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Hi,

I am using attachment_fu plugin for uploading files. Can anybody tell me how to access the filename in the Model before the file gets uploaded ? Actually I want to a system where the users will be able to upload files if the filenames matches with the existing filenames already stored in a different table. Can anybody advice me on how to solve this problem ?

Thanks Saurav

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as far as i understand, using attachment_fu, you cannot get the filename in the Model BEFORE the file gets uploaded.

One solution to you problem could be :

i. Make the use enter the filename (or path) in a textfield. ii. Make an ajax call to the server with the filename, to verify whether it exists in the database. iii. Enable the upload button / display error message depending on the result of the ajax call.

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Thanx for the solution.BTW is there any other plugin which will allow me to capture the filename before it gets uploaded in the database ??

Saurav

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