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SWFUpload is a flash/javascript solution for uploading files VIA the web. I've always thought that uploading files via a form has been clunky. I was excited when I found this script that fixes this area. Not only can you limit which file types that show in the choose file dialog, it will also report on the progress of the upload. I've been using my own Flash based file uploader for Indiefy for sometime now and its great to see it packaged in an easy-to-use way for others.

Features
* Only display chosen filetypes in dialog
* Upload multiple files at once by ctrl/shift-selecting in dialog
* Trigger javascript functions on start, cancel, progress and complete
* Get file information/size before upload starts
* Style upload buttons any way you want
* Do progress-bars/information using valid XHTML and CSS
* No page reloads, display uploaded files as they are finished
* Works on all platforms/browsers that has Flash support.
* Degrades gracefully to a normal html upload form if Flash or javascript isn't available

Example

Check it out!

I have been quiet lately on here and I apologize for that, but I have good reason (well at least I think so). Indiefy is coming along nicely and I wanted to show off one of my favorite features of the site. The screenshot below is from the Arist Manager and shows the MP3 uploader in action. The uploader is built in flash and looks quiet sexy if you ask me. For those of you who don't know, flash has the capabilities to upload files to a web server. This gives you the ability to show a progress of the upload and gives the user a much more intuitive interface. That is one thing thats always bugged me about uploading files from a form, you never knew how much was left.

Screenshot

Yes I know...a horrible day right? Wrong. I may have wrote a post about how MySpace is a Social Networking STD, but I also said "yet its huge and used by millions".

MySpace is a great way to gain exposure and if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Use MySpace at what it does best...social networking. Not because its "the best" as far as design goes, but because a boat load of people use it.

Check it out at http://www.myspace.com/indiefy and add me as a friend!

I'll be on vacation Nov. 3rd through Nov. 7th. I'll be down in Birmingham, AL for some "get away" time. I doubt I'll find time to post, but I will try if I find something worth posting.

Thanks again to everyone who reads this blog. I appreciate your loyalty. Your comments and interaction are what keep me posting. Have a great weekend!