the online meeting place for all who love our amphibians and reptiles |
|
online record submission form - feedback |
Post Reply | Page 12> |
Author | |
administrator
Admin Group Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Status: Offline Points: 10 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: 03 Mar 2005 at 2:13pm |
Hi Mike, they send the policy when you open the account, it basicly states (not a direct quote) that sound and other media files are not allowed. As it is a shared host I think they are trying to avoid people uploading MP3 and film clips that could slow the server down. I think we will have to allow .doc and .xls for functionality though I realise there are possible problems. One way I can get around the whole problem is to upload the files to memory and simply not write them to disk as I'm only capturing to attach them to emails. Though at the moment I would like the facility to save allowable files to disk at the same time. |
|
Mike
Senior Member Joined: 15 Feb 2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 78 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I presume the hoster is Dziner Solutions, if they don't publish an acceptable usage policy how are you supposed to keep to one?, I couln't find a policy on their web site.
As for 'acceptable' files, doc & xls can carry macro viruses. You may want to add rtf (Word rich text format) to the list. Edited by Mike |
|
administrator
Admin Group Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Status: Offline Points: 10 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I've implemented David's suggestion at: http://www.kentarg.org/record_submission_form_metdata_v01.htm As I've said I won't be updating the live form until I implement the file upload facility, but there is a new section 'Weather?' on this non-active form, comments about format for met data or additions again very welcome. Thanks to everyone who has given input so far. |
|
herpetologic2
Forum Coordinator Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1511 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I would get onto HCT about this form lets get NARRS off the ground and into cyber space! Jon |
|
administrator
Admin Group Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Status: Offline Points: 10 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Further development of the form is carrying on with a picture upload version that is un-viewable due to it being a little 'raw' for web users! I could do with some help though, the kentarg.org service provider has an acceptable use policy restricting the upload of certain media files to its servers.. penalty loss of the account, however it isn't at all specific as to which extensions it actually disallows, hence I have to code for safe allowable file extensions and block everything else. I need to let the form know acceptable extensions, so far the following extensions are enabled JPG, JPEG, JPE, PNG, TIF, TIFF, GIF, BMP, RLE, PICT, TXT, DOC, XLS Any other suggestions for picture file extensions (not media clips though) and acceptable files appreciated.
Many thanks Edited by administrator |
|
administrator
Admin Group Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Status: Offline Points: 10 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
hmmm I think that could be slipped in, so it reads site name, nearest town or village, county, grid ref etc. under 'where'. I have added the grids for the rest of the UK (I hope) if I've missed any please let me know people! |
|
calumma
Senior Member Joined: 27 Jun 2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 375 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Gemma,
One further addition that would be useful is 'County'. I know the site is aimed at folks based in Kent. However, you are likely to attract a number of records from other people who come across the form. Not everyone will type in a grid ref or postcode. |
|
administrator
Admin Group Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Status: Offline Points: 10 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Just to say a big THANKS! to Mike Phillips at Kent BTCV for starting the ball rolling with KRAG's first record generated from our new form! |
|
calumma
Senior Member Joined: 27 Jun 2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 375 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Gemma,
The site is really looking very good! One or two more suggestions: Is it possible to also provide a link directly to the pdf versions of the recording cards. Some people may not want to enter their details on a website, but would be willing to download a recording card and send it in. Also, this type of online submission form is great for the odd record, but can be very cumbersome for folk who want to send in a whole list of observations. Could you therefore also provide a direct download link to a spreadsheet document that people can fill in and email back. The spreadsheet would consist of the same fields as the online version. Ideally the spreadsheet would be application independent, perhaps saved as a tab delineated text file? That way people will not be forced to use Excel (or any other program that they may not have). |
|
administrator
Admin Group Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Status: Offline Points: 10 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I've implemented Lee's suggestions, Below is the contents of an email generated from the form to give an idea of how effective it is.. Record Sent from KRAG Web Site
|
|
Post Reply | Page 12> |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |