Posting pictures / size requirements

jetmechG550 · 06-03-2005, 10:24 PM

I was just wondering (did and search and couldn't find) if there is a size requirement for posting pics? Most boards I go to have a 640x480 so as to not disrupt the normal appearance of the page. Just think it might be a good idea here since some of the pics being posted are so large you have to scroll side to side to read posts.

Armen52 · 06-04-2005, 06:08 AM

I don't think there have been any rules implemented thus far regarding this. However it is a good idea to not have giant photos placed in the posts themselves.

This is a great opportunity for everybody to use the new and free web space that the forum is providing. You can upload the images you'd like to share through FTP to your E90Post web space then provide links to the images in the post. If you're nice you could provide thumbnails too maybe.

jetmechG550 · 06-04-2005, 12:00 PM

Didn't realize the board provided space, that really is nice. I use hosting services like photobucket and rcpics and they limit the size anyway to 640x480 less than 250K. The other boards I frequent (non-automotive or BMW) don't allow space to non-contributing members but limit the size just to keep a nice smooth flow for viewing the board.

Armen52 · 06-04-2005, 02:46 PM

E90Post is not like other boards

We're revolutionizing what a BMW message board can be! We've got the others running scared! Consider the bench marked! We're...

*switches hyperbole marketing speak off*

Okay that's enough. I'm just kidding

Kao BMW · 06-10-2005, 07:19 PM

Hi guys. I'm just wondering about how I would go about putting the picture under your usernames on the left column. I tried but it seems to not attach.

Jason · 06-10-2005, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kao BMW

Hi guys. I'm just wondering about how I would go about putting the picture under your usernames on the left column. I tried but it seems to not attach.

Go to this link and choose your avatar and then save:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/profile.php?do=editavatar

Kao BMW · 06-10-2005, 07:33 PM

Actually, I was trying to put a custom avatar. It wouldn't let me. After I click 'save changes' it would do it.

NaTuReB0Y · 07-10-2005, 01:40 AM

Your pic might be too large...or not GIF or JPG....

330iBMWguy · 07-11-2005, 12:59 AM

Well, I'm trying to use a custom avatar also, and can't. I downloaded one of the "stock" avatars so I can see the size, and I sized mine exactly the same. Every time I save, it reverts back to the original stock one I picked.

Jason · 07-11-2005, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 330iBMWguy

Well, I'm trying to use a custom avatar also, and can't. I downloaded one of the "stock" avatars so I can see the size, and I sized mine exactly the same. Every time I save, it reverts back to the original stock one I picked.

The largest it can be is 100x100.

330iBMWguy · 07-11-2005, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jwocky

The largest it can be is 100x100.

Still doesn't work. My file is 100 wide x 75 high.

Hornet · 07-11-2005, 05:37 PM

Too big file? It should be under 9.8 kb.
BTW, what is the difference between custom avatar and custom profile picture?

Jason · 07-11-2005, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hornet

Too big file? It should be under 9.8 kb.
BTW, what is the difference between custom avatar and custom profile picture?

Profile picture is a picture that's displayed when someone clicks to view your "Profile". It can be larger than the custom avatar. The avatar is the 100x100 max picture that will be displayed under your name in every one of your posts.

Hornet · 07-12-2005, 07:06 PM

Cool, thanks!

330iBMWguy · 07-12-2005, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwocky

Profile picture is a picture that's displayed when someone clicks to view your "Profile". It can be larger than the custom avatar. The avatar is the 100x100 max picture that will be displayed under your name in every one of your posts.

Thanks for you help jwocky!!

romeo26 · 08-10-2005, 01:43 AM

how do you post a picture?

Jason · 08-10-2005, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by romeo26

how do you post a picture?

When you're posting a message, click on "manage attachments" and you can then upload photos from your hard drive, or, if the photo is already on the internet somewhere, you can use the [img]type image address here [/img] tags to post it (or just lick on the little mountain icon you see above the message editor).

johnfkitchen · 08-17-2005, 01:01 PM

I'd suggest placing limits on the vertical size of pictures in the signature. Some posters have pictures that take up half my screen, and add no real value. I feel like I'm being shouted at.

If I could turn off huge pictures in the signatures and still see the words, that would be perfect. Scroll up this thread and you'll see an example.

NaTuReB0Y · 08-17-2005, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnfkitchen

I'd suggest placing limits on the vertical size of pictures in the signature. Some posters have pictures that take up half my screen, and add no real value. I feel like I'm being shouted at.

If I could turn off huge pictures in the signatures and still see the words, that would be perfect. Scroll up this thread and you'll see an example.

