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Jan 06.2015

I have a form in which I have the following input to retrieve an image file from a user in my PHP page:

[code=html]<label for=”compImage”>Computer Photo: </label> <input type=”file” name=”compImage” id=”compImage” />[/code]

After choosing a file to upload, when I get to the subsequent PHP file to read in the values from my form, I have the following:

[code=php]$img = $_FILES[“compImage”];
$imgName = basename($_FILES[“compImage”][“name”]);[/code]

However, I am receiving an error from these lines that say “Undefined index: compImage”. I don’t see anything wrong with what I have here. Can somebody please help me figure this out?

Chris

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@ginerjmJan 06.2015 — Can we see all of the form html tags
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@NogDogJan 06.2015 — In particular, make sure the containing form tag has the requisite enctype value: http://php.net/manual/en/features.file-upload.post-method.php
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@ginerjmJan 06.2015 — Exactly what I wanted to see...
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@chrscoteauthorJan 07.2015 — In particular, make sure the containing form tag has the requisite enctype value: http://php.net/manual/en/features.file-upload.post-method.php[/QUOTE]

That may be my issue. I didn't realize I needed enctype. I'll try that and get back to you.


Chris
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@ginerjmJan 07.2015 — Check the manual (as for everything). Search $_FILES and you'll see a good sample.
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