---
title: "Uploader.Type Property  ActiveX/Java Uploader PHP"
canonical: https://www.aurigma.com/docs/us8/JA_P_P_Uploader_Type.htm
product: "Upload Suite 8"
---

# Uploader.Type Property ActiveX/Java Uploader PHP

Supported browsers: ![Internet Explorer](https://www.aurigma.com/docs/us8/icons/ie8.png)![Firefox](https://www.aurigma.com/docs/us8/icons/firefox.png)![Google Chrome](https://www.aurigma.com/docs/us8/icons/chrome.png)![Safari](https://www.aurigma.com/docs/us8/icons/safari.png)
 
Gets or sets type of currently using ActiveX/Java Uploader control, Java applet or ActiveX control.

## Syntax
 
```
public function getType() {
}

public function setType($value) {
}
```
 
### Property Value
 
Type: **string**
 
Type of currently using ActiveX/Java Uploader control.
 
Possible values are:
 
- **java** for Java applet
- **activex** for ActiveX control

You can use this property to utilize Java applet only in all browsers including Internet Explorer, although it is not recommended.
 
Default value is **"activex|java"**.

## Example

## See Also
 
### Reference
 
- [Aurigma.ImageUploader.BaseControl.Type ASP.NET PropertyActiveX/Java Uploader](https://www.aurigma.com/docs/us8/JA_P_Aurigma_ImageUploader_BaseControl_Type.htm.md)
- [$au.uploader.type JavaScript PropertyActiveX/Java Uploader](https://www.aurigma.com/docs/us8/JA_P_J_$au_uploader_type.htm.md)