felixrieseberg / felixrieseberg/React-Dropzone-Component

trigger file dialog programmatically?

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Description

To trigger another component or element programmatically I can use refbut I got an error of photoUploadDropAreaElement is not a function using below code.

```
triggerUploadDialog(){
this.photoUploadDropAreaElement.click(); // doesn't work?

console.log(this.photoUploadDropAreaElement);
}

render() {
return(


this.photoUploadDropAreaElement = dropArea} />

);
```

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/43295907/trigger-react-dropzone-with-ref-doesnt-work

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The issue identifies triggerUploadDialog, render, and DropzoneComponent but no repository files or tests. Start by reproducing the ref assignment and click call from the example, then trace the component entry point to determine whether the programmatic dialog trigger is supported. Done means the intended behavior is confirmed and either works reliably or is clearly documented.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, react
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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