How do I upload multiple files from a specified folder?

[Christopher Frankland]

Hi,

Users can currently upload a single file within my JSP by browsing to the specified file. Works without any problems. However, a recent requirement now requires the user to be able to select a folder and have all images/files within that folder uploaded.

How can I provide this functionality within my JSP and servlet?

Advice much appreciated.

Thanks.

[Bear Bibeault]

You can't. At least not with standard browser upload controls. HTML does not provide for anything but one file per <input type="file"> control. You can put more than one file control on a page (or even allow them to create new ones on the fly via JavaScript), but you cannot choose a folder and upload all files within it.

[Christopher Frankland]

Thanks Bear. I thought as much. Is there an alternative solution to achieve said functionality? A client based app. would be acceptable.

Cheers.