Inserting Pictures 101

[gyromike]

So ya want to insert a picture into your post, huh? Well, let us see just what it takes to get the job done!

There are a couple of ways it can be done:
a) Uploading an image from your hard drive.
b) Importing an image from another website.

Uploading

Let look at uploading first. Let's say you have a digital shot of your new Super-Duper FlingMaster 2000 that you want to share with the group. Of course you need to start a new thread first (or reply to a post). So click New Thread (or Post Reply). You should see this image:

http://www.pra20.com/pictures/test/post001.jpg

Create a title, and write your text. To add an attachment, scroll down and click the button Manage Attachments:

http://www.pra20.com/pictures/test/post002.jpg

After clicking the button this screen should come up:

http://www.pra20.com/pictures/test/post003.jpg

Click the Browse button to locate the file on your hard drive, select the file, and then click the upload button to upload the file to the Rotary Wing Forum server. Be mindful of the file size limits (150 kilobytes in size). Here is what you should see after a successful upload:

http://www.pra20.com/pictures/test/post004.jpg

You can now close the attachment window, and Submit or Preview you post. A single attachment will show up on the screen at the bottom of your post. Multiple attachments will be listed by file name, and are viewed by clicking the file name. They will open in a seperate window.

Importing

Importing (or inserting) a picture from another website is even easier. Let's say your photo is on your personal website, or you want to import a photo from someone elses website. I will use a photo from our chapter website at http://www.pra20.com.

First you need to find the file name and location. (I usually open a second window using the CTRL-N key to open the webpage I want to import from). Place your cursor on the photo you want to import, and use the right-click button. A drop down menu will appear. Scroll down and click Properties.

http://www.pra20.com/pictures/test/post005.jpg

Another screen will pop up showing the photo properties. Click and drag over the files address (URL). Right-click on the blue portion and click Copy

http://www.pra20.com/pictures/test/post006.jpg

Now that you've copied the address into your memory, click the Insert image button:

http://www.pra20.com/pictures/test/post007.jpg

Paste the file address into the User prompt, and click Okay:

http://www.pra20.com/pictures/test/post008.jpg

You'll see the image address in your post wrapped in IMG tags:

http://www.pra20.com/pictures/test/post009.jpg

Click Preview, and you'll see the image in your post. At this point you can make changes to your text, or submit the message.

http://www.pra20.com/pictures/test/post010.jpg

Advantages of importing a file are:
a) Less bandwidth usage on the Rotary Forum Server since the file is not actually stored on the RotaryForum server. Bandwidth refers to file traffic. If 10 people download a 100k image, that's 1000k (1Mb) worth of bandwidth.
b) You can import multiple images on one post (that's how I created this tutorial)
c) You don't have to save an image to your hard-drive solely for the purpose of uploading.

So if you see an image on someone's webpage that you want to share, use the import (or insert) feature.

It's that easy. :)

[RayPierce]

Thanks Mike
I'm going to print it out for future reference.

[daveeisler]

Hi Mike, Is there a way to make my pics fit. I get a notice that they are too large. Thanks Dave

[gyromike]

Yes Dave,

You can resize your pictures. I use PaintShopPro, but you can use just any kind of photo editing software to do it, like Microsoft Photo Editor, PhotoShop, etc.

Open your picture, and look at the tabs across the top (File, Edit, Tools, Image, etc.), and under one of those there should be an option to resize.

For this forum, I usually set the size to 600 pixels wide, or the equivelant in inches, which is about 9 inches. More than that, and people will have to scroll sideways to see them.

[bogman]

Refreshing thread for Mark

[Friendly]

Miles , I went to bed last night reading this, I printed out last time but I still have trouble with the picture file to big , I will try again, still can't fine Bull Brown either, hahah

[bogman]

Mark, that Irfan program Todd has in his Graphics Tutorial works great.

