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File Settings

Overview​

Users can upload and download files through the form by configuring the following properties in File Settings.

Storage​

It lists the storage providers from which the file will be stored and accessed. Select the appropriate provider. The following storage providers are supported.

Storage

Base64​

Upon choosing this option, it embeds the file data in a base64 string as part of Form data.

Control Room​

On choosing this option, you can store the files in external data sources by selecting the appropriate Connections property dropdown in the File Setting tab. The following external data sources are currently supported:

It stores the uploaded files in the storage location specified in the selected component connection. It enables users to upload and download files to and from the selected storage location.

Connections​

This option is visible when choosing the Control Room for the Storage property.

Connections

Relative Folder​

Specify the relative folder under the central storage selected to organize your storage.

File Name Template​

Allows specifying a template for the uploaded file(s) name. Regular template variables are available (data, component, user, value, moment, etc.). Also, fileName and GUID variables are available. The GUID part must be present and added automatically if not found in the template.

Display as Image​

Check this if you want to render the image file within the form.

Image Size​

Specify the image size in pixels for previewing images.

Upload only​

Check this if you want to restrict the files to upload only inside the form. It will deny downloading files if this option is checked.

Enable Web Camera​

Check this if you want to allow an attached camera to take a picture directly instead of uploading an existing file.

Connections

Webcam Width​

Specify the webcam size in pixels for taking pictures.

File Types​

Allows specifying file types to classify the uploads. It will enable multiple types of uploads but wants to allow the user to determine which type of file each is.

File Pattern​

Specifying file extensions determines which files can be uploaded. It will block files that are not specified. Example: '.pdf,.jpg, video/*,!.jog', Filter file names and types using comma-separated wildcards. You can exclude specific files by using "!".

Connections

File Minimum Size​

Allows setting a minimum file size for uploaded files.

File Maximum Size​

Allows setting a maximum file size for uploaded files.