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Hi,
I have and Avatar that I use on other forums (or should that be forii?)
If it is possible, how do I upload it here?
go to user CP > Edit Avatar (left hand control pannel) > dot box 'Use Costom Avatar' > click on 'Browse' and select the image from the files on your PC files > Click 'Save Changes'
now by the looks of it you have tryed this already??
the file is within the size limits so there is no reason for it not to be working.. but its not so try it again.. otherwise you can host it on your web space and hot link it from there.
Keith_Beef
19-04-2005, 13:45
Hi,
I have and Avatar that I use on other forums (or should that be forii?)
If it is possible, how do I upload it here?
Your User Control Panel should allow you to upload an avatar, but either Tony has turned off this feature, or it is only available to paid-up members.
The plural of "forum" should be "fora", but most people would accept "forums".
http://forum.leo.org/archiv/2004_01/05/20040105175647l_en.html
Keith.
I've got no custom avatar radio button and it does not seem to want me to have a generic one either. :confused:
i just checked it again.. its seems the file you have attached to this thread should work fine.. BUT the one you have already up loaded for you Avatar is not within the size limits.. it is 118 x 30 pixels.. you just need to adjust that and it should work!
OK this is weird... I did upload a profile image and that's OK.
As far as I can figure out I have not uploaded an avatar yet cos I couldn't find the button? :confused: :confused:
your wrong size avatar has dissapeared now..?
do you have these bottons..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v126/tomwhite101/dothis.jpg
No I don't have the bottom box at all.
ok it maybe that this is for supporting/full members only.. or people with over 50 posts or something like that!
Thats what I thought at first but then I read a message from Aelfred (Junior Member, 14 posts) and he has an avatar on show.
I can't even get the generic ones to show.
outdoorcode
19-04-2005, 14:18
same problem here, no box for uploads :confused:
What are the benefits of being a paid up member?
Hello Outdoorcode,
Your just on the other side of the hill to me.
Maybe it's a Pennines thing.;)
outdoorcode
19-04-2005, 14:27
Makes you wonder :D
same problem here, no box for uploads :confused:
What are the benefits of being a paid up member?
the page for donations and such like is working at the moment!
outdoorcode
19-04-2005, 14:33
Thanks Tom, wasn't sure if there was a membership which meant you could have the avatar, images in posts for example. I think you are following me around by the way, first answering my posts on britishblades, now here :) :)
im just so dam helpful! Welcome to BCUK by the way.. you should find lots of friendly people and useful information here!
Keith_Beef
19-04-2005, 14:57
The directory below exists, but seems to be empty...
http://72.36.134.230/community/images/avatars/
For example, if I try looking at
http://72.36.134.230/community/images/avatars/pool.jpg
I get a "404 page not found" error...
Keith.
So is that why I can't load a generic avatar either.
Do we know if it is a subscription issue or is it just a bug?
I didn't think it was a subscription thing, but it may be. The admin will have to answer that one for you.
Please remember that the forum is only just back up and running and is quite minimal from what it was. Things may need to be turned on ..... a little tweek here and there etc.... before we are back to full speed
Please bare with us :D
Ed
It's no big issue, just one of those things that would be nice to do.
Do I have to talk to admin or will they notice this thread?
Keith_Beef
19-04-2005, 15:42
I'll let them know ;)
Ed
You do that, Ed.
While you're at it, take the opportunity to point out that there is a hack to store custom avatars as files, rather than as database entries.
This apparently decreases server load (fewer database retrievals), decreases bandwidth requirements (images are cached by browsers), and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
http://kier.3dfrontier.com/vbhacks/avatarasfile.php
Keith.
Cheers for the info, I'll pass it on.
We are trying to keep the forums as much 'hack' free as possible as added hacks and mods are what have caused problems in the past...... sometimes months down the line after the hack was added and all seemed fine.
As far as I know, bandwidth is not much of an issue at the moment as BCUK is now running on a new dedicated server so we are not encroaching on anyone else ....... I'm pretty sure we have more than enough bandwidth to spare.
:)
Ed
Hello Outdoorcode,
Your just on the other side of the hill to me.
Maybe it's a Pennines thing.;)
May be a payment/membership thing. I uploaded "V" just t'other day.
Jim.
Hi Guys,
It's not a payment issue, I need to change a few things is all, I'll add it to the list and get it done as soon as I can. As Ed said, the forums just fresh up after some major work and there's a fair sized list to get through.
Thanks for your patience
;)
WOOHOOO!
Thanks Tony, that did the trick.
Good :D
The ones that were up were saved fro the old forum, everyone should be happy now, well, when it comes to Avatars!
outdoorcode
20-04-2005, 14:02
Thanks Tony, we'll let you get on with the next task now ;) :D
bothyman
20-04-2005, 14:16
All I get is a load of little red crosses and No Pictures??
RobertsonPau
20-04-2005, 15:22
Me too, I just get little red crosses when I try to select an avatar.
Paul
VIRULENT SALAMANDER
02-06-2005, 21:53
me to, (the little red x's) any one know the cure please?.
All I get is a load of little red crosses and No Pictures??
giancarlo
02-06-2005, 22:53
think the avatars just haven't been copied over yet
they are looking at this directory:
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/images/avatars/
they are still on the .net server though:
http://www.bushcraftuk.net/community/images/avatars/leaves.jpg
We should be able to copy them over soon.
cheers
Carlo