[pwongkit]

This is a test uplode my KB-2 with Mc 72HP. :)
pwongkit

[pwongkit]

Thank you Mike I got it.
pwongkit

[REDHORSE556CES]

I followed the tutorial but still no go. When I click on the image file in the "Manage Attachments", it goes to a screen and says "Invalid Attachment...". Oh well, I'm no Ansel Adams anyway.

p.s. The pics are in JPG format and are well within the size limits. Two pics; about 68kb.

[ToddP]

Charlie,

There has too be something wrong with file extension. If the extension is: .jpeg try changing it to: .jpg

Let me know if this works

[Chad]

My eyes are bad or there are no screenshots in the first post?

[Canadian Rhino]

Another easy way is just use mspaint which every body already has in win-does. Just go into mspaint, open pictures and at the top see image then stretch and skew. Under the stretch delete the 100% and put say 45% do it for both vertical and horizontal and then hit ok. You will then see the picture shrink. Then just go to file and save as catsmall or dogsmall etc. When you want to post the pic just go down to the manage attachments box and then search your pictures until you find dogsmall or catsmall and hit the upload button. It will tell you then if the 45% for example was enough shrinking ;)

[Harry_S.]

Mike;

The graphic inserts took off again. Are missimg from your Photo 101.


Thanks

.

[gab76]

My new grand-child Samantha

[Harry_S.]

Yep, it took just great Greg. I can tell by that proud twinkle in your eyes. I know it well!!

Congratulations. First one?!


Cheers :)

[Hangardebris]

Just a test:
Ok, since it was not ignored and has since been exposed. I'll let everyone know for their curiosity this an attempt to build a machine to fit into a trailer I have. While I was well accepted and watched over at my tower controlled airport I wanted a smaller machine. While the Mini-500 was a flawless performer and a pure joy to fly I wanted something I could keep at home so the quest for the "Jimi-250" began. It only needs the primer lines connected and six holes indexed in the new clutch support bearing plate to ready for trials. As all machines I am sure more mods will have to be made as problems become evident. Its obvious that all the rotating componets are from my former Mini-500 and all of the controls are modified accordingly. My area is not really helicopter enthusiast dense so not much inspiration for me here. Every once in a while I get a burst of enthusaim though so maybe it will fly this year. Its too heavy for ultralight 360 emty so may never fly. I am not going to renew my medical again

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j37/Camstar_photos/Aviation/P1010373.jpg

And here is the trailer

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j37/Camstar_photos/Craigslist/P1010525.jpg

[Harry_S.]

BINGO on the first try, Jim.

That is one nice lookin' machine Jim. How many hours on it, if you don't mind my asking?!

I really like your moniker, Good show. :D

You can post pics now; now let's see some more. ;)


Cheers :)

[DennisFetters]

It does work. I was wondering about how to do that.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-6/228816/StarLiteSpec.JPEG.jpg

[Arnie Madsen]

Very sorry hangardebris .... I cannot ignore your picture ....nice looking machine .... tell us more .... tell us everything .....

Greetings from Canada
Arnie Madsen

[route66]

hangardebris. I agree that we want to know more, nice. Can't wait to see more of your machine.

[DennisFetters]

Just a test:
Please ignore

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j37/Camstar_photos/Aviation/P1010373.jpg

Nice Mini-500 parts you have there! ;-)

[Mike Schallmann]

Dennis

I googled the name of your helicopter -nothing came up--I also googled the web site on your picture --response was "nothing found" --also googled the name of your company "Fetters-Built" again nothing found ---care to explain ?--

[dick]

Works perty good Mike

[carlschneider]

Dick

Where is that tall tail?

Carl

[dick]

:twitch: Dick

Where is that tall tail?

Carl OK OK OK old buddy i'm working on it. I promise. Had some costly setbacks sence I saw you last....................Dick

[Brent_Brown]

What are you putting a tall tail on the Red gyro or the Bensen?

[Harry_S.]

