Attaching a file in a form.

Just learning this stuff!!

[Anna]

I've got a form that I want clients to be able to attach their C.V. to - to post to the server. Can someone pleaseeee give me detailed information or at least point me in the right direction?? Many thanks :-)

[txbakers]

Hi Anna, welcome to the wonderful world of Web geekdom.

I had a similar problem a few months back and found a CGI script to do just that.

You write a regular HTML form and include a "file field".

You set the form action to the CGI script and poof, you get an e-mail with an attachment.

I originally found one that will actually ftp the file into a directory, but it didn't work.

write me for the zip file.

[Anna]

Unfortunately the ISP doesn't allow custom CGI script to be uploaded to the server. Is there any other way? I would still like the zip file but I couldn't find your email addy!

Thanks
Anna
:-)

[annefromuk]

Hi Anna,

You don't need an email address to contact anyone in this forum, all you need to do is click on the users name in their profile and you will be able to stickymail them (Webmasterworld's internal mail system).
Also when you receive stickymail it will mention it at the top of the Web Page.

Regarding the uploading issue: as you are not allowed to use CGI you could always try using PHP, and as far as I am aware most ISPs allow this to be installed.

May I ask if the clients are applying for a Job within your Company or are you going to be running a Recruitment Site?

If it is a dedicated recruitment site it might be better if the Client filled in an online CV form and then store the details in a database, this way you can easily filter out the applicants using diferent search criteria.

[Anna]

Hi Anne

Thanks for your reply. After I posted my last message I came across the stickymail :-)

Yes the site is for a recruitment firm. What you say makes good sense. But they are a new company just starting out and I think a facility for uploading a cv will suffice for now. I actually built the web site for free and think that if I'm going to do much more than I've already done I will have to charge for it... and I've a lot less time on my hands now that 3 days ago I scored myself a job for a web design company!!

Regarding PHP.. I thought that was for use with Linux servers as an alternative to ASP on MS. Can it be used on both platforms?

Thanx.

[annefromuk]

PHP can be run on Windows, vist php.net for more info.

Although If you have access to ASP you could use that instead.

I would love to offer some advice on how to actually achieve an upload but unfortunetly I do not know myself. So I will send you a stickymail with a website address you should look at.

[pageoneresults]

If you have access to Front Page 2002 and your host has the extensions installed, there is a new file upload feature that would fit your request perfectly.

[Anna]

ISP doesn't allow FrontPage extensions either!

I will try using ASP.