Uploading Multiple Files

Ever wanted to build an application that allows the user to upload multiple files? Well we all know it can't really be done unless you use either a Java Applet or Flash.

Doing a Google search turns up all manner of applications to do just that. But I want something simple, nothing more than a text box, a browse button, an upload button and a progress bar. Unfortunately my search turned up nothing, so I set about building my own using Flex 3.0.

It isn't anything special but you can: 1) Change the background color by tagging on a query string 2) Have a javascript function on the page that passes the urlyour upload page and any other parameters you want to pass along to the SWF. 3) Have a javascript call back function on upload complete

It provides the functionality I want and that is to upload multiple files, without any other unnecessary fancy bits, and requires minimal setup too.

The Javascript functions:

And finally a screenshot:
1)Before Upload:

2)After Upload:

If you would like a copy send me an email: gary[ at ]garyrgilbert[ dot ]com or you could click the download link at the bottom of this post.