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Attachments are stored under revision control: uploads are automatically backed up; all previous versions of a modified file can be retrieved._ ---++ What Are Attachments Good For? File Attachments can be used to archive data, or to create powerful customized groupware solutions, like file sharing and document management systems, and quick Web page authoring. ---+++ Document Management System * You can use Attachments to store and retrieve documents (in any format, with associated graphics, and other media files); attach documents to specific TWiki topics; collaborate on documents with full revision control; distribute documents on a [[#AttachmentAccess][need-to-know basis]] using web and topic-level access control; create a central reference library that's easy to share with an user group spread around the world. ---+++ File Sharing * For file sharing, FileAttachments on a series of topics can be used to quickly create a well-documented, categorized digital download center for all types of files: documents; graphics and other media; drivers and patches; applications; anything you can safely upload! ---+++ Web Authoring * Through your Web browser, you can easily upload graphics (or sound files, or anything else you want to link to on a page) and place them on a single page, or use them across a web, or site-wide. * __NOTE:__ You can also add graphics - any files - directly, typically by FTP upload. This requires FTP access, and may be more convenient if you have a large number of files to load. FTP-ed files can't be managed using browser-based Attachment controls. You can use your browser to create TWikiVariables shortcuts, like this %H% = %H%. ---++ Uploading Files * Click on the ==Attach== link at the bottom of the page. The =Attach= screen lets you browse for a file, add a comment, and upload it. The uploaded file will show up in the [[#FileAttachmentTable][File Attachment table]]. * __NOTE:__ The topic must already exist. It is a two step process if you want to attach a file to a non-existing topic; first create the topic, then add the file attachment. * Any type of file can be uploaded. Some files that might pose a security risk are renamed, ex: =*.php= files are renamed to =*.php.txt= so that no one can place code that would be read in a .php file. * The previous upload path is retained for convenience. In case you make some changes to the local file and want to upload it, again you can copy the previous upload path into the Local file field. * TWiki can limit the file size. This is defined by the =%ATTACHFILESIZELIMIT%= variable of the TWikiPreferences, currently set at %ATTACHFILESIZELIMIT% KB. * %X% It's not recommended to upload files greater than a few hundred K through a browser. Large files can be extremely slow-loading, and often time out. Use an FTP site for large file uploads. * Automatic attachments: * When enabled, all files in a topic's attachment directory are shown as attachments to the topic - even if they were directly copied to the directory and never attached by using an 'Attach' link. This is a convenient way to quickly "attach" files to a topic without uploading them one by one; although at the cost of losing audit trail and version control. * To enable this feature, set the {AutoAttachPubDir} configuration option. * __NOTE:__ The automatic attachment feature can only be used by an administrator who has access to the server's file system. ---++ Downloading Files * Click on the file in the [[#FileAttachmentTable][File Attachment table]]. #AttachmentAccess * %X% _NOTE:_ There is no access control on individual attachments. If you need control over single files, create a separate topic per file and set topic-level [[TWikiDocumentation#TWikiAccessControl][access restrictions]] for each. ---++ Moving Attachment Files An attachment can be moved between topics. * Click ==Manage== on the Attachment to be moved. * On the control screen, select the new web and/or topic. * Click ==Move==. The attachment and its version history are moved. The original location is stored as [[TWikiDocumentation#Meta_Data_Definition][topic Meta Data]]. ---++ Deleting Attachments Move unwanted Attachments to web =Trash=, topic =TrashAttachment=. ---++ Linking to Attached Files * Once a file is attached it can be referenced in the topic. Example: 1. ==Attach== file: =Sample.txt= 1. ==Edit== topic and enter: =%ATTACHURL%/Sample.txt= 1. ==Preview==: =%ATTACHURL%/Sample.txt= text appears as: %PUBURLPATH%/%WEB%/%TOPIC%/Sample.txt, a link to the text file. * To reference an attachment located in another topic, enter: * =%PUBURLPATH%/%WEB%/OtherTopic/Sample.txt= (if it's within the same web) * =%PUBURLPATH%/Otherweb/OtherTopic/Sample.txt= (if it's in a different web) * Attached HTML files and text files can be inlined in a topic. Example: 1. ==Attach== file: =Sample.txt= 1. ==Edit== topic and write text: =%INCLUDE{"%ATTACHURL%/Sample.txt"}%= * Content of attached file is shown inlined. * Read more about INCLUDE in [[VarINCLUDE][TWikiVariables]] * GIF, JPG and PNG images can be attached and shown embedded in a topic. Example: 1. ==Attach== file: =Smile.gif= 1. ==Edit== topic and write text: =%ATTACHURL%/Smile.gif= 1. ==Preview==: text appears as %PUBURLPATH%/%WEB%/%TOPIC%/Smile.gif, an image. #FileAttachmentTable ---++ File Attachment Contents Table Files attached to a topic are displayed in a directory table, displayed at the bottom of the page, or optionally, hidden and accessed when you click *Attach*.
Topic attachments
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
txttxt Sample.txt manage 0.1 K 22 Jul 2000 - 19:37 TWikiContributor Just a sample
gifgif Smile.gif manage 0.1 K 22 Jul 2000 - 19:38 TWikiContributor Smiley face
---++ File Attachment Controls Clicking on a ==Manage== link takes you to a new page that looks a bit like this (depending on what [[TWikiSkins][skin]] is selected):

Attach new file

Select a new local file to update attachment Sample.txt (UploadingUser)
Upload up to 10000 KB.

