Rename file on upload

maxbel

Hi,
Is it possible to specify a target file name when using an image upload field in form_fields()?

I'd like to be able to save images on the server under a specific name (i.e. image_$id.jpg). If the only way to do this is through a hook, can someone give me a simple example of the code they would use in the hook?

Thanks!

admin

You can pass the parameter "filename" to the "file" type upload field. If you have a field that ends with "image" or "img" and it automatically creates the text field and upload field, make sure to target the file upload field in your form_fields method like so:
.... $fields['image_upload']['filename'] = 'my_new_filename';

If the name is dependent on another fields value, say a field named "client", you can use "{client}" as a placeholder like so:
.... $fields['image_upload']['filename'] = '{client}_my_new_filename';

maxbel

Thanks admin! That was exactly what I was looking for.

Keep up the excellent work! The more I use Fuel, the more I realize how great it is. Not only is Fuel a solid piece of work but you, sir, are an amazingly available and competent resource for this community you've built. Kudos to you!

admin

Thank you maxbel... stay tuned for some much needed update announcements at the end of this month.