How to access server side clip attachments?

Question

I use paperclip to attach excel file to mode.

The goal is to import data from an excel file into a database.

Model: Import
has_attached_file: spreadsheet

For the import process, I want to access the file in my model as follows.

path = "#{Rails.root}/public/#{spreadsheet.url}"    

This does not work. I think because in the end the url has a timestamp.

In general, what is the best way to access server-side attachments?

Answer 1

I think you are looking for a method to_file. You should do something like this:

excel_file = self.spreadsheet.to_file

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spreadsheet.url(nil, false) - , .

Answer 2

@spreadsheet.path

http://rdoc.info/gems/paperclip/2.3.8/Paperclip/Attachment#path-instance_method