2e0dtoeric Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Someone please tell me how to add a pic as an avatar. I cannot find a button anywhere for that.Thanks.
walkingthedog Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 At the bottom of this page is a circle with a head in it and your login name. Tap on the circle and a page comes up with Avatar and choose a file. Tap that and follow instructions. I can't get it to work because on my iPad the pictures are the wrong size. Don't know how to change them. Maybe you'll have more luck.
Howbi Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Hi WTD........if you have an image editor on ipad, under edit image you should find resize, choose pixels if available and type in 100 as max dimension in one direction, the other dim should reset itself to less than 100 then 'save as' with new name to preserve original. This small one can then be selected as the Avatar. HB.
Chrissaf Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 I couldn't find out how to do it WTD's way. Maybe it is Browser specific. I did it this way instead:.Log into your Account.Open your Account Page.Click on 'Community Activity' just to the left of the 'log-out' button.Choose the 'Forum Account' TAB (Avatar file selection option is on that page)..
2e0dtoeric Posted January 22, 2016 Author Posted January 22, 2016 I keep getting - 'disallowed file type' !
2e0dtoeric Posted January 22, 2016 Author Posted January 22, 2016 Tried it Chrissaf's way, and there is almost nothing there -/media/tinymce_upload/b843970244b2d5c71e68da1d18882242.jpg-resized.jpg
Chrissaf Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 What file type extension are you trying?.It says .JPG .JPEG .GIF & .PNG are OKMine was a .JPGI can see that RAF96 is a .GIF because thats the only file type of the ones listed that supports animation.
2e0dtoeric Posted January 22, 2016 Author Posted January 22, 2016 Jpeg. I've also tried it via photobucket, no joy.Just tried it via the 'little tree' insert image - still nothing!Tried it Chrissaf's way, didn't work that way either. I've put a screen-grab on, when it is cleared.
Chrissaf Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 Have you got any image applications that open it OK that have a 'save as' option where you can select something different such as .JPG for example..Clutching at straws here, but have you got any spaces or unusual characters in the file name. It might be the name it is not happy with rather than the extension.
2e0dtoeric Posted January 22, 2016 Author Posted January 22, 2016 I just pasted straight to the forum from photobucket, and that worked, just waiting for it to be cleared, as per normal.
Chrissaf Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 I'll keeps my eyes open for it Eric. I hope its worth waiting for. 😆
2e0dtoeric Posted January 22, 2016 Author Posted January 22, 2016 Mind it doesn't crack your computer screen! 😛
Chrissaf Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 You missed out the last step Eric. i.e Item 4) in my previous 'process to follow' list..In your posted image in the middle line, 'Reviews' is shown in underlined Red. Look over to the right on the same line. Do you see the words 'Forum Account' (these are in effect selectable TABS). Its not obvious, but 'Forum Account' is a clickable link that will take you to the Avatar input page.
2e0dtoeric Posted January 23, 2016 Author Posted January 23, 2016 4. Choose the 'Forum Account' TAB (Avatar file selection option is on that page)..That brings me back to the page with 'browse' etc, that keeps rejecting the format!
96RAF Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Make sure you are within the 100 px square limit but it should flag that error up in red near the top of the screen. Being able to upload any size and have the forum software resize it to suit would be handy. Even though I cropped mine to the regulation 100px there is an annoying edge flash that's getting on my nellies, so I'll have to go back and try again.
walkingthedog Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Must admit RAF that when I read your posts I put my thumb over your avatar, it keeps drawing my eyes towards it.
2e0dtoeric Posted January 23, 2016 Author Posted January 23, 2016 I think I've cracked it, just awaiting admin approval! I used http://www.picresize.com/ and it seems to have worked.
walkingthedog Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Blimey we're really excited, I hope it's worth it 😆
Postman Prat Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Blimey we're really excited, 😆 We are !?!?
2e0dtoeric Posted January 25, 2016 Author Posted January 25, 2016 Yay! I'm here. I hope your screen has survived the experience, and now Vespa knows who to look out for and avoid! 😎
Postman Prat Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 Vespa will need a torch and a magnifier to look at the photo in order to recognise you !!! (lol)
Fishmanoz Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 That's no good, we can't see your toes Eric!
96RAF Posted January 26, 2016 Posted January 26, 2016 Must admit RAF that when I read your posts I put my thumb over your avatar, it keeps drawing my eyes towards it. There you go WTD - I've taken the battery out.
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