FTP upload does not overwrite

[jonjorobb]

Hi all,

Im currently not using the FTP upload for the simple reason that the .gif does not overwrite, but simply creates a .tmp file instead. every time it should upload, it creates another temp.

Any Ideas why?
Thanks,
Jonjo

[nortonbeak]

Mine seems to be working OK

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/gareth.hicks/Virtual%20Radar.htm

[jonjorobb]

I know most people have theres uploading fine, it seems to be just me :D

[juangelb]

Hi Jonjo Robb

It is likely an issue with the FTP server You are using.
Check with your service provider.

Best regards : Juan

[drskeptical]

Hi Jono
I had the same problem. It is with your ISP.
My ISP is Zen internet, in order to solve the problem I had to change over to a cpanel type arrangment wich then allows ftp uploads.
The basic system which I had would not allow automated ftp uploads. Why? I dont know.
All I know is that I had to change over my account to a cpanel and now all is well with the world. Just watch something come along and spoil it!

Andy

[abrad41]

Jonjo Robb

Im currently not using the FTP upload for the simple reason that the .gif does not overwrite, but simply creates a .tmp file instead. every time it should upload, it creates another temp.

I am having the very same problem - I have been talking (Or should I say e-mailing) my ISP, all they tell me is "everything is fine there end" they say they have uploaded a gif file from explorer and that worked ok. they are not being very helpful i think.  When I get time I will investigate more, the way the webpage is written etc etc.

But for now I am having the same problem, you are not alone.

Cheers

Andy

[abrad41]

drskeptical

Did they say what cpanel was and can you tell me, is zen anygood as a ISP.

Could be looking for a new one in a month or so.

Andy

[tarbat]

A few of us are using gofreeserve.com successfully, so if you don't mind changing web-page providers, they're worthy a try - and free.

Just setup an account, and create a folder called something like "shot".  Then setup in Radarbox is straightforward - username/password/host, and folder path of htdocs/shot

Here's mine - http://www.tarbat.gofreeserve.com/radarbox.htm

[abrad41]

Thanks Mate

Might give that a go, but would have been nice for it to go to my own site.

Andy

[tarbat]

Looking with Wireshark, RB appears to do the following:
STOR _200907040738.tmp
RNFR _200907040738.tmp
RNTO RadarBoxScreenShot.gif

So, if the RNTO doesn't work with your ISP, then you'll get all the TMP files.  You'll need to be uploading to a directory that has the correct permisions set for renaming as well.

[abrad41]

tarbat

Thank you, will investigate.

[tarbat]

If you use Wireshark, you should be able to see what error message is returned by your ftp server when the rename fails.

My screenshots directory has the following permissions - rwxr-x--x
And the RadarBoxScreenShot.gif has permissions of rwxr-x---

[abrad41]

thanks mate

[jonjorobb]

Thanks for all your replies, Will try out some of the above and get back to you :)

Thanks Again,
Jonjo

[jonjorobb]

I give up! no matter what I do, set file permissions, email my hosting for help (there not being very helpful) etc nothing seems to work :(