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Upload files to a file server

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I need to be able to upload files to a file server, but everytime I specify the path using unc path I get an asp error that it does not recognize the command.  Read More

Error has occured saving uploaded file

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Getting this error message on the live version of the site, when I try to upload the image. The image is not uploading and the form is not submitting to the database. The asp upload works correctly on our test server. Any ideas to sort this problem. Both servers are running on NT.

'An error has occured saving uploaded file!
Filename: /aroundalone/admin/diary/images/generic_1.jpg
Maybe the destination directory does not exist, or you don't have write permission.
Please correct and try again'

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Pure ASP Upload for Mac question?

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I have developed a site where users can upload images using Pure ASP Upload 3.XX.
Mac users cannot seem to upload, it just stops, what can I do? 

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Does Pure Asp Upload work with https (SSL)?

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Does Pure ASP Upload work with https (SSL)? Read More

Pure ASP Upload: ActiveX component can't create object

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A file upload problem. Here is the error I get:

Microsoft VBScript runtime error '800a01ad'
ActiveX component can't create object: 'Scripting.FileSystemObject'

What do I need to do?

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Redirect after upload and pass the filename

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I'm trying to pass the filename to the second page, but I can't get it to work. Read More

Multiple File Upload

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I want to upload more than one file at once if possible.  Can I do this with Pure ASP Upload, or do you have an alternative extension that would allow me to do this? Read More

When reapplying template page, javascripts are deleted

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When reapplying template on a page containing PureASPUpload 2.09, the Javascripts that do the checking are deleted from the page.

This happens although I located them in a section that allows editing.

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Image Path?

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The filename inserted into access has no path info...eg ants.jpg gets uploaded to images/ants.jpg, but the entry in my access database is ants.jpg.

When i try to show any of these on a page, i get a broken link because the image cant be found. Read More

File name displayed after upload

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Is it possible for the ASP file to display the file name of the file uploaded, after the upload is done? What I'm looking for is a user uploads a file, then a second page or results page would display the filename of the file uploaded, also file size would be nice. Read More

Image size restriction don't work ....

with NN 4.0.

When I select an image file (.jpg) with width and height limits set in PureASP Upload 2.09 in Netscape 4.0, the file is always uploaded, even if the dimension limit is exceeded.

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ADO not supported on server

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My hosts tell me :

"ADO cannot be supported on our servers - the only driver for MySQL->iASP is the JDBC driver"

Does this mean I cannot use PureASPuploader?

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What instead Request.Form when getting a BinaryRead error?

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I know I read somewhere I couldn't use Request.Form in front of the pureasp extension (and that's why I'm now getting this error:

"Cannot call BinaryRead after using Request.Form collection"

but I don't remember what to replace it with?

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MySQL Compatability

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Is ASPupload compatable with using MySQl database? Read More

Upload to Different Folders

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How can I use the extension to upload files in different folders. The extension is on a side with a product (after insert with id (session)). One field is a catecory field (with a number for the catecory). How can I use this number for the upload folder? Read More

Inserting a default Image

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I want to insert a default image path when the user does not specify an image to be uploaded. In my Access database I defined a default value corresponding to this image path, but I found out that the ASP upoad behavior overwrites the default value with blanks every time the user does not specify a file path. How can I overcome this situaton? Read More

Associate uploaded file with record?

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I've built a headhunter database in SQL with a web front end (Dreamweaver UltraDev4/Fireworks4). I've had a horrible time trying to get the upload function working for candidate's resumes. I'm thinking of purchasing the Pure ASP Uploader, though want to know whether it will be able to resolve my issue - When an individual's contact info is entered (Basic form insering the data into the SQL database), I would like to have an "upload resume" option at the bottom of the form. I want the resumes to be stored in a physical folder outside the root, but when that candidate's contact info is viewed at a later time, I would like there to be a link to that individual's resume. Is this possible with Pure ASP Uploader? Read More

Compatible with old version?

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Is this version compatible with the previous Pure ASP Upload? I've already have a few things developed with it that I need to make some changes to. Read More

Other display when no upload

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One question, in making a file upload optional, when someone decides not to upload a file, is there a way to make the display page appear without that
broken gif image? Maybe with words that say, "image not provided" - something like that.... Read More

Store filename in a session variable

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How can I store the filename of the uploaded file in a session variable?

I simply want the files to be uploaded and filenames stored in session variables, no need to insert in a database table.

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Error: Type incompatible: 'CSng'

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I got the following error:

Erreur d'exécution Microsoft VBScript (0x800A000D)
Type incompatible: 'CSng'
/cheval/ScriptLibrary/incPureUpload.asp, line 26

Type de navigateur :
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.5; Windows NT 5.0)

Page :
POST 921 bytes to /cheval/bdd/root/circuit_ajout.asp

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Using the Progress Bar in conjunction with the 'Form Button Feaver' Extension

Is there a way of getting the Progress Bar to display while also using the 'Form Button Feaver' Extension, as when this extension is used to send the form the Progress Bar does not display.

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Can You Change The Filename On The Fly?

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Is there any way to change the name of the file being uploaded on the server without using JavaScript on the filefield prior to the submit? Read More

Check Form not Working

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I'm using the yaromat check form extension and when i add an asp pure upload, it checks the form but if there's an error, I can see it but the asp pure upload makes still the insert and even if I didn't choose a file to upload (and disable the "File required")... any idea what to do or what I'm doing wrong? Read More

Limiting File Size

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Is there a way to limit the size of a file on upload?  I don't want users uploading a 2 Gig file to my web host. Even better, is there a way to limit image size to say 300X300 if using ASPUpload to upload images? Read More

Different Display when no upload

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In making a file upload optional, when someone decides not to upload a file, is there a way to make the display page appear without that broken gif image? Maybe with words that say, "image not provided" - something like that....

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Pure ASPupload - saving form input values to cookies, sessions....

How do you save the form input from a Pure ASPupload page into cookies, session variables or any other container? Read More

ASP Upload - Dictionary Error

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I'm getting this error:

ActiveX component can't create object: 'Scripting.Dictionary'
/download/default.asp, line 126

I cannot figure it out, why it gives this error.. is it due to the fact something has to be installed at the webserver?? (It is IIS 4.0 and ADO 2.6)

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