This is a great idea for a module, something it seems to me should be built in to Drupal. There are so many problems associated with storing all files in a single directory, ideally this module would solve all of them.

I've run in to a problem trying to use it - that I hope get worked out at some point. It isn't compatible with upload_image module (http://drupal.org/project/upload_image) It does not apply the settings when attaching files via this method.

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+1 since I may be using this for images.

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bobdalob commented

Very pleased to see this module but..

It doesn't work for my image uploads either although I don't use the image upload module - I use the imagefield CCK, imagecache & upload preview.

I imagine images are the most uploaded filetype (site dependant of course) so all the more important to get this working with all the key image modules.

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Crell commented

As of Drupal 5 every file-using module does its own thing. This module works specifically and only with the core upload module. Support for any other file-using module would need to be added on a case-by-case basis, at which point you're better off implementing it directly into each contrib. The only reason this lives separately is because upload.module doesn't accept patches during a release.

I believe at least some of the image-handling modules already have experimental token module support. Really, I'd focus efforts on those directly. I haven't looked into the Drupal 6 file system yet to see what impact that will have.

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Christefano-oldaccount commented
Title: great idea » upload path works with the core upload module only

changing title.

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Crell commented
Status: Active » Closed (works as designed)

This is really all its expected to do right now. Patches to work with other file-using modules welcome, but should be filed as separate issues. Thanks.