frozen validating

I added debugging, here is the log

[19-Jun-2013 17:15:48 UTC] PHP Notice: wp_specialchars is deprecated since version 2.8! Use esc_html() instead. in /home/sarahd9/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 2839
[19-Jun-2013 17:15:48 UTC] PHP Notice: wp_specialchars is deprecated since version 2.8! Use esc_html() instead. in /home/sarahd9/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 2839
[19-Jun-2013 17:15:48 UTC] PHP Notice: Use of undefined constant wp_nav_menu – assumed ‘wp_nav_menu’ in /home/sarahd9/public_html/wp-content/themes/photocrati-theme-4.5/footer.php on line 64
[19-Jun-2013 17:15:48 UTC] PHP Notice: Constant ABSPATH already defined in /home/sarahd9/public_html/wp-load.php on line 22

I (think I) see what the problem is

from gennext gallery-download.php
<?php if (!defined (‘ABSPATH’)) die (‘No direct access allowed’); ?><?php if (!empty ($gallery)) : ?>

Is this plugin incompatible w/ photocrati 4.5?

G’day,

My plugin doesn’t have a pop-up box like that. It sounds like you have some form validation that is grabbing my download form and trying to “validate” it. Do you have a form plugin installed, or does your Photocrati theme have forms?

cheers,
Ross

I did have a form builder, but I deactivated and the problem persisted.

That validating box is the same that pops up on password protected galleries, so I believe its part of photocrati =(

It seems like the constant ABSPATH defined in wp-load.php is causing the download to “die” as instructed in gallery-download.php?

I’m wondering if I could bypass that and it would then work

G’day,

No, ABSPATH code has nothing to do with your problem (it merely stops someone running that script without going through WordPress).

It sounds like you need to contact Photocrati and ask them for a solution. If they advise some code changes, please pass them on to me and I’ll see if I can incorporate them in a future version, otherwise you might be able to take a custom copy of the template into your theme.

cheers,
Ross

So glad I asked before I did anything!! Thanks ??

I’ll shoot photocrati an email and let you know.

I really appreciate the fast response!!

Thanks again

photocrati replied w/ a standard email of we can’t provide any support with an issue with a 3rd party plugin.

eta: I just switched themes to twenty-twelve to troubleshoot, that SAME validating icon appears and prevents the download. Apparently one of the plugins I have is doing this?? Back to troubleshooting!

Sitebrains plugin was the culprit!

It is only supposed to be blocking spam comments. UGH! Going to let them know now.

Thank you again for your help!! Wonderful plugin!!!

resolved

That’s just rude. But all is not lost; if you can put up a page with the download gallery on it, demonstrating the problem, I’ll see if I can spot their error. If you’re not comfortable sharing a link to the page publicly, please send it to me via my contact page.

I can’t promise anything, but I might be able to see what they’re doing and advise a fix at least.

cheers,
Ross

Aha! you fixed it while I was typing up my last comment ??

Glad to hear it’s working now.

cheers,
Ross

=)

Yes I will find another anti-spam plugin, it doesn’t appear they are handling support of their plugin.

Thanks again =)