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Avavtar problems HELP!!
zalman1 - August 13th, 2007 at 04:44 PM

Hi,
Just trying to upload an avatar from my home comp, but getting this error:

Error
The ./images/avatars/uploads directory is not writeable, make sure to set the permissions ( CHMOD ) for the folder to 777 on your server.

Can anyone help please?

Cheers,
Mike.

pod - August 13th, 2007 at 04:46 PM

i use photobucket to host my avatars ,dead easy

zalman1 - August 13th, 2007 at 04:53 PM

I'll give that a go.
Thanks.

zalman1 - August 13th, 2007 at 05:27 PM

It worked :spin:
Brilliant. Thanks.

pod - August 13th, 2007 at 05:57 PM

cool as, glad to help out newcomers to avd:thumb:)

ztnoo - August 16th, 2007 at 07:03 AM

I'm getting the same error message as zalman1.
The format is just like Samba and I've never had a problem uploading a correctly sized avatar there.
I sure wish someone could set me straight on a direct upload from my rig.
Steve

zalman1 - August 16th, 2007 at 12:22 PM

Hey steve,
Try the photobucket site to host your pics. Woeked first time for me. They even have a tool to size you pic perfectly for an avatar.
Cheers

:smilegrin:

ztnoo - August 16th, 2007 at 06:16 PM

I'm not doubting the photobucket route works, I just want to understand why the direct upload isn't working for me and what to do to achieive that end.
I'm no techie, but I can usually navigate around typical problem areas, but this one is puzzling to me.
The direct upload should work, but isn't.
How about a savvy mod filling me in on this?

Thanks,
Steve