# Uploading a file to a table

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**Category:** Ignition\
**Created:** [April 9, 2021, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/uploading-a-file-to-a-table/45448 "2021-04-09T20:52:47Z")\
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I’ve gotten in the habit of always specifying the db connection when using scripting, even if the default is specified in the project properties.

- It avoids confusion as to that connection you’re using
- It works regardless of the scope where the script is run. (Designer / Client / Gateway)

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