I have installed the webfm module and it lets me upload files but will not let me upload them to the database. It tells me "operation fail".

I installed drupal fresh (due to previous install frustrations) and went straight for the webfm module, and it let me upload files to the database one time, at the begining. Then I turned on some of the other modules, including views and now it won't let me put files on the database any more. I turned off all of the modules that I turned on and it still won't let it happen for me.

Any ideas? And which module is best for displaying that data once I get it on the database?

Thanx in advance!

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robmilne’s picture

robmilne commented
Status: Active » Postponed (maintainer needs more info)

I haven't seen this behaviour before. Make sure you read the readme carefully and understand the differences between admin and non-admin user access.

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blindman1 commented

Thanks for the tip on the readme because it didn't occur to me that there would be one... However, I have set all of the permissions and kind of grasp the concept. Besides the permissions, is there any reason that I would continue to get the "operation fail" message when uploading only to the database?

All of the other modules work so I know that the dupal install was a success. (site is hosted through godaddy)

Note: I am trying to get this to work without having to bother you. I'm sure this is probably something that is likely silly.

Regardless, I thank you for your effort.

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robmilne commented

it lets me upload files but will not let me upload them to the database

Are you trying to put a file into the database that is already in the database? Uploaded files are automatically inserted into the db. If the file has the 'File Metadata' menu option in the context menu then it is already in the database.

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blindman1 commented

Wow, forgive me, I'm a newbie... I have located the automatically uploaded files in the database... Thanx for the help!

?: Do you know what module will help me display those files?

Thank you thank you again!

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blindman1 commented

False alarm.. I starting to "get it"!

Thanx

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robmilne commented
Status: Postponed (maintainer needs more info) » Closed (fixed)