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Ribkick
Junior Member
USA
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 Posted - 28 June 2001 : 16:14:26
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I would like to know where and what edits I need to make to increase the character limit for forum descriptions.
I believe it's at 255 now and I would like to increase it to add some needed html in those spaces.
Thank you 
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RichardKinser
Snitz Forums Admin
USA
16655 Posts |
Posted - 28 June 2001 : 16:38:52
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It's kinda the same as the problem with the M_BROWSE field for the Active Users MOD.
You just need to change the database field to a MEMO datatype. |
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Ribkick
Junior Member
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - 28 June 2001 : 17:14:50
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Doesn't work. Here is the error I get:
Microsoft JET Database Engine error '80040e57'
The field is too small to accept the amount of data you attempted to add. Try inserting or pasting less data.
/post_info.asp, line 957
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And here is the edit I made long ago to active_users:
strSql = strSql & "LastChecked varchar (100) , "
strSql = strSql & "M_BROWSE memo ) "
Response.Write "<p>" & strSql & "</p>"
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RichardKinser
Snitz Forums Admin
USA
16655 Posts |
Posted - 28 June 2001 : 17:17:37
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| I meant you need to change the FORUM_FORUM.F_DESCRIPTION field in your database to a MEMO datatype. |
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Ribkick
Junior Member
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - 28 June 2001 : 18:36:47
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I'm not able to edit my database. Is there a way to accomplish this similar to your instruction for active_asp?
BTW, did you notice my post re an active column for icons in your Message Icon mod thread? Just curious.
Edited by - ribkick on 28 June 2001 18:47:27 |
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RichardKinser
Snitz Forums Admin
USA
16655 Posts |
Posted - 28 June 2001 : 19:13:16
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Yes, it should be possible. What database are you using? Is it that you don't have Microsoft Access that you can't edit your database? If so, you could always just e-mail me your database and I could change it for you if you want.
We should be able to use mod_dbsetup.asp and create a .dbs file to change the properties of that field. |
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Ribkick
Junior Member
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - 28 June 2001 : 20:42:21
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I'm running Access. I switched over to Lotus Approach for my business database after the first release of Access so, for editing purposes no, I only have an old version of Access (Access 95).
If we can use mod_dbsetup great if not, I'll be glad to E the database but don't want to trouble you.
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RichardKinser
Snitz Forums Admin
USA
16655 Posts |
Posted - 28 June 2001 : 20:50:00
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| no trouble at all. It'd be quicker for me to just edit it manually. |
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Ribkick
Junior Member
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - 29 June 2001 : 10:53:31
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Okay Richard, I sent it off to your Yahoo addy and thanks you very much!
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Ribkick
Junior Member
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - 29 June 2001 : 19:00:17
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Got it back Richard, thank you so much for the fast turn around, you're a true asset to these boards and Snitz
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