Cannot attach .xlsx file to forum post

McMurryIAS

Joined: 2009-12-01
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Posted: Tue, 2009-12-01 17:10

Tried to attach a .xlsx file to a forum post and got this message:

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The selected file metadata.xlsx can not be attached to this post, because it is only possible to attach files with the following extensions: jpg jpeg gif png txt doc xls pdf ppt pps zip gz tgz.
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Would it be possible to allow .docx, .pptx, .xlsx, etc. files?

I ask, because it is a .xlsx file, containing keywords, which is failing, and I cannot show that to people if I cannot upload it.

Thanx!

nivekiam

Joined: 2002-12-10
Posts: 16504

Posted: Tue, 2009-12-01 17:17

Are you using the bulk upload plugin? Either way I'm betting the problem is that you're using a format that Gallery can't read anyway. Try saving the file down to an older version of XLS and importing that.
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McMurryIAS

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Posted: Tue, 2009-12-01 17:24

Nope, just attempting to upload the single file, using the File Attachment that is below every 'Post new comment' area.

I am requesting that those file types be enabled for attachment (unless there is a security issue), as they are the most current file types for Excel, Word and Powerpoint. That is enabled for attachment to forum posts, which is why I am posting in this forum, not the G2 trouble-shooting forum. ;-)

floridave

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Posted: Thu, 2010-02-04 22:03

Why? I think we should allow less formats.
Images to show examples of the behavior one desires or sees.
text to show logs and errors.

Can't your program (Excel, Word and Powerpoint) save it in the acceptable formats?
I don't see a reson why the forums should support other formats, or am I missing a reason?

Dave
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alecmyers

Joined: 2006-08-01
Posts: 4342

Posted: Thu, 2010-02-04 22:54

Why not just zip the file? What am I missing?

McMurryIAS

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Posts: 63

Posted: Thu, 2010-02-04 23:12

I'm not sure why a 9-week old thread has been dug up, but this does not have to do with Gallery, but the forum in which you see this message.

Specifically, as stated in the first message, it makes little sense to allow an older format Windows file -- such as .xls, .doc, etc. -- to be uploaded, but not the current format Windows files. (Or, more accurately, files with the current extensions.)

But whatever. Moot, nine week old, no longer relevant point ...

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alecmyers

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Posted: Thu, 2010-02-04 23:27

Quote:

but this does not have to do with Gallery, but the forum in which you see this message

Yes, we get that. You can zip the files.

nivekiam

Joined: 2002-12-10
Posts: 16504

Posted: Thu, 2010-02-04 23:45

Quote:

I'm not sure why a 9-week old thread has been dug up

A spammer did that.
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McMurryIAS Joined: 2009-12-01 Posts: 63	Posted: Tue, 2009-12-01 17:10
	Tried to attach a .xlsx file to a forum post and got this message: ----- The selected file metadata.xlsx can not be attached to this post, because it is only possible to attach files with the following extensions: jpg jpeg gif png txt doc xls pdf ppt pps zip gz tgz. ----- Would it be possible to allow .docx, .pptx, .xlsx, etc. files? I ask, because it is a .xlsx file, containing keywords, which is failing, and I cannot show that to people if I cannot upload it. Thanx!
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nivekiam Joined: 2002-12-10 Posts: 16504	Posted: Tue, 2009-12-01 17:17
	Are you using the bulk upload plugin? Either way I'm betting the problem is that you're using a format that Gallery can't read anyway. Try saving the file down to an older version of XLS and importing that. ____________________________________________ Like Gallery? Like the support? Donate now!!! See G2 live here

McMurryIAS Joined: 2009-12-01 Posts: 63	Posted: Tue, 2009-12-01 17:24
	Nope, just attempting to upload the single file, using the File Attachment that is below every 'Post new comment' area. I am requesting that those file types be enabled for attachment (unless there is a security issue), as they are the most current file types for Excel, Word and Powerpoint. That is enabled for attachment to forum posts, which is why I am posting in this forum, not the G2 trouble-shooting forum. ;-)

floridave Joined: 2003-12-22 Posts: 27300	Posted: Thu, 2010-02-04 22:03
	Why? I think we should allow less formats. Images to show examples of the behavior one desires or sees. text to show logs and errors. Can't your program (Excel, Word and Powerpoint) save it in the acceptable formats? I don't see a reson why the forums should support other formats, or am I missing a reason? Dave _____________________________________________ Blog & G2 \|\| floridave - Gallery Team

alecmyers Joined: 2006-08-01 Posts: 4342	Posted: Thu, 2010-02-04 22:54
	Why not just zip the file? What am I missing?

McMurryIAS Joined: 2009-12-01 Posts: 63	Posted: Thu, 2010-02-04 23:12
	I'm not sure why a 9-week old thread has been dug up, but this does not have to do with Gallery, but the forum in which you see this message. Specifically, as stated in the first message, it makes little sense to allow an older format Windows file -- such as .xls, .doc, etc. -- to be uploaded, but not the current format Windows files. (Or, more accurately, files with the current extensions.) But whatever. Moot, nine week old, no longer relevant point ... ----- http://www.mcmurry.com

alecmyers Joined: 2006-08-01 Posts: 4342	Posted: Thu, 2010-02-04 23:27
	Quote: but this does not have to do with Gallery, but the forum in which you see this message Yes, we get that. You can zip the files.

nivekiam Joined: 2002-12-10 Posts: 16504	Posted: Thu, 2010-02-04 23:45
	Quote: I'm not sure why a 9-week old thread has been dug up A spammer did that. ____________________________________________ Like Gallery? Like the support? Donate now!!! See G2 live here

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