I just created my first form with formassembly and hadn't realized when I signed up for my account that when a file gets uploaded it doesn't actually get attached to the email, but is only accessible through your interface. I am really hoping that there is a way to make that happen (so that the client can get the attachments via email without having to login in to the form back-end) - please tell me there is!!!
Actually, the %%FILE_LIST%% alias only adds a link to download the file, and the download only starts if the recipient of the notification is authenticated, so your client will still need to enter the username and password to access the file.
Yes, by popular request, we decided to add a way to download files without requiring authentication. We will roll out the update and make an announcement this week.
It's now available. I'll post more information soon, but to set it up, simply replace the %%FILE_LIST%% alias in your notification template with %%UNPROTECTED_FILE_LIST%%
The link(s) generated will allow access the file(s) without prior authentication. Obviously, use this option cautiously. The link to the file cannot be guessed, but anyone who can access the email will be able to download the file.