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Upload fields

Use an Upload field to collect one or more permitted files.

An Upload field lets a person attach files while filling a Form. Use it for documents, photos, recordings, or other evidence that should stay with the submitted Form report.

Add an Upload field

You need edit access to the Form.

  1. Open the Form from Library, then select the section that needs the field.
  2. Select Add field or content.
  3. Under Fields, select Upload.
  4. Enter a clear Label and optional Help text.
  5. Keep Required on when at least one file must be attached.
  6. Under Allowed files, select at least one of Image, Audio, Video, or File.
  7. Add optional Accepted MIME types or Accepted extensions when the field needs a narrower list.
  8. Turn on Allow multiple files when needed, then set Maximum files.
  9. Select Done, then use Preview to check the field.

A Form cannot be filled when an Upload field has no allowed file category. Upload fields remain in Reports and cannot write files into a Person Record.

Limit the files people can choose

The allowed categories are the broadest rule. Use File for documents and other non-media files. Optional filters narrow the category further:

  • Enter MIME types as a comma-separated list, such as image/png, application/pdf.
  • Enter extensions without a leading dot, such as png, pdf, docx. CareMap also accepts them when a dot is included.

Leave either filter blank when it should not add another restriction. When both filters contain values, an upload must satisfy both.

Attach files while filling

  1. Select Choose files and choose files permitted by the field.
  2. Wait while the field shows Uploading….
  3. Confirm that the field shows the expected number of files ready.
  4. Continue to the next section or select Submit Form.

CareMap disables navigation while an upload is in progress. Selecting files again replaces the current selection for that field. A required Upload field must have at least one ready file before you can continue.

Fix common problems

  • A file cannot be selected or is rejected: Check its category, extension, and file type against every limit shown for the field.
  • Too many files were selected: Choose files again and stay within the Maximum files value.
  • The upload fails: Retry the selection. If CareMap reports a storage limit, use a smaller file or free workspace storage before trying again.
  • The wrong file is ready: Select Choose files again and choose the correct replacement before submitting.