Change File Storage Method

[RaceJunkie]

This tool will allow you to change the way your files are stored. If your server is running in safe mode, you may use this tool to change the way your files are stored.

Click the 'Change File Storage Method' button below to turn the safemode bypass On.

Could someone explain what this does?

Are my files being stored in the db? I don't want them stored there if so

[KW802]

Originally Posted by RaceJunkie

Could someone explain what this does?

Are my files being stored in the db? I don't want them stored there if so

No. By default it'll store the files in the file system but for those people who are running sites on servers with safemode turned on they need an alternative option.

In short: Never, ever, ever, ever push that button unless you know you need to!

[RaceJunkie]

Originally Posted by KW802

No. By default it'll store the files in the file system but for those people who are running sites on servers with safemode turned on they need an alternative option.

In short: Never, ever, ever, ever push that button unless you know you need to!

Gotcha. Thanks

Just to clarify a little... By default, images are stored according to their userid. So if a user who's userid is 573 uploads an image then the path to the image will be /gallery/files/5/7/3/. When safe mode is on, that prevents additional folders from being created, so with the safe mode storage method it simply prefixes the filename with the userid and stores it in the /gallery/files directory.