The screen radically changing when the use clicks upload is confusing. Many times a user may upload an attachment half way through typing a story (for example to upload an inline image) and adding the preview to the top of the screen would only confuse what they are doing.

This patch adds a new op called nodeapi which validates the node and then re-displays the form sans preview. This allows those modules who wish to add new methods not be forced to preview. Once the preview is displayed it will stay on the screen.

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#1 uploadpreview2.patch1.49 KBccourtne
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ccourtne commented
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new uploadpreview2.patch1.49 KB

new patch that fixes typo and fixes breadcrumb and title

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killes@www.drop.org commented

Still applies. Not sure we like the implementation. Sessions might be better. Screenshots to illustrate the problem too.

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Steven commented
Status: Needs review » Closed (won't fix)

Not many people seem to think this is a problem. IMO the best way to fix this is to use an ajax inline uploader, which does not disrupt the posting workflow.