I made it smaller for you......sorry!

johnfkitchen · 08-17-2005, 03:24 PM

Hi NaTuReB0Y - that's a nicer size, thanks! Nice effect too.

nyfinest · 12-10-2005, 10:04 AM

Thanks Jason great info for a "rookie/newbie" !!!

06-03-2005, 10:24 PM	#1
jetmechG550 Private 12 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 02 325 Grey/Green Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indy iTrader: (0)	Posting pictures / size requirements I was just wondering (did and search and couldn't find) if there is a size requirement for posting pics? Most boards I go to have a 640x480 so as to not disrupt the normal appearance of the page. Just think it might be a good idea here since some of the pics being posted are so large you have to scroll side to side to read posts.
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06-04-2005, 06:08 AM	#2
Armen52 Captain 34 Rep 663 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I don't think there have been any rules implemented thus far regarding this. However it is a good idea to not have giant photos placed in the posts themselves. This is a great opportunity for everybody to use the new and free web space that the forum is providing. You can upload the images you'd like to share through FTP to your E90Post web space then provide links to the images in the post. If you're nice you could provide thumbnails too maybe. __________________ E90 330i delivered 6/29/2005, ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/Step, Arctic/Gray/Walnut
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06-04-2005, 12:00 PM	#3
jetmechG550 Private 12 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 02 325 Grey/Green Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indy iTrader: (0)	Didn't realize the board provided space, that really is nice. I use hosting services like photobucket and rcpics and they limit the size anyway to 640x480 less than 250K. The other boards I frequent (non-automotive or BMW) don't allow space to non-contributing members but limit the size just to keep a nice smooth flow for viewing the board.
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06-04-2005, 02:46 PM	#4
Armen52 Captain 34 Rep 663 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	E90Post is not like other boards We're revolutionizing what a BMW message board can be! We've got the others running scared! Consider the bench marked! We're... switches hyperbole marketing speak off Okay that's enough. I'm just kidding __________________ E90 330i delivered 6/29/2005, ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/Step, Arctic/Gray/Walnut
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06-10-2005, 07:19 PM	#5
Kao BMW iLOVE90 64 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA iTrader: (0)	Hi guys. I'm just wondering about how I would go about putting the picture under your usernames on the left column. I tried but it seems to not attach.
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06-10-2005, 07:33 PM	#7
Kao BMW iLOVE90 64 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA iTrader: (0)	Actually, I was trying to put a custom avatar. It wouldn't let me. After I click 'save changes' it would do it.
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07-10-2005, 01:40 AM	#8
NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 372 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	Your pic might be too large...or not GIF or JPG.... __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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07-11-2005, 12:59 AM	#9
330iBMWguy Enlisted Member 7 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 330i - On Order Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside, CA iTrader: (0)	Well, I'm trying to use a custom avatar also, and can't. I downloaded one of the "stock" avatars so I can see the size, and I sized mine exactly the same. Every time I save, it reverts back to the original stock one I picked.
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07-11-2005, 05:37 PM	#12
Hornet Lieutenant 59 Rep 410 Posts Drives: g20 330d xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Too big file? It should be under 9.8 kb. BTW, what is the difference between custom avatar and custom profile picture?
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07-12-2005, 07:06 PM	#14
Hornet Lieutenant 59 Rep 410 Posts Drives: g20 330d xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Cool, thanks!
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08-10-2005, 01:43 AM	#16
romeo26 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 354 Posts Drives: e30 325 (no lette) Join Date: May 2005 Location: anaheim, cali iTrader: (0)	how do you post a picture?
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08-17-2005, 01:01 PM	#18
johnfkitchen First Lieutenant 30 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 323is & 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eastern Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	I'd suggest placing limits on the vertical size of pictures in the signature. Some posters have pictures that take up half my screen, and add no real value. I feel like I'm being shouted at. If I could turn off huge pictures in the signatures and still see the words, that would be perfect. Scroll up this thread and you'll see an example. __________________ 1998 323is SP manual with all the goodies in ArktisSilber + 330i auto SP PP CW iDrive/Nav SatRadio Active Steering Arktis/Beige/Poplar
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08-17-2005, 03:24 PM	#20
johnfkitchen First Lieutenant 30 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 323is & 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eastern Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Hi NaTuReB0Y - that's a nicer size, thanks! Nice effect too. __________________ 1998 323is SP manual with all the goodies in ArktisSilber + 330i auto SP PP CW iDrive/Nav SatRadio Active Steering Arktis/Beige/Poplar
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12-10-2005, 10:04 AM	#21
nyfinest My other car is below !!!! 12 Rep 356 Posts Drives: 08 328xi Cpe S Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328xi Coupe [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	Thanks Jason great info for a "rookie/newbie" !!! __________________ 08 328xi Cpe Sport Package-Step-Monaco Blue-Saddle Leather-Dark Burl Wood-Took Delivery 11/27
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