Comment

Describe the file so other people know what it is.

Properties

Images will be displayed, for other attachments a link will be created.

Attachments will not be shown in topic view page.

or Cancel
* The first table is a list of all attachments, including their attributes. An =h= means the attachment is hidden, it isn't listed when viewing a topic. * The second table is all the versions of the attachment. Click on *View* to see that version. If it's the most recent version, you'll be taken to an URL that always displays the latest version, which is usually what you want. * *To change the comment* on an attachment, enter a new comment and then click *Change properties*. Note that the comment listed against the specific version will not change, however the comment displayed when viewing the topic does change. * *To hide/unhide* an attachment, enable the ==Hide file== checkbox, then click ==Change properties==. ---++ Known Issues * Unlike topics, attachments are not locked during editing. As a workaround, you can change the comment to indicate an attachment file is being worked on - the comment on the specific version isn't lost, it's there when you list all versions of the attachment. * Attachments are not secured. Anyone can read them if they know the name of the web, topic and attachment. %STOPINCLUDE% __Related Topics:__ UserDocumentationCategory %META:FILEATTACHMENT{name="Sample.txt" attr="" comment="Just a sample" date="964294620" path="C:\DATA\Sample.txt" size="30" user="TWikiContributor" version=""}% %META:FILEATTACHMENT{name="Smile.gif" attr="" comment="Smiley face" date="964294680" path="C:\DATA\Smile.gif" size="94" user="TWikiContributor" version=""}% @ 1.15 log @buildrelease @ text @d1 1 a1 1 %META:TOPICINFO{author="TWikiContributor" date="1111929255" format="1.0" version="15"}% d83 5 a87 7
IAttachment Action Size Date Who Comment
%ICON{"txt"}%Sample.txt manage 0.1 K 22 Jul 2000 - 19:37 UploadingUser Just a sample
%ICON{"bmp"}%Smile.gif manage 0.1 K 22 Jul 2000 - 19:38 UploadingUser Smiley face
d93 25 a117 70

Update attachment Sample.txt

Version Action Date Who Comment
1 view 22 Jul 2000 - 19:37 UploadingUser Just a sample

