wait, my .zip isn't uploading! - DPChallenge Forums

02/12/2007 12:34:07 AM · #1

running macbook os x tiger.

I created an archive of a folder of pics, but when I tried to upload it, it said invalid file type. The archive file I made is a .zip. Why isn't it working? I feel like a dummy. :(

02/12/2007 12:35:17 AM · #2

Wait you mac boys can make zips... geese soon youll be able to run Microsoft Office.... IM KIDDING

02/12/2007 12:35:58 AM · #3

How big is the file, and what are the contents?

~Terry

02/12/2007 12:36:54 AM · #4

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:

How big is the file, and what are the contents?

~Terry

252.6 MB

.jpg

02/12/2007 12:39:32 AM · #5

upload to DPC?

I hope you mean 252.6 KB if its DPC or maybe 25.26MB

Message edited by author 2007-02-12 00:39:47.

02/12/2007 12:40:12 AM · #6

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:

upload to DPC?

I hope you mean 252.6 KB if its DPC or maybe 25.26MB

Yes, and no. I mean MB. I've uploaded .zip folders before and I have 1000 MB storage.

There are 207 photos.

Message edited by author 2007-02-12 00:42:44.

02/12/2007 12:41:23 AM · #7

Wow, that's huge.

I know the limit on print file uploads is 16 MB. I don't know whether that applies to portfolio uploads as well.

If nothing else, there could be a PHP script timeout kicking in. It could then be trying to unzip an incomplete and therefore corrupt ZIP.

I'm speculating, but you might want to shoot a ticket to Langdon (select DPChallenge - Administrative Inquiry on the contact page). He'll know what the code is doing, what limits might be kicking in, and what he can reasonably change.

~Terry

02/12/2007 12:42:32 AM · #8

Yeah the file is huge for here and as far as portfolios are they limited to a total of 50mb?

Message edited by author 2007-02-12 00:42:40.

02/12/2007 12:44:23 AM · #9

I have 1000 MB storage. THanks Terry, I'll send a ticket.

When I try to upload it, it tells me that it's an invalid format type.

02/12/2007 12:45:29 AM · #10

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:

Yeah the file is huge for here and as far as portfolios are they limited to a total of 50mb?

He probably paid extra for additional portfolio storage space. It's possible to get up to 1000 MB.

I just checked and the upload file size is unlimited. Are you sure you're selecting "upload a new image" and not "upload a new print"? Uploading a print does not support ZIP files.

~Terry

02/12/2007 12:46:17 AM · #11

Originally posted by bigalpha:

I have 1000 MB storage. THanks Terry, I'll send a ticket.

When I try to upload it, it tells me that it's an invalid format type.

Do you remember, or can you find in your history, the exact text of the error?

~Terry

02/12/2007 12:48:20 AM · #12

Yep, this is what I get:

"This is an invalid file format for a portfolio item. We are currently only accepting gif, jpg, and png."

02/12/2007 12:49:13 AM · #13

Hey now where do i sign up for that extra storage... not that i need it i have my own server plus i use flickr.... but i dunno i might want it here too!

02/12/2007 12:50:24 AM · #14

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:

Hey now where do i sign up for that extra storage... not that i need it i have my own server plus i use flickr.... but i dunno i might want it here too!

idk, I signed up for it when I initally payed my dues. I don't even remember how much it was.

02/12/2007 12:53:19 AM · #15

Originally posted by bigalpha:

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:
Hey now where do i sign up for that extra storage... not that i need it i have my own server plus i use flickr.... but i dunno i might want it here too!

idk, I signed up for it when I initally payed my dues. I don't even remember how much it was.

Well if club juggle is on still maybe he can tell me if thats still avaliable i would mind it because that way i can save my jpegs at 100% instead of 75 to 90 to convserve space and all.

02/12/2007 12:55:40 AM · #16

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:

Originally posted by bigalpha:

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:
Hey now where do i sign up for that extra storage... not that i need it i have my own server plus i use flickr.... but i dunno i might want it here too!

idk, I signed up for it when I initally payed my dues. I don't even remember how much it was.

Well if club juggle is on still maybe he can tell me if thats still avaliable i would mind it because that way i can save my jpegs at 100% instead of 75 to 90 to convserve space and all.

//www.dpchallenge.com/subscribe.php

This is how much:
950MB Additional Portfolio Space ($20.00)
450MB Additional Portfolio Space ($15.00)

Message edited by author 2007-02-12 00:56:09.

02/12/2007 12:56:00 AM · #17

Originally posted by bigalpha:

Yep, this is what I get:

"This is an invalid file format for a portfolio item. We are currently only accepting gif, jpg, and png."

Stupid question, but is the file named with ".zip" on the end of it?

It looks like you have a lot of images in your portfolio currently... if while processing the zip file, the script comes across an unsupported file (if you don't have ".jpg" on a file in the zip, or have a ".txt" file in there) it will abort abruptly. Maybe that's happening?

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:

Hey now where do i sign up for that extra storage... not that i need it i have my own server plus i use flickr.... but i dunno i might want it here too!

Currently you can only add it to your account when you renew your membership (lame I know).

02/12/2007 12:58:10 AM · #18

Langdon -- Yes, the file ends in .zip
Can the filename of the .zip folder affect anything? I have a dash (-) in my filename.
There are only .jpg files in my .zip folder. Man, I'm stumped. Can it be because the .zip folder is too large?

Message edited by author 2007-02-12 01:00:30.

02/12/2007 12:59:30 AM · #19

Originally posted by langdon:

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:
Hey now where do i sign up for that extra storage... not that i need it i have my own server plus i use flickr.... but i dunno i might want it here too!

Currently you can only add it to your account when you renew your membership (lame I know).

Not same lame buddy i need to renew it in 12 days anyways!

Message edited by author 2007-02-12 00:59:55.

02/12/2007 01:01:36 AM · #20

I renamed and re-archived (.zip) the folder that I want to add; and still no dice. Any ideas Langdon?

02/12/2007 01:04:22 AM · #21

Originally posted by bigalpha:

I renamed and re-archived (.zip) the folder that I want to add; and still no dice. Any ideas Langdon?

Yea, the hyphen shouldn't matter. I changed a few error messages if you can try again and paste the new one.

How are you able to upload 252mb so fast? :)

02/12/2007 01:10:15 AM · #22

Alright, this is what I got now:

original_filename -- This is an invalid file format for a portfolio item (F1). We are currently only accepting gif, jpg, and png.

I don't know how long uploading 250MB will take, I haven't gotten that far yet. I'll just let my computer crunch on it when it's time to add my pics. Probably take a little while. I have a folder of pics I took this weekend, and I like them all (well, mostly).

02/12/2007 01:15:10 AM · #23

Ack, that was supposed to be $original_filename. :)

Wasting 5 more of your minutes, try once more. This time it should tell you the culprit file.

02/12/2007 01:17:05 AM · #24

Originally posted by langdon:

Ack, that was supposed to be $original_filename. :)

Wasting 5 more of your minutes, try once more. This time it should tell you the culprit file.

Hey, no biggie, I'm just chillin at my apartment watching some show about Maximum security prisons.

Ok, this is my new error:

"-- This is an invalid file format for a portfolio item (F1). We are currently only accepting gif, jpg, and png."