Still cannot upload pictures

[johnmeyer]

I just tried uploading some JPEG file, but even if I upload one at a time, I get "there was a problem uploading your file" error message. I wish this bug would get fixed because it is a pain to first upload to a file sharing site and, copy the link, come back to this site, insert the link, etc. (and then do it again for each of the other pictures).

 

[cmayna]

Just did this one via my phone using SMF's phone app. Have yet to try uploading via the computer. Phone is way too easy.

 

[johnmeyer]

I don't own a smartphone.

 

[bluewhisper]

For me, with a laptop, there's an Upload a File button next to the Post Reply button. Then you get a dialog box with a Browse button asking you to choose a file on your computer. Choose a file, and you should be good.

 

[dr k]

Mobile app has neen flawless for me. The email notifications come and go but are back as of a couple hours ago. I used the laptop over the weekend and that's when I got error messages and logging in repetitively.
-Kurt

 

[johnmeyer]

For me, with a laptop, there's an Upload a File button next to the Post Reply button. Then you get a dialog box with a Browse button asking you to choose a file on your computer. Choose a file, and you should be good.

That's exactly what I did, but after I choose the file and ask it to do the actual upload, I get the error message from the smokingmeatsforum server that I quoted above.

So, I think I am taking the right steps to upload, and I think I understand the process. The problem, I think, is that their server is buggy.

 

[Rings Я Us]

Your file size can't be over 2.9 MB but I see yours is less..
Are you clicking the camera symbol?
Or this upload button?

 

[Rings Я Us]

Then you see this thing?

 

[daveomak]

Me also can't load pics....

 

[johnmeyer]

Here is what I am doing.

1. I click on the camera icon. This brings up "Your Media."

2. I scroll down past my media, and click on the "Upload a File" button that you see directly above.

3. I then get the standard Windows "Select Files" dialog, and I select a single JPEG file that is 615 KB (i.e, less than 1 MB).

4. I get a progress bar as the file appears to be uploading, but then I get this error dialog:

The file does not show in my media area so it did, in fact, fail to upload.

 

[noboundaries]

Okay, since I'm having problems too, lets see if I can upload a pic that is only 315KB. Nope, still getting error message.

 

[Rings Я Us]

Hmm...

 

[GaryHibbert]

Try doing it this was--works for me.
--do NOT click the icon
--click Upload a File (below the text box where you're typing)
--you'll get that black box that says Upload a File
--click on Choose File
--it will then show your all your computer files and pictures
--select the picture you want to upload.
All my pics are on my computer--not on some "file sharing site". That could be your problem.
Gary

 

[cmayna]

I just tried first by clicking on upload a file (had to double click it), grabbed a small jpeg (142kb) from within my computer and "there was a problem uploading your file" appeared. Then tried clicking on More options, then upload a file......same error message. Then clicked on the camera image, which took me to my media. Clicked on upload a file, and yes.....same error message.

Then decided to try doing this using Google instead of Explorer but same problem.

Thank god for smart phones :)

 

[johnmeyer]

I don't know why you think my files are on a "file sharing site." Yes, I did use a sharing site (Photobucket) when I was unable to upload them from my computer to this site, but the problem I am reporting is when I try to use a Windows desktop computer to upload files, via the Firefox browser, to this site. I have no problems uploading to other forums and other sites, including the file sharing sites.

 

[troutman]

Maybe Firefox is the problem. I'm using Chrome and have no problem. Regardless several others seem to be encountering the same glitch. Oh Mr. Mods, where are you ?????

 

[smokin218r]

I don't know why you think my files are on a "file sharing site." Yes, I did use a sharing site (Photobucket) when I was unable to upload them from my computer to this site, but the problem I am reporting is when I try to use a Windows desktop computer to upload files, via the Firefox browser, to this site. I have no problems uploading to other forums and other sites, including the file sharing sites.

Try this John, put a copy of the image you want on your desktop.
Click and drag it in to the "post" box.
It just worked for me. I had the same problem as you doing it the other way.
My phone works fine.

 

[cmayna]

Just clicked and dragged this photo over.....OMG!

 

[daveomak]

Well now.... drag and drop worked fine.... Thanks Craig..... Smoked sockeye....