Upload File Size Question

Uploading a few files to the critique forums, I have encountered a message indicating that the maximum file size is 146.5KB rather than the 150KB indicated in the upload instructions (file size of 146.8KB was rejected). Just curious as to why this might be occurring. Thanks.

By the way, most excellent job at getting this website up and running and functioning with so little problems in the short time since being announced. Phenomenal job (coming from a Software Engineer who knows that software doesn't always work as planned).

I am experiencing the same problem.

Jim

Hi guys, I have the same problem, so I programmed CS3 to do a maximum of 145 kb and it's working fine :)

Thanks Rich for your kind words!

When is a K not a K ?

I'm also an engineer (electronics), and think I can guess the reason for the numerical discrepancy. In most computerese, "K" (for kilo) means 1024, whereas in all other contexts "kilo" means 1000. 150,000 divided by 1024 is 146.5. I suspect someone put in 150,000 as the file size limit. If you wanted to make the file size limit 150 KB (as reported by the file system), the limit would need to be 150 x 1024 = 153,600 bytes.

Thanks for the reminder Chris. Guess since I'm so used to a KB ALWAYS being 1024 bytes I didn't consider possible use of 1000. I've already adjusted by saving routine to 145KB just to ensure. But I wanted the Moderators/Tech Guys here to be aware of the "problem".

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Originally Posted by Chris Starbuck

When is a K not a K ?

I'm also an engineer (electronics), and think I can guess the reason for the numerical discrepancy. In most computerese, "K" (for kilo) means 1024, whereas in all other contexts "kilo" means 1000. 150,000 divided by 1024 is 146.5. I suspect someone put in 150,000 as the file size limit. If you wanted to make the file size limit 150 KB (as reported by the file system), the limit would need to be 150 x 1024 = 153,600 bytes.

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Yup, that would be my guess too but you already beat me to it... :)

You Chris' are so smart!