Previous upload Sample.txt (TWikiContributor) Select a new local file to update this attachment.
Local file Upload up to 10000 KB.
Comment
Link Images will be displayed, for other attachments a link will be created.
Hide file Attachments will not be shown in topic view page.
@ 1.14 log @buildrelease @ text @d1 1 a1 1 %META:TOPICINFO{author="TWikiContributor" date="1111929255" format="1.0" version="14"}% d14 1 a14 1 * You can use Attachments to store and retrieve documents (in any format, with associated graphics, and other media files); attach documents to specific TWiki topics; collaborate on documents with full revision control; distribute documents on a [[#AttachmentAccess][need-to-know basis]] using web and topic-level access control; create a central reference library that's easy to share with an user group spread around the world. d18 1 a18 1 * For file sharing, FileAttachments on a series of topics can be used to quickly create a well-documented, categorized digital download center for all types of files: documents; graphics and other media; drivers and patches; applications; anything you can safely upload! d22 2 a23 2 * Through your Web browser, you can easily upload graphics (or sound files, or anything else you want to link to on a page) and place them on a single page, or use them across a web, or site-wide. * __NOTE:__ You can also add graphics - any files - directly, typically by FTP upload. This requires FTP access, and may be more convenient if you have a large number of files to load. FTP-ed files can't be managed using browser-based Attachment controls. You can use your browser to create TWikiVariables shortcuts, like this %H% = %H%. d27 11 a37 11 * Click on the ==Attach== link at the bottom of the page. The =Attach= screen lets you browse for a file, add a comment, and upload it. The uploaded file will show up in the [[#FileAttachmentTable][File Attachment table]]. * __NOTE:__ The topic must already exist. It is a two step process if you want to attach a file to a non-existing topic; first create the topic, then add the file attachment. * Any type of file can be uploaded. Some files that might pose a security risk are renamed, ex: =*.php= files are renamed to =*.php.txt= so that no one can place code that would be read in a .php file. * The previous upload path is retained for convenience. In case you make some changes to the local file and want to upload it, again you can copy the previous upload path into the Local file field. * TWiki can limit the file size. This is defined by the =%ATTACHFILESIZELIMIT%= variable of the TWikiPreferences, currently set at %ATTACHFILESIZELIMIT% KB. * %X% It's not recommended to upload files greater than a few hundred K through a browser. Large files can be extremely slow-loading, and often time out. Use an FTP site for large file uploads. * Automatic attachments: * When enabled, all files in a topic's attachment directory are shown as attachments to the topic - even if they were directly copied to the directory and never attached by using an 'Attach' link. This is a convenient way to quickly "attach" files to a topic without uploading them one by one; although at the cost of losing audit trail and version control. * To enable this feature, set the {AutoAttachPubDir} configuration option. * __NOTE:__ The automatic attachment feature can only be used by an administrator who has access to the server's file system. d40 1 a40 1 * Click on the file in the [[#FileAttachmentTable][File Attachment table]]. d43 1 a43 1 * %X% _NOTE:_ There is no access control on individual attachments. If you need control over single files, create a separate topic per file and set topic-level [[TWikiDocumentation#TWikiAccessControl][access restrictions]] for each. d48 3 a50 3 * Click ==Manage== on the Attachment to be moved. * On the control screen, select the new web and/or topic. * Click ==Move==. The attachment and its version history are moved. The original location is stored as [[TWikiDocumentation#Meta_Data_Definition][topic Meta Data]]. d58 19 a76 19 * Once a file is attached it can be referenced in the topic. Example: 1. ==Attach== file: =Sample.txt= 1. ==Edit== topic and enter: =%ATTACHURL%/Sample.txt= 1. ==Preview==: =%ATTACHURL%/Sample.txt= text appears as: %PUBURLPATH%/%WEB%/%TOPIC%/Sample.txt, a link to the text file. * To reference an attachment located in another topic, enter: * =%PUBURLPATH%/%WEB%/OtherTopic/Sample.txt= (if it's within the same web) * =%PUBURLPATH%/Otherweb/OtherTopic/Sample.txt= (if it's in a different web) * Attached HTML files and text files can be inlined in a topic. Example: 1. ==Attach== file: =Sample.txt= 1. ==Edit== topic and write text: =%INCLUDE{"%ATTACHURL%/Sample.txt"}%= * Content of attached file is shown inlined. * Read more about INCLUDE in [[TWikiVariables#VarINCLUDE][TWikiVariables]] * GIF, JPG and PNG images can be attached and shown embedded in a topic. Example: 1. ==Attach== file: =Smile.gif= 1. ==Edit== topic and write text: =%ATTACHURL%/Smile.gif= 1. ==Preview==: text appears as %PUBURLPATH%/%WEB%/%TOPIC%/Smile.gif, an image. d86 2 a87 2 %ICON{"txt"}%Sample.txt manage 0.1 K 22 Jul 2000 - 19:37 UploadingUser Just a sample %ICON{"bmp"}%Smile.gif manage 0.1 K 22 Jul 2000 - 19:38 UploadingUser Smiley face d101 1 a101 1 1 view 22 Jul 2000 - 19:37 UploadingUser Just a sample d109 1 a109 1 Sample.txt (TWikiContributor) d113 8 a120 8 Local file d122 19 a140 19 Comment Link d142 16 a157 16 Hide file Attachments will not be shown in topic view page. d166 1 a166 1 * The first table is a list of all attachments, including their attributes. An =h= means the attachment is hidden, it isn't listed when viewing a topic. d168 3 a170 3 * The second table is all the versions of the attachment. Click on *View* to see that version. If it's the most recent version, you'll be taken to an URL that always displays the latest version, which is usually what you want. * *To change the comment* on an attachment, enter a new comment and then click *Change properties*. Note that the comment listed against the specific version will not change, however the comment displayed when viewing the topic does change. * *To hide/unhide* an attachment, enable the ==Hide file== checkbox, then click ==Change properties==. d174 3 a176 3 * Unlike topics, attachments are not locked during editing. As a workaround, you can change the comment to indicate an attachment file is being worked on - the comment on the specific version isn't lost, it's there when you list all versions of the attachment. * Attachments are not secured. Anyone can read them if they know the name of the web, topic and attachment. @ 1.13 log @none @ text @d1 1 a1 1 %META:TOPICINFO{author="PeterThoeny" date="1084053156" format="1.0" version="1.13"}% d10 1 a10 1 File Attachments can be used to create powerful customized groupware solutions, like file sharing and document management systems, and quick Web page authoring. d33 5 a37 1 d61 1 a61 1 1. ==Preview==: =%ATTACHURL%/Sample.txt= text appears as: %PUBURL%/%WEB%/%TOPIC%/Sample.txt, a link to the text file. d64 2 a65 2 * =%PUBURL%/%WEB%/OtherTopic/Sample.txt= (if it's within the same web) * =%PUBURL%/Otherweb/OtherTopic/Sample.txt= (if it's in a different web) d71 1 a71 1 * Read more in IncludeTopicsAndWebPages. d76 1 a76 1 1. ==Preview==: text appears as %PUBURL%/%WEB%/%TOPIC%/Smile.gif, an image. d83 1 a83 2
