Avatars

[logyk]

So who nicked me 'kin avatar then ???????????:mad: :mad: :mad:

[doogalman]

Lost mine aswell. Took me about 6 months to post the last one, now i've forgotten how to do it and have spent about an age to redo it but i can't suss it .

AAAAAaaaaaaa

[Gizmo]

Lost mine aswell. Took me about 6 months to post the last one, now i've forgotten how to do it and have spent about an age to redo it but i can't suss it .

AAAAAaaaaaaa

hit "user settings" on the menu bar, then go to "edit avatar" ( its on the left of side settings menu at hte bottom of hte top most block) you can then select from any the admins have added or up your own, instructions are there for doing both :)

[logyk]

I see all that ...but what happened to my original avatar???????

[kwikbitch]

I know...I feel a new avatar coming on though:D

[desmobob]

There's no option to "Upload" an Avatar of my choice, just predefined ones :(

[TP]

There's no option to "Upload" an Avatar of my choice, just predefined ones :(

You should see a choice underneath the Predefined Generic Avatars that says Custom Avatar. Go in there and you can put a url to link to a pic hosted on the web or you can upload one from your pc.

Can you see that?

If not, I suggest you send a PM to the webteam.

[AK]

seems the option isnt available for non members tp as ck hasnt got that on her avatar bit but i have

[logyk]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm......had to get me a new one as I couldn't find my original .......I feel violated !:mad:

[Col996s]

You should see a choice underneath the Predefined Generic Avatars that says Custom Avatar. Go in there and you can put a url to link to a pic hosted on the web or you can upload one from your pc.

Can you see that?

If not, I suggest you send a PM to the webteam.

When I tried the above it it came back with a failed message BUT when I checked my posting it had worked.

[doogalman]

If i use image shack? what address line do i use on the page that opens after i have hosted the pic. I cut and paste the addresses to the custom avtar bit and get the message that it's invalid. I am clicking on the resize option for thumbnail , is this right?

[YMFB]

well Im just testing mine out and as this is the AVATAR thread seemed the best place to start

[YMFB]

I used to have a picture as part of my signature, is that no longer an option ?

[doogalman]

I think it's probably me doing something wrong. Don't know what!
What i need is a Dummys guide to avatars.

[YMFB]

I managed it so it cant be too tricky, honest

[doogalman]

So, on the image shack site which line of info do you use to put into the dsc site???

[Mark]

Should be starting with;

http://www.

[CK]

cheers Eamonn:) got my piccy, but now have no sig :confused:

[NBs996]

i can't see any1's avatars.
yes the box is ticked, and I can see mine in my profile view, but not on the threads.

Not that I'm bovvered or anyfing!

[doogalman]

Can someone please post an example of what a correct URL is suppose to consist of as i am going around in endless circles between here and image shack to crack this.

[Gizmo]

your link should be something like

http://www.imageshack.com/doogleman/dooglemansavatar.gif (http://www.imageshack/doogleman/dooglemansavatar.gif)

[doogalman]

Cheers gizmo. just the help i need.

[Chaz]

When I tried the above it it came back with a failed message BUT when I checked my posting it had worked.
HTF do you do it.

[doogalman]

No sorry Gizmo. still can't get it. Do i use a url from one of the following? if so which?
Thumbnail for Websites
Thumbnail for forums (1)
Thumbnail for forums (2)
Hotlink for forums (1)
Hotlink for forums (2)
Hotlink for Websites
Show image to friends
Direct link to image

[Gizmo]

No sorry Gizmo. still can't get it. Do i use a url from one of the following? if so which?
Thumbnail for Websites
Thumbnail for forums (1)
Thumbnail for forums (2)
Hotlink for forums (1)
Hotlink for forums (2)
Hotlink for Websites
Show image to friends
Direct link to image

sorry, i've got no idea about the software or hosting you are using, I can give you the code this forum software will recognise but can't help on the content. can you view the avatar image in a browser window by clicking it?? if so go to the address bar and copy the address then paste it in to the avatar link in your options here is a l can suggest

[Albie]

I guess I must now do myself a new one then.

[CK]

I only got half a one now:eek:

;) :D

[doogalman]

Cheers for the help.

[Albie]

I only got half a one now:eek:

;) :D
Like it. Made I larff

[Gizmo]

ok, think i've solved one reason why the avatars aren't appearing. if you are in plain white theme you won't see them, the red theme is displaying correctly so to check make sure you view in default style not white theme.....

edited to remove unneeded code following Eamonn's reply

[Eamonn]

The white theme deliberately hides avatars and graphics buttons (for reply, quote, etc) in order to make it 'work friendly' with as few images and colours as possible.

Think of it as stealth mode..... :)

[Gizmo]

The white theme deliberately hides avatars and graphics buttons (for reply, quote, etc) in order to make it 'work friendly' with as few images and colours as possible.

Think of it as stealth mode..... :)

Ah, sneaky :) wondered why there was no buttons :)

[Mark]

HTF do you do it.

attach the picture to a message on this board, and I'll sort it for you Chass. :D

[NBs996]

The white theme deliberately hides avatars and graphics buttons (for reply, quote, etc) in order to make it 'work friendly' with as few images and colours as possible.

Think of it as stealth mode..... :)

Ahhh... now I've seen the light!
Very cunning plan m'lord.

[Lightning Boy]

A good as place as any to test whether my new Avatar works......

[Lightning Boy]

Cool........the wonders of modern science eh ?