Thread: File Upload Manager

Is it possible to increase the size of uploading files.

And to help reduce space accumulation over time. A life point (in days; prefer set by users) can be added that automatically removed it after certain day. For smaller files of less than certain size, life point is immortal.

Originally Posted by catymag

Unfortunately there is no option to put a life point for attachments in VBulletin.
May be there is a mod for this , but plugins slow down forum , so we add them only if strictly necessary.

Write script to scan and audit from backend; don't rely on VBulletin. Just give user warning that files more than certain size might be remove via monthly audit.

Originally Posted by catymag

I don't want attachments might be randomly removed if they are still useful.
For example we have attached some small Bluecharts g2 or some islands Topo Maps.
Some files cant be found in the net anymore after some months.
Useless threads go to trash and big attachs usually are deleted; from time to time a check in Admin CP is made to remove useless files.
A script IMHO cant substitute this kind of job unfortunately.

I don't see a problem. Whatever size currently allow to attached is the minimal size to keep forever. Allow larger but more "temporary" attachment. Like I said, warn the user that it would be removed after certain time via auto audit.