Email attachments and placeholders

[jpenon]

Hi,

I didn't have any file input field, because I didn't need to make end users upload files.

I generate a pdf report server side at end of submission (print out of submission including submission id in filename) and I want to send it per mail in attachement.

I store the file path of generated pdf in a field (different for each submission) and I need to have something working using

{attachment file="{ANSWER_my_field_containing_file_path}"}

I've tried to use a hidden file input and set the value in the form, but the field is not updated at all, because it need a upload action.

Did you have already have such requirement ! (no file upload from users, attaching a file with filname changing between submission) ?

Thanks a lot for the support !

jpenon

Hey guys,

I just tried it and it seems to work okay for me, as per the instructions here:
http://modules.formtools.org/swift_maile...ttachments

From what was posted, I think the value you're entering in the placeholder may be a little off - try just entering the file's field name as the field attribute value. e.g. if your form field looks like this:

Code:

<input type="file" name="file123" />

In your email template, enter:

Code:

{$attachment field="file123"}

Also, maybe double check that the file type you're uploading is on the white list of acceptable formats (for that, go to Settings -> Files).

Let me know if you still have trouble!

- Ben