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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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Chris CA

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May 12, 2011 2:45 PM in response to Philip Ayers

Philip Ayers wrote:

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.

But you can send a file as an attachment to an email. Open the file with whatever app. Tap the curved arrow at top and send as email.

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.

Why not use the Moodle or Drupal iPad apps?

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.

Feb 6, 2012 3:07 AM in response to Philip Ayers

This file uploading feature could be trivially done if Safari or any other third party web browser would allow files to be stored into it's private file space. Dropbox can already send files for example to iBooks. Similarily Dropbox could send files to Safari's private files space, from where it could be uploaded files to various internet sites. There is no technical problem to implement this kind of feature, but it is just Apple's arrogance towards it's customers not to allow such features.

I am sure that they have made some commercial deal with some operators that they do not allow file uploads in order to save mobile bandwith. Similarily as high resolution Youtube is forbidden with 3g iPad and downloading applications that are more than 20 MB in size. These are not technical restrictions, but plain commercial deals made with mostly American large teleoperators.

Chris CA

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Feb 6, 2012 8:24 AM in response to rockinghorse

rockinghorse wrote:

I am sure that they have made some commercial deal with some operators that they do not allow file uploads in order to save mobile bandwith. Similarily as high resolution Youtube is forbidden with 3g iPad and downloading applications that are more than 20 MB in size. These are not technical restrictions, but plain commercial deals made with mostly American large teleoperators.

Really? That's what you are going with?

See this -> http://zapatopi.net/afdb/

Philip Ayers Author

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Feb 22, 2012 4:39 AM in response to PDXREALTOR

No complaint. I started this year old thread son. I am simply pointing out the fact that you are suggesting a method without full disclosure. And you exaggerate by saying it takes 5 mins. Go ahead make a video and prove it. There are videos that show the process, its clearly longer than 5 mins. More like at least 30 mins depending on your data. Plus there are other negatives to jailbreaking beyond the time spent. That said I think anyone who wants to go this way, it's fine, I got no beef with hacking. In fact If you got the time and can afford the loss of security more power to you. However if one is using a business or university iPad you do not have a right to hack. Just saying.

Further -I ask this question, is it possible, a legal app could add this dimension to ISO 5?

Philip Ayers Author

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Aug 22, 2012 7:43 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout

Are you using an uploader app for sharepoint? This Microsoft service clearly is optimized to work with mobile devices if it works, perhaps in tandem with an iPad app. As for your iCab comment, either you are uploading to a similarly optimized site written for the iPad or you are using an older version of the iOS or you' re blowing smoke.

Put a link in to the supposed sites you use and exactly how what you are uploading.. Doc PDFs images?

I have tried the iCab -upload from the download folder. It's an extra step but you would first need to upload your file to Dropbox or iDisk google drive etc, then downloaded it back to iCab. Wow, that's efficient!

However I get the same exact result each time for every site. I have emailed the programmer of iCab and he was unable to provide a fix and admitted Apple's sand-boxing was limiting the browsers capabilities.

Really -talk is cheap and arguing about this is a waste of time. You seem to be saying its no big deal yet you provide no help to people who need a fix. As far as I'm concern you are no better that those who say with passion " you can upload files to Dropbox off your iPad!"

Philip Ayers Author

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Aug 22, 2012 8:08 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout

I don't know about share point. Google doc disk work too. That's not the point. Point is the vast majority of sites including many CMS use plain old HTML web form technology. IPad does not work with these site. You seem to be arguing that because your two sites work, ipadvworks with all such sites.

I still would like to see exactly the sequence you use to upload a file in iCab. You could record it or capture screens then black out any info you need to so I..we can see why and how it works.

Chris CA

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Jan 5, 2013 7:14 PM in response to Lizyliz

Lizyliz wrote:

Catagosa,

Take it back if you are within the 30 day time frame. It is NOT a computer.

Apple has a 14 day return policy.

You can not upload .docx's or .pdf's to a company's website - no way, no how.

