<![CDATA[OurChurch.Com]]> <![CDATA[Asset Manager: Allowed File Types]]> File Types :

There are several different types of files you can upload with the Asset Manager.  We’ll list some of those file types here.  The Asset manager separates your uploaded files into 4 groups, so we will present the file types within the context of those 4 groups:


Media (audio and video):

Audio files end with .mid, .mp3, .rm, .ra, .wma, or .wav.  If you wish to have the audio streaming, you can also upload the associated test files for audio streaming.  These file types are .m3u (used to stream mp3), .ram (used to stream mp3), .wax (used to stream mp3).

Video files end with .mpg, .mpeg, .avi, .rm, .wmv

Images: GIF or JPEG format and end with .gif, .jpg, or .jpeg

Flash: .swf

Documents: .pdf, .doc, .txt

 

*Tip: Wave audio files (.wav) are typically very large compared to other audio file types.  For web use, it is best to convert .wav files to .mp3 or some other compressed audio format.

*Tip 2: When creating graphics it is best to us the JPEG (.jpg or .jpeg) file format for photos.  For all other graphics (drawings, computer generated images, etc.) it is best to use .gif.

*Tip 3: Digital cameras make it very easy to take pictures and upload them for use on your website; however, most of today’s cameras produce very large pictures.  It is best to reduce the size of the photos when using them on the web.  Use the “Resize for Internet” option in the Asset Manager when uploading files to have the photos automatically resized.  If the photo is larger than 3MB, you will have to reduce the photo’s size before uploading it.

*Tip 4: Some photo/graphic editing programs have a “optimize for the web” option which can reduce the file size of the picture significantly without reducing the picture’s dimensions or quality.]]> <![CDATA[Asset Manager: General Info]]> General Info:

The asset manager contains all of the graphics, videos, documents, and Flash objects which you have uploaded. It is also where you can upload or delete your graphics, videos, documents or Flash objects and where you can preview them. The Asset Manager separates your files into four groups: graphics, videos, documents, and Flash. You can view each group by clicking the drop-down menu in the top, right corner of the Asset Manager (next to the refresh link) and selecting the type of files you wish to view. The asset manager also shows you how much disk space is being used.

The asset manager is accessed by first clicking on a page that is being edited. Then clicking any of the \"Insert\" icons (insert media, insert image, etc.) on the toolbar will bring up a dialog box similar to this:

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Refresh:

The refresh link is located at the top, right of the Asset Manager window and will refresh the list of your uploaded files. If the Asset Manager is not displaying all of the files you have uploaded, you may need to click the “refresh” link.

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The resize for the internet option will automatically resize graphics that are greater then 800 pixels wide to 800 pixels and images larger than 600 pixels tall to 600 pixels.  This can be a very helpful tool to keep from having over-sized graphics on your website and to reduce the amount of disk space the graphics take up.

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Upload Files

Upload Files :


To upload graphics, audio, videos, documents, or Flash objects to your Asset manager click “browse” find the file on your computer, select it, and click “open”. Next, click the “upload” button to add your file. You can click on the title of your graphic on the right side to preview your file.

*Note: Free and Starter sites are limited to graphic files (.jpg, .jpeg, .gif). Gold, Silver, and Bronze accounts can upload all file types including recorded audio and video.

*Note 2: The Asset Manager has a 3MB upload limit, meaning that you can only upload a file using the Asset Manager if it is less than 3MB. Larger files need to be uploaded using FTP. FTP access is available with Gold, Silver, and Bronze hosting packages. For more information about uploading files using FTP, please visit the “Gold, Silver, Bronze Sites: Using FTP to transfer files” help pages.

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Use Full URL

Use Full URL :


By clicking on the “Use fill URL (http://...)” box it will provide you with the full URL (web address) for your graphics, videos, documents or Flash objects. You can then copy the URL provided and use that within your web pages or other websites.  When using the “Insert Hyperlink” tool, you should always select “Use Full URL (http://....)

]]> <![CDATA[Webmaster Page: Total Disk Space]]> Total Disk Space :

Disk space is the amount of storage space you have on the server for your files and templates. Gold, Silver, and Bronze accounts can find their disk use statistics by logging into their cpanel. All templates do count against your total disk space used.  The disk space a template takes up varies greatly between templates and could be as low as 60KB or as high as 1.2MB.

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