Max file size for uploads in the forum

[Boncuk]

Hi all,

I tried to upload a zip file of 34MB twice today and it looked like everything was going alright. When the upload finished an error message appeared telling the upload failed.

Where can I read the max allowable file sizes for different format files?

Boncuk

 

[Hero999]

The maximum size limit is 10MB for ZIP files.

You can split them up into pieces and upload them separately.

For Windows you need to download a file splitter, Linux and Mac OS comes with a built-in file splitter. Some zip programs can split the file up for you.

 

[Boncuk]

Thank you Hero999,

might be a good idea to use the old pop-up window again containing a list of different file types and their maximum sizes.

However split files have an "invalid" file format, e.g. "Gee.zip.001" and are rejected right from start.

Hans

 

[Hero999]

You'll need to change the extensions, as the forum software only allows a small number of extensions which is silly because it doesn't restrict what type of files can be posted.

Splitting and posting large files is a pain.

For a start the forum software shortens any long file names and for some reason it adds an extra dot before the extension, for example file.zip becomes file..zip

Do the following:

Zip the file using you favourite zip program.

Split the file using a file splitter program.

For example rename the amplifiers.zio.001, amplifiers.002 files to something short such as file1.zip, file2.zip etc. If you can get the file splitter program to save the files like this, it could save you the bother.

You can use the following batch file to recombine the files. It's a good idea to attach it, paste it into a text editor, save as combine.bat.txt. Inform the recipient that in order to use the batch file, they need to rename it to combine.bat, put it in the same folder as the other zip files and click on it. A black DOS style box will appear and the can follow the instructions from there.

@echo off
echo This batch file will combine the files.
echo Press Crt+C to exit, press any other key to continue . . .
echo.
pause >nul
REM The following line combines the files, /b means it's a binary file, + adds another file.
REM To add another file add + file3..sip /b before amplfieires.zip
copy file1..zip /b + file2..zip /b amplifiers.zip
echo Complete, note any errors listed above.
echo The combined files have been saved as amplifiers.zip
pause

Here's an example of how I've done it before:
https://www.electro-tech-online.com...ircuits-general-discussion.104222/#post853385