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When I upload a file using the “Upload File” link under Preview / Quick Save / Update buttons, it works fine.  Uploading a replacement file ends with an error: “An error was encountered while attempting to replace the file. Please make sure your file directory is writable.” and the temp file is there named temp_file_filename.ext

The directory is set to 755, owner myuser, group myuser.  Unix `groups` returns myuser apache.  The file is owned by apache, group apache.

I don’t see why these permissions wouldn’t work.  Changing permissions to 777 also doesn’t work.

What should I look into?

B

I still think it’s a permission issue. 777 should work (make sure the directory and parent directories are writable, too), otherwise it’s probably an issue with your PHP setup that you’d need to take up with your host.

It’s a bug.  I was uploading Somefile.test.pdf.

Uploaded temp file is named temp_file_Somefile._test.pdf

Trying to upload it again causes the error. Removing the period allows the file to upload.

Are you logged in as a Superadmin? Also, what version and build of EE are you using?

Yes I’m logged in as superadmin.  EE 1.6.9.

Hi, burton.kent. I can replicate this problem with EE1.7.0. I’ve posted a Bug Report in your behalf. Thanks for letting us know about the issue.