Image Hosting Steps...

[twebster]

Posting an image on our forums couldn't get easier. Just follow the simple steps, below, to insert your images in your topic posts and replies...



1) Click on the button to create a new topic or post a reply to a current topic. A new window will open to post a new topic or reply. There is a new button, "Upload picture", just above the message body (red arrow). Clicking on the "Upload picture" button will begin the process to upload an image in your message. You can click on the button anywhere in the message to insert an image where you want.



2) Clicking on the "Upload picture" button will open the image uploader screen. Click on the "Browse" button (red arrow) to select a file from your local hard drive to upload to our server.



3) Select the desired image from your hard drive and click the "Open" button (red arrows).



4) The name of the image file should now appear in the "Picture file" command line. Click on the "Send" button (red arrow) to upload the image file to our server.



5) The upload window will now preview the image you have chosen to upload. You may have to resize this window or use the scroll bars to see the entire image and the rest of the other necessary links. Click on the link to "insert picture and upload another one" (red arrow).



6) The link to your image, along with the proper BB code, will now appear in your message where you have inserted it. You can finish typing your message and submit your new topic or reply. The image you have uploaded will appear in your topic or reply when viewed from the forums/galleries.

There is a feature that, at first glance, looks like it may be useful. A maximum image size can be entered in the upload screen leading you to believe that you can let the forum software resize the image for you. Don't be fooled! The forum software will automatically resize an overly large image but the quality is very poor. It is better to have the image sized properly before uploading.

Also please note that there is a limit of 300 KB on file size, with no automatic resizing in this case.

If you have any problems, let us know.

Otherwise, just enjoy
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Tom Webster

Phoenix "The Valley of the Sun", Arizona, USA

The worst day photographing dragonflies is better than the best day working!