Posting 29K JPEG File (Read 4973 times)

waimea2006

Posting 29K JPEG File
« on: March 03, 2020, 10:23:19 AM »
I have encountered this error message when posting a 29KB pic to new topic. Original size of file was 232KB. Any remedy?
An Error Has Occurred!
Your attachment couldn't be saved. This might happen because it took too long to upload or the file is bigger than the server will allow.

Please consult your server administrator for more information.
 :shaka:

oldfart

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2020, 10:48:20 AM »
This has been a problem for a while now.
Some people use Imgur, I tried postimage.
What, Me Worry?

Flapp_Jackson

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2020, 10:51:39 AM »
If you prefer using attachments, which insert a thumbnail requiring the viewer to click on it to see the actual picture, then I expect you'll continue bumping into problems on this site.

I've been using imgur to post images for years without problems.  Posting a link to that repository lets me not only reuse old pictures, but it also displays the photo, not a thumbnail, which I prefer.

Be aware: if you close your image sharing account or delete an image you linked to on this or any other site, those links will no longer display the image.  Links are pointers to files, not copies of them.

Example:

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and then act as though I had some choice about barging in?"
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Inspector

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2020, 07:10:32 PM »
I suspect the real reason this is occurring is due to the owner of this forum. I owned 3 forums a long time ago. And the error message is due to the setting for allowing photos to be uploaded. My guess is the owner doesn’t want to have to pay to store all the photos we upload. He either has turned off photo uploads altogether or he made the maximum size so small we won’t be able to upload anything.
SCIENCE THAT CAN’T BE QUESTIONED IS PROPAGANDA!!!

Flapp_Jackson

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2020, 09:49:29 PM »
I suspect the real reason this is occurring is due to the owner of this forum. I owned 3 forums a long time ago. And the error message is due to the setting for allowing photos to be uploaded. My guess is the owner doesn’t want to have to pay to store all the photos we upload. He either has turned off photo uploads altogether or he made the maximum size so small we won’t be able to upload anything.

The restrictions for uploads are listed when you click to start the attachment process.

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Restrictions: maximum total size 65536KB, maximum individual size 16384KB

Looks like 16MB is set on the forum.

However, there are also limits that must be set to allow that size in the PHP configuration.  The forum SMF is written in PHP code.

There are also file size limits in the web server settings, such as the Apache server.

All three configurations (Server, PHP and Forum) must allow the desired file size.  If they differ, you'll be limited by the smallest of the settings.

"How can you diagnose someone with an obsessive-compulsive disorder
and then act as though I had some choice about barging in?"
-- Melvin Udall

spicynoodle_1

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2020, 06:49:52 AM »
I shrank a pic to 13k and still couldn't upload. Got the same message...

spicynoodle_1

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2020, 06:53:37 AM »
Guess attachments are not the way to go... gotta learn how to use those image apps...

spicynoodle_1

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2020, 08:42:36 AM »
Just learn how to use Imgur! Woohoo!

Flapp_Jackson

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2020, 11:38:06 AM »
"How can you diagnose someone with an obsessive-compulsive disorder
and then act as though I had some choice about barging in?"
-- Melvin Udall

19pontiac79

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2020, 02:03:22 PM »
I use flickr for all my posts here no probs at all. All photos taken and uploaded to it was taken with my phone. Another option for you guys. :shaka:

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« Last Edit: March 21, 2020, 05:25:34 PM by 19pontiac79 »
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oldfart

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2020, 09:49:27 AM »
test
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Rocky

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #11 on: April 19, 2020, 09:12:32 AM »
“I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made.”
                                                           Franklin D. Roosevelt

Rocky

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #12 on: April 19, 2020, 09:18:21 AM »

MY test pic is better than yours OF
« Last Edit: April 22, 2020, 11:10:44 AM by Rocky »
“I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made.”
                                                           Franklin D. Roosevelt

oldfart

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2020, 09:48:17 AM »
I agree
What, Me Worry?

Inspector

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #14 on: April 19, 2020, 12:06:30 PM »
I agree
Me, too. Your pic is pathetic compared to Rocky’s.  :rofl:
SCIENCE THAT CAN’T BE QUESTIONED IS PROPAGANDA!!!

Rocky

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #15 on: April 19, 2020, 12:35:07 PM »
I have now acquired the power of Imagur and am about to dump 200+ useless memes,' photos and images on you unsuspecting masses. :geekdanc:
Bwooo-ha-ha-ha -hupa   >:D
Unfortunately, none will probably be as good as this one.  :'(
“I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made.”
                                                           Franklin D. Roosevelt

oldfart

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #16 on: April 19, 2020, 03:12:44 PM »
Me, too. Your pic is pathetic compared to Rocky’s.  :rofl:
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i could put on short shorts and turn around...would that be better ?
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Inspector

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #17 on: April 19, 2020, 05:00:51 PM »
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i could put on short shorts and turn around...would that be better ?
🤮🤮🤮
SCIENCE THAT CAN’T BE QUESTIONED IS PROPAGANDA!!!

jc2721

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #18 on: April 20, 2020, 08:34:37 AM »
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i could put on short shorts and turn around...would that be better ?

OK, you win.  How many of my Arturo Fuentes' will it take for you to stop!  :'(

jc2721

Re: Posting 29K JPEG File
« Reply #19 on: April 20, 2020, 08:36:21 AM »

MY test pic is better than yours OF
I'd buy THAT for a dollar!