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John Smith

2004-07-30, 12:15 pm

I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction. I am a
photographer an was looking to make my site so all I had to do was goto a
page on my site an have an option to upload my photos to the page. i would
like the photos to replace certain photos already on the page and in a
certain
size an format. so that everytime i upload images the page will remain
consitant. i have seen some free tools to do this but they do not permit you
to change the default software design to match your page.
something simple would be great as in a link button dropdown list or java
can anyone point me in a direction as to where i might some
helpful information or tools to do this. thanks



chris leeds

2004-07-30, 12:15 pm

oddly enough I got into internet because of digital photography!

IMHO at first glance at your question, I'd make a subweb within FrontPage
just for your "galleries", then you could change the layout (you don't have
to use a FrontPage gallery you can lay the thumbnails onto the page and then
just link them to the large). after you change the layout sufficiently just
publish that subweb.

If you've got a layout you like you could even do it this way (it'll be
easier on the brain if there's not too many pix); name the pictures with a
tight naming convention such as 1.jpg, 2.jpg, 3.jpg and their thumbnail
versions tn_1.jpg, etc. then if you upload just the picture files they will
replace the existing pictures in your gallery automatically by overwriting
the previous 1.jpg, etc. then you could just upload replacement pix.

HTH

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"John Smith" <rfulgoni@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction. I am a
> photographer an was looking to make my site so all I had to do was goto a
> page on my site an have an option to upload my photos to the page. i would
> like the photos to replace certain photos already on the page and in a
> certain
> size an format. so that everytime i upload images the page will remain
> consitant. i have seen some free tools to do this but they do not permit

you
> to change the default software design to match your page.
> something simple would be great as in a link button dropdown list or java
> can anyone point me in a direction as to where i might some
> helpful information or tools to do this. thanks
>
>
>



Kevin Spencer

2004-07-30, 12:15 pm

You're describing a custom server-side web application. You have 1 of 2
choices here: 1. You can make do with what is commercially available. 2. You
can write, or hire someone to write software to your specs.

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HTH,
Kevin Spencer
..Net Developer
Microsoft MVP
Big things are made up
of lots of little things.

"John Smith" <rfulgoni@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:Oi8wqvidEHA.3864@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction. I am a
> photographer an was looking to make my site so all I had to do was goto a
> page on my site an have an option to upload my photos to the page. i would
> like the photos to replace certain photos already on the page and in a
> certain
> size an format. so that everytime i upload images the page will remain
> consitant. i have seen some free tools to do this but they do not permit

you
> to change the default software design to match your page.
> something simple would be great as in a link button dropdown list or java
> can anyone point me in a direction as to where i might some
> helpful information or tools to do this. thanks
>
>
>



John Smith

2004-07-30, 12:15 pm

Thanks guys. This will something to think about. For a short fix I think i
will go with Chris's post for now while i think of how to attack the other
choice. Thanks
"Kevin Spencer" <kspencer@takempis.com> wrote in message
news:%23T3j45idEHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> You're describing a custom server-side web application. You have 1 of 2
> choices here: 1. You can make do with what is commercially available. 2.

You
> can write, or hire someone to write software to your specs.
>
> --
> HTH,
> Kevin Spencer
> .Net Developer
> Microsoft MVP
> Big things are made up
> of lots of little things.
>
> "John Smith" <rfulgoni@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:Oi8wqvidEHA.3864@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
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Sparky Polastri

2004-07-30, 12:15 pm


"John Smith" <rfulgoni@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:Oi8wqvidEHA.3864@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction. I am a
> photographer an was looking to make my site so all I had to do was goto a
> page on my site an have an option to upload my photos to the page. i would
> like the photos to replace certain photos already on the page and in a
> certain
> size an format. so that everytime i upload images the page will remain
> consitant. i have seen some free tools to do this but they do not permit

you
> to change the default software design to match your page.
> something simple would be great as in a link button dropdown list or java
> can anyone point me in a direction as to where i might some
> helpful information or tools to do this. thanks
>
>
>


There is some limited functionality that comes with the FP server
extensions.

You can read more here:
http://office.microsoft.com/assista...=CH063547581033

Note that it takes files of 1 meg or less, and you would need to protect the
space from unauthorized use, and maintain strict file name usage... but it's
do-able.


Thomas A. Rowe

2004-07-30, 12:15 pm

Note: The FP upload component doesn't allow you to upload replacement files. Each file upload must
have a unique name, so it can't be used to replace existing files of the same name. This is a
"security" setting for folks using the component on a web site where the public is allow to upload
so that user A doesn't upload a file overwriting User B's file.

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"Sparky Polastri" <jafiwam@MuNGEDyahoo.com> wrote in message news:410a4dea$1_1@newspeer2.tds.net...
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> "John Smith" <rfulgoni@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:Oi8wqvidEHA.3864@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> you
>
> There is some limited functionality that comes with the FP server
> extensions.
>
> You can read more here:
>

http://office.microsoft.com/assista...=CH063547581033
>
> Note that it takes files of 1 meg or less, and you would need to protect the
> space from unauthorized use, and maintain strict file name usage... but it's
> do-able.
>
>



E. T. Culling

2004-07-30, 12:15 pm

See this article:
http://www.eleanorstravels.com/Phot...grams/index.htm They may not
do all you want but there might be somethnig to use.
ETC

"John Smith" <rfulgoni@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:Oi8wqvidEHA.3864@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction. I am a
> photographer an was looking to make my site so all I had to do was goto a
> page on my site an have an option to upload my photos to the page. i would
> like the photos to replace certain photos already on the page and in a
> certain
> size an format. so that everytime i upload images the page will remain
> consitant. i have seen some free tools to do this but they do not permit

you
> to change the default software design to match your page.
> something simple would be great as in a link button dropdown list or java
> can anyone point me in a direction as to where i might some
> helpful information or tools to do this. thanks
>
>
>



chris leeds

2004-07-30, 12:15 pm

If you want to go "full bore" take a look at this thing:
http://www.aurigma.com/Products/MediaGallery/
but contact me first. I bought it and I'll give you my tips and opinions.

--
Chris Leeds,
Microsoft MVP FrontPage

The email address on this posting is a "black hole". I got tired of all the
spam.
Please feel free to contact me here:
http://nedp.net/contact/
--


"John Smith" <rfulgoni@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:ewzdHKjdEHA.1396@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Thanks guys. This will something to think about. For a short fix I think i
> will go with Chris's post for now while i think of how to attack the other
> choice. Thanks
> "Kevin Spencer" <kspencer@takempis.com> wrote in message
> news:%23T3j45idEHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> You
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Andrew Murray

2004-07-30, 11:15 pm

frontpage uses the "file" input type - upload form component - if you're using
frontpage with a server with server extensions enabled (and this particular
function enabled) you should be able to accomplish what it is you're trying to
do.

"John Smith" <rfulgoni@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:Oi8wqvidEHA.3864@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction. I am a
> photographer an was looking to make my site so all I had to do was goto a
> page on my site an have an option to upload my photos to the page. i would
> like the photos to replace certain photos already on the page and in a
> certain
> size an format. so that everytime i upload images the page will remain
> consitant. i have seen some free tools to do this but they do not permit you
> to change the default software design to match your page.
> something simple would be great as in a link button dropdown list or java
> can anyone point me in a direction as to where i might some
> helpful information or tools to do this. thanks
>
>
>



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