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Can Not upload files from iPad to Content management sites?

still you can not Uploading files on the IPad to CM sites... because "Choose file" is grayed out in Moodle or any other web based content management site I use. If it's absolutely not possible I need to be going another route. No file systems means this iPad can't do simple web based tasks. Please no post on how to attach to iPad apps. I need to upload or attach files on my iPad to a web based email account or to a content management site. After a year of waiting for apple to make this more than a content viewing tool im finally getting ready to move on.

iPad, iOS 4.3.2

Posted on May 7, 2011 9:34 AM

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Dellecate's Apple

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Posted on Apr 2, 2012 9:36 AM

Hey - I may be a bit late - but I was trying to apply for jobs via job search websites and it would not give me the option to upload my CV - I was able to forward my CV via email - but that was all. Anyhow, I discovered iCabMobile (which is very much legal and costs £1.49 on the App Store) - it's a third party web browser - it works like Safari and it also allows you to store any files in the download option - it allows me to upload my CV and more documents online without any trouble.

I still use Safari, but for work (now that I have finally found one) I like to use iCabMobile as it allows me to do things that I would need my laptop for.

I hope this helps you as it has helped me - I understand we all have different needs for our iPads...

P.S It also works on my iPhone too!!

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Philip Ayers Author

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Sep 3, 2012 5:12 AM in response to Alexander Clauss

Thanks Alexander. Yes in fact what you describe fits my problem sites which both check either size of file and type.

Too bad. I have three choices:

1- Convince the owner to reprogram the site to work with ISO- (why should they since im one of the few)

2- Jailbreak

3- Go with something like a Nexus7 which does not have this type of limitation.

Thank you for the clarity and thank you Apple for NOT putting your users first.

djveed

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Nov 15, 2012 8:33 PM in response to Ali.kmb

Ali use icabmobile. Works great for me.

Nov 25, 2013 3:08 AM in response to Philip Ayers

Purchased icab. And iupload. Icab did not work, iupload works fine. Site was kijiji.com. Uploading PDF resume

Philip Ayers Author

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May 7, 2011 2:09 PM in response to tonefox

No. Not using Mobleme..even though I have an account. My school's email or gmail neither can you attach a file on the iPad to a message. More importantly, many iPad users work in an academic context where we have to upload files to content management sites such a Moodle and Drupal where the iPad will not allow for files to be selected for upload. Because as I understand it has no file directory that is accessible where you can choose a file to upload. There are apps for specific sites such FlickR, but i can't select another website when I'm uploading files to moodle or drupal sites. Serious shortcoming but so common. I was hoping apple would fix this within a year. So I still cannot travel without my laptop for such a simple operation.

Chris CA

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Sep 27, 2011 8:40 AM in response to ctitanic

It's not my opinion at all.

The iPad does not use a standard file system interface.

Again, there's nothing to resolve. It may be a feature that you want to see but it currently works as intended/designed.

I'm not preventing you from saying anything.

Send suggestions here -> http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipad.html

Feb 16, 2012 8:42 AM in response to Chris CA

^^^^^^

That was funny as ****!!!!

There is an app called safari upload enabler. That app combined with any attach for mail app and Dropbox has meant me keeping my iPad. Google search for those two apps. Drop box and any other productivity app you can searchfor and find in app store.

If you want finder for iPad (file system ) google search for iFile.

Hope this helps. iOS has come a very long way since I left at 3GS era. They've taken a lot of other peoples good ideas and implemented them nicely. It's ALMOST ready right off the shelf, almost. ;)

Chris CA

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Jan 23, 2013 11:27 AM in response to Pascal9872

Pascal9872 wrote:

Thanks everyone for all the info. Installed iUploader and it worked great for what I needed - uploading PDFs to a Blackboard course site.

Does the BlackBoard app do what you want?

-> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blackboard-for-ipad/id362310268?mt=8

Chris CA

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Sep 27, 2011 8:25 AM in response to ctitanic

There's nothing to resolve.

The iPad does not use a standard file system.

Jul 3, 2012 10:15 PM in response to Philip Ayers

You can upload files using Opera browser... I don't know about other files.. But I could upload images using Opera...

Anyway I also think that apple need to get rid of this restricted file system...

Ali.kmb

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Nov 14, 2012 10:36 PM in response to Philip Ayers

The app "iuploader free" helps in some website to upload a file from your ipad.

Feb 21, 2012 8:26 PM in response to Kelly R

Any attach is the name of the program, or app. It allows direct file attachment from within an email , new, reply, or forward. I chose to use Dropbox for my mobile needs, but you can also download an app called iFile that will give you finder like access on the iPad. The reason I chose Dropbox is for the file syncing abilities.

Safari uploader is the same type of app as any attach. You won't see it but it enables the features. In the new mail app you'll have an attachment paper clip and in safari you'll have the ability to upload files.

I don't want to get too much into details here. PM me or shoot me an email, or google for the mentioned apps. I'm happy to help just not in the open forum due to the nature of the apps.

Jul 4, 2012 8:23 AM in response to rockinghorse

You might find our iUploader™ app useful. It doesn't require any jailbreaking.

You can find it in the App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iuploader/id527487442?mt=8

It allows uploading files from your iPad to:

✓ Microsoft Office Outlook® Web Access 2003.

✓ Monster®

✓ CareerBuilder®

✓ Craigslist®

✓ Dropbox®

✓ Flickr®

I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation or link. <Edited by Host>

Aug 19, 2012 7:13 PM in response to skshetty75

skshetty75 wrote:

satisfy the basic requirements of a common user.

I've never had any reason to upload anything from my iPad. But, if I did, I'd try iCab Mobile or one of the other apps mentioned in this thread. I don't understand what all the fuss is about.

Nov 25, 2013 5:22 AM in response to Canadian69

Also check around page 4 or 5 in this thread for post by Alexander Clauss the creator of iCab. He explains it's limitations based on what iOS allows him to program, which may be pertinent to your upload scenario. Some work, some can't he explains.

HTH.

Jan 23, 2013 9:40 AM in response to Philip Ayers

Thanks everyone for all the info. Installed iUploader and it worked great for what I needed - uploading PDFs to a Blackboard course site.

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