a88 1
d85 3 a87 3
Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Sample.txt manage 0.1 K 22 Jul 2000 - 19:37 PeterThoeny Just a sample
Smile.gif manage 0.1 K 22 Jul 2000 - 19:38 PeterThoeny Smiley face
d93 1 a93 1 Clicking on a ==Manage== link takes you to a new page that looks like this: a97 5
Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment Attribute
Sample.txt manage 0.1 K 22 Jul 2000 - 19:37 PeterThoeny Just a sample  
Smile.gif manage 0.1 K 22 Jul 2000 - 19:38 PeterThoeny Smiley face  
d99 1 a99 1 d101 1 a101 1 1.1 view 2001.08.30.09.28.56 PeterThoeny   d103 1 d105 5 a109 6 a162 7 _Help text ..._ Topic FileAttachment . { | | Move attachment | Cancel }
Previous
upload: 		C:\DATA\Sample.txt (PeterThoeny) d111 51 a161 30
Local file:
Comment:
Link: Create a link to the attached file at the end of the topic.
Hide file: Hide attachment in normal topic view.
d175 3 d179 1 a179 1 %STOPINCLUDE% d181 2 a182 2 %META:FILEATTACHMENT{name="Sample.txt" attr="" comment="Just a sample" date="964294620" path="C:\DATA\Sample.txt" size="30" user="thoeny" version=""}% %META:FILEATTACHMENT{name="Smile.gif" attr="" comment="Smiley face" date="964294680" path="C:\DATA\Smile.gif" size="94" user="thoeny" version=""}% @ 1.12 log @none @ text @d1 166 a166 164 %META:TOPICINFO{author="PeterThoeny" date="1073892847" format="1.0" version="1.12"}% %TOC% %STARTINCLUDE% ---# File Attachments _Each topic can have one or more files of any type attached to it by using the Attach screen to upload (or download) files from your local PC. Attachments are stored under revision control: uploads are automatically backed up; all previous versions of a modified file can be retrieved._ ---++ What Are Attachments Good For? File Attachments can be used to create powerful customized groupware solutions, like file sharing and document management systems, and quick Web page authoring. ---+++ Document Management System * You can use Attachments to store and retrieve documents (in any format, with associated graphics, and other media files); attach documents to specific TWiki topics; collaborate on documents with full revision control; distribute documents on a [[#AttachmentAccess][need-to-know basis]] using web and topic-level access control; create a central reference library that's easy to share with an user group spread around the world. ---+++ File Sharing * For file sharing, FileAttachments on a series of topics can be used to quickly create a well-documented, categorized digital download center for all types of files: documents; graphics and other media; drivers and patches; applications; anything you can safely upload! ---+++ Web Authoring * Through your Web browser, you can easily upload graphics (or sound files, or anything else you want to link to on a page) and place them on a single page, or use them across a web, or site-wide. * __NOTE:__ You can also add graphics - any files - directly, typically by FTP upload. This requires FTP access, and may be more convenient if you have a large number of files to load. FTP-ed files can't be managed using browser-based Attachment controls. You can use your browser to create TWikiVariables shortcuts, like this %H% = %H%. ---++ Uploading Files * Click on the ==Attach== link at the bottom of the page. The =Attach= screen lets you browse for a file, add a comment, and upload it. The uploaded file will show up in the [[#FileAttachmentTable][File Attachment table]]. * Any type of file can be uploaded. Some files that might pose a security risk are renamed, ex: =*.php= files are renamed to =*.php.txt= so that no one can place code that would be read in a .php file. * The previous upload path is retained for convenience. In case you make some changes to the local file and want to upload it, again you can copy the previous upload path into the Local file field. * TWiki can limit the file size. This is defined by the =%ATTACHFILESIZELIMIT%= variable of the TWikiPreferences, currently set at %ATTACHFILESIZELIMIT% KB. * %X% It's not recommended to upload files greater than a few hundred K through a browser. Large files can be extremely slow-loading, and often time out. Use an FTP site for large file uploads. ---++ Downloading Files * Click on the file in the [[#FileAttachmentTable][File Attachment table]]. #AttachmentAccess * %X% _NOTE:_ There is no access control on individual attachments. If you need control over single files, create a separate topic per file and set topic-level [[TWikiDocumentation#TWikiAccessControl][access restrictions]] for each. ---++ Moving Attachment Files An attachment can be moved between topics. * Click ==Manage== on the Attachment to be moved. * On the control screen, select the new web and/or topic. * Click ==Move==. The attachment and its version history are moved. The original location is stored as [[TWikiDocumentation#Meta_Data_Definition][topic Meta Data]]. ---++ Deleting Attachments Move unwanted Attachments to web =Trash=, topic =TrashAttachment=. ---++ Linking to Attached Files * Once a file is attached it can be referenced in the topic. Example: 1. ==Attach== file: =Sample.txt= 1. ==Edit== topic and enter: =%ATTACHURL%/Sample.txt= 1. ==Preview==: =%ATTACHURL%/Sample.txt= text appears as: %PUBURL%/%WEB%/%TOPIC%/Sample.txt, a link to the text file. * To reference an attachment located in another topic, enter: * =%PUBURL%/%WEB%/OtherTopic/Sample.txt= (if it's within the same web) * =%PUBURL%/Otherweb/OtherTopic/Sample.txt= (if it's in a different web) * Attached HTML files and text files can be inlined in a topic. Example: 1. ==Attach== file: =Sample.txt= 1. ==Edit== topic and write text: =%INCLUDE{"%ATTACHURL%/Sample.txt"}%= * Content of attached file is shown inlined. * Read more in IncludeTopicsAndWebPages. * GIF, JPG and PNG images can be attached and shown embedded in a topic. Example: 1. ==Attach== file: =Smile.gif= 1. ==Edit== topic and write text: =%ATTACHURL%/Smile.gif= 1. ==Preview==: text appears as %PUBURL%/%WEB%/%TOPIC%/Smile.gif, an image. #FileAttachmentTable ---++ File Attachment Contents Table Files attached to a topic are displayed in a directory table, displayed at the bottom of the page, or optionally, hidden and accessed when you click *Attach*.
Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Sample.txt manage 0.1 K 22 Jul 2000 - 19:37 PeterThoeny Just a sample
Smile.gif manage 0.1 K 22 Jul 2000 - 19:38 PeterThoeny Smiley face
---++ File Attachment Controls Clicking on a ==Manage== link takes you to a new page that looks like this:
Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment Attribute
Sample.txt manage 0.1 K 22 Jul 2000 - 19:37 PeterThoeny Just a sample  
Smile.gif manage 0.1 K 22 Jul 2000 - 19:38 PeterThoeny Smiley face  

