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@ -3,13 +3,13 @@ Uploading Files
> Note: This section is under development.
Uploading files in Yii is done via form model, its validation rules and some controller code. Let's review what's needed
Uploading files in Yii is done via the form model, its validation rules and some controller code. Let's review what's needed
to handle uploads properly.
Form model
----------
First of all, you need to create a model that will handle file upload. Create `models/UploadForm.php` with the following
First of all, you need to create a model that will handle file uploads. Create `models/UploadForm.php` with the following
content:
```php
@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ input field.
Controller
----------
Now create the controller that connects form and model together:
Now create the controller that connects the form and model together:
```php
namespace app\controllers;
@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ validation manually via `$model->validate()`. This triggers the [[yii\validators
expects a file:
```php
$file instanceof UploadedFile || $file->error == UPLOAD_ERR_NO_FILE //in code framework
$file instanceof UploadedFile || $file->error == UPLOAD_ERR_NO_FILE //in the code framework
```
If validation is successful, then we're saving the file:
@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ If validation is successful, then we're saving the file:
$model->file->saveAs('uploads/' . $model->file->baseName . '.' . $model->file->extension);
```
If you're using "basic" application template then folder `uploads` should be created under `web`.
If you're using the "basic" application template, then folder `uploads` should be created under `web`.
That's it. Load the page and try uploading. Uploads should end up in `basic/web/uploads`.
@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ Additional information
### Required rule
If you need to make file upload mandatory use `skipOnEmpty` like the following:
If you need to make the file upload mandatory, use `skipOnEmpty` like the following:
```php
public function rules()
@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ public function rules()
### MIME type
It is wise to validate type of the file uploaded. FileValidator has property `$extensions` for the purpose:
It is wise to validate the type of file uploaded. FileValidator has the property `$extensions` for this purpose:
```php
public function rules()
@ -144,8 +144,7 @@ public function rules()
}
```
The thing is that it validates only file extension and not the file content. In order to validate content as well use
`mimeTypes` property of `FileValidator`:
Keep in mind that only the file extension will be validated, but not the actual file content. In order to validate content as well use the `mimeTypes` property of `FileValidator`:
```php
public function rules()
@ -161,11 +160,11 @@ public function rules()
### Validating uploaded image
If you upload an image, [[yii\validators\ImageValidator|ImageValidator]] may come in handy. It verifies if an attribute
received a valid image that can be then either saved or processed using [Imagine Extension](https://github.com/yiisoft/yii2/tree/master/extensions/imagine).
received a valid image that can be then either saved or processed using the [Imagine Extension](https://github.com/yiisoft/yii2/tree/master/extensions/imagine).
### Uploading multiple files
If you need download multiple files at once some adjustments are required. View:
If you need to download multiple files at once some adjustments are required. View:
```php
<?php
@ -243,4 +242,4 @@ class SiteController extends Controller
```
The difference is `UploadedFile::getInstances($model, 'file');` instead of `UploadedFile::getInstance($model, 'file');`.
Former returns instances for **all** uploaded files while the latter gives you only a single instance.
The former returns instances for **all** uploaded files while the latter gives you only a single instance.

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