IE file upload not working

Hi,

I am having a file upload in my form. This file upload works nice and smooth in e.g. Firefox, but bot on IE. Is there any known issues with file upload in IE?

This is what happens:

In Firefox the file is uploaded to the specified folder, user is passed to a "thank you" article and a record is added in the DB table (which I have configuerd). The filename that is stored for this file could look something like: dangrahn_etetete_20090301_logo_atlas.psd ( I have made some custom code to get these custom filenames). The form is also sending out two emails with info from the submission.

In IE the file isn't uploaded to the specified folder, but user is passed to a "thank you" article and a record is added in the DB table. The filename that is stored for this file instead looks like this:
C:\logo_atlas.psd. Seems like the renaming isn´t done and the file upload isn´t working either. However, a record is added to the DB table and the emails is sent.

So, what could be the problem here? Possible to make this work with IE?

/Daniel

Hi Daniel,

Do you have enctype="multipart/formdata" in the Form Tag Attachment box in the General Tab?

Bob

Now it works perfect! Thanks! (however, correct syntax is ENCTYPE="multipart/form-data")

Hi Daniel,

I'm glad it works - apologies for the typo, it's too late on Sunday evening :-(

Bob

Now it works perfect! Thanks! (however, correct syntax is ENCTYPE="multipart/form-data")

I'm using chronoforms v.3.1 rc2, afaik it can upload right out of the box..

Hi reyman,

ChronoForms tries to make the correct settings but this doesn't always work (especially with IE); adding the enctype usually fixes it.

Bob

Hi reyman,

in V3.1 RC2 this should work out of the box, are you sure you have V3.1 RC2 out of the box and new form created with it ?

Regards,
Max

I to am not able to receive an uploaded document when send using IE.

Works with Safari and Firefox, I receive the attachment through email just fine. However, when using IE it will not attach the upload..

Fresh Install of RC2 and used the wizard when creating the form..

Hi pphfl,

then you need to add the enctype, I will check the issue myself, although a quick test here shows that it works just fine!

Cheers,
Max

Admin,

Thank You for the fast reply.

I am using ENCTYPE="multipart/form-data" -- "UPDATE" - I left out one of the quotes, it's working now.


What's even more interesting is that when I use either Safari or Firefox I receive an email instantly, however when I use IE it takes on average 20 minutes.

no idea about the delay! try more than 1 time, is its the same result ?

Max

Hi ppfhl,

There is no reason why one browser would take longer than another. The Joomla mailer doesn't even know which browser you are using.

Bob

This is crap.. I'm just to ends with this

File is not attaching to email when using IE....... DOES NOT MAKE SENSE

I receive this

Appointment Reminder Upload
Send Time
1pm
Upload Appointment Reminders
NOFILE
Once uploaded the files will go out automatically

<fieldset><div class="form_item">
  <div class="form_element cf_heading">
    <h4 class="cf_text">CA Appointment Reminder Upload</h4>
  </div>
  <div class="clear"> </div>
</div>

<div class="form_item">
  <div class="form_element cf_dropdown">
    <label class="cf_label">Send Time</label>
    <select class="cf_inputbox" id="select_1" size="1" {cf_multiple} name="select_1">
    <option value="">Choose Option</option>
      <option value="10am">10am</option>
<option value="11am">11am</option>
<option value="12pm">12pm</option>
<option value="1pm">1pm</option>
<option value="2pm">2pm</option>
<option value="3pm">3pm</option>
<option value="4pm">4pm</option>

    </select>
    <a class="tooltiplink" onclick="return false;"><img height="16" border="0" width="16" class="tooltipimg" src="components/com_chronocontact/css/images/tooltip.png"/></a>
				<div class="tooltipdiv">Send Time :: When to send the appointment reminders</div>
  </div>
  <div class="clear"> </div>
</div>

<div class="form_item">
  <div class="form_element cf_fileupload">
    <label class="cf_label">Upload Appointment Reminders</label>
    <input class="cf_fileinput" size="20" id="file_2" name="file_2" type="file" />
    
  </div>
  <div class="clear"> </div>
</div>

<div class="form_item">
  <div class="form_element cf_button">
    <input value="Submit" type="submit" />
  </div>
  <div class="clear"> </div>
</div>

<div class="form_item">
  <div class="form_element cf_text"> <span class="cf_text">Once uploaded the files will go out automatically</span> </div>
</fieldset>

Hi ppfhl,

you said before its working!

I thought it was because I received a email and opened my mouth before checking the attachment aspect.

I do receive the email submission, just not the attachment using IE6 or IE7

Can someone test this?

Its a XLS file

Can someone please test this?

Hi pphfl,

Form upload does work on IE (even for xls files)

If you want the form tested on IE7[sendfb][/sendfb]
Bob

Hi pphfl,

Works Ok in IE7 with pdf & xls files - you need to add a minimum size limit though file_2:pdf|xml|csv|jpg|xls{500000-0} and 500Mb is a big file upload maximum.

Bob

Hey Bob,

By not adding the minimum size limit was causing this issue? Is that confirmed?

Also, Can someone else try this on IE6 if available?

Hi pphfl,

not adding a minimum file size will make any kind of problem, you need to add it, did this fix your problem ?

Max