Dick, Nice photos...could you resize 'em to 800x600?!


Cheers :)

[DennisFetters]

Dennis

I googled the name of your helicopter -nothing came up--I also googled the web site on your picture --response was "nothing found" --also googled the name of your company "Fetters-Built" again nothing found ---care to explain ?--

Easy. I'm not open to the public. Almost everything I do is on a confidential bases between me and the customer. Anything I do is not advertised.

[dick]

What are you putting a tall tail on the Red gyro or the Bensen?

Hello Brent, on the KB3/BENSON/Whatever else Gyro. Carl is concern for my safety with that KB3 tail. I told him I would switch it out for the Domanators tall tail. He's right, I like the looks of the tall tail better anyway although i've been ok with the other rudder................Dick

[dick]

Dick, Nice photos...could you resize 'em to 800x600?!


Cheers :)

Hi Harry, haven't figured out how to resize my pictures. still looking in to it

[Chuck Roberg]

Hi Harry, haven't figured out how to resize my pictures. still looking in to it

Todd pretty much tells you how to do it here.
http://www.rotaryforum.com/tutorial/graphics.html

[dick]

Todd pretty much tells you how to do it here.
http://www.rotaryforum.com/tutorial/graphics.html

Thank you Chuck, I've downloaded the sofeware and i'll be trying it out....Dick

[dick]

Trying this out

[JEFF TIPTON]

I think you have got it old chap.

[dick]

Both Gyros in hanger

[Hangardebris]

Both Gyros in hanger

That is one beautifull hangar/shop!

[Passin' Thru]

Both Gyros in hanger

And I see a third one being born back there!
Yes, very nice hanger / shop.

.

[dick]

Yea guys, the hanger belongs to Dr. Bill Clem and all that implies. Around the airport we call it (Bills pleasure palace)..................Dick

[C. Beaty]

I was wondering why that hangar looks like a hospital. Now I understand.

[Harry_S.]

Or a NASA Clean Room?!


Cheers :)

[dick]

I was wondering why that hangar looks like a hospital. Now I understand.

Yea Chuck he's got one of the cleanest hangers i've ever seen, but nobody picks on him because we might need him to jump start our heart some day......We also call him the " Doc that Rocks "..................Dick

[flygaren]

Sorry..!
Just trying...must learn how this works
Sooon I´l start building my gyro

[Timchick]

Can't wait to see you flying your gyro on skiis.

[Harry_S.]

Welcome, Peter.

A suggestion please.

Why not try to resize 'em to 800x600. It's sure to show up better.


Cheers :)

[billygyro]

i LOVE the looks of the wind ryder..........

[Timchick]

Here's a Windryder video for you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VL2m5wq_Uo

[Laura W-P]

Todd pretty much tells you how to do it here.
http://www.rotaryforum.com/tutorial/graphics.html

Hey Chuck,
My Dad lives in Naperville/Wheaton area----where do you fly from? Since we have started flying he's interested but he's not down here in FL as often. He'd probably love to come see you fly.

[Pelle 79]

Tha is some cool pictures:)
Love this forum.

[MichaelBurton]

If you want to display a small image and link to a larger image try this.

First post the image as in example 2 above. you should have the image file location wrapped in the img tag. Go to your image again and view the larger image. Copy the link location and go back to your post select the image location including the img tags and press the link tool http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/images/editor/createlink.gifpaste the large image location into the dialog and press ok. when you post the message you should see the small image and be able to click on it to be taken to the larger image.

[Laugharne]

[QUOTE=gab76;152595]My new grand-child Samantha[/QUOTE

Really soo cute.

[flyer912]

Mike, is it possible to download more than 4 photos at a time, thats how many browse thingo's there are,I tried adding a zip file but it didn't attach.

[gyromike]

Yes, after you have selected and uploaded the first four photos you will be able to add four more for a total of 8.

[Murray]

Trying to post pictures

[500e]

TEST no go damage