Update attachment Sample.txt

Version Action Date Who Comment
1.1 view 2001.08.30.09.28.56 PeterThoeny  

Previous
upload: 		C:\DATA\Sample.txt (PeterThoeny)
Local file:
Comment:
Link: Create a link to the attached file at the end of the topic.
Hide file: Hide attachment in normal topic view.
_Help text ..._ Topic FileAttachment . { | | Move attachment | Cancel }

* The first table is a list of all attachments, including their attributes. An =h= means the attachment is hidden, it isn't listed when viewing a topic. * The second table is all the versions of the attachment. Click on *View* to see that version. If it's the most recent version, you'll be taken to an URL that always displays the latest version, which is usually what you want. * *To change the comment* on an attachment, enter a new comment and then click *Change properties*. Note that the comment listed against the specific version will not change, however the comment displayed when viewing the topic does change. * *To hide/unhide* an attachment, enable the ==Hide file== checkbox, then click ==Change properties==. ---++ Known Issues * Unlike topics, attachments are not locked during editing. As a workaround, you can change the comment to indicate an attachment file is being worked on - the comment on the specific version isn't lost, it's there when you list all versions of the attachment. %STOPINCLUDE% @ 1.11 log @none @ text @d1 1 a1 1 %META:TOPICINFO{author="PeterThoeny" date="1072411080" format="1.0" version="1.11"}% d43 1 a43 1 * Click ==Action== on the Attachment to be moved. d49 1 a49 2 It is not possible to delete attached files directly. You can delete a topic, and its attachments with it. * %T% One easy workaround is to create a ==Trash.TrashAttachments== - then, simply move unwanted Attachments to that topic. d81 3 a83 3 Attachment: Action: Size: Date: Who: Comment: Sample.txt action 30 22 Jul 2000 - 19:37 PeterThoeny Just a sample Smile.gif action 94 22 Jul 2000 - 19:38 PeterThoeny Smiley face d90 1 a90 1 Clicking on an ==Action== link takes you to a new page that looks like this: d95 3 a97 3 d102 1 a102 1
Attachment: Action: Size: Date: Who: Comment: Attribute:
Sample.txt action 30 22 Jul 2000 - 19:37 PeterThoeny Just a sample  
Smile.gif action 94 22 Jul 2000 - 19:38 PeterThoeny Smiley face  
@ 1.10 log @none @ text @d1 1 a1 1 %META:TOPICINFO{author="MikeMannix" date="1020526327" format="1.0" version="1.10"}% d30 2 a31 2 * Currently there is no file size limit other than the disk space on the server. * %X% It's not recommended to upload files greater than a few hundred K through a browser. Large files can be extremely slow-loading, and often time out. Use FTP for large file uploads. d165 1 a165 1 %STOPINCLUDE% @ 1.9 log @none @ text @d1 1 a1 1 %META:TOPICINFO{author="PeterThoeny" date="1007461198" format="1.0" version="1.9"}% d4 1 a4 1 ---## File Attachments d6 1 a6 2 Each topic can have files attached to it, similar to an email attachment. Use your browser to upload or download a file. Attachments are stored under revision control, so uploads can never be lost, and files changes can be made with a rollback option that lets you retrieve all previous versions. d8 1 a8 1 ---+++ What Are Attachments Good For? d10 1 a10 1 File Attachments can be used to create powerful groupware solutions - file sharing, document management - and for speedy Web authoring. d12 1 a12 1 ---++++ Document Management System d14 1 a14 1 * You can use Attachments to store and retrieve documents (in any format, with associated graphics, and other media files); attach documents to specific TWiki topics; collaborate on documents with full revision control; distribute documents on a [[#AttachmentAccess][need-to-know basis]] using; create a central reference library that's easy to access and manage by an entire user group. d16 1 a16 1 ---++++ File Sharing d20 1 a20 1 ---++++ Web Authoring d22 2 a23 2 * Through your Web browser, you can easily upload graphics (or sound files, or anything else you want to embed on a page) and place them anywhere in on a single page, or for use across a web, or site-wide. * __NOTE:__ You can also add graphics - any files - directly, typically by FTP upload. This requires server access, and may be more convenient if a large number of files, or a particular directory location, is required. These files can't be managed using browser-based Attachment controls. d25 1 a25 1 ---+++ Uploading Files d27 2 a28 3 * To upload: Click on the *Attach* link at the bottom of each page. A form is shown where you can browse for a file and upload it. The uploaded file will show up in the [[#FileAttachmentTable][File Attachment table]]. * Files of any type can be uploaded. Some files that might impose a security risk are renamed, ex: =*.php= files are renamed to =*.php.txt=. * Currently