Confused on User / Admin galleries

[cowgirlexpressions]

I am trying to figure out a way to use my install of Coppermine as more of a portfolio for my images than an actual photo gallery.  I won't have any categories, just 2 (maybe 3) albums, which I have already figured out how to display only my albums using the *No Category* selection.  However, when I try to upload files, it seems like I have to upload 2 versions, an admin version and a user version.  I don't understand this, nor do I want this.  Is there anyway to change this?  My "users" will basically just be any-ole'-body who visits my website, and will only be able to view and browse around (no adding images, no commenting, nothing but looking).  I hope someone can help!

Thanks,
Ramsey

[Tranz]

As admin, you should only be using batch add. Please refer to documentation.

[cowgirlexpressions]

Thank you Tranz,

After re-reading the docs, which I admit there was something either missed or misunderstood, I find myself having another question.  After uploading to a dir in my albums/ folder, clicking on the Batch Add link and opening the corresponding folder, I see the images I want to add.  However, at the top where it says:  List of new files,
Put files of "mycreatedfolder/" into [dropdown menu here].  When I open this dropdown menu, I still have 2x's the albums, basically an (admin) album for each album I have created.  So where do I put the file?  In the [ (admin) My Unique Album ] ... or the [ My Unique Album ] ....??

Sorry for the confusion!

Thanks again,
Ramsey

[Tranz]

Put in the non-user specific album. So the latter one. That is if you want people to see it when the go to your gallery.

[Casper]

Sounds to me as if you have created albums in the 'user galleries' and also in the main section.

A link would help us understand your problem.

[cowgirlexpressions]

It appears as tho I may *have* added both of my albums ALSO in the *My gallery* category, but when I select that from the drop-down list in the Album Manager and delete them, they both appear deleted until I go back out to the Album list, then go back in to the album manager, and they're back there! 

At any rate, the link is -- http://www.cowgirlexpressions.com/portfolio2/index.php .... thanks! 

Ramsey

[Abbas Ali]

After clicking the 'Delete' button you need to click 'Apply Modification' button on Album Manager page. 'Apply Modification' actually deletes the album from database.

[cowgirlexpressions]

OMG!      So sorry!  I pulled a Homer on that last one, eh?  "DOH!!!"  Yup, got them deleted now.