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Couldn't really see this in the documentation. Is it possible for users (both registered/not registered) to upload files directly from a page on the website through an upload form? We use wordpress as an informal intranet and it would be useful if staff could upload documents without needing to access the admin area or even log in.
T
Hi,

I'm sorry, this is not possible through a dedicated form without using the admin interface.

Cheers,
D
7 years ago
"Editor interface
Manage files, categories of files and display options from editor without having to navigate through WordPress admin to update a file" - https://www.joomunited.com/wordpress-products/wp-file-download

That gave me the impression of front-end forms, please clarify.

If WP File Download has no front-end uploading functionality out-of-the-box can this be achieved via front-end form-builder plugins e.g. Formidable Pro/Gravity/Toolset?
T
Hi,

OK there's some changes since the initial post :)
In fact, a logged in user can access (if you allow it from the permissions settings) to the files and manage it even from "front-end" (using editor button or using the main plugin interface).

We've planned to add a dedicated upload form (should be done in 2 month). A form integration can be a great addition indeed, I keep that in mind.

Cheers,
E
@tristan,

How are the plans for the front end uploading going? That is becoming an increasingly high priority item on our users list ..:(

Hopefully you are building something that will allow the admin-like interface from the front end.. or at the least, something that will allow picking documents, category (or creating category) and setting visibility.

Do you think there is a way to add a hook or extend the API - to add our custom code, to upload documents from a form file upload- but save it using wpfd code?


Thanks,
Shweta
T
Hi,

This is already something implemented if I understand well: https://www.joomunited.com/documentation/wp-file-download-documentation#toc-2-5-file-access-and-management-limitation

The upload form is not implemented yet but it's planned for the 4.1 version. The next version is the 4.0 version with a brand new admin and frontend design and interface enhancement (dev already started). The 4.1 is the next one after.

Cheers,
E
Hi,

Now that 4.1 is out and available with frontend form. Can you please point to documentation/demo/example on how to set it up? It would be useful to have an "upload" button on the front end search page or combined with a category listing using shortcode..

Thanks,
Shweta
A
6 years ago
Hi Shweta,

In Configuration > Search engine and Upload files tab, there is a shortcode for Upload files, you just copy that and paste it into posts.
E.g: [wpfd_upload category_id="11"]
The documentation of version 4.1 will be published soon.

Hope it helps!
Cheers,
E
thanks for that.. was able to add a shortcode on a page for a category.

However, the file upload does not allow for choosing of a category or a sub-category within the category used in shortcode? Is this configurable or coming in the future as an enhancement?

Also, it seems it does not support multi-file upload.. Is that something coming in the future?
A
6 years ago
Hi,

Thanks for your response.
the file upload does not allow for choosing of a category or a sub-category within the category used in shortcode? Is this configurable or coming in the future as an enhancement?

Currently, you have to choose the folder/sub- where the files will be uploaded.
it seems it does not support multi-file upload.. Is that something coming in the future?

Yes, you can upload many files at a time by drag/drop or multi-select them.

Hope it helps!
Cheers,
E
I made the change for wpfd_menu function in init.php within the plugin folder.. However - won't it get overwritten on upgrades? Do you all support picking that file from theme ? or a way so that those permissions are not lost.
A
6 years ago
Hi Shweta,

Thanks for your reply.
That is technical issue, could you please drop us a ticket (menu Support > Ticket support).
Our developer in charge will take a look at that.

Thanks a lot!
Cheers,
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