Secure files and folders, web app, user upload...

[Mel RB]

I want to make a web app that allows a user to upload a document on the website,  I would like to have the user "classify" the item as they upload (which I beleive I can do with hidden javascript okay)

Question:

The file that is uploaded in not secure right? - is there a way that I can automatically secure the item - if so how?  Does every file need to be set as secure, or can I upload to a "secure" folder?

[mario_gudelj]

Hi Mel,

There's no way to secure file uploaded through web apps. You can secure the web app item, but the direct link to the file uploaded will still work.

-m

[Mel RB]

That is disappointing Mario....

If a file is uploaded using the Media Download module - can these be secured?

Is there a way to add any manual code to a folder to make it secure?  If not, can this also be added to the wishlist of features...

[Mel RB]

I have uploaded a test document via the "Media Download" module and it seems to be secure... however, where are these documents stored? Is there a direct route to the stored folder that I am missing?

Is there a way I can have a web app reference/link the 'media downloads' uploaded via the mobule?  

[Liam Dilley]

Only via use of the editor to insert a module list of the media downloads or one via the custom links dropdown.

Media Downloads are stored elements, file is stored in a location you can not access via FTP, these and also web forms submitting files to cases, these are not accessable in the same way, only via the admin or a download link you add.