Thanks Bill. I had another question. What if the user has some .exe file with .doc extension. I mean somefile.exe.doc. How do I check the valid file type with the extension.
Thanks once again. --- Bill Siggelkow <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > U can set the accepted mime types on the input tag; > however, the browser > may not do anything with this information; so in > your ActionForm, I > suggest you validate the type by checking the > extension of the received > file name. > > struts lover wrote: > > > Hi Everyone, > > I wanted to know what is the best practice for > file > > type validation. I want the user to allow to > upload > > only certain type of files and disallow all other > > types. > > I am using Struts FormFile. > > > > Any help would be appreciated. > > Thanks. > > > > > > > > _______________________________ > > Do you Yahoo!? > > Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today! > > http://vote.yahoo.com > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _______________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today! http://vote.yahoo.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]