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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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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Feb 21, 2012 9:39 PM in response to Philip Ayers

Actually it took less than 5 minutes to prepare, install, and fully utilize both apps. I think the point is people want to be able to upload files via Safari and within email messages.


You can choose not to enable those features and continue to complain about the fact you don't have them or you accept the fact the iPad, off the shelf, needs some customization to meet your needs.


Either way you have a choice.


Soon the iPad will come off the shelf with these features just as it does today with several features previously only available to jailbreakers. Just a matter of time....


For me I'll enjoy the the couple of tweaks and let my MacBook sit on my desk. ;)

Feb 22, 2012 9:52 AM in response to PDXREALTOR

Oh, darnit. I catch your drift now about the apps. I'm not in a position to alter the device to create the solution, though.


Thank you, however. It was still informative, and as Philip mentions, hopefully Apple will eventually allow some apps through that provide this solution (or eventually revamp their iOS/Safari to achieve this.)


Appreciate the feedback, though. Certainly something for me to chew on when I think about making a purchase.

Aug 19, 2012 1:41 AM in response to Chris CA

Hi Chris,


If the software is designed that way then it is an inefficient design, they are not able to consider even after selling iPad for years. This is a very basic need of an end user. In day to day life, it is very normal scenarios to upload files and resumes to job sites. If apple did not consider this basic needs of an end user in their design then it is a shame. Seriously, apple should consider this.

Aug 22, 2012 6:54 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout

And what exactly did you upload? Did you use iCab to upload a .jpeg or .pdf to a web based form? In other words did you go to a site using iCab, such as a Moodle or blackboard or Drupal site, not specially designed for IPad but a general site for all browsers, and upload a file to a form...I..e.


Example of menu


Select Image (from the device)


<image.jpeg> Upload now


Above would be a typical sequence .


If you did this please be helpful and describe ..better to give us a link to the site you are supposedly uploading these file to with iPad?


BTW -- to say you can use your iPad to upload a file to DropBox is asinine! It's a freakn app for that purpose. Presumably there is a link between one app like a word processor on the iPad directly to Dropbox. This is programmed in agreement with Dropbox.

Aug 22, 2012 8:04 AM in response to Philip Ayers

Philip Ayers wrote:


>>For images, it will pull from the iCab downloads folder, as well as the Photo app, directly from the camera, or from a >>web URL.


This statement is totally bogus!! If you can record it, prove it, and show me the link on Youtube. Thats easy enough. Else go away.

No, I'm not taking the time to post anything to YouTube. And my statements are accurate. And I'm not going anywhere.


If you aren't capable of using the device and the apps, perhaps you should sell it a purchase something that better suits your capabilities.

Aug 22, 2012 8:27 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout

You are the obtuse one..and your wasting time arguing when if you simply look at a google search on the topic will reveal the problems many have with this stupid little limitation. If you can actually upload to an HTML form it would be great to see that. I guess apple has lock my iPad out but yours works. I think you do not understand we are talking about the millions of forms written not for iPad but for standard browsers in HTML code?

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