[plugin] [ORPHAN] ebl_Upload Version 3

TheEric · 2009-01-11 22:22:39

EBL_Upload – Multiple Image Uploader

Latest version : 3.01

This plugin adds batch upload and processing capability to Textpattern 4.07
Installation

Here it is, finally released after many, many delays. This version represents a complete departure from the previous popup window version and integrates fully within Textpattern and xPattern. It is available for immediate download after purchase (may be delayed due to current store issue.)

There is no official upgrade costs to the previous purchasers. Your old serial will work with this new version, however, there is a suggested upgrade fee of whatever amount you may decide. :)

NEW

Fully integrated within Textpattern. There is no need for external language files, or external swfs. Everything is contained within the plugin.
User selectable options within preferences (max file size, valid image types, valid file types)
Image Cropping
File upload
Post-Upload/Import method of entering pertinent file and image information. (Alt Text, Caption, File Description)
Auto Refresh of new uploads (thanks Tom)
HTML / CSS based layout
Multi-Lingual Publishing Pack compatible.

Cost

Price has been increased to $9.99 USD per individual, unique domain.

Bulk Rate Licensing
- 10 Licenses – $60.00
- 25 licenses – $100.00

May be purchased at http://www.ericlimegrover.com/store/

The store link will be changing in February to http://eblupload.syserror.net/, but until then, use the above link.

installation and usage information

Install the threee plugins included in zip archive and activate each. Installing plugins
Click Here to update the database preference fields with the three new preferences.
Go to Admin -> Preferences -> Advanced Preferences and insert the serial number generated from the web store in the ebl_upload_serial field.
Verify the file types that you wish to support in ebl_valid_img_type, and ebl_valid_file_type. Any edits must be in this form (prefix followed by comma, except the last comma): jpg, gif, png, etc
Go to Content -> Images and click on the Show Controls link. If an Error [ #2 ] message is noted, verify the entered serial number.

Behavior

This plugin will replace the default Textpattern upload form, with enhanced Flash based multiple upload functionality.

Configuration

The configuration for this plugin is handled by four fields in the Advanced Preferences tab.

Valid file types. These two fields determine what files are accepted for upload. They must remain in thee ex1,ex2,ex3,ex4 format
- ebl_valid_img_type : The default image prefixes are gif,bmp,jpg,png,tif
- ebl_valid_file_type : The default file prefixes are zip,rar,pdf,rtf,tx
- Maximum file size of uploads (in bytes) : EBL Upload uses this field to determine the maximum file size while queuing files. If a file is larger than the acceptable range, it will not be added to the file queue.
- ebl_upload_serial : The serial number that will enable multiple upload support.

Operation

Initial Upload_

Browsing Files
- To upload images, go to Content -> Images and click the Show Controls link.
- The default textpattern image list will disappear and the EBL Upload interface will display.
- Click browse to open the default windows dialog box.
Selecting Files
- Multiple files may be selected by either holding down CTRL while clicking the file, or all the files within the selected folder may be selected by first selecting a file, then CTRL-A on your keyboard. This will vary depending upon the operating system.
Removing Files
- Queued files may be removed once queued by clicking on their filename, or clicking the reset button.
Uploading
- Click the Upload button once all files have been selected. The upload progress will be shown in the interface next to the file that is currently being uploaded. Longer lists will scroll to the active upload.
Cancel Uploads in Process.
- Uploads may be cancelled by clicking on the Cancel button.

Importing Uploaded Files
Once the files have successfully loaded, click the process link displayed below the button text in the yellow box.

Importing Images
If importing images, the interface will display a form with three distinct table elements ::

Resize Original?
- Yes – Resizes images to a default of 640 × 480 (longest side first), unless specified in the text input boxes below the radio icons in this box.
- No – Images will not be resized and will be imported at their original size.
- Crop – Images will be cropped to fit a relative size of 640×480 based upon the center of the image.
Create Thumbnail
- Yes – Resizes images to a default of 100 × 100 (longest side first), unless specified in the text input boxes below the radio icons in this box.
- No – Images will not be resized and will be imported at their original size.
- Crop – Images will be cropped to fit a relative size of 100×100based upon the center of the image.
Image Import
- Assign to Category – Select from the existing image categories, or input a new category in the text box below the drop down box

Clicking the Import button at the bottom will import the images and resize, thumbnail, and categorize based upon the information selected in the form.

