new forum -posting pics in threads

[big-n-italian]

ok ladies and gents. lets get started. please take your seats. thank you.

todays lesson, is about posting pics within threads in the new forum.

posting a pic within a thread in the new forums is VERY SIMILAR to what you did in the old forum.

first. find the pic you want to insert in the thread.

RIGHT CLICK on the picture with your mouse, and a menu will come up. go down to the bottom and LEFT CLICK on "properties". a PROPERTIES window will come up. LEFT CLICK and highlight the URL ADDRESS. now RIGHT CLICK, and click COPY. you have now put that URL address into your computers memory. close that window.

look at this address.

http://gallery.viperclub.org/data/500/thumbs/new_b.JPG

this address goes to this picture:



look at this address.

http://gallery.viperclub.org/data/500/medium/new_b.JPG

this address goes to this picture:



THEY ARE THE SAME PIC, arent they? but notice they have DIFFERENT URL ADDRESSES.

if you copy the URL address for a small pic, you will get a SMALL PIC.
if you copy the URL address for a big pic, you will get a BIG pic.

OK?



to add the pic you have chosen into a thread in the new forum, you will need to be in the "REPLY TO THREAD" screen. (that is the screen with all the smiley faces on it.)

look for THIS ICON: (insert image)

click on this icon and another window will pop up. that window wants to know the URL ADDRESS of the photo you are trying to insert. you copied that earlier, remember?

delete everything in the box, then RIGHT CLICK, and click "paste" to insert the address you copied earlier. click "OK".

go down to the bottom and click on "Preview Post". you should see your image!



AGAIN, the process is VERY SIMILAR to what you did before, you just have to make sure to click on the right icon.

hope this helps some of you. GOOD LUCK!

[Dave Moore]

Thank you Professor Big

[Y2K5SRT]

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

Originally Posted by Photog1

What is the best siza and dpi for uploading? I have uploaded different sizes and dpi but when I try to post them they post loke a small thumnail. What am I doing wrong?????
Thanks
Rob

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!

[Racer Robbie]

You guy's are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[big-n-italian]

Originally Posted by Racer Robbie

You guy's are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

we are trying! THANKS RR!

[Vypr Phil]

Grazie Mille, Signor Big!!!

[Photog1]

John
YOU ARE THE MAN!! Thanks for your help I finally got it!!!

[big-n-italian]

Originally Posted by Photog1

John
YOU ARE THE MAN!! Thanks for your help I finally got it!!!

nice job rob!! and you are welcome! i'll be here all week - be sure to tip your waitresses! good night everybody!

[cobrapilot]

What happened to my avatar?
Also I am a VCA member

[Warp10]

I guess I have to ask the same question. I have been a paid VCA member, and my avatar dissappeared as well. Do we need to upload it to an administrator for proper placement?

[big-n-italian]

Originally Posted by Warp10

I guess I have to ask the same question. I have been a paid VCA member, and my avatar dissappeared as well. Do we need to upload it to an administrator for proper placement?

we download our own avatars now. real easy - go into your control panel, and then go to "edit avatars". LMK if you need help.

[big-n-italian]

Originally Posted by cobrapilot

What happened to my avatar? Also I am a VCA member

chris is still catching up with status work. i have notified him of your post. he will get your status corrected for ya.

[Y2K5SRT]

Cobra - I am afraid that both your VIN and VCA numbers are coming up as invalid. I have the latest VCA list dated yesterday, so can't help you there I am afraid. If you can provide the correct VIN I can at least upgrade your title to Viper Owner. You might want to check with VCA headquarters to check on your membership: 1-800-998-1110.

Warp - You are all set - cool avatar too!

[Y2K5SRT]

Originally Posted by big-n-italian

chris is still catching up with status work. i have notified him of your post. he will get your status corrected for ya.

Actually, now that I have the Viper in the garage I am using that bad boy! Did a cruise this evening with the local HPAC (High Performance Automobile Club) and took in a flick with the kiddies this afternoon. Sorry I didn't get back sooner!

[cobrapilot]

Originally Posted by Y2K5SRT

Cobra - I am afraid that both your VIN and VCA numbers are coming up as invalid. I have the latest VCA list dated yesterday, so can't help you there I am afraid. If you can provide the correct VIN I can at least upgrade your title to Viper Owner. You might want to check with VCA headquarters to check on your membership: 1-800-998-1110.

Warp - You are all set - cool avatar too!

I own Two 2006 Vipers. I'm sure one of them has a good VIN. I will check the VCA too I guess.