How do I use file Chooser

Hello,

I didn't quite understand the usage of file chooser. I added the plugin. I want to make a sprite load the chosen image file if it is it is an image, set textbox of a txt file if the chosen thing is a text file and display the url in a text. How do i do that?

Thanks,

Ashwin

Ashwin try this demo

not this one, the one scirra has provided in the latest version

After choosing a file, the file chooser plugin gives you a URL to the file (the FileURL expression). You can pass that to the Sprite's 'Load image from URL' action or make an AJAX request to it.

Here's a silly example based on what Ashley as said. Use the Filechooser to select an image, then try a text file. Hopefully all self-explanatory.

I tried to replicate your demo zenox98 but couldn't quite get it right. now when i add File chooser- on change --> Set textbox.text to Filechooser.FileType (Index). What should i add in the place of 'index'?

For index, I used the number zero, based on the premise that, like arrays, it will be zero-based.

** Edit **

Just checked, and you if set Filechooser 'Select' property to 'Multiple', then choose more than one image, setting index to 1 does indeed select the second file.

Any idea why does the "file chooser" button always appears on top of all layers? How to get around with that?

even text boxes always come on top of the layer. Ashley - any help ?

All form controls float above the canvas. That can't be changed.

Here's a silly example based on what Ashley as said. Use the Filechooser to select an image, then try a text file. Hopefully all self-explanatory.

the capx dont work

istavang

What do you mean doesn't work? I tested it fully and it works every time.

What version of C2 are you using?

Here's a version using the latest beta r175.

istavang

What do you mean doesn't work? I tested it fully and it works every time.

What version of C2 are you using?

Here's a version using the latest beta r175.

download didnt work , but no this link work thanks

Any idea why does the "file chooser" button always appears on top of all layers? How to get around with that?

Here is a work around css styling the buttons better

https://gameportalen.com/css3style_buttons.capx

Thanks istavang . I will go through this example.