Importing Files
If importing files, the interface will display a form with one table element :

Import Files
- Assign to Category – Select from the existing image categories, or input a new category in the text box below the drop down box.

Clicking the Import button at the bottom will import the images and resize, thumbnail, and categorize based upon the information selected in the form.

Post-Inport Processing
Once the images or files have finished importing, the user will be shown an import complete dialog that will allow additional information to be entered for each uploaded file/image.

Alternate Text (images only)
- Alterate descriptive text may be entered in this field. This data is part of the alt=”“ image tag.
Caption (images only)
- Adds a description for each individual image.
Description (files only)
- Adds a description for each individual file.

Once the appropriate text has been entered, click the Submit button for each file or image. Once this has been completed, the user may click the Upload Additional Files link, or may simply click on the hide controls link. Once the hide-controls link is clicked, the file or image list is refreshed with the new uploads.

Known issues

This update requires version 4.0.7 or higher – 4.0.6 may be compatible, but this has not been tested nor verified.
Firebug will occasionally cause this plugin to not function correctly. It is recommened that you disable firebug.
If the file or import process is not uploaded after files have uploaded, they will remain in the batchupload folder until they are imported. If a file remains in the folder and additional files are uploaded, they will be imported with any other new files. This behavior is correct, but will be updated as a user preference in the next version.

Requirements

This plugin requires the following to properly function

Internet Explorer 7+ , Firefox 3, Safari 3.1.2, Opera 9.62
Flash Player 9+
jQuery 1.2.6+ Your current version
Older browsers or alternate versions of flash player will not be supported.

Last edited by uli (2012-10-04 11:34:06)

jakob · 2009-01-11 23:41:47

Hi Eric. That sounds great, particularly as uploading a lot is a common PITA. Is it possible to “see it in action” somewhere, either live or as a screencast or step-by-step screenshots? Would be good, especially as we can’t try it out without buying it.

Also, is it possible to use a single licence working on a development domain and the real-domain (same project, of course), for example by having domain-name.dev and domain-name.tld licensed or by setting up the development setup as dev.domain-name.tld and using that locally?

TheEric · 2009-01-12 00:28:51

Sure. A revised screen-cast is available Here

Why is there a necessity for a fully working version in a development environment? Unfortunately, I’ve never understood that need. Be that as it may, I have historically allowed an additional license free for when the dev-site goes live.

wet · 2009-01-12 06:38:24

Which license do the buyers have to adhere to?

TheEric · 2009-01-12 13:33:23

GPL for the non-binary code, and Non-Free/Propietary for the binary SWF.

jstubbs · 2009-01-12 13:41:56

The plugin download link does not work in your store…

TheEric · 2009-01-12 13:59:10

Try it now. I forgot to include an underscore in the filename … d’oh!

TheEric · 2009-01-12 14:00:14

Also, if you’re upgrading from the previous version, deactivate the old version before activating this version. Once you’ve tested that it works, you may remove the older version.

jakob · 2009-01-12 18:06:20

Sure. A revised screen-cast is available Here

Thank you. That does look good. I have something similar on photostack.

Why is there a necessity for a fully working version in a development environment? Unfortunately, I’ve never understood that need. Be that as it may, I have historically allowed an additional license free for when the dev-site goes live.

Typically I will develop the website offline and pre-populate it with all the data I am given, then put it online.

TheEric · 2009-01-12 21:37:15

~~h2. Known Issue : Pending FIX~~

~~filename extensions won’t upload import correctly if they are uppercase. I’ll have a fix out for that in the next couple of days, in the meantime do the following to fix that.~~

~~OSX/Linux : mv *.JPG *.jpg~~
~~Windows: rename *.JPG *.jpg~~

~~Do the same any other file extension that may be affected.~~

FIXED

Last edited by TheEric (2009-01-14 16:32:55)

jstubbs · 2009-01-12 21:48:12

Eric, at first view this looks really nice. I have a few comments, but don’t have time tonight to post. Thanks for making such a wonderful upgrade to ebl_upload!

the_ghost · 2009-01-13 12:58:04

How does purchasing go? After paying money i get 10 serials for futher installs or i recieve an ability to generate uniq serial for each of mine domains?

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