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mack
mack

Reputation: 1828

What if file(word document) is open while upload in PHP?

In my site, i have created functionality to upload MS-Word Document.

and i'm moving that file using following PHP function

move_uploaded_file($_FILES['upload_file']['tmp_name'],$path);

I just want to know What happens if file(word document) is open while uploading it?

does it create any problem or generate any error?

Upvotes: 0

Views: 217

Answers (2)

Irongaze.com
Irongaze.com

Reputation: 1645

Text editors don't have any hold over files they have open - they load them into memory, then save them back out when you hit save. So no, there will be no problem if a file is open when it is being uploaded. I wouldn't worry about mid-upload saves either (re: @Joe) - trust the browser and OS to sort that out for you. In theory, any file could be modified during an upload, but in practice, doesn't happen.

Upvotes: 1

Joe
Joe

Reputation: 47649

Depends on how Word behaves. If it is in the middle of a write, then you'll either get a corrupted file or the OS will make the browser wait before uploading it. But this is a rare occurrence.

If the document is open, but Word is not currently writing you will either get an old version of the file, or a semi-saved corrupted state.

Best not risk it, and tell the user to close the file first.

Upvotes: 5

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