new forum -posting pics in threads

[Y2K5SRT]

VIN verified, now you are officially a Viper Owner. Check with VCA HQ about your membership, as you aren't on the list as of Friday. Thanks!

[Warp10]

Thanks Chris and "Big". My identity now feels complete.

[big-n-italian]

Originally Posted by Warp10

Thanks Chris and "Big". My identity now feels complete.

you are welcome! nice avatar BTW!

[Warp10]

I appreciate the comments about the avatar. With so many creative people on this website I felt I needed to contribute. I took a pic of my car, found a nice space background, and stole some warp nacelles from a starfleet shuttle. Through the magic of photoshop my avatar was born.

[DodgeViper01]

This makes things a lot clearer now. THANKS!!

[TwinTurbo]

Originally Posted by Y2K5SRT

Here is a little I added in another thread...


It shouldn't make a difference what size you upload, whether it be "high def" or a thumbnail as the Gallery will give you different size options once uploaded. Once you upload your picture the first thing you will see are thumbnails of everything you uploaded. Click on that thumbnail and you will get a screen with a "medium" sized picture, assuming it was a larger one to begin with. That screen also shows you the other size available (you can click the picture or the size and it will come up). Most importantly, it gives you the actual code to insert right in your post if you wish:




Notice that if it is a "medium" picture (smaller than the orginal) it will say so right in the URL itself. The ORIGINAL picture (no matter what size) will not show "medium" in the url. Indeed, if you "copy and paste" the url of your thumbnail picture you will see "thumbs" in that same spot. The Gallery basically has folders for each size - thumbs, medium, and originals. If your image isn't that big it won't create a "medium" file as it is already sized well for viewing there and in the forums. In other words, if your picture is huge (like the original of the one above), PLEASE post the "medium" version to keep people from having to scroll back and forth to see it.

Hope this helps!

GREAT POST, VERY INFORMATIVE ! Thanks

[rcl4668]

Does anyone know if the above procedure applies for a Mac? All of my Viper-related pics are on my Mac and I do not get the same options when right clicking an image or file on my computer. Thanks.

/Rich

[1Need4Speed]

Chris,

Thanks for the tip and the quick reply. Looking forward to sending you guys some additional pics of my GTS

[Paul Ronald]

So how do I get my pictures to a URL?

PBR

[Y2K5SRT]

Originally Posted by Paul Ronald

So how do I get my pictures to a URL?

I got the hint! Besides posting your pics in that thread (finally), here is what you need to do:

1. Start by going to the Media Gallery link towards the top left.

2. Then, click the "Upload Photos" link on the top right task bar (you do NOT need to be in "My Photos" to do this).

3. After that page comes up, you will see a couple drop-down boxes, with the top one showing "Member Galleries" by default. You can click the drop down "carrot" button next to "Member Galleries" and choose a more specific category for your photos to go. It is not mandatory to do so - you can simply upload to the default category of Member Galleries as most people do. You can also upload an album in the drop down box below it, but most people ignore that.

4. Now below that are the important boxes: There are four blank boxes with a "Browse" button next to them. These are where you select which photos you wish to upload. By clicking each one it will open window on your PC for you to locate and select your photos. So remember where your pictures are on your PC (files and folders). So find the picture you want to upload on your PC and double click it. The "address" of the picture will then appear in that blank box, showing something like "C:\Documents and Settings\My Documents\My Pictures\viper.jpg". All set? Then click "Upload/Submit" at the bottom of that page.

5. You will then see a "splash page" saying "Preparing to process image list!" and then be taken to a "preview" screen that allows you to further edit/add titles, descriptions, etc. The "Add Photo" box (second column) should be checked by default, so don't click it again (removing the check mark) as that simply negates the upload.

6. Everything look good? Click the "Process" button at the bottom of that page. You will then see another splash page that says "Processing image list"and then another splash page that says"Your image was uploaded successfully!" You should also have some hypertext below each of those messages that says:

Click here if you do not want to wait any longer
(or if your browser does not automatically forward you)

7. Voilà! Assuming your browser correctly forwards to the next page, you should then see your uploaded photo in your own gallery of photos, like this:



8. As noted above, you can then click on the thumbnail picture you want to use and you will get a screen with a "medium" sized picture, assuming it was a larger one to begin with. That screen also shows you the other size available (you can click the picture or the size and it will come up). Most importantly, it gives you the actual code to insert right in your post if you wish:



9. Simply copy that code as noted above and "paste" it into your post. Don't click the "picture" icon and then insert it, as you are doubling the number of tags and it probably won't work. Just paste it in the post like this (changed the "/" to a "*" so it won't display the picture):

[img]http://gallery.viperclub.org/data/563/medium/100_1336.JPG[*img]

10. Then submit your post (or click "Preview Post" or "Go Advanced" if you are doing a quick reply) and that's it!

Now, please notice that if it is a "medium" picture (smaller than the orginal) it will say so right in the URL itself. The ORIGINAL picture (no matter what size) will not show "medium" in the url. Indeed, if you "copy and paste" the url of your thumbnail picture you will see "thumbs" in that same spot. The Gallery basically has folders for each size - thumbs, medium, and originals. If your image isn't that big it won't create a "medium" file as it is already sized well for viewing there and in the forums. In other words, if your picture is huge (like the original of the one above), PLEASE post the "medium" version to keep people from having to scroll back and forth to see it.

Hope this helps!

[Paul Ronald]

Thanks Chris (for both the posting and the explination!)

PBR

[Fast Too]

and what if you don't get a URL address when you select properties for the pic? then what?

[big-n-italian]

Originally Posted by Fast Too

and what if you don't get a URL address when you select properties for the pic? then what?

are you sure? every pic i have ever seen has a URL address. wouldnt it have to?

[snakebitdave]

Thanks Chris,

Now, for us dummies, could you tell us what is the best size for posting them and how, when, and where to do so?

[CO-NOS-Viper]

Wow way to wake a post from the dead. Thats ok though this one has some good info that some continue to ask.