question about attaching a file to a post (1 Viewer)

[snapperhead]

quick explanation + two dumb questions
I created a thread in one of the syllabus areas and attached a file of relevant websites for members. I realised that I had used the wrong file so I went to edit and deleted the file. I now cannot re-attach the correct file to the post. What is going wrong?? And is there a way of fixing it?
(In hindsight, I know I should have just replaced the file but I also wanted to get rid of the original upload as it had a different filename..... you know, save some space etc....)
Plus, if/when I update the file, is it a pain to continually "replace" the file?? (is there like a limit to how many times a file can be replaced I guess is what Im asking)

Any help would be appreciated........
SH

 

[juggernaut]

when u say u cannot re-attach the correct file to the post, do u mean to the entire thread, or just the one post u made where first attached the original file?

 

[juggernaut]

just tried it, u cant edit a post and attach the file to the same post.. just make another post

 

[freaking_out]

i think if u wanna have the ability to do that: just use some webspace, and link to that external webspace- in this way u can update how much times u want, and u won't b creating dead links.

 

[snapperhead]

that sounds like a really good idea. will investigate this one!!

 

[flyin']

Delete the post. Then post a new post with the right file. Simple.

 

[snapperhead]

Originally posted by flyin'
Delete the post. Then post a new post with the right file. Simple.

that was the first thing I tried but it wouldnt allow me to do it!(said I did not have enough permission....
Could you delete it?
Its in the SOR forum, entitled "Cross Depth Studies web links".
Thanks

 

[flyin']

I don't Mod that forum, unfortunately.

Can't you just go to the specific posts and:
Edit > Tick Box and Delete

That should work.

 

[snapperhead]

maybe because its the first post, I dont know...
It just says:

You do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
You do not have permission to access the page that you were trying to. Are you trying to edit someone else's post or trying to access administrative features? Check that you are allowed to perform this action in the Forum Rules.

If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

Ive asked telepathetic to have a look at it but he's still celebrating getting into uni!!
No hurry I guess....
thanks though

 

[freaking_out]

Originally posted by snapperhead
...Ive asked telepathetic to have a look at it but he's still celebrating getting into uni!!

LoL!