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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Nhbeacon on August 19, 2004, 09:09:10 am

Title: How to post pix
Post by: Nhbeacon on August 19, 2004, 09:09:10 am

How do you post pictures in a message? Or should I have find some free web site...lol.
Jan

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: Chas on August 19, 2004, 09:29:11 am

NO QUOTE:

You have to post the pics on some other site,and then create a link here.

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: Drewski on August 19, 2004, 12:02:38 pm

Hi Nhbeacon:

It will take me a little while to answer this, so if other people post a shorter response, SORRY!

Attaching pictures is a little tricky.  This forum uses a service called "yabb" for message board posting.  It will NOT allow you to "attach" pictures to a post (like e-mail will), but only LINK to them.

SO, if you have personal web space with your ISP, now's the time to learn how to put up an index page and put your pictures there.  It's not hard and it doesn't have to be a complete "web page."  Just an index.

After your pictures are up, do this:

First, use your browser to go to the picture you want to post while "on-line."  Put your cursor over the picture and "right click."  A short drop down menu will appear.  Click on "properties."

A box will appear.  Look for "Address (URL)."  Next to this header you will see the actual "URL" of the picture.  This sometimes DIFFERS from the address in the browser.  The browser address shows an HTML index location, NOT the literal picture location.  This is why some posts in this forum have "blank" pictures attached. Highlight the URL by "left clicking" and holding down the mouse button while moving over the text.  When completely highlighted, "right click" and select "copy."  Also take note of the height and width of the picture listed next to "dimensions."  Write these numbers down.

Next, open a "new message" in this forum (or a reply message).  Type the following EXACTLY as written:

[img width=XX height=YY]

Fill in "XX" and "YY" with the numbers you wrote down for the "dimensions" of the picture.  More on this later.

Next, place your mouse cursor next to the closing bracket of the code above (no space) and push the "control" and "V" keys on your keyboard simultaneously.  The URL location you copied earlier should appear.  For example:

[img width=XX height=YY]http://www.mypage/pictues/tub1.jpg

FINALLY, type the following, EXACTLY as written, after the URL, no space:

[/img]

The complete line should be:

[img width=XX height=YY]http://www.mypage/pictues/tub1.jpg[/img]

When filling in the "XX"and "YY," you probably will need to play with it.  Use the "preview" button on the post to see what it looks like.

Try practicing.  Recently I posted a picture of a wood tub in a thread called "Need Deep (42" or more) spa."

I found the picture at:

http://www.redwoodsaunas.com/html/tubgallery.html

Scroll down and click on the picture of the guy standing next to the BIG hot tub.  It will take you to:

http://www.redwoodsaunas.com/html/tubg6.html

Right clicking on this picture and checking "properties" indicates a URL of:

http://www.redwoodsaunas.com/assets/images/oval100_0404lg.jpg

Note the dimensions of 745 x 547.

Next, add the code:

[img width=XX height=YY]http://www.redwoodsaunas.com/assets/images/oval100_0404lg.jpg[/img]

Finally, fill in "XX" and "YY".  I reduced the size and used 545 x 347.

Fill this in and, POW:

(http://www.redwoodsaunas.com/assets/images/oval100_0404lg.jpg)

For a complete set of instructions click on:

http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/YaBBHelp/posting.html

Good Luck Posting!

8)

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: wmccall on August 19, 2004, 12:49:51 pm

Thats not you mixing the plaid and camo is it <D>rewski? ;)

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: Drewski on August 19, 2004, 02:17:37 pm

No, my friend, it's not.

I'm afraid I'm not as slim as this gentleman (too many beers, pizza and, yes, Ohio State football games) and I prefer shorts.

I'll post a picture of my setup (as in my hot tub with me in it) soon...

Good hearing from ya...

Andy

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: Nhbeacon on August 19, 2004, 05:01:29 pm

Thank you Drewski-- I will try this later on.
Jan

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: huh? on August 19, 2004, 07:16:27 pm

It worked!

(http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/zoom/noplace.jpg)

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: wmccall on August 20, 2004, 08:03:29 am

Quote

It worked!

