We are also very interested in allowing members to upload files. We would like this to be something they could do in the "members only" section of the website. A way for committee members to upload committee notes with out becoming site admins.

We are a volunteer organization - and sharing / storing documents is a challenge.

No, it does not mean that, sorry. This is waiting in our pipeline until we can fit it into one of the releases.

Does that mean that member file uploading will be in the next version when it does come out?

Sorry, we were delayed with version 4.0 so unfortunately we will not release this within 2010

We also require this feature. Now that 2010 is drawing to a close does it look like this will be included soon?

We've listed this issue with out Top 50, which are the top features we are planning to develop in 2010.

Moved to roadmap.

Hi, I work with playwrights and writers and we'd like the ability for users to upload information about their plays and script samples into their member profile (as well as in the forum but I know that is already in another thread).

For example Mr. Playrwirght would be able to add information about a play including things like title, casting notes and a brief synopsis as well as the option to add a pdf of a sample of their script for interested producing theaters or other interested parties.

Thanks!

I'd love to see this as well, especially in Member's bio (for work samples) and in the forums/boards to share work/ideas.

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Thanks for your idea! I would love to hear what others have to say about this.

Especially the details on how these uploads would ideally be processed:

- how admins would find out about new files posted

- what's the lifecycle/processing workflow

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I suppose having the option to have admins emailed or not when new files are posted would suffice.

I'm not sure what you mean by workflow, but for us, most of the files would probably be posted a few weeks before and a few weeks after the conference.

I like the idea of conference presenters having a place to upload their presentation documents so that can be reviewed and made available to attendees. I think the upload location could be set up as a component of the event set up. Perhaps a special page called Session Details which would house the event agenda or session listing. Then the presenter could add (via a special registration code perhaps) their document using the same functionality that the admin user uses when editing a webpage and adding a document via a hyperlink. So the layout could look like this:

Big Fantastic Trade Show

Monday, January 5

9 am - 10 am The newest features of Wild Apricot

10 am - 11 am How to build a great website Click for handouts

Etc.

So if someone clicks on the session name they would hyperlink to the powerpoint slides or the word document or whatever the presenter has as their main presentation information. If the presenter had additional handouts they could add more links. This webpage would then be available to attendees all the time. And the presenter could update or replace their documents when needed. Then the admin person could set when to close down this event so people could get these documents after the show or just shut it down when they want. The control over the registration until date already exists so I could see this being controlled independent of the existing registration process.

Just and idea on how this would work.

This would be quite useful for me as well. However, my needs are a bit different. I would like for members to be able to upload their resume file (PDF) into their profile. I don't need other site members to have access to this resume, only the site administrators (or other specified users).

I also would like for my members to be able to upload pictures of items on our forums. So it makes it easier for my members to exchange items.

Thanks for your idea! I would love to hear what others have to say about this.

Especially the details on how these uploads would ideally be processed:

- how admins would find out about new files posted

- what's the lifecycle/processing workflow

We are a professional organisation requiring proof of qualification. We'd like it if applicants could upload a scan of their certificate as part of the application form, similar to the passport photo but larger.

As a national organization that represents several Wild Apricot sites, the biggest complaint I receive is that there is no way to attach a document to the membership application. Our industry usually requires a resume and proof of board certification. Our sites are not using the feature at all because of this limitation.

I have had requests for members to post their own videos

on their member pages.

I would like to see Wild Apricot provide this feature in their software.

Currently with the Wild Apricot Software a member can only post pictures.

Apologies if this has been requested elsewhere.

One feature that would be extremely useful to us is to allow members & non-members to submit abstracts for presentation at our conferences (so, this feature would be connected to a specific event). We would also need to collect titles of abstracts, author affiliation, and contact information for authors. Abstracts could be submitted as individual presentations, or entire sessions (say, 3-4 abstracts) could be submitted together, with a session organizer, session title, and a session abstract.

For this to be fully useful, we would want to be able to specify particular individuals who have access to the abstracts.

Then, we would like to be able to use the above information to build a conference program, specifying days, numbered session slots (we tend to hold concurrent sessions), and rooms where the sessions will be held.

Now that I type it all out, it sounds like I am asking a lot. Right now, though, we have this done by other software providers. We're not that satisfied with what we've found, and think Wild Apricot could do it better. And we think it would really help our conference attendees to have registration and abstract submission in the same place. As it stands now, they often get confused between the two places.

Anyone else out there (other academic societies, perhaps?) who would find this functionality useful? If so, please vote for this and add your suggestions!