Closed or Resolved: Trouble Uploading Image Files as Post Attachments

[Tim Folkerts]

Is it just me? I was trying to upload some image files with a post, but I can't seem to make it work! I get to the upload page, select the files, and click Upload. After a few moments, the little pop-up window goes blank without any clear message that the files have loaded. And I don't see the images with the message after I post.

Am I missing something obvious???

Tim

[Marc]

How big are the files and what type of files are they?

Technically if the upload fails you should get a notice and reason why the upload failed. The box should not disappear.

[Tim Folkerts]

The pictures are relatively small (60K) JPG files. I even tried converting to GIF. After clicking "Upload", the very bottom boarder of the pop-up screen says "Waiting for elsmar.com...". After a few seconds, the whole pop-up goes white and the bottom boarder says "done".

But I don't get any message that the upload was successful - or a failure for that matter.

I just tried it again with this message, but I don't think it is working here, either ...


Tim

[BradM]

Tim,

I have had that problem before. However, it was due to Marc's comment in that the file was too large. So, obviously not a problem in your case.

One time... I thought I had the same problem. However, it was loading so quickly that I did not even notice.

[Marc]

Originally Posted by Tim Folkerts

The pictures are relatively small (60K) JPG files. I even tried converting to GIF. After clicking "Upload", the very bottom boarder of the pop-up screen says "Waiting for elsmar.com...". After a few seconds, the whole pop-up goes white and the bottom boarder says "done".

But I don't get any message that the upload was successful - or a failure for that matter.

I just tried it again with this message, but I don't think it is working here, either

Check your PM (Personal Message) Inbox. I PMed you my email address. Send me the files to look at.

1. What browser are you using?
2. I assume you're on your home computer?
3. What OS?
4. Is Javascript enabled on your browser?

[Marc]

I got the files and checked them. It appears the image dimensions of 3 of them were too big (1546 x 1160). I fixed them all and emailed them back to you. You should be able to upload them now. Let me know if they won't upload.

Technically you should have gotten a reason for failure notice, but the same thing happened to me - no notice. I'll have to look at why.

[Jim Wynne]

If you're using Win XP, you can use Microsoft's free image resizer to reduce the size of images for e-mail or uploading to forums. It's part of the XP PowerToys package, but can be downloaded separately. There are also versions for earlier Windows versions; you can look here for more information.

[Tim Folkerts]

Thanks for the help! I didn't think about the image itself being too big. I think that the free photo editor in Windows will also resize pictures. In any case, no I know to check the image size as well as the file size!

Tim