APPLICATION DESIGN

Creating an embedded file upload control
To allow Web users to attach files to documents, include a file upload control on a form. When Web users create a form or open a document in Edit mode, they can attach a file by typing the path and file name or by clicking Browse and selecting a file from the filing system. In addition, the server administrator must define a temp directory on the server or the attachment will not saved with the document. The file upload control is not supported in IBMR LotusR NotesR.

1. Open the form in which you want to add the file upload control.

2. Move the cursor where you want the upload control to appear.

3. Choose Create - Embedded Element - File Upload Control.

4. Select the control and right-click to open the File Upload Control Properties box.

5. On the Hide tab select "Hide paragraph from Notes R4.6 or later."

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