How does the RadAsyncUpload differentiate between web users?

[Jeff]

When a file is added to the UploadFiles collection, it goes to the RadUploadTemp folder, and given a filename prefix consisting of numbers.

When it comes time to actually upload those files to the desired location, and considering there is one Temp location for all users, how does this tool differentiate, and only upload the items pertaining to that user/session, etc.?

I've monitored the temp folder while dropping files into the dropzone, from two different computers, and I don't understand how it knows which files go with which browser session.

 

[Peter Milchev]

Hello Jeff,

Each uploaded file in the temporary folder has a unique name, regardless of the user that uploads it. The file is uploaded via a handler and this handler encrypts the exact name of the temporary folder and returns it as metadata to the client.

Then, upon postback, this metadata is sent to the server, where it is decrypted and the correct temporary file is accessed.

On the other hand, saving to the target folder needs to be handled manually if you need each user to have a separate folder. For example, you can set a different TargetFolder property for each user and the files will be uploaded automatically in the respective folder.

Another option is to use the FileUploaded server event and save manually the file in a custom directory with a custom name.

• https://docs.telerik.com/devtools/aspnet-ajax/controls/asyncupload/server-side-programming/onfileuploaded 
• https://docs.telerik.com/devtools/aspnet-ajax/controls/asyncupload/how-to/how-to-manipulate-the-uploaded-files 

Regards,
Peter Milchev
Progress Telerik

[Jeff]

Peter,

Thanks for the detailed response, and resource links.  Very helpful.

 

Jeff.