Upload images in batch/bulk

Rails
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Hi,

I’m new to ruby and rails and have implemented a multiple image upload
using the attachment_fu plugin with great struggle :slight_smile: I need a
feature that enables me to upload images in bulk/batch e.g. hundreds
of images. I have had not much luck on finding any sources on this.
Ideally I would like to upload images by just simply using ctr-shift
to select all the images in a particular folder and upload them. Any
suggestions on this or other possible methods on doing this?

Thanks

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On 15 Aug 2007, at 11:43, raj wrote:

I’m new to ruby and rails and have implemented a multiple image upload
using the attachment_fu plugin with great struggle :slight_smile: I need a
feature that enables me to upload images in bulk/batch e.g. hundreds
of images. I have had not much luck on finding any sources on this.
Ideally I would like to upload images by just simply using ctr-shift
to select all the images in a particular folder and upload them. Any
suggestions on this or other possible methods on doing this?

Use SWFUpload (http://swfupload.mammon.se/). Because it uses Flash,
the file selection dialog allows multiple selection, as well as
filetype and filesize filtering. Be sure to search the archives for
more info on implementing it, because there are a few catches (but
once it’s up and running, it’s just fantastic).

Best regards

Peter De Berdt

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Use SWFUpload (http://swfupload.mammon.se/). Because it uses Flash,
the file selection dialog allows multiple selection, as well as
filetype and filesize filtering. Be sure to search the archives for
more info on implementing it, because there are a few catches (but
once it’s up and running, it’s just fantastic).

Best regards

Peter De Berdt

Thanks Peter

Looks like a great application just need to figure out how to
integrate it with ruby on rails. I’ll look into this.

Thanks again

Raj

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On 15 Aug 2007, at 13:17, raj wrote:

Looks like a great application just need to figure out how to
integrate it with ruby on rails. I’ll look into this.

You can just copy most of the example code. You can rewrite the
callbacks to use prototype/scriptaculous (you’ll need to use some
basic javascript for this).

A few pointers that may help you down the road:

  • If the upload script is in an “authenticated” section of your
    application (i.e. dependent on the session): http://
    blog.inquirylabs.com/2006/12/09/getting-the-_session_id-from-
    swfupload/ You’ll need to pass the session id in the url
  • In your method/action that handles the upload, don’t render a
    result page or redirect at the end of the method, just return a
    status code or render :nothing => true. You have to use the
    upload_queue_completed callback to render the result (i.e. show the
    new images, …)

If you search the archives, you’ll find some code snippets I already
posted, this should also provide you with some tips.

Best regards

Peter De Berdt

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On 15 Aug 2007, at 13:39, Peter De Berdt wrote:

On 15 Aug 2007, at 13:17, raj wrote:

Looks like a great application just need to figure out how to
integrate it with ruby on rails. I’ll look into this.

If you search the archives, you’ll find some code snippets I
already posted, this should also provide you with some tips.

You may find some additional useful tips here:

http://blog.airbladesoftware.com/2007/8/8/uploading-files-with-swfupload

Regards,
Andy S.

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Andrew S. wrote:

On 15 Aug 2007, at 13:39, Peter De Berdt wrote:

On 15 Aug 2007, at 13:17, raj wrote:

Looks like a great application just need to figure out how to
integrate it with ruby on rails. I’ll look into this.

If you search the archives, you’ll find some code snippets I
already posted, this should also provide you with some tips.

You may find some additional useful tips here:

http://blog.airbladesoftware.com/2007/8/8/uploading-files-with-swfupload

Regards,
Andy S.

I have a problem that I’m working in Linux, hence flash is definite no.
Any other suggestions? I have got an upload working see my other post
Multiple upload using attachement fu - Rails - Ruby-Forum, but am looking to enhance
it.

Regards

Rajeev A.