Anyone know why I can't attach anything to a reply anymore??

Rosco Peabody · 09-13-2018, 10:21 PM

see above it just happened today. The bottom left says "You may post attachments" but I can't. In fact I can't even use any of the buttons up there ^ Maybe I need to restart my computer...

Rosco Peabody · 09-13-2018, 10:27 PM

Nope. Still didn't work

Matt Arnold · 09-14-2018, 09:26 AM

When you go to attach it should pop open a new window. Is your browser blocking that popup?

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Rosco Peabody · 09-14-2018, 09:56 AM

Stupid me...I went to take a screen shot of what it looks like and realized that I couldn't post it...that's the whole point of the issue.

The spot that I usually click on to attach files looks like this:

Attach Files
Valid file extensions: bmp cfg csv doc fg gif jpe jpeg jpg lsdl pdf png psd str tbdx tbdx2 tbdx3 tbsf tbss tbst txt xls xml zip

There is nothing to click on. It's just text.

Rosco Peabody · 09-14-2018, 09:58 AM

I am using Firefox (updated yesterday, which is one of things I was wondering if it was the problem) on a Mac.

I have a pop up blocker, but it's disabled for OOTPD

NoOne · 09-14-2018, 10:49 AM

fwiw, i have firefox on pc and no probs... mac can be different, of course.

-- try firefox in safe mode... different results?

-clear cache -- all browsing history, cookies, form data -- click all of the boxes, but don't delete your passwords. if an option, that won't matter. tap 'alt' and it's in the menu system under history (ugh pc, but has to be an equivalent)

--if you've gone into firefox's settings any time recently, retrace steps. undo changes, or rest to default if you haven't, go try turning off pop-up blocker etc... and addons that block anything. even start turning them off 1 at a time and see if it's something unexpected. you can always turn them back on later.

--that's a java script button right? go to about:config, click 'i understand', then type in the search at top of that 'about:config' page

javascript.enabled

only 1 option will be visible, make sure it is true. if not i think you can jsut double click to toggle, but if not right click and 'modify'. trype 'true' no quotes, of course.

Matt Arnold · 09-14-2018, 10:53 AM

Does it work on Chrome for you? Could be something in the firefox build that broke it.

Rosco Peabody · 09-14-2018, 11:17 AM

On chrome now and I can attach stuff.

The first screenshot is from firefox:

The second is from Chrome:

Rosco Peabody · 09-14-2018, 11:17 AM

Notice how the "Manage attachments" button is missing from firefox

Drstrangelove · 09-14-2018, 11:25 AM

I can see manage attachments on my FF. My guess is you have a restricted browser setting, but I don't know where in FF it would be located. Follow No One's instructions, especially disabling all add-ons or using safe-mode. Also, make sure you're logged in to the OOTP forums on FF while making the attempt to add a file attachment.

Rosco Peabody · 09-14-2018, 11:41 AM

That's so weird because it worked just the other day and now doesn't work when I updated

Rosco Peabody · 09-14-2018, 11:48 AM

I am SO not a techie....I don't even know HOW to operate in safe mode. Does that mean the private browser?

Rosco Peabody · 09-14-2018, 11:49 AM

ohhhhh interesting. Now I am in a private browser and the "Manage Attachments" button is back. Does that mean I have to clear my cache to solve this?

Rain King · 09-14-2018, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rosco Peabody

ohhhhh interesting. Now I am in a private browser and the "Manage Attachments" button is back. Does that mean I have to clear my cache to solve this?

It likely either means cache or that a browser add-on is causing the issue.

mitchkenn · 09-14-2018, 12:07 PM

i had a lot of issues with Firefox working correctly with OOTP earlier in the year. i finally gave up and went to Vivaldi (i know it's a chrome offshoot, but i don't like Chrome itself.) Lately Firefox seems OK with OOTP, but i still use Vivaldi the most. Seems these things go in irritating cycles. Hope you get it resolved.

Rosco Peabody · 09-14-2018, 12:08 PM

Cleared cache only and it didn't fix the problem

Rosco Peabody · 09-14-2018, 12:17 PM

I cleared everything but my active logins and still doesn't work (but works on private browsing mode)

NoOne · 09-20-2018, 01:07 PM

adblocker?

if it is the cause, you can likely find one that won't be a problem.

did you try typing this into location bar:

about:config
(instead of google.com etc)

then in search field at type type:

javascript.enabled

copy and paste that even... there's a "." between. only 1 item will be on screen. ensure it is 'enabled' or 'true' i guess ... double-click with left mouse to toggle, if not.

if after closing and re-opening the problem persists, it is almost assuredly an addon causing this change in settings.

edit: that was weird, my post got re-arranged. some lines got added to end from middle, somehow.

