If you’re looking to enhance your file input fields with a dash of modernity and dynamic behavior, then the bs-custom-file-input plugin is your go-to solution! This tiny plugin works seamlessly with Bootstrap 4, transforming bland file inputs into engaging components without relying on jQuery or external dependencies. Here’s your complete guide to getting started with this remarkable plugin!

Table of Contents

• Install
• How to Use It
• Methods
• Compatibility
• Support Me
• Thanks
• License

Install

You can install the bs-custom-file-input plugin in two simple ways:

With npm

npm install bs-custom-file-input --save

CDN

Alternatively, you can include it via CDN:

• jsDelivr
• jsDelivr, minified

How to Use It

Using this plugin is as easy as pie! You need to wait for the document to be ready and then call the init method to turn your custom file inputs into dynamic file inputs.

Here’s how you set it up:

$(document).ready(function () {
    bsCustomFileInput.init();
});

You can also import the plugin when using npm:

import bsCustomFileInput from 'bs-custom-file-input';

For more examples, check out the this file.

Methods

The plugin offers a couple of methods to help you manage your file inputs:

• init: This method initializes the file inputs, making them dynamic.
• destroy: This method removes the plugin and restores the inputs to their original state.

Parameters for init method:

• inputSelector: (default: .custom-file input[type=file]) – Custom selector for file inputs.
• formSelector: (default: form) – Custom selector for form elements.

Compatibility

The bs-custom-file-input plugin works seamlessly across major browsers:

• IE10+
• Edge
• Firefox
• Chrome
• Safari
• Chrome Android
• Safari iOS

For an extensive list of tested browsers, check our BrowserStack compatibility report.

Troubleshooting Ideas

If you encounter issues, consider the following troubleshooting steps:

• Ensure you’ve correctly included the plugin in your project.
• Check your JavaScript console for any errors upon loading the page.
• Verify that your HTML structure follows the Bootstrap guidelines for file inputs.
• Make sure that the file input type is included in your selectors.

For further assistance, you can stay connected with **fxis.ai** for insights and updates.

Thanks

Special thanks to BrowserStack for providing the infrastructure that allows us to test in real browsers!

License

This plugin is licensed under the MIT License.

Conclusion

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