check for file

[182x]

Hey guys,

 

I have created an upload file script for a form however if the user does not upload a file I do not want the file upload part of the script to be used. Is there a way to check if the file type on the form is empty?

 

Thanks.

[ToonMariner]

if (!empty($_FILES))...

[182x]

hey thanks for the reply im a total newbie does that mean if there is not a file then do whatever?

 

thanks again

[182x]

I am using the following structure but no matter what I do now it calls the last else and does not upload even if a file has been selected. Have I used the empty function in the wrong way?

 

<?php
session_start();

if(strlen($_POST['description']) > 4000)
{
//error msg


}


else{

if (!empty($_FILES))
{
//upload




}

else
{

//don't upload
}
}
?>

[ToonMariner]

nope..

 

perhaps try referencing the fileupload fieldname

 

if (!empty($_FILES['upfile']['name'])) ...

 

where upfile is the name or id of the file input you used.