I created some vector images that I (after converting them to PNG) used 
for axis, label, measurement, etc. graphics. I want to keep them with my 
collection, but I don't think I am allowed to upload them. Would it be 
possible to make an exception for a vector format of some type? I use 
SVG, but I understand that can be a risk since it is possible to insert 
JavaScript into it. Maybe a different format would be better? Thanks.


Mike

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On 2019-02-28 1:10 PM (-4), Mike Horvath wrote:
> I created some vector images that I (after converting them to PNG) used 
> for axis, label, measurement, etc. graphics. I want to keep them with my 
> collection, but I don't think I am allowed to upload them. Would it be 
> possible to make an exception for a vector format of some type? I use 
> SVG, but I understand that can be a risk since it is possible to insert 
> JavaScript into it. Maybe a different format would be better? Thanks.

The JavaScript risk is probably not a big issue, since JavaScript can 
also be inserted into HTML documents.  The biggest problem with the 
Collection right now is access to the server; the Collection 
administrator (Chris Bartlett) has not been heard from in almost 10 
years.  Le Forgeron has some level of access, but there's only so much 
he's permitted to do.

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On 3/2/2019 2:42 PM, Cousin Ricky wrote:
> Chris Bartlett

Does he own the server the collection is residing on?


Mike

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On 2019-03-03 12:00 PM (-4), Mike Horvath wrote:
> On 3/2/2019 2:42 PM, Cousin Ricky wrote:
>> Chris Bartlett
> 
> Does he own the server the collection is residing on?

I do not know.  I doubt it, though; it would be highly unusual for a 
server to be running this long with no sign of its owner.  At the very 
least, bills must be paid and/or collected.

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Mike Horvath <mik### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
> I created some vector images that I (after converting them to PNG) used
> for axis, label, measurement, etc. graphics. I want to keep them with my
> collection, but I don't think I am allowed to upload them. Would it be
> possible to make an exception for a vector format of some type? I use
> SVG, but I understand that can be a risk since it is possible to insert
> JavaScript into it. Maybe a different format would be better? Thanks.
>
>
> Mike

How large are the SVG files?
Aren't they all just a text-based format like HTML?

You could rename them to .txt and likely post them.

Alternatively, you can embed them into the header of a jpg file of the same
image.   Then I think you can just rename it to .svg and it's instantly useable
as one.

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On 3/9/2019 9:35 AM, Bald Eagle wrote:
> Mike Horvath <mik### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
>> I created some vector images that I (after converting them to PNG) used
>> for axis, label, measurement, etc. graphics. I want to keep them with my
>> collection, but I don't think I am allowed to upload them. Would it be
>> possible to make an exception for a vector format of some type? I use
>> SVG, but I understand that can be a risk since it is possible to insert
>> JavaScript into it. Maybe a different format would be better? Thanks.
>>
>>
>> Mike
> 
> How large are the SVG files?
> Aren't they all just a text-based format like HTML?
> 
> You could rename them to .txt and likely post them.
> 
> Alternatively, you can embed them into the header of a jpg file of the same
> image.   Then I think you can just rename it to .svg and it's instantly useable
> as one.
> 
> 


They are not very large at all. Renaming the extension is a good idea. I 
will try that.


Mike

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Mike Horvath <mik### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
> On 3/9/2019 9:35 AM, Bald Eagle wrote:
> > Mike Horvath <mik### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
> >> I created some vector images that I (after converting them to PNG) used
> >> for axis, label, measurement, etc. graphics. I want to keep them with my
> >> collection, but I don't think I am allowed to upload them. Would it be
> >> possible to make an exception for a vector format of some type? I use
> >> SVG, but I understand that can be a risk since it is possible to insert
> >> JavaScript into it. Maybe a different format would be better? Thanks.
> >>
> >>
> >> Mike
> >
> > How large are the SVG files?
> > Aren't they all just a text-based format like HTML?
> >
> > You could rename them to .txt and likely post them.
> >
> > Alternatively, you can embed them into the header of a jpg file of the same
> > image.   Then I think you can just rename it to .svg and it's instantly useable
> > as one.
> >
> >
>
>
> They are not very large at all. Renaming the extension is a good idea. I
> will try that.
>
>
> Mike

Hello,

As I saw elsewhere here, you can just add .txt (or .dat) at end : file.svg ->
file.svg.txt

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