bytescream

Ok, so far so good.
Now let me say that it is powerfully useful to be able to upload to different locations inside the default upload location. However, i may need a little tutoring here.
1. I do not understand the function of the checkbox “Add to Library”. Does that mean that it will show up as a choice in the uploader for editors?
2. If I can add folders to the list of choices why can’t I use the settings to actually create new locations in the default upload folder? These folders must already exist.
3. If they must exist inside the default upload folder then why does the path have to contain the root path to the upload folder? It is implied by the rule.

You see I will be incorporating a whole complex folder structure that will already be partially filled with media items. When staff adds a new media item they can choose from the ones currently containing media and add more to each location. Now when the time comes to add another logical location in the alternate location, another sub-folder, someone with admin rights must not only add the folder outside of WordPress but must also go into the plugin settings page and create a reference to the new alternate location sub-folder and check the box (whatever that does).

Maybe this would be a discussion better conducted in email. Can we do that?
(I use gmail and my user is mark.wfeld therein.)
It is important that we maintain a logical arrangement of files in this alternate location, because there will simply be so many files in a few years AND we do not know how these media items may need to be used in the next thing after WordPress. These files are more important than the medium we are currently using to manage them (WordPress).

Thanks for doing such a thorough job.

Oh, and one more thing. Where are these alternate locations stored?

Ok, thanks.

Let me know if there is anything else you need. I am very interested in seeing this work. I host a small number of customer sites that will upload large audio and video content. Up until now I have had to roll my own with a Java applet based uploader that does not replace the native WP uploader.
I have done some PHP development professionally, so you can feel comfortable with a somewhat higher level of discussion if necessary.

I am using a shared hosting environment these days that uses the latest CPanel.