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[SOLVED] Form: File Uploader Object

Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2026 4:56 pm
by AliGW
I am using the File Uploader object from the Toolbox on my form. It works fine, but when I upload an image to my form, I get this:

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C:\fakepath\Impact of Coastal Erosion - Ali Wright.jpg
Any idea why it says 'fakepath'? Might be a bit disconcerting for my users seeing this!

Thank you. :D

Re: Form: File Uploader Object

Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2026 5:05 pm
by Pablo
This is standard browser behavior, it has nothing to do with WWB.

C:\fakepath\
is a security feature in modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) that hides your computer's actual file structure from websites. Instead of showing the true path (e.g., C:\Users\Name\Documents\file.pdf), the browser replaces it with this generic placeholder. It does not indicate an error, and the file will upload normally.

Re: Form: File Uploader Object

Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 4:22 am
by AliGW
Thanks very much - I have never noticed it before! I'll look out for it. Usually when I upload files, I see only the file name in the upload window.

Re: [SOLVED] Form: File Uploader Object

Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 6:01 am
by Pablo
If you set the 'type' property to 'Bootstrap' then only the filename is displayed.

Re: [SOLVED] Form: File Uploader Object

Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 6:13 am
by AliGW
Ah, OK!

Unfortunately, I need to be able to customise the button.