We have been hard at work on SlickUpload 5 for the past several months, and it is finally time to unveil the results of our efforts. This SlickUpload 5 RC is feature complete, so you can dig in and get a feel for what you can do with SlickUpload 5. Over the next week or two, we'll be working on final polishing, broad cross-browser testing, and more samples.
The biggest change of v5 is the addition of the new SlickUpload control. This control provides file selection, a list of files, maximum number of files, extension validation, custom templating, per file additional fields – basically everything you could want from a file selection and uploading control. It is designed in a modular way as well – the SlickUpload control is actually just a wrapper that composes the FileSelector, FileList, UploadConnector, and UploadProgressDisplay controls together. This means that you can get started fast by drag-dropping the SlickUpload control onto your page, but you can also dig in and deeply customize the look, feel, and interaction of SlickUpload.
The SlickUpload control (and related controls) replace the UploadManager control.
This also paves the way for SlickUpload to add Silverlight and Flash file selection support. The SlickUpload 5 roadmap includes upgrades to support Silverlight and Flash in the FileSelector control. Because of the modular architecture, these will be available with none or minimal code changes when you upgrade.
Customers who have purchased SlickUpload 4 this year (since 1 Jan 2009) will receive a free upgrade to SlickUpload 5. Other existing customers can upgrade at our standard 50% off upgrade discount.
Download SlickUpload 5 RC
NOTE: branding is forced to on, so license files won't remove it. The final version will support licenses like normal.
Full changelog
- Added SlickUpload control, and related controls (FileSelector, FileList, UploadConnector, UploadProgressDisplay)
- Added support for custom templating
- Added support for additional fields per file
- Added support for maximum number of files
- Added support for extension validation
- Added postprocessing step with progress
- Added full client object model with properties and events
- Improved stability/cross browser compatibility
- Added ASP.NET MVC support
- Deprecated UploadManager control