Q:

CakePHP Datatype Associations

I'm playing around with CakePHP. I noticed when I select a different field type in my database for example "datetime", "varchar" or "tinyint" cake automatically interprets the field for example:
varchar = text
tinyint = checkbox
datetime = date select field

Is there any source where I can find a list of field types used for which datatype in my database? I've googled several times but can't seem to find the right description.
What also bothers me - is there a simplified field to create an upload field?

A:

That task is made by the FormHelper. As for uploads, there's the file method. (Not sure if you already know it and are looking for alternatives.)

