Simviation Forum - Filenames

May 6^th, 2006 at 2:21am

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I just noticed it isn't possible to overwrite your files when uploading anymore. Was this being abused? I found it very handy, if not vital, when uploading images.

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Reply #1 - May 6^th, 2006 at 3:26am

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There was a posibility it was being abused during the screenshot contest, so when the offer was made to write a script to prevent overwriting it was accepted.

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Reply #2 - May 6^th, 2006 at 9:42am

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Yes it was abused on many occasions - with people uploading alternative images with the same filenames -

If you make an error just upload a new image with a different name & edit your post - no problem Wink

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Reply #3 - May 6^th, 2006 at 4:08pm

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Oh no! Now when you want to update your sig/avatar image you have to chose a different filename? Bummer. That really saved a lot of time.. Undecided

I guess if it was being abused, then actions needed to be taken. Wink

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Reply #4 - May 6^th, 2006 at 5:49pm

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Reply #5 - May 7^th, 2006 at 5:15pm

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Well, shouldn't be too hard to get used to. All in the name of progress.

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Reply #6 - May 8^th, 2006 at 12:24pm

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Nice new system.

The only small gripe I have with it is that you now with the tabular format can't "cut and paste" the block of uploaded filnames which appeared on the previous update, although it's nice that they are now all in numerical order...

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Reply #7 - May 8^th, 2006 at 5:22pm

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Nice new system.

The only small gripe I have with it is that you now with the tabular format can't "cut and paste" the block of uploaded filnames which appeared on the previous update, although it's nice that they are now all in numerical order...

You pointed out exactly what I was going to say Charlie. It would be rather nice to be able to C+P all the links at once.

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Reply #8 - May 14^th, 2006 at 12:09pm

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Nice new system.

The only small gripe I have with it is that you now with the tabular format can't "cut and paste" the block of uploaded filnames which appeared on the previous update, although it's nice that they are now all in numerical order...

If you really want to cut and paste then I can make an update for the script.

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Reply #9 - May 16^th, 2006 at 7:56pm

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If you really want to cut and paste then I can make an update for the script.

I for one, would appreciate that.

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Reply #10 - Jun 1^st, 2006 at 9:07pm

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I noticed it too.

When it comes to updating my sig I normally give the uploaded sig a different name. Therefore I'm not bothered by this change. In fact, I like it because it provides a barrier between our monthly contests and the cheaters.

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Reply #11 - Jun 4^th, 2006 at 4:41am

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Definatly would appreciate the cut and paste thing being reintroduced. It save a heck of alot of time.

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Reply #12 - Jun 6^th, 2006 at 7:59pm

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With firefox, you can hold down CTRL and that way mark all of the frames with the text, and them copy them all, so no problem there. I don't know if this is possible with Explorer.

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Reply #13 - Jun 7^th, 2006 at 8:49pm

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Have I missed something?

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Reply #14 - Jun 8^th, 2006 at 4:36am

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Have I missed something?

Try uploading an image.

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cut and paste

Make that Copy & Paste. I would certainly appreciate it. I must try Ecko's idea.

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