier
March 15, 2011
hi michael!
nice module! anyways – a upload progress bar would be really great. people get confused uploading larger files without any status display.
but cool stuff! keep on developing!
regards from vienna in austria
paul
Paul
February 24, 2011
Thanks Paul!
FYI: If you want a progress bar then you might be more interested in my Easy Flash Uploader plugin. Check it out! I’ll be posting the latest version by the end of the day today.
Michael
February 24, 2011
Hi,
I’m not a programmer, and I like what I see most of it makes sense to me. I have one question though. I want users (artists) to be able to upload their mp3′s to my site for inclusion in my station(s) broadcasts. I’m not sure what the ?????/mp3 should be.
Robert
January 26, 2011
Hi Robert,
You can find that MIME type information here: http://www.w3schools.com/media/media_mimeref.asp
admin
January 26, 2011
Hi,
We’re having some trouble with uploading large files. Php.ini upload size is sufficiently big as well as the permitted file size in the module it self. The mimetypes are also set correctly. The files seem to upload, but no feedback is provided and the file does not show up in the upload directory. We are using version 0.6 of the module
_tmh_
January 26, 2011
Hi. Thanks for using my module. I would need some more information to be able to help you. Could you go to my support site and create a topic, so that we can continue to discuss it there?
admin
January 26, 2011
I used your extension on the reckless side and got my site hacked.
The only flaw was that there is no captcha for it. I also made it available to non-registered members of my site and increased the file size permission for large pictures and movies. This got my site hacked. It would be better if I could have chosen another directory for the uploads.
So the lesson learned?
1)great extension but vulnerable without captcha
2)don’t let non-members access it
3)keep file size permissions low
For the whole gory story see: http://forum.joomla.org/viewtopic.php?f=432&t=581228&p=2367811#p2367811
rustyDusty
January 8, 2011
Hi rustyDusty,
I updated the module to version 0.6 and have fixed the MIME type tamper vulnerability that made it easy for hackers to exploit your site. Thanks for sharing your experience with me so that I could make the module better for all users.
Michael
admin
January 11, 2011
I just installed and tested the module and it works fine.
However I can’t seem to be able to upload *.docx files.
The old Word extension (doc) goes through just fine.
Is there any way I can get this going?
Thanks.
Gerrit
January 4, 2011
Hi Gerrit,
I think what you have to do is add the correct MIME type. Check out this link for the MIME type for MS Office files: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee309278%28office.12%29.aspx
Hope this helps. Let me know if it works out.
admin
January 4, 2011
Thanks Michael, great module (Easy File Uploader). I can get everything to work except uploading PDF files. Every time I try to upload a PDF I get an error message file type not permitted. PDF file type is added within the module. Any idea? I have tried 10k files up to a 6mb one but PDF files will not upload.
Chris Eagleson
January 4, 2011
Hi Chris,
Thanks for using my module. I hope it serves you well.
As for the pdf issue. That’s the first time that I’ve heard of there being a problem. All you need to do is specify the mime type: application/pdf in the list, and that’s it. If you could post the exact error message it says. I would appreciate it. If you want to have a longer discussion about it, you can post your situation at my support forum: http://support.michaelgilkes.com/
admin
January 4, 2011
The exact error message is “ERROR: The uploaded file type , , is not permitted.” So now it’s the second time you’ve heard of this LOL.
I have the exact same issue: PDFs will not upload. I tried setting via Admin the default folder to one I created; I tried using Media Manager’s “stories”. No luck. I also changed the ONLY MIME type to application/pdf after failure with default.
A thought that I’ll try next: I don’t know for sure that this works at all with other filetypes; I’ve only tried PDFs!
RH
February 8, 2011
Follow-up: I don’t think it’s PDFs. I allowed for MIME of image/jpeg, and tried uploading a .jpg. When I uploaded the 1.5 Mb, the page churned for a while before receiving that error. When I uploaded a 20 Kb jpg, there was almost no churn, then that error. So, I’m thinking that the files are indeed uploading, but that the problem is with the final save.
RH
February 8, 2011
Thanks for using my module. This issue is currently being addressed at my support site: http://support.michaelgilkes.com/topic/efum-bug-reporting
From what I can tell, this issue is occurring with PHP versions that are less than version 5.3. Basically, the reason is that the earlier versions of PHP don’t support MIME type testing out the box, and the methods that the module uses to test the MIME type in those versions rely on whether you host server is allowed to call exec(‘file -ib’), which is a UNIX command.
Oh, there is a known syntax error on line 113 of the helper.php file of version 0.6 of the module, where $valid is spelled $vaild, by mistake. The next release fill have all the fixes. But, you can quickly change it.
Michael
February 8, 2011
Don’t want to sound like the village idiot here, but….where is it? Got it installed and set up just fine, but don’t see anything anywhere like your screen shots above. I’m sure I’m missing the simplest of things. Thanks
Gail
January 1, 2011
Fantastic work. A few thoughts:
a) I agree with previous suggestions: it would be nice to have an email sent out to a hardwired address in the module configuration e.g.:
[x] files, total [y] MB submitted on [datetime]
b) Is there a way to add a captcha to avoid someone uploading files until they fill up the hard drive?
c) is there a way to control the width of the file dialog box?
d) My php.ini is set at upload_max_filesize = 200M and the module at 250000000. I can upload a 6MB zip file no problem, but not a 14MB. No error is shown, the page return with the fields blanked out.
