Using the Image Uploader

COOLSite Admin areas such as Upload Files, the editor's Insert/edit image tool, etc... use a fantastic feature called Image Uploader.  It has the ability to drap-n-drop multiple images, add entire folders of images, and much more.  In order to use this feature it requires a browser add-on for it to work.

NOTE: The "Insert/edit image" tool on the editor toolbar comes up in a Pop-Up, so please make sure that your browser allows Pop-Ups.  See below for instructions on how to do so in both Internet Explorer and Firefox.

Firefox:

Allowing Pop-Ups:

1. Click on Tools > Options and check the box for "Block pop-up windows".
2. Click on the "Exceptions..." button and add both http://www.colony1.net and http://coolsiteadmin1.colony1.net individually, and click on "Allow" when done.
3. Click on the "Close" button and then "OK".

Installing Image Uploader:

Firefox will prompt for a Java Applet to be installed.  If you are having problems using the Image Uploader, then make sure you have Java enabled.  To verify this, go to "Tools > Options" and click on the "Content" button at the top.  Next, make sure "Enable Java" is selected and click "OK" to exit.  In addition, please ensure that you are using the latest version of the Java Platform.  You can download the latest version at http://www.java.com.

Internet Explorer:

Allowing Pop-Ups:

1. Click on Tools > Pop-up Blocker > Pop-up Blocker Settings (Note: If you cannot click on the Pop-up Blocker Settings option, then click on the option to "Turn On Pop-up Blocker" first).
2. Add both http://www.colony1.net and http://coolsiteadmin1.colony1.net individually, and click on "Allow" when done.
3. Click on the "Close" button.

Installing Image Uploader:

Internet Explorer will prompt for an ActiveX control to be installed.  When you visit the Image Uploader for the first time you will receive a prompt to install.  Once you accept and complete the install you can then continue using the feature.

We are currently aware of an issue where the update will prompt to take place (within a pop-up) when trying to upload a new image using the "Insert/edit image" icon on the editor toolbar, when working with Free Form page types, but there is no "Information Bar" from which you can select to install the required ActiveX Control.  If you should come across this issue, then please click on "Upload Files" from the menu on the left in your admin area and you will be prompted to install the Image Uploader software / add-on.  Proceed with the install accordingly.

If you are not prompted to install this add-on, then please proceed with the following steps below.  Also note that these instructions are specific for Internet Explorer 7, but may be very similar (if not the same) in previous versions of Internet Explorer.

1. Go to the "Tools" menu above and select "Internet Options"

2. Next, click on the "Programs" tab

3. Click on the "Manage add-ons" button under the 'Manage add-ons' section



4. Then, in the "Show:" drop-down box, select "Add-ons that have been used by Internet Explorer"

5. From the list of add-ons, select "Image Uploader Control" (Publisher: Aurigma Inc.) and click on the "Delete" button within the 'Delete ActiveX" section

6. Click "OK" and then "OK" again

7. Finally, close all open Internet Explorer windows and then re-open the Internet Explorer application again

8. Login to your admin area and click on "Upload Files" from the menu on the left

9. At this point, you will either be prompted to install the Image Uploader software / add-on OR you will see a yellow Information bar at the top of the browser. Proceed with the install accordingly and note that in order to install the add-on via the Information bar, you will need to right-click on the bar and choose Install

10. Once the add-on has been installed, you can now try uploading/inserting a new image on any Free Form page on your site, and you should be able to do so just fine now

NOTE:

- If you have trouble installing this program, then make sure that ActiveX controls are enabled in your browser. To do so, go to "Tools > Internet Options" in your browser and click on the "Security" tab. Next, click on the "Custom level..." button. Scroll down a bit to where it says "ActiveX controls and plug-ins". Make sure that you have it Enabled for where it says "Allow previously unused ActiveX controls to run without prompt" and "Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins". Click "OK" to close out this window, and "OK" again to close out the next. Try clicking on "Upload New Image" again and install the ActiveX controls.

If you have any other questions feel free to contact us using the various options seen at http://www.Colony1.Net/support.cfm