[4.x]: Temporary folders are being created when using {slug} in Asset field

[jimirobaer]

What happened?

Description

Folders are being created when a new entry containing an Asset field, that has been configured to use the {slug} as the Default Upload Location, is created.

The folders are named after the draft, ex. temp_sftzbaeqedinubfrccouaofyfyyintwesbod. These folders are automatically created, even before an asset is uploaded on the field. The field just needs to be present on the entry type.

Steps to reproduce

1. Create an Asset field and add {slug} to the Default Upload Location.
2. Add the field to an entry type which has drafts enabled.
3. Create a new entry using the entry type.

Expected behavior

No folders linked to the draft to be created on each new entry.

Actual behavior

Folders linked to the draft being created on each new entry.

Craft CMS version

4.4.13

PHP version

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Operating system and version

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Installed plugins and versions

[i-just]

Hi, thanks for reporting! I raised a PR for this.

[brandonkelly]

Craft 4.4.15 is out with a fix for this. Thanks again for reporting!

[sandrodunkel]

Since this fix, Default Upload Location does not seem to work for me anymore. Does not work with a dynamic path (e.g. {slug} or {section}) and does not work with a fixed path (e.g. "/pages"). Worked perfectly on Craft 4.4.12.

[i-just]

@sandrodunkel, I just did a quick test and the “Default Upload Location” works as expected when uploading directly into an assets field (via the “Upload files” button).

When using the “Add an asset” button, the user can choose the location to upload to (within what’s allowed by the field).

[sandrodunkel]

You're right—my bad. Thanks @i-just