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[Robert Lyon <robertl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Aaron, Dominique,

The inconsistent file adding problems is due to the 'Add' option being loaded onto the same page. 
So in resume/achievements.php we end up with 3 instances of the form (for certifications, books, and professional memberships) and the filepicker is not designed to work with more than one instance on a page.

So the options going forward are: 
1) make the filepicker work with more than once instance on a page (hard option)
or
2) make the 'Add' option like the 'Edit' option where it loads in a new page, or even config form like popup where there can be only one filepicker at a time.

In the time being we could remove the add attachment option so that the
only way to add an attachment is via the edit form? would this be worth
doing?

Cheers

Bob

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https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1235877

Title:
  Add file in a resume - interface consistency

Status in Mahara ePortfolio:
  Confirmed

Bug description:
  Version : 1.8RC

  In Content->Resume

  Context :
  You want to add files as attachment for different points of your resumé (certificate, letter of recommendation, etc.).

  What is expected :
  You fill in the form for an entry in your job history and at the botton you have a link or a button to add a document either from your personal file zone or from your computer if the document is not already in the formal.

  How it works in 1.8RC:

  A) At the bottom of the form you get the option to add a file with a
  "Browse" button. This button only lets you go and upload a file from
  your computer not from your personal file zone.

  B) The plus sign link (+) under the "Browse" button lets you add many
  "Browse" button without actually having uploaded a file with the
  previous "Browse" button.

  C) The plus sign link (+) disappears (but it is still clickable) when
  'mouseovered' once.

  D) When the form is then saved and accessed again for editing, the add
  file interface has changed and a button "Add file" is displayed
  instead of the *Browse" and plus (+) sign.

  Conclusion: the interface for adding and managing attachment to resumé
  is not consistent and may be confusing for certain users and then
  should be revised.

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