problem?

[doubleu]

i have a problem it wont let me upload files it saids this "the script can't write in this directory, you need to change its mode to 755 or 777 before trying to add the files !" WHat DOES THAT MEAN??? how do i change that??

[François Keller]

See the doc here

http://coppermine-gallery.net/demo/cpg13x/docs/index.htm#installation

[Joachim Müller]

http://forum.coppermine-gallery.net/index.php?topic=5841.0

[doubleu]

what does this mean........ where do i check those?

lease keep in mind that HTTP uploads are limited by the restrictions placed upon them in PHP's configuration.

Things to check:

1. max_input_time- 60 seconds is the default time limit for uploading files.

This time limit includes the time it takes for the files to upload, so if you exceed this limit, the file will not even parse, and the browser will not get a response. You can workaround this by trying to upload smaller or fewer files, or you can try uploading over broadband. The best solution, of course, is to increase the time limit to something more in line with your needs.

2. upload_max_filesize - 2MB is the default limit for individual files.

3. post_max_size - 8MB is the default limit for post requests.

4. memory_limit - 8MB is the default size.

5. PHP's LimitRequestBody - 512KB default limit. (mainly an issue on Redhat/Apache systems.  Found in /etc/http/conf.d)

In general, upload_max_filesize < post_max_size < memory_limit in order for uploads to function properly. Coppermine may warn you if a file exceeds upload_max_filesize, but it cannot warn you if the total size of all the files exceeds the post limit or the memory limit.

6. file_uploads - This determines whether or not PHP will allow file uploads. It must be set to 'On'.

7. upload_tmp_dir - This specifies the temporary directory where PHP stores uploaded files.

The most common issue caused by this setting is an open_basedir warning.  In this situation, your server administrator has restricted the files that PHP can work with to a certain directory.  If he does not create and specify a temporary directory within the open_basedir restriction, PHP will attempt to use the OS temporary directory, and it will be rebuffed by the open_basedir restriction.

8. allow_fopen_url - This controls PHP's ability to read files using URL/URIs.  If it is disabled, Coppermine will not be able to upload from URLs.

Some notes about the different types of upload mechanisms available in CPG 1.3:

Multiple HTTP uploads are designed to handle a small number of files, and have been capped at 10.  Therefore, they are not really suited for large numbers of files unless you have control over your php.ini configuration.

If you are looking to upload in excess of 15 or 20 files at a time, you should consider the batch add process or the XP_Publisher utility.  Each has its own drawbacks and advantages.

The batch add process is fast, but it puts quite a load on the server and may experience timeouts.  The XP Publisher utility is slower, but it limits the load on the server.  Also, it avoids many of the pitfalls caused by the php.ini configuration by uploading each file in the set as an individual post request.

[Joachim Müller]

in php.ini, only available if the server is yours to administer.

[doubleu]

idk where that is in the webshell we edit it?

[Joachim Müller]

don't edit it if you have no idea about it - ask someone who understands webserver setups. I strongly recommend going for regular webhosting.

[doubleu]

no i like this... its fun i wanna learn i just need all the details thats all it cant be that hard....

[Joachim Müller]

k, then google your way to "php.ini". There's a Lunix command as well that will tell you the location of a file. There's a "find" command as well. The location of php.ini differs, depending on your webserver setup, so I simply can't tell you "it's located at /foo/bar/whatever".