Adding file to a request prepends a forward slash to filename

[crepusculi]

Is there an existing issue for this?

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Describe the Issue

When I attempt to add a file to my request's body, either form-data or binary, after selecting the file from the picker dialog, the filename is prepended by a forward slash ("/"). This causes the program to not find the file when the request is sent, as that particular file path does not exist.

I have tried moving the file to multiple locations on my machine, including the workspace location, but to no avail.

Steps To Reproduce

1. Open a new request tab
2. Select the Body tab
3. Choose the binary radio button
4. Click "Select File"
5. Choose a file and click Open

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Operating System

Windows

Postman Version

1.5.1

Postman Platform

Postman VSCode Extension

User Account Type

Signed In User

Additional Context?

This behavior only happens using the VS Code extension, not the desktop app.

[rishavbharti]

This issue has been resolved in the latest version of the extension (v1.6.1). Please update to the newest version and give it a try.