Need a clever way to populate type=file

[LEICJDN1]

Hi,

(perhaps a JS/VB issue??)

I have a form which, via ASO, checks for duplicates before allowing completion of code. If the value passed by the 'title' field already exists, it bounces back to the form.

Now, by passing variables back and using ASP to set the value=" " section for the standard input areas I can repopulate the form to before the data was sent.

However, 'value' is not a valid tag for the type=file input, but it would be nice to repopulate this input box as well or it becomes a little clumsy.

Anyone know a workaround to this problem?

Cheers.

 

[BabyJeffy]

You cannot set this value.

Here is a good article that addresses this issue for older browsers:

http://developer.irt.org/script/1154.htm

Whilst I have heard that some versions of Opera will let you set this value, no other browser will (since it could cause a security violation that might lead to a file being uploaded without your knowledge).

Jeff