How to select a random file from a folder that where uploaded with django-filer

Question

I use django-cms for a project and in the frontend (template) I want to select a random image from a folder.

The media is managed by django-filer. I know how to use the files when I assign them directly in my models, but I can't figure out if and how it is possible to select a random image.

For a better understanding, I have a model where I can choose an image. If that is not set by the editor, I want to choose a random image as backup.

Answer 1

To solve this I had to use the Folder model of the filer. This is my model:

class HeroExtension(TitleExtension):

    image = FilerImageField(
        blank=True,
        null=True
    )

    def get_hero_image(self):
        if self.image:
            return self.image

        folder = Folder.objects.filter(name='Heros')
        if folder:
            file = random.choice(folder.first().files)
            if file:
                return file

        return None

First I return the image of the model, if it is set. if not, I look for the specific folder and select a random image from that.

If nothing is found, I return None in any other case an image will be returned.

My template looks like this:

{% if request.current_page.get_title_obj.heroextension.get_hero_image %}
{% with hero_image=request.current_page.get_title_obj.heroextension.get_hero_image %}
<img class="hero__image"
     alt="{{ hero_image.default_alt_text }}"
     srcset="{{ hero_image|thumbnail_url:'hero-450' }} 800w,
             {{ hero_image|thumbnail_url:'hero-576' }} 1024w,
             {{ hero_image|thumbnail_url:'hero-768' }} 1360w,
             {{ hero_image|thumbnail_url:'hero-1080' }} 1920w"
     sizes="100vw"
     src="{{ hero_image|thumbnail_url:'hero-1080' }}">
{% endwith %}
{% endif %}