Add a pdf url as a part attachment freezes UI

[G-Pereira]

Bug description

Adding a pdf url as a part attachment fails. Example url: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/tps566235.pdf

Steps to reproduce

1. Create/Edit part
2. Add a new attachment
3. Choose URL way and use any pdf url
4. click OK

Expected Behaviour

Window disappears and the pdf is added to the attachment list

Current Behaviour

Nothing happens after clicking OK.

System Information

• PartKeepr Version: 1.4.0
• Operating System: Debian 10.4
• Web Server: apache2
• PHP Version: 7.1.33
• Database and version: MariaDB 10.3.22
• Reproducible on the demo system: Yes

[christianlupus]

I can confirm this issue. There is a timeout issue during the post request:

[christianlupus]

I put it on medium priority because there is a simple workaround by downloading and reuploading manually.

[christianlupus]

I just by chance found #914. It might be related here.

[h0m3us3r]

Please merge #1165 as it solves this.