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Published on April 2, 2007 By Zoomba In WinCustomize News

Ever since we launched Dream.WinCustomize.com earlier this year, we've been working on improvements to our upload system to handle large file sizes.  In the past, users would just have clicked the submit button, waited and hoped it all worked.  There was no display of upload progress, and for users with exceptionally large files to upload, often the browser would timeout.  Well, we've made some steps to alleviate those problems.  Now, there is an upload script in testing that shows a progress bar indicating how much of the file has been uploaded, the current transfer speed, as well as a time-left and time-elapsed counter.  Improved error messages have also been added to help troubleshoot upload issues.

Net Dev is really close to signing off on the new upload script as "done" and have it be the main method people use to upload content, but before that happens, we need a week or two of heavy testing/usage to make sure we catch and iron out all the kinks.  That's where you come in.

For the next few weeks, when you find yourself looking to upload something to the galleries, please use this link:

https://www.wincustomize.com/upload2.aspx

Also, post any feedback or issues you may encounter with it to the comments section below.


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on Apr 03, 2007
Interesting note, I use Maxthon which is basically run off the IE engine and the upload today, again failed to produce anything. I closed Maxthon and opened IE7 and the upload worked perfectly with the progress box and the upload confirmation. Wonder why and will I always have to use IE to upload? I don't ever use IE unless I have to.
on Apr 04, 2007
Just tried out the new uploader! Awesome! Worked like a charm! Using the latest Firefox!
on Apr 04, 2007
Iv'e uploaded a couple of vista logons and a wallpaper
so far without any problems - worked as advertised
just fine - will report back later with any new ones
on Apr 04, 2007

Thanks again for everyone's help.  We uploaded a new build of the website this morning that should take care of most people's issues so far. 

Please keep using this new upload page https://www.wincustomize.com/upload2.aspx so that we can get all of the kinks worked out.

Dean

on Apr 04, 2007
Second upload submission failed. Tried twice. Then tried the regular upload method with no problems. Using the newest Firefox.
on Apr 05, 2007
Just tried to upload a Screenshot , and it didn't work got an
error message saying it failed ,,,tried it twice - then went to the old
version and it uploaded right up no problem
so beats me 3 that worked perfect and 1 that didn't !
on Apr 05, 2007
I can't upload anything big, plain and simple.
The site seems to revert back to the original version upload, only the wordings change?
on Apr 05, 2007
Using FF 2.0.0.3
Uploaded to RightClick Gallery.
Upload fields looked no different - there was no progress bar at all and it seemed it uploaded per usual until page changed at end of upload and displayed:
Your skin has failed to upload.
Error code: UploadDetails





Edit: Just checked "My Skins" drop down list - no skin appears in moderation at this time .
on Apr 05, 2007

Thanks for letting us know about the problems you are having with FireFox.  It appears that the new build of FireFox has some timing issues with out upload process. 

We put in some changes this morning that will hopefully take care of the problem.  Let us know if there are any other problems.

At this time, it looks like noone is having any problems using IE 6 or 7.

Just as a note, there are no links on the website that will take you to the new upload page.  You must link to it from here (https://www.wincustomize.com/upload2.aspx) or from a forum post.  If you find yourself on https://www.wincustomize.com/upload.aspx, you are on the wrong page.  The old page will not handle large files (files over 30MB).  The two pages do look similar.

Dean

on Apr 05, 2007
At this time, it looks like noone is having any problems using IE 6 or 7.


In the course of 3 hours, I have tried to upload 5 times to the new address.
Each time would stop. 6%, 7%, 9% x2, and 14%. I'm on satellite and my TCP Acceleration would drop to 0%. I would then have to reboot my satellite each time.
To see if it was my problem, I uploaded to (my) site and 3 other sites, with no problems.
Then tried here again, same problem. Dead satellite acceleration. It would start out fine and then go dead.

So, had to upload using the old address, which failed the first time, but it finally uploaded.

I uploaded a Master skin on the 1st, but was told that it uploaded as a free skin, even though everything was filled out correctly. The reason I mention this, is because if there is a problem with the regular upload address (accepting none free skins) and I have to use upload2 for my skins, then I have a major problem.


Forgot to mention, using WindowXP, SP2, IE7.

on Apr 05, 2007

Z71: Thanks for letting us know.  If you notice above, though, we updated code yesterday (April 4, 2007) and Today (April 5, 2007).  We are only updating the new upload2.aspx page as the old page will be removed soon. 
As of today, I have yet to see anywhere that you uploaded with the new page.  We are tracking this information so that we can track down bugs in the system.
If you don't mind trying things out, head to the new page https://www.wincustomize.com/upload2.aspx and let us know if you are still having problems.

Thanks,
Dean

on Apr 05, 2007
As of today, I have yet to see anywhere that you uploaded with the new page.


I uploaded the StingRay skin on the 1st and 3rd. My first comment was made on the 3rd.
I'll see how it goes, when I have something else to upload.
I understand that you updated it on the 4th....so we'll see.
on Apr 15, 2007
I had an old skin, that I updated, that I tried to upload today.
I tried twice (2) to do it with no success. My computer seized up and my satellite TCP Acceleration dropped to 0%, again.
Had to do a "Hard" reboot to both of them.

Windowblinds was 500 kb and the screenshot was 597 kb. Both small files.
First time stopped at 50%. Second time at 24%.

Also, there is no option on updates. You have to use that page (upload2) or nothing.
Yes, I know, I can use the old page and upload the skin under the same name. It will override it, but my update has a different name, so that option is out.
OR, I can just upload the update as a new skin. Didn't want to have to do that, but it might be my only option.....for now.

Running WindowXP, IE7.
on Apr 15, 2007
I've tried uploading my two newest skins using the new upload page and both times have gotten the same error as post number one. Used the old upload page and worked fine. Using IE7.
on Apr 15, 2007
3 trys,3 failures...error,upload details...XP pro,IE6  
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