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guess · Feb 28th, 2006, 9:30 AM

How can I code a file dialog box in order to search files and folders in my computer just like u see in hotmail while choosing ur picture...

DaWei · Feb 28th, 2006, 9:54 AM

Use the input field of type 'file'. You don't get a lot of stylistic or other control over this thangy, but it works and enforces the sandbox concept. Example:

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   <!-- MAX_FILE_SIZE must precede the file input field -->
   <input type="hidden" name="MAX_FILE_SIZE" value="20000" />
   <!-- Name of input element determines name in $_FILES array -->
   Avatar file: <input id="avatar" name="avatar" type="file" value=""/>

Feb 28th, 2006, 9:30 AM	#1
guess Programmer Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	dialog box How can I code a file dialog box in order to search files and folders in my computer just like u see in hotmail while choosing ur picture...

Feb 28th, 2006, 9:54 AM	#2
DaWei Resident Grouch Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,453 Rep Power: 10	Use the input field of type 'file'. You don't get a lot of stylistic or other control over this thangy, but it works and enforces the sandbox concept. Example: (Toggle Plain Text) <!-- MAX_FILE_SIZE must precede the file input field --> <input type="hidden" name="MAX_FILE_SIZE" value="20000" /> <!-- Name of input element determines name in $_FILES array --> Avatar file: <input id="avatar" name="avatar" type="file" value=""/> <!-- MAX_FILE_SIZE must precede the file input field --> <input type="hidden" name="MAX_FILE_SIZE" value="20000" /> <!-- Name of input element determines name in $_FILES array --> Avatar file: <input id="avatar" name="avatar" type="file" value=""/> __________________ Abstraction doesn't make it impossible to write bad code; it makes it possible to write superior code. Contributor's Corner: Grumpy on C++ Exceptions DaWei on Pointers

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