there is no file size limit besides the disk space on the server. d30 2 d33 1 a33 1 ---+++ Downloading Files d35 1 a35 1 * To download: Click on the file in the [[#FileAttachmentTable][File Attachment table]]. d38 1 a38 1 * __NOTE:__ There is no access control on individual attachments. If you need this type of control, create separate topics and define [[TWikiDocumentation#TWikiAccessControl][access restrictions]] per topic. d40 1 a40 1 ---+++ Moving Attachment Files d42 4 a45 1 An attachement can be moved between topics. To do this click *Action* on the attachment to be moved. On the control page, select the new web and topic, the click *Move*. The attachment and its version history are moved. The original location is stored as [[TWikiDocumentation#Meta_Data_Definition][topic Meta Data]]. d47 1 a47 1 ---+++ Deleting Attachments d49 2 a50 1 It is not possible to delete attached files with the current TWiki implementation. However, they can be moved to another topic. You may care to have a topic *Trash.TrashAttachments* - move attachments that are no longer wanted here. d52 1 a52 1 ---+++ Linking to Attached Files d55 7 a61 7 1. *Attach* file: =Sample.txt= 1. *Edit* topic and write text: =%ATTACHURL%/Sample.txt= 1. *Preview* - =%ATTACHURL= text appears as: %PUBURL%/%WEB%/%TOPIC%/Sample.txt, a link. * To reference an attachment located in another topic, write text: * =%PUBURL%/%WEB%/OtherTopic/Sample.txt= (for the same web) * =%PUBURL%/Otherweb/OtherTopic/Sample.txt= (for adifferent web) d64 2 a65 2 1. *Attach* file: =Sample.txt= 1. *Edit* topic and write text: =%INCLUDE{"%ATTACHURL%/Sample.txt"}%= d70 3 a72 3 1. *Attach* file: =Smile.gif= 1. *Edit* topic and write text: =%ATTACHURL%/Smile.gif= 1. *Preview* - text appears as %PUBURL%/%WEB%/%TOPIC%/Smile.gif, an image. d75 1 a75 1 ---+++ File Attachment Contents Table d83 2 a84 2 d89 1 a89 1 ---+++ File Attachment Controls d91 1 a91 1 Clicking on an *Action* link takes you to a new page that looks like this: d97 2 a98 2 d104 1 a104 1 d159 1 a159 1 * *To hide/unhide* an attachment, enable the *Hide file* checkbox, then click *Change properties*. d161 1 a161 1 ---+++ Known Issues d163 3 a165 1 * Unlike topics, attachments are not locked during editing. As a workaround, you can change the comment to indicate an attachment file is being worked on - the comment on the specific version isn't lost, it's there when you list all versions of the attachment. @ 1.8 log @none @ text @d1 1 a1 1 %META:TOPICINFO{author="MikeMannix" date="1007374320" format="1.0" version="1.8"}% d79 2 a80 2 d93 2 a94 2 d100 1 a100 1 @ 1.7 log @none @ text @d1 1 a1 1 %META:TOPICINFO{author="MikeMannix" date="1000459267" format="1.0" version="1.7"}% a28 1 a29 1 a30 1 d56 2 a57 2 * =%PUBURL%/%WEB%/OtherTopic/Sample.txt= (for the same web) * =%PUBURL%/Otherweb/OtherTopic/Sample.txt= (for adifferent web) a153 1 a154 1 @ 1.6 log @none @ text @d1 1 a1 1 %META:TOPICINFO{author="PeterThoeny" date="999848672" format="1.0" version="1.6"}% d7 1 a7 1 Attachments are stored under revision control: uploads can never be lost, and changes can be made to files with a rollback option to any previous version always available. d88 1 a88 1 ---+++ File Attachment Control Page d164 1 a164 1 * You can't lock an attachment for editing. However, you may want to change the comment to indicate you are doing that - the comment on the specific version isn't lost, you can see it when listing all the versions of an attachments. @ 1.5 log @none @ text @d1 1 a1 1 %META:TOPICINFO{author="PeterThoeny" date="999828345" format="1.0" version="1.5"}% d6 2 a7 2 Each topic can have files attached to it. This is similar to an e-mail attachment. Just use your browser to upload or download a file. Attachments are stored under revision control - no upload is lost. d11 2 d15 1 a15 1 * __document management system: distribution, revision__ d19 1 a19 1 * __share files: applications, data files; recommended for light use__ d21 1 a21 1 ---++++ Page Content d23 2 a24 1 * __on-site use: linking to graphics, docs__ d28 7 a34 4 * To upload: Click on the Attach link at the bottom of each page. A form is shown where you can browse for a file and upload it. The uploaded file will show up in the [[#FileAttachmentTable][File Attachment table]]. * Files of any type can be uploaded. Some files that might impose a security risk are renamed, i.e. =*.php= files are renamed to =*.php.txt=. * Currently there is no file size limit besides the disk space on the server. * The previous upload path is retained for convenience. In case you make some changes to the local file and want to upload it again you can copy the previous upload path into the Local file field. d39 3 a41 1 * There is no access control on individual attachments. If you need to have this type of control