Uploaded images are saved using their original filename on the server which means that the system is risking two different files being uploaded and overwritten.

Use Case:

  • I have 4 boxes for image uploads and expect people to upload images directly from their tablet or phone.  IOS allows you to take pictures to place into a form but always names them image1.jpg so if I upload more than one image, I only ever get one version of the image.
  • Two people using canon cameras, which names images img_xxxx could end up overwriting old images once the numbers start to match.

Is there a way to place a timestamp on the image upload to create a unique name so that I can upload more a different image with the same filename?

I can't allow image upload given the current, crude, implementation of image upload.

Hugh

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  1. Hugo

    Thanks for your posting Hugh.

    We will take note on this use case and see on how to address your said concern.

    Cheers

    1. Hugh B

      Thanks Hugo.

      Being able to upload directly from the phone (without having to save the image separately) is a huge selling point for the system we are using and the last thing we need is for images to be overwritten!  

      As this is now becoming a legal issue, I could do with either a permenant fix or some guidance on how to alter the process so the I can inject a unique timestamp on the file name saved into the system.

      Cheers,

      Hugh