How can I choose a upload directory using a select drop down and upload a file to that directory that I chose using PHP?

Question

Basically what I am trying to do is create an upload form so that I may choose what predetermined directory in a drop down to upload the file to. For example if I want to upload 'image.jpg' to the folder 'family' I can then use a drop down, select family and upload the image.

So far I have yet to find a script similar to what I am trying to do. I see regular upload scripts, but nothing so that I can choose a predetermined directory. Any ideas?

Answer 1

<form action="upload.php" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data">
<label for="file">Choose a file:</label>
<input type="file" name="file" id="file"><br><br>
<label for="directory">Select a directory:</label>
<select name="directory" id="directory">
<option value="family">Family</option>
<option value="friends">Friends</option>
<!-- Add more options for directories as needed -->
</select><br><br>
<input type="submit" value="Upload File" name="submit">
</form>

Answer 2

<?php
if (isset($_POST['submit'])) {
$directory = $_POST['directory'];

// Check if the directory exists, if not, create it
if (!is_dir($directory)) {
mkdir($directory, 0777, true);
}

$targetDir = $directory . '/';
$targetFile = $targetDir . basename($_FILES['file']['name']);

// Check if the file has been successfully uploaded
if (move_uploaded_file($_FILES['file']['tmp_name'], $targetFile)) {
echo "File uploaded successfully to '$directory'.";
} else {
echo "Error uploading file.";
}
}
?>