file tag problem??????????

[dmjpro]

i have <input name = "" type = file>

the page shows the file upload control but can't i assign the intial value to be shown in the text box of the file upload control



thanx in advance

[mrhoo]

input type=file is read only.

[acoder]

This is not supported by most browsers. Read here.

[dmjpro]

thanx for ur reply

i understand that for security reasons it is not allowed
but can anyone tell me ....
the text box which appeared is not readonly if user enters manually instead of selecting the file without browsing ...
then what is the security.....


again thanx in advance

[dmjpro]

finally i managed to do so ..

i tried the code ...


<input type = file name = "" onkeypress = "return false" onkeydown = "return false" onkeyup = "return false">

that stops the user to enter the file location manually ..
only user can enter the file name by browsing

[acoder]

I misunderstood your problem. Yes, that was asked earlier. Just to clarify, the reason why most browsers don't allow an initial value is that if you can set it, it is easy to submit the form on body load which poses a security risk.