RchW · 09-20-2018, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitchkenn

i had a lot of issues with Firefox working correctly with OOTP earlier in the year. i finally gave up and went to Vivaldi (i know it's a chrome offshoot, but i don't like Chrome itself.) Lately Firefox seems OK with OOTP, but i still use Vivaldi the most. Seems these things go in irritating cycles. Hope you get it resolved.

I'm a long time FF user who reluctantly went to Chrome because FF was crap for several versions.

OldFatGuy · 09-20-2018, 10:35 PM

I have all sorts of trouble with Firefox here at OOTP. And the weird thing is, it is ONLY here at OOTP. All other forums I go to things work normally.

But none of the buttons work. And if I do anything other than post a quick reply, which is what I"m doing now, I get formatting errors and everything runs into one paragraph.

Firefox does not like OOTP. Or OOTP does not like Firefox. Or both.

09-13-2018, 10:21 PM	#1
Rosco Peabody All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,092	Anyone know why I can't attach anything to a reply anymore?? see above it just happened today. The bottom left says "You may post attachments" but I can't. In fact I can't even use any of the buttons up there ^ Maybe I need to restart my computer... __________________ . Been playing since OOTP '08 Avatar is a picture of me drawn by one of my students a few years ago (My real name is not Rosco, nor do I live anywhere near Peabody)

09-13-2018, 10:27 PM	#2
Rosco Peabody All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,092	Nope. Still didn't work __________________ . Been playing since OOTP '08 Avatar is a picture of me drawn by one of my students a few years ago (My real name is not Rosco, nor do I live anywhere near Peabody)

09-14-2018, 09:56 AM	#4
Rosco Peabody All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,092	Stupid me...I went to take a screen shot of what it looks like and realized that I couldn't post it...that's the whole point of the issue. The spot that I usually click on to attach files looks like this: Attach Files Valid file extensions: bmp cfg csv doc fg gif jpe jpeg jpg lsdl pdf png psd str tbdx tbdx2 tbdx3 tbsf tbss tbst txt xls xml zip There is nothing to click on. It's just text. __________________ . Been playing since OOTP '08 Avatar is a picture of me drawn by one of my students a few years ago (My real name is not Rosco, nor do I live anywhere near Peabody)

09-14-2018, 09:58 AM	#5
Rosco Peabody All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,092	I am using Firefox (updated yesterday, which is one of things I was wondering if it was the problem) on a Mac. I have a pop up blocker, but it's disabled for OOTPD __________________ . Been playing since OOTP '08 Avatar is a picture of me drawn by one of my students a few years ago (My real name is not Rosco, nor do I live anywhere near Peabody)

09-14-2018, 11:17 AM	#8
Rosco Peabody All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,092	On chrome now and I can attach stuff. The first screenshot is from firefox: The second is from Chrome: Attached Images __________________ . Been playing since OOTP '08 Avatar is a picture of me drawn by one of my students a few years ago (My real name is not Rosco, nor do I live anywhere near Peabody)

09-14-2018, 09:26 AM	#3
Matt Arnold OOTP Developer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 16,243	When you go to attach it should pop open a new window. Is your browser blocking that popup? Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

09-14-2018, 10:49 AM	#6
NoOne Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 7,273 Infractions: 0/1 (3)	fwiw, i have firefox on pc and no probs... mac can be different, of course. -- try firefox in safe mode... different results? -clear cache -- all browsing history, cookies, form data -- click all of the boxes, but don't delete your passwords. if an option, that won't matter. tap 'alt' and it's in the menu system under history (ugh pc, but has to be an equivalent) --if you've gone into firefox's settings any time recently, retrace steps. undo changes, or rest to default if you haven't, go try turning off pop-up blocker etc... and addons that block anything. even start turning them off 1 at a time and see if it's something unexpected. you can always turn them back on later. --that's a java script button right? go to about:config, click 'i understand', then type in the search at top of that 'about:config' page javascript.enabled only 1 option will be visible, make sure it is true. if not i think you can jsut double click to toggle, but if not right click and 'modify'. trype 'true' no quotes, of course.

09-14-2018, 10:53 AM	#7
Matt Arnold OOTP Developer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 16,243	Does it work on Chrome for you? Could be something in the firefox build that broke it.

