Set a default file name/directory for upload on web form by modifying the html

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I use this upload form all of the time and use the same file name each time. I wonder if there is a way to set the file name in a form by changing the code and saving the file locally. If there other ways to automate this I'd be open to that too. Thanks.

Here is the source:

<html>
<body>

<form enctype="multipart/form-data" action="mibdata.php" method="POST">
<input type="hidden" name="MAX_FILE_SIZE" value="10000000" />
Choose a file to upload: <input name="uploadedfile" type="file"/><br />
<input type="submit" value="Upload File" />

</body>
</html>

I'm not sure I've understood the problem. You tag your question as PHP. Are you displeased with the file name that the user picks? — nes1983
– nes1983, Commented Jul 27, 2011 at 13:09

Ibrahim · Accepted Answer · 2011-07-27 13:15:47Z

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PHP Code: (in mibdata.php)


$target_path = "/path/to/save/file/filename.ext";
if(isset($_FILES['uploadedfile'])){
   move_uploaded_file($_FILES['uploadedfile']['tmp_name'],$target_path);
}

Make sure that the target_path is writable by server.

answered Jul 27, 2011 at 13:15

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Lukas Knuth · Accepted Answer · 2011-07-27 13:01:30Z

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You'll also have to use something like PHP as a Script so you can move your uploaded file from the Webserver's temp-directory to somewhere where it can be saved persistent.

Look at this Tutorial for example.

answered Jul 27, 2011 at 13:01

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