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The process of uploading files to the server from within ExpressionEngine using native functionality or addons.

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Can I upload a file and assign a category without going to File Manager?

I'd like to be able to be in an entry text area and make a link to a file I upload. Once uploaded, I see a button to "Edit File" but that only lets you define the meta fields, it doesn't contain the " …
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Can't upload PPT file; Getting "File not allowed"

I'd like to be able to upload PPT files in the CP, but I'm getting the "File not allowed" error. Can anyone tell me how to resolve this? This is in EE5 5.3.0--all the solutions I've seen have been in …
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Can I see the most basic example of a File field in Channel Form (Safecracker)?

I'm using Channel Form/Safecracker and a File field (photo of a person) doesn't work; the UI is messed up: Clicking the "x" only goes to the top of the screen and there's no "Browse" button. I've du …
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Can I see the most basic example of a File field in Channel Form (Safecracker)?

Turns out this was a bug. The bugreport (https://support.ellislab.com/bugs/detail/19837) says to do this, which has resolved it: In the file system/expressionengine/fieldtypes/file/ft.file.php at lin …
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"Maximum Image Width" in Upload Destination off by 1px sometimes

I have an "Images" Upload Destination where I have specified Maximum Image Width (in pixels) as 1400. But sometimes, I'd guess 50%, the image ends up at 1401. Any idea why? What happens is a user upl …
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freeform:entries to display "File Upload" field

I'm using this basic code to output form results: {exp:freeform:entries form_name="{segment_3}"} {freeform:all_form_fields} <p> <label>{freeform:field_label}:</label> {freeform:field_output} …
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freeform:entries to display "File Upload" field

Thanks, mattidjohn. I just had to change field_type to "file_upload" and manually type in the URL to the file, since field_output only produces a filename. Since you can choose Upload Destination per …
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"Maximum Image Width" in Upload Destination off by 1px sometimes

This was evidently a bug in EE and will be patched in the next version (past 2.8.1). For now, the solution is: In system/expressionengine/libraries/Filemanager.php around line 508: if (($force_maste …
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