UBB.Developers Forums UBB.threads 7 Development How Do I? How do I allow users to upload .mov .mp3 and .mpg files?

I have already created a directory and CHMOD 777

I have also added the .mov , .mpg, etc extentions to the list of allowable file types -

It works with .jpg files and mp3's - BUT

When you try to attach a movie file it looks like it's uploading - then it gives this error

anyone else tried getting movies to upload?

You can specify the types of files to allow to be uploaded.

In your admin section look for this:

I have added the .mov/.mgp/.mpeg/.wmv extenstions - it's working for .mp3 files -

is NOT working for .mov files etc - any suggestions?

I haven't the foggiest idea then... what about requiring them to be zipped first?

Otherwise, you'd be allowing people to stream the videos from your site. I personally don't allow uploads right now, though that will be changing once my upgrade is complete. I'll only be allowing .txt and .zip files.

This forum is for commercial directing and advertising students who will post work and discuss it -

zipping and stuffing sounds good - it would be cooler to be able to U/L the movie files though

a) You don't tell us what error you get.

b) How big are they? - note that PHP itself has a filesize limit in the php.ini of your server setup. Usually this is 2 MB by default. So PHP won't accept anything bigger unless you raise this image in the php.ini file.

oh - these files are 5-10 megs
I can't see the error - it flashes too quickly- try it:
http://64.91.224.170/~pushwork/ubbthreads/

Thanks

Well then you need to check the file upload size limit in PHP with your host.

Like I said above - 2 MB is usually the default in any PHP installation. But it can be raised.

I got one to work - don't ask me how

Oh - you're right - it's a 2MB limit-

edit the '.htaccess' file inside your ubbthreads directory an add the following lines to the very top:



now go in and edit your ADMIN config settings, changing "If allowing file uploads you must specify which file types you want to allow (separate file types with a comma):" to read the following:



and change "Maximum file upload size (in bytes):" to "10485760" ... this is 10mb max.... 20mb max would be 20971520

I hope this helps!

I can't seem to find any ".htaccess" inside my ubbthreads directory
(have the same problem with 2 MB max)

>I can't seem to find any ".htaccess" inside my ubbthreads directory
Then you need to create it.

so, I simply create the file called ".htaccess" inside my ubbthreads directory (where all my ubbthreads files are) and the content of that file will be:

php_value post_max_size 10485760
php_value upload_max_filezise 10485760

(or whatever size I chose as max)

that's all??
any special permissions need to be set?

Well, I tried it. made the file uploaded as ASCII and CMOD to 644
went to config etc.
no go unfortunately...still gets error when trying to ul more than 2 MB...damn

This is what I have in my root .htaccess:
php_value upload_max_filesize=20M ;
LimitRequestBody 10240000

I am able to upload files up to 20Meg.

Also, be sure that if you create it in notepad.exe that you save as filename .htaccess file type is "all files". Otherwise you will end up with .htaccess.txt

Depending on your webhost, .htaccess files may be hidden from normal FTP viewing, like mine. In my case, I can only see the .htaccess file through my control panel's file manager. It's rather inconvenient.

Yeah, mine is that way too. I have to use file manager through C-Panel to view my existing .htaccess files.

I believe we both use VertexHost, no? The reason I say it's inconvenient is because port 2082 is blocked here at work, so I can't do jack while here in regards to everything "cpanel".

No, I use TekAdvantage. I just generally prefer my ftp client to using cpanel's file mananger.