Why should I have to zip a single file? I can upload .txt files without zipping them. Why the extra step for .js files? is there some sort of security issue? Otherwise please re-consider- there are a number of times when a mod may consist of a single .js file, zipping is just more work for the author and the users.
In my mind, instructions for any modification should always be put into a text file - it's just a good idea to always have install instructions available on your computer for any modification your download instead of always having to go back to the modification thread. So, that means every modification should include at least one txt file. If you want to include any other files, then you would zip it together with the text file.
In my mind, instructions for any modification should always be put into a text file - it's just a good idea to always have install instructions available on your computer for any modification your download instead of always having to go back to the modification thread. So, that means every modification should include at least one txt file. If you want to include any other files, then you would zip it together with the text file.
I agree with you for a real mod that is a good idea... but for a BB Code that seems overkill. I've seen people who see a download and automatically think it means there is something to install- then they ask in product threads why they can't import the files- and the answer is inevitably "because there are no files to import."
It takes 2 seconds to go to the Admin CP and add support for .js files to attachments...
That means once I (or me and 3 other people) have to spend a half second making zips 4 times then in the interest of time we're better served attaching them directly. Plus, most important, it makes it easier for the regular users.
08-09-2010, 03:38 PM
We should be able to attach .js files...
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