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A number of small changes have been done for downloads. If you see a problem a post to this thread would be appreciated!

  • Most browsers should now be forced to download the file when the MP3/WAV/AIFF icons are clicked. Some browsers were playing these files and that confused people since these counted towards their downloads. The force-download can only be suggested, browsers can still do whatever they please based on plugins, settings, etc.
  • FREE accounts will now see a simple warning when they click the icons to download a sound. This helps introduce them to the mechanics of Soundsnap and avoids downloads that were not intended. This warning is NOT displayed for paid accounts.
  • The counter in the title bar is now updated based on your download activity for the current page. The counter is an estimate and if you have multiple browsers or tabs open and downloading from those pages, then the counter will not be accurate. We will continue to improve this counter over time. But it is a bit better now.
  • If a download fails or is canceled, you should be able to download the same sound again without using up one of your download credits. This is only valid for the last sound downloaded. This should help resolve problems where spotty Internet connectivity or a browser crash caused a download failure.
  • Some minor adjustments to the popup text to explain things better.


Tasos's picture
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Joined: 2007-07-02
Hi John, What do you mean?

Hi John,

What do you mean? The forums are fine!

(...just kidding)

Sorry- it was a bug that we caused ourselves and it caused forums and sounds to disappear!

Its back to normal now. I have decided to allow other posts apart from my own announcements! :-)



John Leonard's picture
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Joined: 2008-06-04
Tasos, Where have the rest

Tasos,

Where have the rest of the forum sections gone? I can only see Announcements...

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John Leonard
Superb Sound Design For The Entertainment Industry



Tasos's picture
Posts: 1083
Joined: 2007-07-02
Hi there, You are right. Its

Hi there,

You are right.
Its been a long time since we paused user uploads.

I believe we 're going to be ready to enable those again around the 15th of March.

But keep in mind that the criteria are going to be very strict and only the best sounds will be accepted.

Looking forward to hearing the new material from everyone.

Cheers.



AwesomeGirl86's picture
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Joined: 2009-01-08
Hello! :) I have a question.

Hello! :)

I have a question. Not to pressure you or anything, but when will the uploading sounds be ready?
B/c ever now & then I check to see if it's ready, but the same message is still there saying uploads have been disabled. I even check the forums for updates, too. So will it be a little longer I guess? Just wondering. Thanks.