09-14-2018, 11:25 AM	#10
Drstrangelove Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 346	I can see manage attachments on my FF. My guess is you have a restricted browser setting, but I don't know where in FF it would be located. Follow No One's instructions, especially disabling all add-ons or using safe-mode. Also, make sure you're logged in to the OOTP forums on FF while making the attempt to add a file attachment. Last edited by Drstrangelove; 09-14-2018 at 11:39 AM.

09-14-2018, 11:41 AM	#11
Rosco Peabody All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,092	That's so weird because it worked just the other day and now doesn't work when I updated __________________ . Been playing since OOTP '08 Avatar is a picture of me drawn by one of my students a few years ago (My real name is not Rosco, nor do I live anywhere near Peabody)

09-14-2018, 11:48 AM	#12
Rosco Peabody All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,092	I am SO not a techie....I don't even know HOW to operate in safe mode. Does that mean the private browser? __________________ . Been playing since OOTP '08 Avatar is a picture of me drawn by one of my students a few years ago (My real name is not Rosco, nor do I live anywhere near Peabody)

09-14-2018, 11:49 AM	#13
Rosco Peabody All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,092	ohhhhh interesting. Now I am in a private browser and the "Manage Attachments" button is back. Does that mean I have to clear my cache to solve this? __________________ . Been playing since OOTP '08 Avatar is a picture of me drawn by one of my students a few years ago (My real name is not Rosco, nor do I live anywhere near Peabody)

09-14-2018, 12:07 PM	#15
mitchkenn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Oregon, not by design Posts: 2,872	i had a lot of issues with Firefox working correctly with OOTP earlier in the year. i finally gave up and went to Vivaldi (i know it's a chrome offshoot, but i don't like Chrome itself.) Lately Firefox seems OK with OOTP, but i still use Vivaldi the most. Seems these things go in irritating cycles. Hope you get it resolved. __________________ "This is my opening farewell " - Jackson Browne “They make a desolation and call it peace.” ― Agha Shahid Ali "Maybe she just has to sing, for the sake of the song - And who do I think that I am to decide that she's wrong." - Townes Van Zandt "I saw a young man leaning on his wooden crutch - He called out to me, 'Don't ask for so much' And a young woman leaning in her darkened door She cried out to me, 'Why not ask for more?' " - Leonard Cohen "Hello darkness, my old Friend ...." - Paul Simon Before Mays, before DiMaggio, there was Oscar Charleston. "All the lies about Babe Ruth are true." - Waite Hoyt Avatar is the late great Townes Van Zandt. rip.

09-14-2018, 12:08 PM	#16
Rosco Peabody All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,092	Cleared cache only and it didn't fix the problem __________________ . Been playing since OOTP '08 Avatar is a picture of me drawn by one of my students a few years ago (My real name is not Rosco, nor do I live anywhere near Peabody)

09-14-2018, 12:17 PM	#17
Rosco Peabody All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,092	I cleared everything but my active logins and still doesn't work (but works on private browsing mode) __________________ . Been playing since OOTP '08 Avatar is a picture of me drawn by one of my students a few years ago (My real name is not Rosco, nor do I live anywhere near Peabody)

09-20-2018, 01:07 PM	#18
NoOne Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 7,273 Infractions: 0/1 (3)	adblocker? if it is the cause, you can likely find one that won't be a problem. did you try typing this into location bar: about:config (instead of google.com etc) then in search field at type type: javascript.enabled copy and paste that even... there's a "." between. only 1 item will be on screen. ensure it is 'enabled' or 'true' i guess ... double-click with left mouse to toggle, if not. if after closing and re-opening the problem persists, it is almost assuredly an addon causing this change in settings. edit: that was weird, my post got re-arranged. some lines got added to end from middle, somehow. Last edited by NoOne; 09-20-2018 at 01:09 PM.

09-20-2018, 10:35 PM	#20
OldFatGuy All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern Va., Loudoun County Posts: 1,902	I have all sorts of trouble with Firefox here at OOTP. And the weird thing is, it is ONLY here at OOTP. All other forums I go to things work normally. But none of the buttons work. And if I do anything other than post a quick reply, which is what I"m doing now, I get formatting errors and everything runs into one paragraph. Firefox does not like OOTP. Or OOTP does not like Firefox. Or both. __________________ I believed in drug testing a long time ago. In the 60's I tested everything. - Bill Lee