Question

I need to obtain the String for the file that is being uploaded from forms to store in the database.

I am using the usual form input file element

 input type="file" name="some_name"

I found a couple JS scripts that allow me to do useless things like display the string in a dialog box, etc.

I need this as an element on the request object or as a hidden field on my page when the form is posted.

Answer 1

You should be able to do something like this:

<form method="POST">
    <input type="file" name="some_name"
     onchange="document.getElementById('hidden_file').value = this.value;" />

    <input type="hidden" id="hidden_file" value="" />
    <input type="submit" />
</form>

I believe that will work in all browsers if you simply want to store the filename, and not the full path.