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#1 2007-05-24 16:47:21

andresmh
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Registered: 2007-03-05
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What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

Currently the limit is 10 MB.  You can reduce the size of a project by going to Extras and compress images and sound.

Also, another possible problem is that the Java browser plugin can run out of memory if the project has many compressed images. The images are expanded when the project is loaded so a 10 MB project could grow to over 100MB in memory. The default Java memory limit varies, but it's usually below 100 MB. You can increase it manually. Unfortunately, it does not seem possible to request a higher memory limit in the embed tag.

The Fall 2007 version of Scratch will automatically compress sounds and images before uploading.


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#2 2007-06-01 17:21:36

zacky
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Registered: 2007-06-01
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Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

But what if then your project is to big?

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#3 2007-06-01 21:06:16

kevin_karplus
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Registered: 2007-04-27
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Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

Then you'll have to create your own web site to put it on the web.

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#4 2007-10-20 01:25:52

ihaveamac
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Registered: 2007-09-22
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Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

What if you have a project that is bigger?  You can "cut" the project in to smaller projects to stuff your entire project on the web.  Here are blocks to show you:

<when green flag clicked>
<forever>
<if><( <{ project }> <>> 10 MB )>
<set{ projects }to( <{ smaller projects }>
<end>


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#5 2007-11-18 15:34:50

goto10
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Registered: 2007-11-08
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Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

andresmh wrote:

The Fall 2007 version of Scratch will automatically compress sounds and images before uploading.

I hope there will be an option to disable this. (On the current beta, it appears that it is). Some projects rely on specific colors to be present at specific pixel locations and image compression seems to cause problems for these projects.

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#6 2008-05-05 11:45:26

Kuroi_Metsuki
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Registered: 2008-05-05
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Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

Umm since were talking about files,you see,I saved alot of my projects and well theres too many files in my folder!And I need to know how to delete them because it's getting junky in there sooo Please,Please help!

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#7 2008-05-07 14:09:17

coolstuff
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Registered: 2008-03-06
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Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

Just drag them into the recycle bin/trash

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#8 2008-09-10 22:56:29

walrusi
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Registered: 2008-09-08
Posts: 9

Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

What does "Failed: Serialization: buffer too small for compressed data" mean?  And, Scratch won't let me download a 1,882 KB project on!!!!

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#9 2008-09-14 10:18:28

gunit413
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Registered: 2008-08-15
Posts: 4

Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

wow...if the max is 10 mb...well i guess i can say good bye to making knights of the old republic 3 lol...wait...its not funny...WWWAAAAHHHHHH *sob cry sob sob sob cry*

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#10 2009-01-19 14:06:18

Mitch101
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Registered: 2009-01-19
Posts: 15

Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

whats the max memory allowed for a progect? i'm telling a sprite when flag clicked forever if touching sprite 21 swich to costume a. but when sprite 21 hits it, nothing happens. maby it's my computer or mabey its becuase i have 53 sprites, each with at least 6 scripts and with 2 costumes but the file is 1.92 MB someone help please

Last edited by Mitch101 (2009-01-20 11:14:15)

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#11 2009-01-21 11:46:05

Mitch101
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Registered: 2009-01-19
Posts: 15

Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

ok i fixed it. it wasnt the memory, theres a glich in scratch where i told a projuecite which was traviling toward an enemy to come back to the one who fired it, i also gave the thing that was getting hit code to swich costume when hit. it would hit the object, then return to the person without swiching the costume of the thing that was getting hit becuase it runs the return code first thus not running the costume code.
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#12 2009-02-10 18:20:33

Ded2sin
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Registered: 2009-01-16
Posts: 1

Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

Why must I download some projects online in order to play them?  I am worried my game may end up too big and may need to be divided into 9 segments.  And, would it be better if I had 10 characters with 10 costumes, or one character with 100 costumes?

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#13 2009-06-02 16:30:21

boogernator
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Registered: 2008-11-26
Posts: 64

Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

what about for avatars?i re-colored but i can't upload it to the site as my avatar.it is a jpg but i can't upload it.

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#14 2009-06-02 21:08:22

Paddle2See
Scratch Team
Registered: 2007-10-27
Posts: 1000+

Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

boogernator wrote:

what about for avatars?i re-colored but i can't upload it to the site as my avatar.it is a jpg but i can't upload it.

