# File dropzone ## Overview A drag-and-drop field for selecting and uploading files. The component supports file type restrictions, multiple file selection, validation for required fields, and minimum/maximum size.\ File dropzone can also parse text-based files like JSON, CSV, and Excel spreadsheets. You can configure the maximum size for uploaded files.

### Properties

Name	Type	Description
`name`	`string`	Component name
`value`	`string \| File \| Blob`	Current component value
`parsedValue`	`any`	Parsed file content (available only if the Parse file setting is enabled)
`valid`	`boolean`	Indicates if the component is valid
`validating`	`boolean`	Indicates if the component is validating
`disabled`	`boolean`	Indicates whether the component is disabled

{% hint style="info" %} The component's `parsedValue` property allows you to access *CSV/JSON* file content as an array of objects without uploading files to the server or parsing them separately. You can use it as `{{ui.fileDropZone.parsedValue}}` in code action steps or directly in other components. {% endhint %} ### Methods

Name	Parameters	Returns	Description
`setValue`	`value: string \|` `File \| Blob`	`void`	Set component value
`setDisabled`	`disabled: boolean`	`void`	Disable or enable the component
`reset`	–	`void`	Reset component to the initial value
`focus`	–	`void`	Set focus on the component
`validate`	–	`void`	Trigger form validation
`resetValidation`	–	`void`	Clear validation errors
`setErrors`	`errors: string \|` `string[] \| null`	`void`	Mark the component as invalid and display errors
`setRequired`	`required: boolean`	`void`	Set component required state

### Triggers

Name	Description
On Change	Triggered when the component's state changes
On Focus	Triggered when the component is in focus
On Blur	Triggered when the component loses focus
On Init	Triggered when the component is initialized

## Working with the component ### Multi-file upload & Append files settings The component allows you to upload multiple files - you just need to select the *Multiple* checkbox in component's settings.\ Once selected, the *Append files* option will appear. It allows you to add new files without replacing the existing ones.

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