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How to display uploaded file from writable/uploads - paulgough - 06-17-2025
Hello,
I have a question. In CodeIgniter 4, how can I display the path of an uploaded file from the writable/uploads folder?
I upload various file types including images, documents, PDFs, and CSVs using the following code and store the file paths in the database.
Code:
$file->move(WRITEPATH . 'uploads', $fileName);All uploaded records are listed on a page, and I need to open the uploaded CSV or Excel files in a new tab from this listing page.
However, I’m unable to retrieve the path from the writable/uploads folder to open it in a new tab.
Code:
<?=WRITEPATH.'uploads/'.$allList->documentCsv?>When I copy the link and try to open it in a new tab, it downloads instead of displaying the file.
Could you please explain how to properly show the file path?
RE: How to display uploaded file from writable/uploads - InsiteFX - 06-17-2025
This may get you going in the right path.
PHP Code:
// In your controller or a suitable method
public function readAndDisplayCsv()
{
// Replace 'your_csv_file.csv' with the actual filename
$filePath = WRITEPATH . 'uploads/your_csv_file.csv';
if (file_exists($filePath)) {
$csvData = [];
if (($handle = fopen($filePath, "r")) !== FALSE) {
while (($data = fgetcsv($handle, 1000, ",")) !== FALSE) {
$csvData[] = $data;
}
fclose($handle);
}
// Pass $csvData to your view for display
return view('csv_display_view', ['csvData' => $csvData]);
} else {
// Handle file not found error
return $this->response->setStatusCode(404)->setBody('File not found');
}
}