The file types accepted are jpeg, png, bmp and gif.  The max file size that will be accepted is 90800 bytes.  So, if your file type is one of those listed above and the size is under 90 kb, it should go up.  If it doesn't...you may have some odd variant of the file type that is causing trouble, try using an image editor to convert it to another one of the accepted file type and try again.  Be sure to clear the cache after every attempt.  Hope that helps!


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#15 2009-06-05 04:09:37

Jonathanpb
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Registered: 2008-07-25
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Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

andresmh wrote:

Currently the limit is 10 MB.  You can reduce the size of a project by going to Extras and compress images and sound.

Has it been bigger before? My Tunnel Adventures is 11,230 KB. It was uploaded a year ago, though.

I forgot... my Star Wars Sprite collection is 18,246 KB, and that's like a few months ago. Weird...

Last edited by Jonathanpb (2009-06-23 02:05:53)


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#16 2009-06-06 08:08:52

coolstuff
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Registered: 2008-03-06
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Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

Jonathanpb wrote:

andresmh wrote:

Currently the limit is 10 MB.  You can reduce the size of a project by going to Extras and compress images and sound.

Has it been bigger before? My Tunnel Adventures is 11,230 KB. It was uploaded a year ago, though.

I forgot... my Star Wars Sprite collection is 18,246 KB, and that's like a few months ago. Weird..

That's odd. I don't believe that the limit was ever different, though I may be completely wrong.

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#17 2009-06-06 08:17:42

Nokrepkie
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Registered: 2008-08-11
Posts: 20

Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

Hmm... I never knew that.


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#18 2009-06-06 12:34:33

Tag4eva
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Registered: 2009-06-05
Posts: 100+

Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

Nokrepkie wrote:

Hmm... I never knew that.

I just learned that too! big_smile

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#19 2009-06-09 11:04:06

Awsome-me
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Registered: 2008-10-11
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Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

Why can't it go over the 10mb?


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#20 2009-06-29 21:32:27

dafrandle
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Registered: 2009-06-18
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Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

Kuroi_Metsuki wrote:

Umm since were talking about files,you see,I saved alot of my projects and well theres too many files in my folder!And I need to know how to delete them because it's getting junky in there sooo Please,Please help!

well go to wher they are on scrach program and then pull the drop down down se what file it is in ther than trase it to the sorse then mimimise scratch and open up ither my documents or my computer depending on wher it is this exsplenation will not worck on a mac

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#21 2009-09-11 19:27:03

Awesomeguy
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Registered: 2008-07-31
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Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

I was wondering... the game that i'm working on right now is pretty big, and I haven't even uploaded near the 500 minimum backgrounds. I was wondering, if it is over 10 mb when I release it, is it possible to upload the game in steps and than download and save all of the projects and background packs, import all of the projects into the game itself and run it in scratch there? A bit of work, but it could be the best it can do.

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#22 2009-09-14 13:23:04

Mitch99
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Registered: 2009-05-15
Posts: 51

Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

Awesomeguy wrote:

I was wondering... the game that i'm working on right now is pretty big, and I haven't even uploaded near the 500 minimum backgrounds. I was wondering, if it is over 10 mb when I release it, is it possible to upload the game in steps and than download and save all of the projects and background packs, import all of the projects into the game itself and run it in scratch there? A bit of work, but it could be the best it can do.

just do what i would do, break the project into smaller versions, and post them seperatly, like part one and part two.

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#23 2012-01-08 12:31:09

Nuttydude
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Registered: 2011-01-04
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Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

Like what Kuroi_Metsuki said, I can't get old and unwanted projects out of my scratch folder. It's getting super junky in thereand kinda clogging up my computer. I tried Coolstuff's idea.... how do i drag them out and into th recycle bin?n HELP!!

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#24 2012-01-08 13:39:10

gettysburg11
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Registered: 2008-06-14
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Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

Nuttydude wrote:

Like what Kuroi_Metsuki said, I can't get old and unwanted projects out of my scratch folder. It's getting super junky in thereand kinda clogging up my computer. I tried Coolstuff's idea.... how do i drag them out and into th recycle bin?n HELP!!

Go into your documents and find the folder called "Scratch Projects." You should be able to delete what you want from there.  smile


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#25 2012-05-04 09:40:35

alphalva
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Re: What is the maximum file size of a project for this website?

I have a 43.7 megabyte project. What should I do to get it posted?

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