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I have an image upload as a field. When I print the field in a template the result is:
http://localhost/mysite/uploads/images/image.jpg

However the image is actually at:
http://localhost/mysite/uploads/image.jpg

When I go to ‘Edit File Upload Preference’ the ‘URL of Upload Directory’ is:
http://localhost/mysite/uploads/images/

And the ‘Server Path to Upload Directory’ is:
C:/xampp/htdocs/mysite/uploads/images/

Why are the images being uploaded to the wrong directory? Note, Ive migrated the site to my local environment from being live. All the images that were live work fine, its just new images that do this.

Thanks

Also, in my ‘File Upload Preferences’ I have 3 directorys. How does EE decide which one to put an uploaded image into?

James,

Have you verified that the paths are correct after moving the site? I usually use Deeploy Helper as it shows all of the paths in one place and also has a find/replace built in for easy updating. Verify that the paths are correct using Deeploy Helper and let me know what you find.

Ive installed deploy helper. I dont know if everything is ok or not but under ‘File Upload Preferences (CVs)’ it looks like the url and server path dont correspond to each other.

Here is a screenshot:
http://www.mediafire.com/i/?ptk0tj94jbs9u0n

When you create a new field thats a file, where do you set which upload directory it uses?

James,

Due to the information that would be contained in that image you are trying to show me I would suggest emailing it instead of posting it online. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Normally we don’t do this but in this case I want to protect the information.

Hi, James. Would a quick video on working with file directories and EE help? I just need to know which version of EE you’re using.

See EEWiki:// HowTo Determine My EE Version

Thanks Sue, that would be great! I think im on the latest version of EE but I wont be at my computer with the install until tomorrow to check for sure. Its defiantly version 2 not 1.

Sure, just let us know which one. I’d prefer to demo using 2.2.1 if possible.

Im on v2.1.1, is it similar enough that the demo could still be in 2.2.1?

I did one for EE2.1.3, which should be close enough.

http://youtu.be/ADvxoajBJZk

Does that help?

Thanks a lot for that Sue. If you have multiple upload directories, is it possible to specify a default directory for channels or fields?

Not currently. We’ve had requests for that, but it’s not available now. But you can sort of get that to work if you have content editors that only have access to one channel and one file upload area. That way they can only pick one.

Ok. Im not sure what the initial issue was but now everything is working if I select my ‘images’ directory.
Thanks

Gremlins. 😊 I blame them. Glad things are working again. Don’t hesitate to post again as needed.