Looking for module
monstordh - March 19, 2008 - 13:12
I'm sure this probably exists, but I'm having trouble finding what I need. I am looking for a module that will allow me to attach files to nodes (just like the File Upload) module, except allow me to choose from files that already exist on my server, rather than having to re-upload a file (especially large ones like audio or video). Any suggestions? Thanks in advance...
Wrong Forum?
Did I post this in the wrong forum???
A quick look thru the
A quick look thru the modules shows that fileview might be what your looking for. It supposedly allows you to put a tag in your content and even assign different tags to different file types.
HTH
Thanks for the reply, but I
Thanks for the reply, but I don't believe that's what I'm looking for. From my understanding, the FileView module allows the attachment to be viewed (ie. an attached JPG image would actually be shown in the node, rather than just a link to download it). I am looking for a way to attach files that already exist in my "files" directory in the same manner as current attachments without having to re-upload.
there is an assets module
there is an assets module for download. http://drupal.org/project/asset
this should be what you're searching for.
Promising!
Thanks! That looks much more promising!
Assets module
Well, after giving the Assets module a try, I'm not sure it is going to work either. I can't get it to recognize any of my existing assets without having to re-upload. It also creates a folder with my full name to hold the assets. I really don't want that either, and there is no way to control this.
Does anyone have any other ideas???
yes of course there is
yes of course there is another way.
you can create a content type for your attachement.
then create the main content type an add a node reference field to it. so you can select one ressource for many nodes.
asset management light with no specified module.
These files don't exist in a
These files don't exist in a node yet. And I have to re-upload in order to initially create an attachment. Unless I'm misunderstanding you, there's got to be a better way.
ah, i think i understood now
ah, i think i understood now what you want. it's a little bit typo3 like file selection from folder structures on your website(?).
So this midule might be your solution: http://drupal.org/project/webfm