create separate topics and define access restrictions on the topics. d45 1 a45 1 An attachement can be moved between topics. To do this click _action_ on the attachment to be moved. On the subsequent page select the new Web and Topic, the click _Move_. The attachment and its version history is moved. The original location is stored in the [[TWikiDocumentation#Meta_Data_Definition][topic meta data]]. d54 7 a60 6 * Attach file: =Sample.txt= * Edit topic and write text: =%ATTACHURL%/Sample.txt= * Text is shown as: %PUBURL%/%WEB%/%TOPIC%/Sample.txt, ex: it is a link. * To reference an attachment located in another topic write text: * =%PUBURL%/%WEB%/OtherTopic/Sample.txt= (for same web) * =%PUBURL%/Otherweb/OtherTopic/Sample.txt= (for different web) d63 4 a66 4 * Attach file: =Sample.txt= * Edit topic and write text: =%INCLUDE{"%ATTACHURL%/Sample.txt"}%= * Content of attached file is shown inlined. * Read more in IncludeTopicsAndWebPages. d69 3 a71 3 * Attach file: =Smile.gif= * Edit topic and write text: =%ATTACHURL%/Smile.gif= * Text is shown as: %PUBURL%/%WEB%/%TOPIC%/Smile.gif , it shows up as an image. d76 1 a76 1 Is a table that looks like this: d78 6 a83 4
Version: Action: Date: Who: Comment:
Sample.txt action 30 22 Jul 2000 - 19:37 PeterThoeny Just a sample
Smile.gif action 94 22 Jul 2000 - 19:38 PeterThoeny Smiley face
Sample.txt action 30 22 Jul 2000 - 19:37 PeterThoeny Just a sample  
Smile.gif action 94 22 Jul 2000 - 19:38 PeterThoeny Smiley face  
1.1 view 2001.08.30.09.28.56 PeterThoeny  
Sample.txt action 30 22 Jul 2000 - 19:37 PeterThoeny Just a sample
Smile.gif action 94 22 Jul 2000 - 19:38 PeterThoeny Smiley face
Sample.txt action 30 22 Jul 2000 - 19:37 PeterThoeny Just a sample  
Smile.gif action 94 22 Jul 2000 - 19:38 PeterThoeny Smiley face  
1.1 view 2001.08.30.09.28.56 PeterThoeny  
d86 1 d90 1 a90 1 Clicking on an action link takes you to a new page that looks like this: d92 1 d96 2 a97 2 d103 1 a103 1 d148 1 a148 1 Move attachment | d152 1 d154 1 a154 1 The first table is a list of all attachments, including their _attributes_. A =h= means the attachment is hidden i.e. isn't listed when viewing a topic. d156 1 a156 1 The second table is all the versions of the attachment. Click on =view= to see that version, if it is the most recent version you'll be taken to a URL that always displays the latest version, which is usually what you want to email out. d158 1 a158 1 If you just want to change the comment on an attachment - enter a new comment and then press _Change properties_. Note that the comment listed against the specific version will not change, however the comment displayed when viewing the topic does change. d160 1 a160 1 Similarly to hide/unhide an attachment click in the _Hide file_ checkbox are press _Change properties_. @ 1.4 log @none @ text @d1 4 a4 2 %META:TOPICINFO{author="MikeMannix" date="999162452" format="1.0" version="1.4"}% ---++ Dev Reorg Note: d6 25 a30 1 The latest version of FileAttachments includes attachments under revision control. It's in the 01 Sep 2001 TWiki release. d32 2 a33 1 * Current Dev topic: Codev.AttachmentsUnderRevisionControl d35 1 a35 1 ----- d37 26 a62 3 Each topic can have files attached to it. This is similar to an e-mail attachment. Just use your browser to upload or download a file. * To upload: Click on the Attach link at the bottom of each page. A form is shown where you can browse for a file and upload it. The uploaded file will show up in the FileAttachment table. * To download: Click on the file in the FileAttachment table. d64 2 a65 1 *FileAttachment table* d69 45 a113 18
Attachment: Action: Size: Date: Who: Comment:
Sample.txt action 30 22 Jul 2000 - 19:37 PeterThoeny Just a sample
Smile.gif action 94 22 Jul 2000 - 19:38 PeterThoeny Smiley face
Sample.txt action 30 22 Jul 2000 - 19:37 PeterThoeny Just a sample  
Smile.gif action 94 22 Jul 2000 - 19:38 PeterThoeny Smiley face  
1.1 view 2001.08.30.09.28.56 PeterThoeny  
d131 12 d144 1 a144 4 *Action* is: * *view:* View file. This is the same as clicking on the filename. * *update:* Update file that is already attached. * *add:* Add a new attachment. d146 5 a150 9 *Remarks* * Once a file is attached it can be referenced in the topic by =%ATTACHURL%/{filename}= . Example: * Attach file: =Sample.txt= * Text is shown as: %PUBURL%/%WEB%/%TOPIC%/Sample.txt , i.e. it is a link. * GIF and JPG images can be attached and shown in the text like this: * Attach file: =Smile.gif= * Edit topic and write text: =%ATTACHURL%/Smile.gif= * Text is shown as: %PUBURL%/%WEB%/%TOPIC%/Smile.gif , i.e. it shows up as an image. * It is not possible to delete attached files with the current TWiki implementation. Contact %WIKIWEBMASTER% if you need to delete files. @ 1.3 log @none @ text @d1 8 a8 1 *FileAttachment* d54 2 a55 61