On one machine the page comes back after just a few seconds and on another after a few minutes.
Thanks,
Mixie
Mixie
December 30, 2010
Hi there,
Is it possible that the administrator gets an email if a user uploaded some files? That would be awesome.
Anko
December 9, 2010
Hi,
I am trying to get this wonderful module to work on these pages
http://www.gotravelindonesia.com/indonesia-forum/forums.html
Yet when i try i get this message.
Invalid token or session time-out.
I must be doing something wrong, any advice?
Thank you.
Glenn
November 30, 2010
Hi Glenn,
That’s the first time I have ever heard of that error. I will have to do some research. However, could you check your php log file, and let me know what it says.
Michael
admin
November 30, 2010
It’s really a nice tools, thx Michael.
I would like reply on inquiry sent by “Haitham”
“2. Is there a way to add something to the file name when saving it such as user name or page name or date for example?”
In my case I add following change to “modules\Easy File uploader\helper.php” in order to add connected user name to the name file.
I add the following in line 66
// ArtdigiPrint : Add connected user name to the file name
$user = &JFactory::getuser();
$file_name_temp = $user->username.”_”.$_FILES[$params->get('efu_variable')]["name"][$i];
$_FILES[$params->get('efu_variable')]["name"][$i]=$file_name_temp;
I made also some French localisation in the same file.
Hopping it can help.
Now I’m looking for a way to send an automatic mail to the admin in order to inform that a new file is present on server.
Does anyone have an idea how to do it?
Cheers
JP
jpvallin
November 25, 2010
i have joomla 1.5 and i dont see a position x_load what do i do
Denzel
November 23, 2010
Hi Denzel,
The position, “x_load”, does not exist. It is an arbitrary or fictious position. Basically, it’s a position that I made up. The way this works is that you have to create your own position. You can call it whatever you like. Just type in a position in the positions list and save the module, and the position will then exist.
Do you understand now?
Michael
admin
November 23, 2010
Forget about my last post. Now I understand what happens. As I configured the extension to let upload up to 5 files, if someone uploads only one file, the other four options generate the mentioned error, which in fact is not an error but just a kind of status message.
Regards,
jsolis
September 30, 2010
Hi Michael:
Thanks a lot for this great extension. Everything worked fine until I tryed to add some additional extensions (probably the wrong way), and now I always get this error:
No file was uploadedReturn Code: 4
Some files are uploaded and some are not, but the message appears always, no matter if the file was upladed.
I set the mime types to the default but the error is still there.
Do you have any suggestion to solve this?
Thanks in advance
jsolis
September 30, 2010
Hi Michael
Does Easy Upload set a file upload limit?
I tested the module with success on small files however my colleague’s uploaded Zip file (much larger 100+Mb) seemed to upload but didnt appear in the upload folder.
Please advise.
Kind regards
Jamie
Jamie
September 28, 2010
Hi Jamie,
Thanks for using my module! There is no file upload limit setting in my module. What determines the file limit upload is the UPLOAD_MAX_FILESIZE that is set in your php.ini file. So, you need to check your hosting company’s php settings. Also, if the module should show an error message if it exceeds this file size.
Hope this helps.
Michael
admin
September 28, 2010
Hello Mike,
I have put your module on my site and it does what is says.
I do have a question.
Will you be notified if somebody uploads a file?
I have uploaded a couple of testfiles but I can’t see them although I got an ok for the upload. Do you know how this is possible?
Kind regards
svekke_s
September 28, 2010
Can’t the pictures/images be rated? eg like 5 star ratings
Chidi
August 5, 2010
Hello.
Will like to donate, but i don’t have a paypal. if you have liberty reserve account i’ll like to show appreciation there.
Cheers
Chidi
August 5, 2010
tested the module and it worked fine. however, how can i customize my own successful page. wouldn’t want users to see the folder/directory it was uploaded, all they should know is that their upload was successful.
and pls how can i retrieve the uploaded files?
i’d be glad to make a donation in liberty reserve though
Chidi
July 22, 2010
Hi Chidi,
Thanks for using my module.
First, to retrieve the uploaded files you can use my Easy Folder Listing module to do that.
Second, to edit the successful notice, you have to edit the helper.php file. Go to the function named: storeUploadedFile. Then comment out (by placing ‘//’ at the beginning of the line) which lines you don’t want to display. You can comment out lines 114 to 118. It will only show the line, “Upload was successful.”.
Hope this helps. Sorry for taking so long to respond. All the best.
admin
July 24, 2010
hi there,
i really really love this module…this is exactly what i need to into my site.
but i have few question, how do i set the default folder to which my users will upload their photos to a subfolder of the default folder?
let say instead of images/stories
i want my users to upload their photos to images/stories/subfolder
psynx
July 16, 2010
Hi psynx,
Thanks for using my module.
