File upload when file repeated

[johnhenry]

I wonder if anyone knows whether this is possible,  Sorry if this should be in the html section, but the rest is a php script.

 

I have to upload a file which always stays the same,  When it is processed for upload I change the name according to some other criteria. 

 

That is all done and working, but what I would like to do is that the person doing the upload does not have to choose the file each time.

 

I tried putting in a value attribute into the form field like this..

<input type="file" name="filename" value="55656-Oct21-2.pdf" size="20">

It seems to ignore the value and processes nothing. Choosing the file works OK.  I just want them to be able to press 'Submit' without looking for it.

 

 

 

Still no joy.

 

Ideas would be appreciated
 

[Ch0cu3r]

You can't automatically attach a file to a file input. The user will always have to choose the file to be uploaded.

[johnhenry]

That was my gut-feeling, but I had to ask.

 

Many thanks for the quick response.

[Barand]

Store the file on the server if it always stays the same then copy it (renaming at same time) when form is submitted

[johnhenry]

I didn't think of that.  Sounds like a good idea.

 

Thanks

[johnhenry]

I tried out the renaming idea, and I put the renamed file into a new folder. It works well but the problem is that it deletes the master file.

 

How can I do this without losing the original?

 

Here is what I did.

rename("pdf/55656-Oct21-2.pdf", "pdfs/55656.pdf");

 

[Ch0cu3r]

rename will rename the file. Use copy instead

copy('path/to/oldfilename', 'path/to/newfilename');

[johnhenry]

OK.  I want it renamed but I guess it will be a two stage operation.  Copy first then rename the copy.

 

I'm a bit shaky on file handling but with your help it is getting better.

 

Thanks

[Barand]

Just give it the new name when you copy it.

[johnhenry]

Great.  I did it and it works exactly how I want it.

 

I appreciate your help.