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batch image uploads with no ftp

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:25 am
by konstandinos
hi guys

i have a client who wishes to upload 10 - 25 images at a time for an online cms i have written. one image at a time is too slow.

ftp access is not an option.

what are my options?

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:35 am
by Mordred
1. A form with several file upload fields
2. Java applet ftp client, I haven't seen one, but there should be :)
3. Custom desktop application that uploads to the PHP backend.

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:45 am
by konstandinos
ok well options 2 and 3 are pretty much out of the question in this case.

option 1 i've been toying with: the form will have to be generated dynamically, based on the client specifying the amount of images he intends to upload, then he has to go and populate each file input field, remembering which image to select for each one (well i guess he can see what he last selected by looking at previous input fields above), and then finally doing a mass upload by submitting the form.

this seems a bit tedious though. its almost like going to the shop and having to select and pay for an item, and then returning back inside to get the next item on the shopping list. pardon the metaphor, but you get the idea.

surely there is a "select multiple files/images at once and click upload" type option? anyone?

(no, this cms has nothing to do with shopping carts and eCommerce)

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:03 am
by konstandinos
hey modred (and others)

a friend pointed this out to me: http://uber-uploader.sourceforge.net/

you might find it useful. its along the lines of option1.

cheers