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slr_neophyte · 05-01-2016, 07:22 AM

Help!! - For some reason I am unable to delete some very old attachments. I would like to be able to do this to free up my user space. I know where to go to manage my attachments, but the problem is, there is no checkbox available beside the ones I want to delete - see screenshot attached - oh wait - I can't even upload a screenshot showing the problem because I don't have enough FREE attachment space - grrrrr, frustrating! Some attachments have a checkbox allowing me to select them for deletion, but there are 4 or 5 there that do not show a checkbox, and I am therefore unable to select them for deletion.

slowpez · 05-01-2016, 07:32 AM

The only photos of mine that can't be deleted are those that won or placed in the monthly photo contests. If that is the case with yours, you may have to get Adam involved. You might also try posting this in the site suggestion and help thread.

slr_neophyte · 05-01-2016, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

You might also try posting this in the site suggestion and help thread.

Where is that thread located?? I was looking for something like that.

slowpez · 05-01-2016, 07:42 AM

Originally posted by slr_neophyte

Where is that thread located?? I was looking for something like that.

It is the second thread in the off-topic forums at the bottom of the page.

photolady95 · 05-01-2016, 08:42 AM

Your post is now in the correct forum, Site help.

Adam · 05-01-2016, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by slr_neophyte

Help!! - For some reason I am unable to delete some very old attachments. I would like to be able to do this to free up my user space. I know where to go to manage my attachments, but the problem is, there is no checkbox available beside the ones I want to delete - see screenshot attached - oh wait - I can't even upload a screenshot showing the problem because I don't have enough FREE attachment space - grrrrr, frustrating! Some attachments have a checkbox allowing me to select them for deletion, but there are 4 or 5 there that do not show a checkbox, and I am therefore unable to select them for deletion.

It looks like you have 3 recent attachments totaling about half your space. Those can be deleted here:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/profile.php?do=editattachments

If you plan to share photos on the forum frequently, consider donating to greatly increase your attachment space

I'm seeing that most of your uploads are in the 600-800Kb range. If you compress and/or make your resolution a bit smaller, you should be able to get files down to the 300-400Kb range to make room for more attachments.

Also, you have plenty of unused space in the Albums:
PentaxForums.com - Member Photo Albums

Album photos can easily be added to your forum posts after you upload them. Just go back and start a thread, then click on "insert album photos" below the smilie box.

If you donate, your album quota will also be increased significantly. Hope this helps!

slr_neophyte · 05-01-2016, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by Adam

It looks like you have 3 recent attachments totaling about half your space. Those can be deleted here:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/profile.php?do=editattachments

!

It's the three most recent ones that I want to keep - because I'm currently getting help with that thread. You didn't tell me how I can delete or at least move the other ones.

Adam · 05-01-2016, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by slr_neophyte

It's the three most recent ones that I want to keep - because I'm currently getting help with that thread. You didn't tell me how I can delete or at least move the other ones.

They can only be deleted by a moderator since they're contest submissions. I will move them to an album for you later today.

slr_neophyte · 05-01-2016, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by Adam

They can only be deleted by a moderator since they're contest submissions. I will move them to an album for you later today.

@ Adam - thank you!

vZwicky · 05-07-2016, 08:21 AM

This thread has the answers I was looking for. Thanks!

05-01-2016, 07:22 AM	#1
slr_neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Suzhou China Photos: Gallery Posts: 149	Unable to delete attachments - and I need to FREE up space! Help!! - For some reason I am unable to delete some very old attachments. I would like to be able to do this to free up my user space. I know where to go to manage my attachments, but the problem is, there is no checkbox available beside the ones I want to delete - see screenshot attached - oh wait - I can't even upload a screenshot showing the problem because I don't have enough FREE attachment space - grrrrr, frustrating! Some attachments have a checkbox allowing me to select them for deletion, but there are 4 or 5 there that do not show a checkbox, and I am therefore unable to select them for deletion.

05-01-2016, 02:13 PM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by slr_neophyte Help!! - For some reason I am unable to delete some very old attachments. I would like to be able to do this to free up my user space. I know where to go to manage my attachments, but the problem is, there is no checkbox available beside the ones I want to delete - see screenshot attached - oh wait - I can't even upload a screenshot showing the problem because I don't have enough FREE attachment space - grrrrr, frustrating! Some attachments have a checkbox allowing me to select them for deletion, but there are 4 or 5 there that do not show a checkbox, and I am therefore unable to select them for deletion. It looks like you have 3 recent attachments totaling about half your space. Those can be deleted here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/profile.php?do=editattachments If you plan to share photos on the forum frequently, consider donating to greatly increase your attachment space I'm seeing that most of your uploads are in the 600-800Kb range. If you compress and/or make your resolution a bit smaller, you should be able to get files down to the 300-400Kb range to make room for more attachments. Also, you have plenty of unused space in the Albums: PentaxForums.com - Member Photo Albums Album photos can easily be added to your forum posts after you upload them. Just go back and start a thread, then click on "insert album photos" below the smilie box. If you donate, your album quota will also be increased significantly. Hope this helps! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

05-01-2016, 05:01 PM	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by slr_neophyte It's the three most recent ones that I want to keep - because I'm currently getting help with that thread. You didn't tell me how I can delete or at least move the other ones. They can only be deleted by a moderator since they're contest submissions. I will move them to an album for you later today. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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05-01-2016, 07:32 AM	#2
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	The only photos of mine that can't be deleted are those that won or placed in the monthly photo contests. If that is the case with yours, you may have to get Adam involved. You might also try posting this in the site suggestion and help thread.

05-01-2016, 07:40 AM	#3
slr_neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Suzhou China Photos: Gallery Posts: 149 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez You might also try posting this in the site suggestion and help thread. Where is that thread located?? I was looking for something like that.

05-01-2016, 07:42 AM	#4
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Originally posted by slr_neophyte Where is that thread located?? I was looking for something like that. It is the second thread in the off-topic forums at the bottom of the page.

05-01-2016, 08:42 AM	#5
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Your post is now in the correct forum, Site help.

05-01-2016, 04:51 PM	#7
slr_neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Suzhou China Photos: Gallery Posts: 149 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam It looks like you have 3 recent attachments totaling about half your space. Those can be deleted here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/profile.php?do=editattachments ! It's the three most recent ones that I want to keep - because I'm currently getting help with that thread. You didn't tell me how I can delete or at least move the other ones.

05-01-2016, 05:06 PM	#9
slr_neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Suzhou China Photos: Gallery Posts: 149 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam They can only be deleted by a moderator since they're contest submissions. I will move them to an album for you later today. @ Adam - thank you!

05-07-2016, 08:21 AM	#10
vZwicky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chatawa, MS Photos: Gallery Posts: 171	This thread has the answers I was looking for. Thanks!

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