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[Resolved] creating folders for logged-in users

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Problem:
The issue here is that the user wanted to create separate folders for logged in users, so they can upload their files to that folder.

Solution:

I was thinking we can create a CPT to old the uploaded files. This way we can keep track of them and who uploaded them. Then you can create a taxonomy that will essentially separate the files into categories.

So this has an additional benefit in that you can display to the user all the files he/she has uploaded as well as you can display groupings of files based on a category.

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This topic contains 3 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by Shane 6 years, 9 months ago.

Assisted by: Shane.

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#617372

Tell us what you are trying to do?
I want users to have four pre-determined folders available to them when they are logged in

Is there any documentation that you are following?
No

Is there a similar example that we can see?
No

What is the link to your site?
hidden link

you need to be logged in as a user
username: David-Test-Staff
password: test

#617467

Shane
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Languages: English (English )

Timezone: America/Jamaica (GMT-05:00)

Hi Marc,

Thank you for contacting our support forum.

I'm not sure exactly what you're trying to achieve with the folders, but this isn't possible.

Would you mind explaining the scenario so that I can have a better understanding on this.

Thanks,
Shane

#617599

OK, I have a system where users log in and can upload files. I'd like these files to be 'allocated to a category' my client calles these folders, but i realise that isn't how it works, so for example, when they choose a 'timesheet' category, only those files saves with that category are visible. To the client, this is a folder.

#617899

Shane
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Languages: English (English )

Timezone: America/Jamaica (GMT-05:00)

Hi Marc,

Ok let see how best we can walk through this one.

So I was thinking we can create a CPT to old the uploaded files. This way we can keep track of them and who uploaded them. Then you can create a taxonomy that will essentially separate the files into categories.

So this has an additional benefit in that you can display to the user all the files he/she has uploaded as well as you can display groupings of files based on a category.

Please let me know if this helps.
Thanks,
Shane