Attachments enabled on DH.

***craig5320*** · Feb 13, 2009, 10:28 AM

Hey Guys,

After some feedback and discussion we are running a test and research phase on attachments.

Yes that's right we've enabled them!

Currently I've restricted the image sizes to 256k (1280x960) this should be more than adequate for the purpose. Those of you with Photoshop should use "Save for web & devices" under file menu which will save a much smaller copy of images if you find the size limit restricting. Each user is restricted to 50MB, which is around 200 full-size images, and a lot more if you don't use the full 256k per image.

You can also attach txt files, pdf's and word docs.

Let me know what you think, whether the restrictions are ok, whether it works for you etc.

I'll also be looking at enabling the Album option, you can see an album example on my user profile http://www.hardwareheaven.com/members/craig5320.html on the right side, and profile picture and signature uploads.

Thanks

**temeteus82** · Feb 13, 2009, 10:46 AM

Just to let you know Craig that the .docx format is not supported at all...

***craig5320*** · Feb 13, 2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by temeteus82

Just to let you know Craig that the .docx format is not supported at all...

Thanks teme. the extension that is enabled is .doc I didn't consider .docx but I'll have a look now.

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Mac Daddy · Feb 13, 2009, 11:16 AM

Good stuff guys and I think the sizes are more than adequate. Anything requiring more space the member can use one of the free hosting services available for any image or file format.

The thumbnails I like and the album idea is also cool

I can't think of any formats not shown that we might require to share small things on the forum which is the idea of attachments in the first place. Lets try one out this is from the AMC show at the Royal Military College here this summer my buddy Bob's car

BlueMak · Feb 13, 2009, 02:45 PM

Craig, admit it, the only reason you are doing this is to have people take a look at your profile!!!!!!!11111

***craig5320*** · Feb 13, 2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueMak

Craig, admit it, the only reason you are doing this is to have people take a look at your profile!!!!!!!11111

Albums should be enabled for everyone now, along with signature image uploads.

Chaos · Feb 13, 2009, 04:16 PM

thx Craig I hope it doesnt have adverse effect on your database

comp_ali · Feb 13, 2009, 04:18 PM

Craig:
Really thanks man for that.

Mac Daddy:
What is this man? Is this a cooler as you plan to overclock the car?? Heehe

CDsDontBurn · Feb 13, 2009, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig5320

Each user is restricted to 50MB, which is around 200 full-size images, and a lot more if you don't use the full 256k per image.

So, once a user has reached this limit, is there a way to remove much older images w/o needing to go back through old threads and deleting older images?

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig5320

I'll also be looking at enabling the Album option, you can see an album example on my user profile http://www.hardwareheaven.com/members/craig5320.html on the right side, and profile picture and signature uploads.

I was looking all over your profile and i couldn't see this particular feature. Also, is this to delete older images like i mentioned above?

Mac Daddy · Feb 14, 2009, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comp_ali

Craig:
Really thanks man for that.

Mac Daddy:
What is this man? Is this a cooler as you plan to overclock the car?? Heehe

Hee hee its a 69 AMX with a blown Mercruiser engine in it .. Up to Bob to cool it lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueMak

Craig, admit it, the only reason you are doing this is to have people take a look at your profile!!!!!!!11111

Hmmm .... does we wish people to touch his profile ... couldnt resist sorry

[hobo]eclipse · Feb 14, 2009, 05:12 AM

thanks DH folks, adds a great bit of convenience

Dark Lord · Feb 14, 2009, 07:27 AM

was gonna say, looks like a javelin. my dads got a 69 amx sitting in storage that id like to get out some day. would also love to restore our 70 mark donahue javelin some day too.

***craig5320*** · Feb 14, 2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

So, once a user has reached this limit, is there a way to remove much older images w/o needing to go back through old threads and deleting older images?

I was looking all over your profile and i couldn't see this particular feature. Also, is this to delete older images like i mentioned above?

I'll have to double check the album permissions, they're enabled for users, but it's possible they're also being hidden from view in another place as vB can be funny like that.

Staff can prune attachments so if that becomes the case contact me and I will sort that for you.

We've initially put the restriction in place just to see how it goes, we're looking at options possibly more storage so we can offer unrestricted storage. We don't want everyone suddenly uploading all the pictures and realise we're ran out of space fast. So while we monitor it, it's restricted.

Thanks

Mac Daddy · Feb 14, 2009, 01:19 PM

*Off topic I knew I should have posted that pic on Heavenly Visions lol*

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Lord

was gonna say, looks like a javelin. my dads got a 69 amx sitting in storage that id like to get out some day. would also love to restore our 70 mark donahue javelin some day too.

Ya they are nice cars actually my boss has been restoring his 70 AMX from the ground up it should be on the road this summer actually

Feb 13, 2009, 10:28 AM	#1
*craig5320* HH Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 8,565 Rep Power: 445 System Specs	Attachments enabled on DH. Hey Guys, After some feedback and discussion we are running a test and research phase on attachments. Yes that's right we've enabled them! Currently I've restricted the image sizes to 256k (1280x960) this should be more than adequate for the purpose. Those of you with Photoshop should use "Save for web & devices" under file menu which will save a much smaller copy of images if you find the size limit restricting. Each user is restricted to 50MB, which is around 200 full-size images, and a lot more if you don't use the full 256k per image. You can also attach txt files, pdf's and word docs. Let me know what you think, whether the restrictions are ok, whether it works for you etc. I'll also be looking at enabling the Album option, you can see an album example on my user profile http://www.hardwareheaven.com/members/craig5320.html on the right side, and profile picture and signature uploads. Thanks Attached Thumbnails Attached Images __________________ HardwareHeaven on Facebook

Feb 13, 2009, 11:16 AM	#4
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: Attachments enabled on DH. Good stuff guys and I think the sizes are more than adequate. Anything requiring more space the member can use one of the free hosting services available for any image or file format. The thumbnails I like and the album idea is also cool I can't think of any formats not shown that we might require to share small things on the forum which is the idea of attachments in the first place. Lets try one out this is from the AMC show at the Royal Military College here this summer my buddy Bob's car Attached Thumbnails __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Feb 13, 2009, 02:45 PM	#5
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,464 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	Re: Attachments enabled on DH. Craig, admit it, the only reason you are doing this is to have people take a look at your profile!!!!!!!11111 __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Feb 13, 2009, 04:16 PM	#7
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,268 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	Re: Attachments enabled on DH. thx Craig I hope it doesnt have adverse effect on your database

Feb 13, 2009, 04:18 PM	#8
comp_ali Sniper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Egypt Posts: 10,469 Rep Power: 339 System Specs	Re: Attachments enabled on DH. Craig: Really thanks man for that. Mac Daddy: What is this man? Is this a cooler as you plan to overclock the car?? Heehe __________________

Feb 14, 2009, 05:12 AM	#11
[hobo]eclipse ...just bummin 'round Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,907 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Re: Attachments enabled on DH. thanks DH folks, adds a great bit of convenience

Feb 14, 2009, 07:27 AM	#12
Dark Lord HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 125 System Specs	Re: Attachments enabled on DH. was gonna say, looks like a javelin. my dads got a 69 amx sitting in storage that id like to get out some day. would also love to restore our 70 mark donahue javelin some day too. __________________