Multiple file upload using javascript without modifying current code

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I have a script already for uploading pictures, but I want the ability to select more pictures at once on upload,by holding down ctrl,I know I can use uploadify but I don't want to start over, mabe you guys know a script or something for jquery, that will work without to remove the current code, or you guys could give me a snippet.

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– Marc B, Commented Mar 5, 2012 at 18:11

Starx · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-05 18:34:33Z

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The ability to slect multiple files in entirely the browsers features. Which cannot be changed by using a Javascript or css or html. Using uploadify or similar as you mentioned in your question is the right way to go.

You know uploadify also uses the swfobject.js, to overcome this limitation by using an actionscript instead.

edited Mar 5, 2012 at 18:34

answered Mar 5, 2012 at 18:15

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Patrick Lorio · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-05 19:55:01Z

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You could write your own upload system in javascript with ajax. See http://www.html5rocks.com/en/tutorials/file/dndfiles/

Basic workflow

get local file contents
push to server via ajax

With this you could do a multi-file select and/or drag and drop upload system. Best and maybe only solution if you want to stay in javascript.

answered Mar 5, 2012 at 19:55

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