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Smugmug uploader not working
« on: July 31, 2013, 08:26:11 PM »
Smugmug did a facelift on their site on July 30th and now the uploader doesn't work with the new Smugmug.  When I try uploading I get this message.... "bad server response - categories root element missing"  Not sure if this helps or not but with the new Smugmug the term "Categories" has been replaced with "Folders"
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Re: Smugmug uploader not working
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2013, 08:35:13 PM »
Ron,

Smugmug did a facelift on their site on July 30th and now the uploader doesn't work with the new Smugmug.  When I try uploading I get this message.... "bad server response - categories root element missing"  Not sure if this helps or not but with the new Smugmug the term "Categories" has been replaced with "Folders"

That's unfortunate.  We'll see what we can do to get it working again in the next build.

-Kirk

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Re: Smugmug uploader not working
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2013, 07:32:35 AM »
Thanks. I've migrated to the "new" SmugMug where your uploader does not work. I can't migrate back to the old SmugMug format to see if your uploader still works there. In other words, there now may be two SmugMug upload protocols; one for the old SmugMug and a second for the new.
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Re: Smugmug uploader not working
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2013, 07:51:33 AM »
Running 4.6.9 and the same issue since SM migrated to their new platform.

Using 'MacDaddy' as an alternative till resolved - it works fine with old and new SM BTW.

Assume we'll get a fix for my version of Photo Mechanic as it's a feature I paid for?
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Re: Smugmug uploader not working
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2013, 08:55:32 AM »
Running 4.6.9 and the same issue since SM migrated to their new platform.

Using 'MacDaddy' as an alternative till resolved - it works fine with old and new SM BTW.

Assume we'll get a fix for my version of Photo Mechanic as it's a feature I paid for?

PM 4.6.x is no longer being maintained.  If the updated template works with PM 4.6.9, we'll provide instructions on how to replace the template on your installed 4.6.9 version.

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Re: Smugmug uploader not working
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2013, 09:06:10 AM »
That would be good Kirk, thanks, and look forward to the instructions.
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Re: Smugmug uploader not working
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2013, 05:56:01 PM »
Everyone,

I tried to migrate to the new SmugMug and the migration process has been 'paused' for now.  I won't be able to migrate for testing/fixing this problem until August 19th.

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Re: Smugmug uploader not working
« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2013, 07:05:16 AM »
Kirk,

If you need a sandbox account to work with, I admin about 9 different smugmug accounts (I have set them up for clients or potential clients) and I have a couple that I could give you admin on and you could play with the API's if that would help...One account is migrated but has not been activated with the new interface (so old settings and new sandbox) and I have an account that was just created after the new implementation....

For that matter you could just create a pro trial account (14 day trial) and it gives you full run of deisgn and API's etc...

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Re: Smugmug uploader not working
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2013, 09:03:24 AM »
Todd,

If you need a sandbox account to work with, I admin about 9 different smugmug accounts (I have set them up for clients or potential clients) and I have a couple that I could give you admin on and you could play with the API's if that would help...One account is migrated but has not been activated with the new interface (so old settings and new sandbox) and I have an account that was just created after the new implementation....

For that matter you could just create a pro trial account (14 day trial) and it gives you full run of deisgn and API's etc...

That's very kind of you, but the 19th is Monday of next week.  Our account should be migrated on that day and then we can fix the template.  We won't be adding any features, we'll just make the existing template work again.

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Re: Smugmug uploader not working
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2013, 09:07:40 AM »
Sure...just wanted to offer...As Always, your help is appreiciated! I know it must be frustratiing to you to have to keep updating the API's but I am one of those who are using it as a tool for my business and the uploader sure MAKES MY LIFE EASIER! So your help is much appreciated!

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Re: Smugmug uploader not working
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2013, 09:32:09 AM »
Todd,

Sure...just wanted to offer...As Always, your help is appreiciated! I know it must be frustratiing to you to have to keep updating the API's but I am one of those who are using it as a tool for my business and the uploader sure MAKES MY LIFE EASIER! So your help is much appreciated!

Thanks and you're welcome!

What we'd like to do is get the folks at SmugMug to maintain it themselves.  The folks at PhotoShelter are now maintaining their PM5 Upload template (a new release is coming soon) and so are a few other services.

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Re: Smugmug uploader not working
« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2013, 03:21:46 PM »
I converted our account to the new SmugMug and I have no problems creating new Galleries and uploading photos into them.

Can someone help me reproduce the problem you're encountering?  A set of steps to follow would be best.

Thanks,

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Re: Smugmug uploader not working
« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2013, 03:47:24 PM »
Not sure if this will help Kirk, but here we go.

I've tried highlighting a single image and have used both the upload button, and also tried right clicking and scrolling to 'upload'.

In the box that opens I get "Opening connection..." then it changes to "bad server response - categories root element missing".
Cheers,

Dougie.

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Re: Smugmug uploader not working
« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2013, 04:07:29 PM »
Doug,

Not sure if this will help Kirk, but here we go.

I've tried highlighting a single image and have used both the upload button, and also tried right clicking and scrolling to 'upload'.

In the box that opens I get "Opening connection..." then it changes to "bad server response - categories root element missing".

Could you please post a screenshot showing the error?  Use the 'Attachments and other options' link when you're composing your reply to this message and there you'll be able to upload your JPEG format screenshot.

Thanks,

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Re: Smugmug uploader not working
« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2013, 11:34:52 PM »
Here you go Kirk ............



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Cheers,

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