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File attachment filter does not allow various file types that it should

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Steven Connell
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on Sep 20 2011 14:13 PM
Mastermind20600 points

Hi,

Would it be possible to allow more file type extensions for file attachments on the forums?

I’m currently getting an error when attaching filetypes such as *.xs as well as others (can’t remember exactly, but I think *.xdc, *.c and *.h even) to forum posts while helping customers.

Oddly enough, the file type *.zip – one of the most dangerous file type extensions – is accepted (!?).  This just doesn’t make any sense from a security standpoint…

So, I have to either rename or create a zip file (again, a known back door used to get Trojan horses in!) to encapsulate the file in.  This then must be accompanied by an explanation to the customer that they need to rename the zip file to be *.xs (or whatever the proper extension was).

Thanks,

Steve

 

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  • Foe
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    on Sep 21 2011 12:09 PM
    Guru13065 points

    .c and .h are already allowed, were checking on the others and will let you know when/if we can get them added

    Foe

    Foe - Texas Instruments WW Community Program Manager

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  • Igor Sherer
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    on Dec 26 2011 07:24 AM
    Guru21965 points

    Hi Foe,

     

    On the same subject, seems like .c and .h are still not allowed (not valid).

    Any progress on that?

    Br,

    Igor

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  • Steven Connell
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    on Apr 03 2012 19:23 PM
    Mastermind20600 points

    I had the same issue with .c and .h files not being allowed several times in the past.

    I'm now on forum support again and am still hitting this issue ... could not attach a C file.

    Is there any plan to allow .c files to be attached to the forums?

    Thanks,

    Steve

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  • Blake Ethridge
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    on Apr 03 2012 22:34 PM
    Mastermind18505 points

    Steven and Igor,

    This should be working in allow .c and .h files to be attached. I'll contact you both offline to troubleshoot.

    Blake

    Blake Ethridge, Social Media Community Engagement Manager, Texas Instruments

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  • Igor Sherer
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    on Apr 05 2012 03:15 AM
    Guru21965 points
    hal_timer.c

    Hi,

    This is a test:

    Attaching .c and .h files with paper clip File Type Not Valid, This type of file is not allowed."

    Also I tried to attach a hal_timer.c  using the “File attachment” selection under “Options”...

    Br,

    Igor

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  • Blake Ethridge
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    on Apr 06 2012 08:47 AM
    Mastermind18505 points

    Igor,

    Thanks for testing. We are currently reviewing this for a solution for being able to attach using the paper clip option.

    Thanks for confirming it is working for you using Options.

    Blake

    Blake Ethridge, Social Media Community Engagement Manager, Texas Instruments

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