Sorry for taking so long to respond. Unfortunately, the current version can only save in specified folders in the images folders. The next upgrade will have unlimited sub-folder options.
Regards
admin
July 24, 2010
Hi, I’m using your module to upload mpeg files to a music directory on my server. This catalog is being read by a mp3 browser plugin. The mp3browser is displayed in an article, and the uploader accompanies it in a module.
problem 1: upload files get permission 600, which makes them unreadble for mp3browser – I have to manually change the permissions to 644.
problem 2: after a succesful upload (and a manual file permission change), I will have to reread my mp3browser page to get it to display all mp3files in the directory. Now the problem is that the module tries to upload the same file once more. How can I “reset” or clear the uploader after a succesful upload?
finally I will give you credit for your efforts – very nice work
regards
PerC
Per Claussen
May 13, 2010
Hi
Just installed your upload module and I love the simplicity of use!
A few things come to mind that would make it more applicable and universal in application for complex community sites without too much fuss I think.
1] Instead of the “select folder” drop down allow users to input the folder path so that they can maintian any folder structure that is deeper than just the images folder root.
ie: /images/site/general/specific/file.jpg
2] That The module can be employed in a multiple way so that each page can have a unique folder destination
ie: /images/site/general/specific02/file02.jpg
possibly creating a profile creation system then by using this profile to facilitate module insertion.
Alternatively for ease show how to upload/install the same module but giving it a different module title.
Ending up with a similar situation employed by the menu manager.
easy uploader 01
easy uploader 02 etc etc
summary:
1] instead of drop down folder list a input field for folder destination
2] mulitple instances of the module inthe module manager
thanks though, fantastic module…..
Scott
Scott Sieger
May 9, 2010
Hello! Im using the uploader for overseas image uploads. I have installed and the module works when i add a couple of images but when i add a compressed file like a winrar from windows it tells me…..
Return Code: 1
The uploaded file exceeds the upload_max_filesize directive in php.ini
I went to the global config of joomla and changed the max file size and also in the module aswell.
Can anyone help with this/ Otherwise the module works good with only a small image.
Armando
May 4, 2010
Hi Armando,
Thanks for using my Easy File Uploader module.
The issue you are having can only be fixed if you edit the php.ini file for your web server. You can find out what the current value for upoad_max_filesize is by opening up a php file that calls the “phpinfo()” function. However, to change it you must alter your server’s php.ini file. If you do not manage your own web server, you may have to ask your hosting company to change the value for you. The value in the php.ini file overrides the max file size value in joomla and the module.
Hope this helps.
admin
May 4, 2010
Hi Mike.
the easy file uploader is great. I love the way it can be translated and configured very easily.
However, I think it lacks two important things:
1. a status bar of the upload (overall and per file)
2. A confirmation once the file(s) has been uploaded.
From a users point of view, it never really clear if the file has successfully been uploaded or whether the website just got stuck or frozen.
Could you consider implementing these improvements in exchange of a donation?
Many thanks,
Miguel
Miguel
April 30, 2010
hi Michael
I like your module but I have couple of questions:
1. How can I use it in different pages and each page will upload to a different folder?
2. Is there a way to add something to the file name when saving it such as user name or page name or date for example?
Thank you very much.
Haitham
April 18, 2010
Hi Haitham,
Thanks for your comments. To answer your questions, follow my responses below:
1. To use it on different pages to upload to a different folder, just go to the module manager, and create multiple instances of the module, one for each article page, each of them with different arbitrary positions, and specifying different upload folders. Then create individual article pages corresponding to each module that you create.
2. No, there isn’t a way to add something to the file name to make it a different file name when you upload it. You would have had to rename the file before you upload it.
I hope this helps.
Best Regards
admin
April 19, 2010
hi Michael
i saw your extension on JED, and for me is this perfect.
but i have a problem. i want to use it for different folders.
so i have copied this module, without any problem. but if i chose the same file in both modules (for different folders),i’m get a error message, that this picture already exist. but the error message is displayed on the other module. the upload is absolutly correct. just the error message is wrong.
and a question. do you see the possibility to make an upload with more then one file at the same time in the future?
nice greetings from the sunny switzerland.
Tinu
March 23, 2010
Hi Tinu,
Thanks for using my module. I am glad that it helps you. I would love to help you solve your problem.
So, basically, you made two different modules, each specifying a different folder to upload files to. Well, if you have both modules showing on the same page (or article, in joomla terminology),
the image will be automatically uploaded to both locationsthen the first module displayed will move the file from its temporary location, even if you clicked on the upload button for the second one on the page. You may have to give each module its own article. I would like to see a screenshot of your problem, though. That way, I can better address your exact issue. I hope my explanation helps.As for multiple files, I think that that is a great idea for the next revision. I will start working on it soon.
Thanks a bunch.
Please feel free to email me.
admin
March 23, 2010
Great module it is. Also, this file unloader has great features. Really very use to upload all the joomla files to our own sites.
joomla developers
October 11, 2011