event.dataTransfer.files is empty when ondrop is fired?

Question

Okay, I have an element set up to receive a file-drop event, but when I look in event.dataTransfer it is blank. I haven\'t gotten around to learning the drag-n-

Answer 1

Also take a look at this bug/behavior: HTML5 drop event doesn't work unless dragover is handled

Basically, you need to handle hover/drag and specify a dropEffect