Transferred my web sites and pictures to a new computer (vista os) from my old windows xp ... I've been updating www.newperthfarms.ca index page with new pictures and have just tried to upload the index page ... you will see that the new pictures were not uploaded while the pictures originally on the site (unchanged)uploaded fine ... during the publishing process it was showing error messages ... what's the problem? ... dd

Publisher Begin:

Virtual Mechanics SiteSpinner V2 270f
From: C:\Users\Dale\Documents\My Web CEO Projects
To: /newperthfarms.ca
Flags: 487218 DFTI:0:1:0:0 PRM:21:1:1:

Collecting Files In:
C:\Users\Dale\Documents\My Web CEO Projects
Collecting file: button copy.jpg (18147 bytes)
Collecting file: obj3528geo3283shd994pg1p4.png (28185 bytes)
Collecting file: obj2847geo3715pg1p4.jpg (12156 bytes)
Collecting file: obj3158geo3648pg1p4.jpg (11955 bytes)
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Collecting file: obj3171geo3659pg1p4.jpg (6305 bytes)
Collecting file: obj3175geo3661pg1p4.jpg (6865 bytes)
Collecting file: obj3154geo3612pg1p4.png (6566 bytes)
Collecting file: TAGNPF final banner.jpg (52343 bytes)
Collecting file: TAGWELCOME.jpg (17180 bytes)
Collecting file: obj4457geo3704pg1p4.jpg (12434 bytes)
Collecting file: obj4458geo3705pg1p4.jpg (12323 bytes)
Collecting file: obj4488geo3707pg1p4.jpg (13653 bytes)
Collecting file: Tag2009foals200res.jpg (19328 bytes)
Collecting file: obj3155geo3615pg1p4.jpg (28434 bytes)
Collecting file: obj4586geo3714shd967pg1p4.png (399 bytes)
Collecting file: TagNPF.jpg (19730 bytes)
Collecting file: obj3411geo3726pg1p4.jpg (2553 bytes)
Collecting file: TAGfinallinksband.jpg (22628 bytes)
Collecting file: obj3179geo3663pg1p4.jpg (10678 bytes)
Collecting file: obj3183geo3666pg1p4.jpg (12190 bytes)
Collecting file: obj3156geo3618pg1p4.png (7501 bytes)
Collecting file: index.html (27595 bytes)

Establishing connection to server: newperthfarms.ca
Preparing to Connect ...
Connection Established!
Set Remote Path to '/newperthfarms.ca'
Connection made to server: newperthfarms.ca
Transferring file: /newperthfarms.ca/geometry/obj3154geo3612pg1p4.png (6566 bytes)
Transferring file: /newperthfarms.ca/geometry/obj3156geo3618pg1p4.png (7501 bytes)
Transferring file: /newperthfarms.ca/geometry/obj3188geo3616pg1p4.png (6601 bytes)
Transferring file: /newperthfarms.ca/geometry/obj3528geo3283shd994pg1p4.png (28185 bytes)
Transferring file: /newperthfarms.ca/geometry/obj4586geo3714shd967pg1p4.png (399 bytes)
Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/geometry/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/geometry/: File exists

Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/geometry/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/geometry/: File exists

Starting Retry 1
Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/geometry/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/geometry/: File exists

Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/geometry/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/geometry/: File exists

File Not Transferred
Transferring file: /newperthfarms.ca/image/button copy.jpg (18147 bytes)
Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/image/: File exists

Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/image/: File exists

Starting Retry 1
Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/image/: File exists

Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/image/: File exists

File Not Transferred
Transferring file: /newperthfarms.ca/image/obj2847geo3715pg1p4.jpg (12156 bytes)
Transferring file: /newperthfarms.ca/image/obj3155geo3615pg1p4.jpg (28434 bytes)
Transferring file: /newperthfarms.ca/image/obj3158geo3648pg1p4.jpg (11955 bytes)
Transferring file: /newperthfarms.ca/image/obj3160geo3652pg1p4.jpg (9599 bytes)
Transferring file: /newperthfarms.ca/image/obj3171geo3659pg1p4.jpg (6305 bytes)
Transferring file: /newperthfarms.ca/image/obj3175geo3661pg1p4.jpg (6865 bytes)
Transferring file: /newperthfarms.ca/image/obj3179geo3663pg1p4.jpg (10678 bytes)
Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/image/: File exists

Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/image/: File exists

Starting Retry 1
Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/image/: File exists

Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/image/: File exists

File Not Transferred
Transferring file: /newperthfarms.ca/image/obj3183geo3666pg1p4.jpg (12190 bytes)
Transferring file: /newperthfarms.ca/image/obj3411geo3726pg1p4.jpg (2553 bytes)
Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/image/: File exists

Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/image/: File exists

Starting Retry 1
Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/image/: File exists

Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/image/: File exists

File Not Transferred
Transferring file: /newperthfarms.ca/image/obj4457geo3704pg1p4.jpg (12434 bytes)
Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/image/: File exists

Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/image/: File exists

Starting Retry 1
Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/image/: File exists

Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/image/: File exists

File Not Transferred
Transferring file: /newperthfarms.ca/image/obj4458geo3705pg1p4.jpg (12323 bytes)
Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/image/: File exists

Error: (12003) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
550 /newperthfarms.ca/image/: File exists

Starting Retry 1
Cancel Requested - Transfer Stopped.
Error: (0) Creating directory on Web Server: '/newperthfarms.ca/image/'
The operation completed successfully.

Transfer request cancelled
File Not Transferred

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These files were found but not transferred:

/newperthfarms.ca/geometry/obj4586geo3714shd967pg1p4.png
/newperthfarms.ca/image/button copy.jpg
/newperthfarms.ca/image/obj3179geo3663pg1p4.jpg
/newperthfarms.ca/image/obj3411geo3726pg1p4.jpg
/newperthfarms.ca/image/obj4457geo3704pg1p4.jpg
/newperthfarms.ca/image/obj4458geo3705pg1p4.jpg

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There were 6 errors recorded. (See summary above)
Transfer was cancelled!

