We have been tossing the idea around about the file size limitation on uploaded files.  Currently this is at 1.5MB.  

Not likely any picture would exceed this limit, however there is no need to upload enormous pictures.  They are just hard to view anyway.  Take the time to resize them to a more viewable size and they will be smaller in file size and easier to view.  800x600 (best for all) or 1024x768 are standard sizes that work.

This proposal is mainly for larger data files.  Particularly Pico psdata files, which contain very large amounts of data and tend to be larger, especially with the high sample rates.

We can raise this limit, lower the limit, or remove the limit.  How does this affect you?  Well, if we make the file size unlimited, you can upload very large files.  If we raise it, somewhat larger.  

The reason for this poll is to see how much desire there is for this change.  We are able and willing to make a change if there is enough desire for it.  Obviously, this has the potential to require a lot more server space and bandwidth.  Shouldn't be a problem as long as everyone used this new power responsibly and only uploads what is needed.  

For example, you have one screen in a 32 screen capture that is the subject of discussion.  No need to upload a 32MB multi screen data file, when one screen out of the series would do.

We are all about facilitating the use of these forums and make them better and easier to use and share information.  If that means more server space, so be it.  Just thought it was good to have a poll on this.

What do you think.  Please vote and add any comments you might have here.

Tom

No need to go unlimited but an increace to 8mb would be ample

Is there a way to put a notice up whilst clicking on the upload browser button explaining the file size and numbers of screen captures limited.

Of course the email option is the least expensive way for everyone.

Mick

Tom,
It might be beneficial to the AutoNerdz forums to make a movie with Camtasia, and show people how to resize a photo.  Anything else you could put into the presentation that would demonstrate some basic skills, like right clicking on a file and checking its properties for file size, may be helpful to some who don’t know.  At least with some instruction available, they would have the knowledge of how to keep their file size at a smaller size when possible.

I had to go with the "I don't know" on your poll.  I personally don't upload that much stuff, so it's not that big of issue to me.  I'm sure to some, it may be important though.

Hi Mick,


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Is there a way to put a notice up whilst clicking on the upload browser button explaining the file size and numbers of screen captures limited.

Not that I know of.  The types of allowed files and the file size limit is posted under the upload dialog though.

Mike,

Good idea on the movie.  We have that one Pico movie explaining the process.  Something like that would be good maybe.

Thanks for your input.

Tom I know that bandwidth doesn't come cheap so I'm ok with it the way it is. The service you currently provide us with is allready more than a lot of forums provide for free. When I asked for Micks file and it was to big to upload it wasn't any problem to send my email to him and have him send it that way.

Tom, you could offer directions for  uploading files.  
  For exmple a rather larger title asking "...if you wish to download files, please do this..." ; click that request and be taken to something that first explains the neccessites and then offers ways to do that...

OK Fisher,

Try this:

http://www.autonerdz.com/cgi/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1195878183

;)

Thanks for the input.

I was hoping for some more votes on this but looks like there is enough call for an increase of the attachment size limit.  

It's now 8MB   [smiley=rockon.gif]