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• Learning ColdFusion 8: CFDirectory Improvements

  Posted on Jan 25, 2010 at 9:29 AM

  @Ben - Thank you for the reply. I understand that I can directly link to the files, but is using cfdirectory in conjunction with expandPath not possible? I am using expandPath within cfdirectory to read the files. I name it "nomineeFiles." I then output the query "nomineeFile... read more »

• Learning ColdFusion 8: CFDirectory Improvements

  Posted on Jan 22, 2010 at 9:38 PM

  Thanks Ben - I seem to have an issue with the expandPath method and the directory it references. If I may expand upon this issue, I am trying to reference a directory of files visitors have uploaded. Those files reside in a path like this: site/awards/chancellorsProfessors/nominati... read more »

• Learning ColdFusion 8: CFDirectory Improvements

  Posted on Jan 22, 2010 at 3:56 PM

  How may I utilize <cfdirectory> to list all the files in a directory as well as provide links to the files?... read more »

• Ask Ben: Upload And Email File Using ColdFusion

  Posted on Oct 12, 2009 at 3:30 PM

  Hi Ben - In order to make this form function with multiple uploads, would I need to duplicate the code <cfelseif ArrayLen( arrErrors )> <!--- The file has been selected, but there are errors caused by other parts of the form validation. Therefore, we no... read more »

• Win A FREE Ticket To CFUNITED 2009

  Posted on Jul 31, 2009 at 2:35 PM

  I'd like to go to the ColdFusion (advanced) session. I'm still sorting things out and would like to get a better understanding of what I can do and make projects happen without the stress of trying to figure out "where do I go from here?"... read more »

• My 1,000th ColdFusion Post - What It Means To Me (And Free Prizes)

  Posted on Jan 23, 2009 at 11:28 AM

  Hi Ben - I was thrown into CF when I started my career. I had no idea what was going on. I found it to be quick to learn and very powerful to use. I advanced my knowledge and skills quickly...some of it with your help! As I have advanced in my professional career, I have convince emplo... read more »

• Ask Ben: Upload And Email File Using ColdFusion

  Posted on Nov 3, 2008 at 10:15 AM

  remove this section: # <cfif NOT Len( FORM.resume )> # # <cfset ArrayAppend( # arrErrors, # "Please select a resume to upload" # ) />... read more »

• Ask Ben: Upload And Email File Using ColdFusion

  Posted on Nov 3, 2008 at 9:50 AM

  If you're attempting to upload an image, it will error out as only PDFs, DOCs, and RTFs are accepted.... read more »

• Not Commenting And The Tipping Point Of Poor Programming

  Posted on Jun 5, 2008 at 10:58 AM

  When going through school, it was always preached to comment your code. I did for my projects and for my own benefit. When I started out professionally, my mentors did not comment their code because there wasn't "enough time." I did pick up this bad habit, but have recently corrected myse... read more »

• Object Oriented Data Validation And Error Message Translation

  Posted on May 9, 2008 at 3:33 PM

  This was great! The screencast really helps me understand what is going on as you move the mouse pointer over the sections! I wish I could have learned more of my CF skills this way. Nice job.... read more »

• DreamWeaver CS3 Slows Me Down

  Posted on Feb 18, 2008 at 12:35 PM

  I have always used Dreamweaver. We were introduced in college and have been together ever since. I have recently launched a revamped website that uses library objects that are defined in DW's "assets" panel. When switch from File to Asset, DW freezes for about a minute. The same occurs i... read more »

• Ask Ben: Upload And Email File Using ColdFusion

  Posted on Dec 4, 2007 at 1:50 PM

  Hi Ben - I am using some of this code for a presenter form on my site. Like Jim, and me being a newb, I would like to have multiple file uploads. Could you elaborate a bit further on your response to Jim? I am trying to get users to upload a resume and a presentation file, but only the... read more »