Yes way, yes how.

Just use iCab to upload .docx's or .pdf's to a company's website (as mentioned a few times in this very thread).

Lizyliz wrote:

Also, don't read anything posted by CHRIS CA. It's disgusting a Level 9 person makes these comments.

I think it's disgusting that people come here and post lies.

Nov 25, 2013 5:36 AM in response to Steven Shmerler

Lol, iuploader worked fine right out of the box, why would I waste any more time on icab, since I have purchased it I suppose I will get back round to it sometime, but honestly just go with iuploader , just want to frigging upload resumes man, I am dumbfounded that Apple is this ********. Linux/android are the future, just a matter of waiting till I need to upgrade tablets. Sorry apple, give your heads a shake maybe you can head off the coming storm.

paulcb

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Sep 27, 2011 12:30 PM in response to ctitanic

There's an app for that... dropbox, box.net, etc..

May 12, 2011 2:09 PM in response to Philip Ayers

Just noticed your post while searching for solutions to just this problem. I'm trying to use my ipad to to upload CV's to various websites while job-hunting and am close to tears. Is this really not possible? Surely this should be the most basic of functions for such an amazing product as the iPad. If you do find a solution, or if anyone out there has a clue I would be very appreciative if you could let me know, my girlfriend is getting sick of the sobbing mess I have become.

ctitanic

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Sep 27, 2011 8:23 AM in response to Chris CA

Exactly, that's the point. An old issue that still have not been resolved. I found this thread because I'm in the same position. Trying to upload the resumes without any luck. I love my iPad but I hate all these none sences.

ctitanic

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Sep 27, 2011 8:30 AM in response to Chris CA

Well, that's your opinion. My opinion is that it's time for Apple Engineers to do something about it. Right now I have at least 3 copies of my resumes and other documents in my iPad just because the lack of a file system with a share folder. To me, this really inefficient. It's using a lot of space, space that I need for other things.

So if you are happy with this situation, that's ok. But do not stop others from say what they think. I love my iPad but I want Apple to know that there are things that could be different and that will make this product even better.

ctitanic

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Sep 27, 2011 8:45 AM in response to Philip Ayers

What makes you assume that I have not done it already?

Anyway, I already said what I want it using the right that the USA constitution gives me. You may hate what I said but I have the right to say it.

I won't reply back so do not bother to answer.

Chris CA

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Sep 27, 2011 11:08 AM in response to ctitanic

Why did you respond to Phillip Ayers from +5 months ago?

Why are you so being so aggresive/defensive? Chill out.

What makes you assume that I have not done it already?

Because you simply complain here. If you want something done, you need to address it to the correct people.

Anyway, I already said what I want it using the right that the USA constitution gives me. You may hate what I said but I have the right to say it.

Are you speaking of the First Amendment to the US Constitution?

Perhaps you should study it a bit more since it doesn't apply here. You do not have a right to say or post anything here. It is something granted to you by Apple

The first amendment prevents the government from making laws prohibiting freedom of speech.

Private institutions are free to do as they please.

And I don't hate or even dislike what you wrote..

However, no one suggested you could not voice your opinion. Just that you should voice it in the correct place where it can do some good.

Kelly R

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Feb 21, 2012 2:03 PM in response to PDXREALTOR

PDXREALTOR - Thank you!!! Your post was the most helpful out of the batch.

I'm currently researching either purchasing an iPad or a MacBook to use for updating CMS sites (particularly Drupal) while I'm on the road. Unfortunately, one of the problems I encountered was Safari's inability to browse files for upload through Drupal (was testing it on my iPhone). This nearly put a halt to my purchasing an iPad and having to move to a MacBook instead (was really hoping to find a light-weight and less expensive piece of equipment.)

You mention "any attach for mail app". Is there one you use in particular?

How does the whole work-flow look for you? You load the file to Dropbox and/or the aforementioned attach for mail app and then grab it through Safari with the assistance of Safari Upload Enabler?

Thank you again. Extremely helpful.

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