Posted by Rik on 07/12/06 11:28

Derek @ Blueyonder wrote:
> Hi
>
> I am retrieving a fielname for a picture in PHP/MySQL and would like
> the existing filename that is being retrieved from the database to be
> shown in a file input. How do I do this please?

It's a security issue, you can't set the value of the file input.
What would stop you to make it a hidden input and enter a name usually found
in an OS containing private information?

If it's a file that's on your server, just use a text-input, and act
accordingly after posting the form.

Grtz,
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Rik Wasmus

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