(http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/zoom/noplace.jpg)

Too many IT geeks around here!  ;)

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: ttodd1 on August 20, 2004, 08:36:53 am

And what's wrong with that??    ;D

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: Brewman on August 20, 2004, 11:38:46 am

It's Chic to be Geek.  

Brewman the IT guy.

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: Spatech_tuo on August 20, 2004, 11:43:23 am

I find it wise to always have at least one good friend who is an IT guy!

Title: Geek test:
Post by: Chas on August 20, 2004, 12:29:04 pm

If you know about shower soap with caffiene, you might be a geek.

If you have better lighting at your workstation than any other part of your home or office, you might be a geek.
(http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/thumb/large/eclipse2.jpg)

If you think the sun is a temporary annoyance that must be endured while walking from the office to the computer store, you might be a geek.

If "ThinkGeek.com" is your home page, you might be a geek.

If you talk in your sleep - and it comes out in Linux, C++, or binary, you might be a geek.

If you send your kid to the corner to "compile" you might be a geek.

If your favorite t shirt says, "no, I will NOT fix your computer," you might be a geek.

If your second-favorite t shirt has a profanity in binary, you might be a geek.

If you put a box on your posts that tells me my ISP, IP, the  browser I'm using, and version of Windows currently running on my 'puter, you ARE a geek!!

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: SerjicalStrike on August 20, 2004, 01:39:27 pm

HEY >:(




(http://www.danasoft.com/vipersig.jpg)

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: Chas on August 20, 2004, 01:58:54 pm

There ya go!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D :D
(http://www.danasoft.com/vipersig.jpg)

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: wmccall on August 20, 2004, 03:34:28 pm

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I find it wise to always have at least one good friend who is an IT guy!

Then I should make one friend who is a spa tech and local.

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: wmccall on August 20, 2004, 03:37:57 pm

This is not spam, just testing to see if animated gifs work


(http://mccallw.tripod.com/homepc.gif)

Ok, it is spam.

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: Lori on August 20, 2004, 10:00:58 pm

Yeah, well, my hubby is the IT geek around here!

;D ;) 8)

If your standing in line at Midnight at Best Buy, waiting for Doom III to be released, you might be a geek!!!  (that was a contribution from my hubby)

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: wmccall on August 21, 2004, 02:58:07 pm

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Yeah, well, my hubby is the IT geek around here!

 ;D ;) 8)

If your standing in line at Midnight at Best Buy, waiting for Doom III to be released, you might be a geek!!!  (that was a contribution from my hubby)

If your standing in line at midnight at best buy it probably is a new copy you bought.   The Ohio Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Best Buy for reselling used items as new.

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: Lori on August 22, 2004, 11:07:56 am

Thanks!  I'll have to tell him that!!!

P.S.  I'm not the crazy one standing in line at Midnight at Best Buy!!  I'm a pro shopper, but I'm not that bad!!!  LOL!!!

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: huh? on August 24, 2004, 03:01:49 pm

Easiest way.  While you are typing your message click the Help Link ubove >posting (it wont close what you are working on) highlite what you want and Cut and paste.  You can also go to file>new>window and surf in two windows at the same time.  Another neat trick is to insert the img link in the url link (site) for a picture link.

Get all that?

(http://www.jibjab.com/images/thisland_centered.jpg) (http://www.jibjab.com/default.asp)

Experiment...its fun.  For us geeks.

Title: Re: How to post pix
Post by: doodoo on August 24, 2004, 03:42:30 pm

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Easiest way.  While you are typing your message click the Help Link ubove >posting (it wont close what you are working on) highlite what you want and Cut and paste.  You can also go to file>new>window and surf in two windows at the same time.  Another neat trick is to insert the img link in the url link (site) for a picture link.

Get all that?

(http://www.jibjab.com/images/thisland_centered.jpg) (http://www.jibjab.com/default.asp)

Experiment...its fun.  For us geeks.

Huh? I'm LMAO and falling off my chair. That is the best spoof I have seen in a long time.