FileAttachment: Action: Size: Date: Who: Comment:
(attached file) (view, update, add) (file size) (upload date) (uploaded by) (file comment) d115 15 a129 1
%TWIKIWEB%.FileAttachment: Action: Size: Date: Who: Comment:
 Sample.txt view update 30 22 Jul 2000 - 19:37 Main.PeterThoeny Just a sample
 Smile.gif view update 94 22 Jul 2000 - 19:38 Main.PeterThoeny Smiley face
add
@ 1.2 log @none @ text @d27 1 a27 1 		(uploded by) @ 1.1 log @none @ text @d5 1 a5 1 * To download: Click on the file in FileAttachment table. d41 1 a41 2 * Edit topic and write text: =%ATTACHURL%/Sample.txt= * Text is shown as: %ATTACHURL%/Sample.txt , i.e. it is a link. d45 1 a45 1 * Text is shown as: %ATTACHURL%/Smile.gif , i.e. it shows up as an image. d51 1 a51 1 Main.FileAttachment: d66 2 a67 2  Sample.txt d69 1 a69 1 view update d73 1 a73 1 26 Mar 1999 - 04:05 d82 2 a83 2  Smile.gif d85 1 a85 1 view update d89 1 a89 1 26 Mar 1999 - 04:05 d99 1 a99 1 add d106 2 a107 1
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