Django File Upload: How do I handle the file?

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I have read the documentation several times, but I am still confused. When you specify a model in Django, you can specify the file's destination. However, in the documentation, they go on a great deal about handling the write to disk manually. My question is: Is it better to just say form.save() or to write a file handler with a hardcoded(?) path. form.save() has been flakey for me.

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 26 '09 at 15:14

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Calling the form's save method should work just fine, assuming you are using a forms.ModelForm subclass. Some things to note.

Make sure to properly set the form's enctype in the template
Be sure the view that handles the form checks for files

form=MyModelForm(data=request.POST, files=request.FILES)

When you say form.save() has been flaky, what do you mean?

answered Dec 26 '09 at 15:14

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I am saving a modelform but for some reason it's not showing up :( – SapphireSun Dec 26 '09 at 19:56
I think it was mostly my fault. I'm trying to get it to work when the submitted form has errors. – SapphireSun Dec 31 '09 at 21:53

Django File Upload: How do I handle the file?

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