How can i upload some file from local machine?

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I am using selenium with java script and i can't upload files from local machine. I tried using 'upload.sendKeys(direction from file)', but does not work. When i clicking on the upload button and open a window to select a file from local machine i don't know how i can select a file.

await findByCss(driver, selectContent).click();

await delay();

var upload = findByCss(driver, selectContent);

upload.sendKeys("C:/trabajo/Pineapple-lab/para docola/Actualidad_356226259_107392298_1024x576.jpg"); 

await delay();

Looks like a duplicate: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/16896685/how-to-upload-file-using-selenium-webdriver-in-java — Janos Vinceller, Oct 12 '20 at 19:35
@Jorjon You recall incorrectly. Selenium WebDriver has supported file uploads for years via the `sendKeys` method, by sending the path and file name to the `` element on the page. — JimEvans, Oct 12 '20 at 22:38

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 12 '20 at 19:34

If i remember correctly one should not issue a click and send the path directly (because the click will open a dialog that Selenium cannot interact with). Of course you also need some way of handling the file, either a form to send it or a change handler on the input itself.

How can i upload some file from local machine?

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