crp Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 How come sometimes (often?) i get a message when trying to post an image of: 1 file would exceed the total allowed size of 26.047kB, and was skipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 If you're trying to upload/attach image files to Scot's server to be posted in your post or reply, there is a size limit set so that massively large files don't clutter the server. You can always upload that image to an image server and post here with just the raw link in the text. It will be parsed and appear automagically, but it will not be on the Scot's servers. Like this "hot-linked" image I just now found on DuckDuckGo Search: The limits for uploads/displaying are: - Maximum image dimensions to save: 1200 X 1200 pixels. If an image larger than the these dimensions is uploaded, it will be resized to no bigger than the dimensions and the original image will be discarded. Resizing images reduces their quality so it is normally best to leave this unlimited unless your community uses a lot of images and you want to reduce disk space use. - Maximum image to display: 1000 X 750 pixels. If an image larger than the these dimensions is uploaded, a thumbnail will be created no bigger than the specified dimensions which is what will be displayed. When the user clicks on this thumbnail, the full-sized image is displayed. It is usually best to keep this quite large so images appear attractive unless your community uses a lot of images and you want to reduce bandwidth use. The settings apply to new images only. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrat Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Isn't there a limit to the total allowed per user? The odd size of 26.047kB seems like it. Mine currently shows "Max total size: 548.96 kB" allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Yes, I believe there is a limit for total uploads per member. I don't remember what it is exactly, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 I've increased the limits - they were pretty low for individual members. Members now have 100MB total, and mods / MVPs etc have unlimited. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrat Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 57 minutes ago, Will Watts said: I've increased the limits - they were pretty low for individual members. Members now have 100MB total, and mods / MVPs etc have unlimited. Nice, thanks Will. I vaguely recall the limits were set low due to worries about space on the server. I doubt it would have ever been a problem though as most posted images are hotlinked or on an image sharing service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 It can definitely add up over time, especially with things like attachments. At Sysnative we store attachments/images on a second server for that reason - currently up to 55GB, and this is before making backups. It can add to server costs pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Thanks, @Will Watts. By the way, whereabouts did you find that setting for size limits on uploaded files? I was looking all through that d@mn Admin interface yesterday trying to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlim Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 (edited) I haven't been attaching things here for several years because of the message like crp had. I'm assuming I can look in my profile, under My Attachments and remove old items to then gain some attachment space. Edited May 9, 2023 by zlim trying attachment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crp Posted May 9, 2023 Author Share Posted May 9, 2023 28 minutes ago, zlim said: trying attachment it worked 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 11 hours ago, V.T. Eric Layton said: Thanks, @Will Watts. By the way, whereabouts did you find that setting for size limits on uploaded files? I was looking all through that d@mn Admin interface yesterday trying to find it. They put the settings in a weird place - mostly under "content" tab for each usergroup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 14 hours ago, Will Watts said: mostly under "content" tab for each usergroup. AH! Now that you mention that, I remember. It's an "old" thing, I guess. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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