jQuery file upload - get the "Open" event from the dialog window

Question

Does anyone know how can I find out when the "Open" button was clicked in the dialog window of the file upload?

I just want to do some checks once this has happened (validation etc.) and then perform the upload automatically.

Also - I don't want to use any plugins as I know there are a few.

Ok - I've figured it out myself - simply use .change() function - like so: $("#element").change(function() { // do something here }); — user398341
– user398341, Commented Aug 11, 2010 at 7:02
You should resolve your own question with an answer so it disappears from the "unanswered" filter list. — Seimen
– Seimen, Commented Aug 10, 2012 at 10:45

Robin Maben · Accepted Answer · 2012-08-23 13:59:08Z

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But the file dialog opens upon clicking on the <input type="file" /> field.

So you could even do..

$("#element").click({
   //dialog opening now
});

.change() would trigger only if you actually select something that differs from the previous value, if I'm not wrong.

answered Aug 23, 2012 at 13:59

Robin Maben

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