nGen File Field is a field type for the FieldFrame framework by Brandon Kelly. It adds a custom field type allowing you to upload files from the Publish/Edit interface, and also functions as part of the FF Matrix. This extension is useful for creating galleries, download libraries, and much more.

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Best. News. Evar! Can’t wait to play with this one.

Who needs Entry Gallery, or File anymore.
Mini-galleries, portfolios, menus, FTW!

Thank you!

Great work Fred. Just installed and everything looks to be working great. As AJP alluded to, there are going to be so many uses for this type of File Field. Thanks a ton!

Genius, genius, genius…

EDIT: And I should add… combine this with the imgsizer plug-in and you’ve got an instant gallery.

Interested to know if associated files are deleted when entries are deleted…, no one’s ever sussed that one yet…

Two hours ago I set up 6 different fields to provide what I needed.
After I saw this extension I deleted the 6 fields and made 1 FF Matrix with the Upload field type.
It’s working perfectly so far.

Thanks!

Just saw this on Twitter thanks to Brandon.

Tried it out and it worked first time, absolutely fantastic. This is one of those items that will be going on my must install with every site I make!!

You’ve made me a very happy man indeed with this one!

Thanks for releasing this one.

Just one question if I may? Does this obey the rules set out in the File Upload Preferences settings as in only allowing file types that are allowed and making sure that security checks are carried out too?

Best wishes,

Mark

Thanks again for posting this, Fred!

Over the weekend I installed nGen File on my site, and it’s been working perfectly. (screenshot)

OH… MY….

The holy grail!

Oh man, this is pure gold. I can’t think of a project NOT to use this in. Thanks guys!

Awesome, can’t wait to test it out. Will this work with a WYSIWYG too?

Have to add my “Awesome, thanks!” for this.

Are there any plans to allow for resize upon upload? I agree that using the imgsizer plugin is perfect for template usage, but for the original image clients have a way of upload 3MB digital images, so an option to nip that in the bud would make this even um, perfect-er.

I’m not sure I see how this can be helpful to make galleries. Could someone enlighten me. I’ll be right back after a cup of coffee to stimulate the brain.

@imagehat, just use the imgsizer plugin to reisize those images as you’d need.

@createsean, the possibilities are endless.
A small gallery in a portfolio of projects. Multiple images, separate captions, all sortable by client.
A restaurant menu, with images per line item (with price, sale price, description, “on sale” checkbox, is_visible, checkbox, etc.
And so many more.

man, i am just too new to comprehend this one. i went to read about FieldFrame and still have no idea what that extension let alone this one is for.

i’ll revisit this after i have some coffee in the morning.

Sean C. Smith - 31 March 2009 01:34 AM

I’m not sure I see how this can be helpful to make galleries. Could someone enlighten me. I’ll be right back after a cup of coffee to stimulate the brain.

Just setup an FF Matrix with two columns—file, and textarea. You choose a file and then give it a caption. Instant gallery that you can add to, rearrange, etc… at will.

Using a plugin like imgsizer you can also generate your thumbnails on the fly.

Wow, I suppose this along with the FieldFrame framework is someting we’ve all been waiting for!

Thanks a lot guys.