XMLHttpRequest2 - small files, progress indicator doesn't move. 1

[1DMF]

Hi,

I have implemented an AJAX file upload using the new XHR2 (upload.addEventListener), it works fine!

However, for small files (20kb for example), the upload is so fast, the progress meter doesn't actually move.

The progress starts on ZERO and the 'success' message is received before any movement of the progress meter is made.

Is there a way of altering the packet size of the upload so it does it in smaller chunks so the progress meter actually does something?

I don't like the idea of slowing down a file upload, but it also seems pointless showing a progress bar that never moves because the upload is so fast due to tiny file size.

Not sure what can be done about this and appreciate some input.

Thank,
1DMF.

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[ChrisHirst]

Is there a way of altering the packet size of the upload so it does it in smaller chunks so the progress meter actually does something?

Nope. javascript has no such access to client machines.

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[1DMF]

dang! wasn't the answer I was hoping for, but I guess I should be pleased my app runs so fast!

On some files say a couple of hundred KB, the meter shows @ 79% instantly then you get the 'done' message!

It's only when you get to file sizes 500KB+ you start to see any real movement on the progress meter!



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