How to handle file uploads in Adalo?

Discover how to easily manage file uploads in Adalo, covering everything from storage and user permissions to enhancing performance. Follow these simple steps for effective results.

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Overview

Handling file uploads in Adalo means getting a grip on the tools and functions that the platform offers for managing media. Adalo is a no-code app builder empowering users to add file upload features to their apps, making it easy for end-users to upload documents, pics, and various other file types. The essential steps involve setting up proper database collections, choosing file storage options, and using Adalo components to build a smooth upload experience. Knowing these parts well ensures a hiccup-free implementation and supercharges your Adalo app's functionality.

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How to handle file uploads in Adalo?

Step 1: Set Up a File Collection in Adalo

Head over to the Database section in Adalo.
Create a new collection just for storing files. Give it a fitting name, like "Uploads".
Add the properties you need for your file collection, such as a file URL and any metadata you might need (like user ID, upload date).

Step 2: Add a Form Component to the Screen

Go to the screen where you want to enable file uploads.
Drag and drop a form component onto the screen. This will be used to collect file input from the user.

Step 3: Add a File Input Field to the Form

Click on the form to start editing it.
Add a new field to the form and set its type to "File".
Customize the file field as needed, like setting acceptable file types or adding placeholder text.

Step 4: Configure Form Actions

After setting up the file input field, go to the "Actions" tab of the form component.
Set the form to create a new record in the "Uploads" collection you made earlier.
Map the file input field to the right property in the "Uploads" collection (e.g., map the file input to the "file URL" property).

Step 5: Set Up Data Binding for File URL

In the form's configuration, make sure the file URL from the "Uploads" collection is bound to a data property in the app.
This lets you retrieve and display the uploaded file using the file URL.

Step 6: Add a Button to Submit the Form

Place a button near the form, labeled something like "Upload".
Configure the button's action to submit the form and, consequently, the uploaded file to the "Uploads" collection.

Step 7: Display Uploaded Files

Drag and drop a list component onto a screen where you want to show the uploaded files.
Set the list to pull data from the "Uploads" collection.
Customize the list items to display attributes like file names, upload dates, and provide a clickable link or button for accessing the file URL.

Step 8: Test the File Upload Function

Run the app in preview mode to make sure the file upload functionality is working correctly.
Test the whole flow, including file selection, form submission, and retrieval/display of uploaded files.

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