I'm just guessing at this point...

Is your remote directory set to "/" (no quotes)?

From the output you posted, it looks like you are trying to publish to your domain name instead of your root directory.

Have your tried publishing locally to disk, then using another FTP client to upload your files?

Have you tried publishing to your local computer?

Does the website created there work ok? Are all the pictures visible?

If not, it could be that SS can't find the images and you need to re-establish a path to the images using the New Dir option in the geometry editor.

Not that you haven't, but I would always publish locally before pushing to the web so that if there is an issue, you find it before your boss or customer does!

If publishing locally works, and you have access to an FTP program, I would completely blow-away the existing site and upload from scratch, that way you know there won't be an issue with already existing files and directories. You can also do this within your control panel file manager.


Lovely looking horses though.

Edit: Following on from Larry's post, many webhosts require that you publish to public_html for example

Sorry Larry, I was typing while you were!

Thanks for the reply ... I just published to my local computer and averything is there ... newly added pics and old pics ... I noticed tho that each page of the site is it's on file ... is this the way it should be? ... I've gotten lazy over the years and just used the FTP feature on SS ... please refreash my memory how to FTP outside of SS ... thanks ... dd

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I noticed tho that each page of the site is it's on file ... is this the way it should be?

Yes, each page should be a separate .html file.

The easiest way to upload is to set up a Windows Network Location (see this). Then your site will look just like a standard disk folder. Since you are using Vista, you will need to open My Computer and right-click in the open area of the window to start the wizard.

Assuming you have something like Filezilla (clue) then you need to create a New site.

Your host is typically ftp.[yourdomain].ca
If it requires a Port, then typically Port 21

Logontype, Normal
User: If you have a CPanel server, then it could be [user]@[domain name].ca, if not it could just be an ordinary user name
Password, I'm sure you get this.

You may need to create an FTP user on your control panel - your hosting company shouldbe able to advise.

Typically the new site you create will be called not surprisingly, 'New Site' Use the rename button to call it something sensible.

Using these settings, you will log into the root of your account on the server.

Make sure you publish to public_html or wherever it's going to be visible.

When you have the remote server open, you should be able to delete the old content.

I'd advise against deleting the cgi-bin folder as this will contain formmail programs and other stuff that could be a pain to recreate.
Be cautious and only delete the stuff you know is yours!

See how you get on with this.

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What means "file exists" ?

Usually if you upload a new version
of your page/website...then most files will indeed exist.

So such a notification as "file exist" seems funny
and pretty useless...unless maybe this means that
it cant be overwritten ? (using the same name)

If so...maybe they are locked against overwriting
at the server-folder ?

So you wanna unlock them there ?


Radio

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Windows Network Location

Hi Larry ... once I have the Windows Network Location set up what do I do then? ... could you briefly explain the process ... can I upload directly to my host? ... I haven't done much FTPing and feel a little overwhelmed by this change ... thanks ...dd

Once you have your Network Location set up, double-clicking the icon in My Computer will open your site so that it looks like a disk folder. AT this point, you should see your site's directory structure: root folder, SiteSpinner's image and geometry folders, and possibly other site folders.

If you open another My Computer window and navigate to the folder where you published you project, you should be able to drop & drag files from the publish folder(s) to the identical folder(s) on your site. The process is just like making a manually back-up by copying files from one location to another.

Couldn't get Windows Network Location to work so now I'm trying Filezilla ... could you talk me thru the process ... I tried draging and dropping one page and was told the transfer was complete but what do I do with the geometry and image files for this one page ... after transferring the page it looked the same as after I did the transfer thru SS ... the original pics showed but not the new pics placed after I started to use SS on my new computer ... dd

This is a bit simplistic, but I tend to do the whole site rather than work out the bits that have changed, far too complicated.

I don't drag and drop however, I select the files and then right click and select upload.

What you might also be noticing if things don't change is local file cacheing by either your PC or your ISP. If using IE, you do a [shift] and refresh, it should force it to go back to the server to get a fresh copy.

Let us know how you get on.

Well guess what!!! ... the SS FTP started working again ... after 3 days of total frustration it starts ... there was a reason I tried the transfer today ... this was the first time since I started using SS on my new computer that a pop up window asked me if I wanted to save changes to the file ... up on till now I was having to remember to manually save changes or the changes would be lost ... I was always suspicious that SS was not saving the new additions ... that being the reason for the failed FTP transfer ... thanks everyone for your help ... dd

I'm back again with the same problem ... only some of the objects on a page are being uploaded ... when SS FTP started working for me I successfully uploaded 45 revised pages and the final page of my revision project started to show the same error message as before (error 12003, 550 file exists) ... see the end result (www.newperthfarms.ca/Zinosa.html)... I now want to use Filezilla to upload the Zinosa page which I published to a local directory ... I've had no luck uploading thru Filezilla and how do I handle the image and geometry files? ... I believe the SS FTP stops publishing everytime there is an update for Vista ... I'm hoping when I install Windows 7 my publishing problems will go away which won't be until the end of the month ... dd

The fact that you have problems with both the SiteSpinner FTP and Filezilla indicates a problem with your internet connection. In SiteSpinner you might have luck in switching between active and passive FTP modes (setting in the Publisher). If Filezilla has an equivalent setting, try that there too.

To upload your project with FileZilla, as well as the .html files you have probably already uploaded, you also need to upload the entire image and geometry folders, complete with contents. Place the folders in your root directory where the .html files are.