How do i insert an image into this forum?

aknightstale41 · 04-08-2008, 12:58 PM

Can anyone please explain how i can insert an image in here that is not an attachment. When i click on the "insert image" button on top it just asks for a url to upload the image, but my pictures are on my computer not on any url. Thanks for the help.

chris · 04-08-2008, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by aknightstale41

Can anyone please explain how i can insert an image in here that is not an attachment. When i click on the "insert image" button on top it just asks for a url to upload the image, but my pictures are on my computer not on any url. Thanks for the help.

The image needs to be stored online. Many of the folks here use free services that allow for free image hosting. You upload the image to the service and then paste the URL into the box upon clicking on the "sunset" insert picture icon.

-Chris

Hayesimus · 04-08-2008, 01:03 PM

when you are making a post, you must compose a reply in the advanced reply box. Not the quick reply box. Anyway, there is a little paper clip just above the message field(where you enter text) and you click on it. It will then pop up another window. You click browse. Locate your image then double click on it. Then you click the UPLOAD button next to the browsed image. Once its done uploading you click CLOSE WINDOW. then there is ONE more step to insure that your picture is DISPLAYED and not just a link. Click the paper clip again and then go to your pic and click on it. Some text will be inserted into your comment representing your image. Make sure you move your cursor to the end of your text before You do the ONE MORE STEP thing. otherwise you run the risk of having an image inside a word. lol. also when doing more than one image, its a good idea to do the following. When you are done browsing and uploading all of your desired images, and you are doing the ONE MORE STEP thing, make sure you move the cursor after clicking on each image. for some reason when it inserts the text, it highlights parts of it, so if you just keep clicking your next pic, it will mess it all up. just fyi. hope that helps. if not lemme know

Hayesimus · 04-08-2008, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by chris

The image needs to be stored online. Many of the folks here use free services that allow for free image hosting. You upload the image to the service and then paste the URL into the box upon clicking on the "sunset" insert picture icon.

-Chris

OH! um... sorry. all of my pics are done in the manner I just explained. Am I not supposed to do this?!

aknightstale41 · 04-08-2008, 03:39 PM

Thanks Chris and Hays, i will try these

Eragon · 04-09-2008, 10:26 PM

Hayes, you are an absolute Genius.

Here's a friend, just to show you my appreciation:

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Hayesimus · 04-09-2008, 11:48 PM

really? i just figured most people knew it already. lol

projectdarkside · 06-30-2008, 03:15 AM

Thanks Hayes this is definitely seems easier

TarekElsakka · 11-15-2008, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by Hayesimus

when you are making a post, you must compose a reply in the advanced reply box. Not the quick reply box. Anyway, there is a little paper clip just above the message field(where you enter text) and you click on it. It will then pop up another window. You click browse. Locate your image then double click on it. Then you click the UPLOAD button next to the browsed image. Once its done uploading you click CLOSE WINDOW. then there is ONE more step to insure that your picture is DISPLAYED and not just a link. Click the paper clip again and then go to your pic and click on it. Some text will be inserted into your comment representing your image. Make sure you move your cursor to the end of your text before You do the ONE MORE STEP thing. otherwise you run the risk of having an image inside a word. lol. also when doing more than one image, its a good idea to do the following. When you are done browsing and uploading all of your desired images, and you are doing the ONE MORE STEP thing, make sure you move the cursor after clicking on each image. for some reason when it inserts the text, it highlights parts of it, so if you just keep clicking your next pic, it will mess it all up. just fyi. hope that helps. if not lemme know

Just use [img]InsertLinkHere[/img]

Of course replace (InsertLinkHere) with the direct link to your image. By the way, I am talking to other members not you xD.

vegasflyby · 11-15-2008, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by Hayesimus

when you are making a post, you must compose a reply in the advanced reply box. Not the quick reply box. Anyway, there is a little paper clip just above the message field(where you enter text) and you click on it. It will then pop up another window. You click browse. Locate your image then double click on it. Then you click the UPLOAD button next to the browsed image. Once its done uploading you click CLOSE WINDOW. then there is ONE more step to insure that your picture is DISPLAYED and not just a link. Click the paper clip again and then go to your pic and click on it. Some text will be inserted into your comment representing your image. Make sure you move your cursor to the end of your text before You do the ONE MORE STEP thing. otherwise you run the risk of having an image inside a word. lol. also when doing more than one image, its a good idea to do the following. When you are done browsing and uploading all of your desired images, and you are doing the ONE MORE STEP thing, make sure you move the cursor after clicking on each image. for some reason when it inserts the text, it highlights parts of it, so if you just keep clicking your next pic, it will mess it all up. just fyi. hope that helps. if not lemme know

Great tip. This is much easier.

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