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Red78L82
10-19-2007, 05:05 PM
All, can someone explain, in plain English, how to attach pictures to a posting? I have a few pictures from the Ocean City 2007 gathering that I want to share. I have them on my C drive in my PictureProject folder. Below is what I found on the help section on attaching documents and it's not exactly clear to me, at least tonight. Maybe I need to talk to Old Grand Dad or or my uncle Jack Daniels! thank you, Jerry (95 Bright Aqua Metallic)

Attaching Documents to a Post
mvnForum supports at several ways to attach files to a thread or post. The first is the ability to embed an image within the body of a post; the second is to attach a file, such as supporting documentation, to a post. The process is slightly different for each method: including images make a reference to an image that must already be on the internet and accessible via a URL; attached files are uploaded to the forum server which then relates the file(s) to the post. Users can then access the files from within the post context.


Add an image - while creating/editing a post, click the Image button in the top tool bar (scripting must be enabled for this to work - for most things in the forum to work). Enter the complete URL for the image and the image will be placed in the post when it is rendered. The code you see is mvnforum code for storing the reference in a database - it should not look like valid HTML.
Attach a file - while creating/editing a post, check the I would like to attach more files check box and commit the post by clicking the submit button at the bottom of the form (the button label depends on whether you are editing, creating or responding). When the post has been submitted, the forum provides a link to Go to file attachment. Click this link to access the file attachment form. Either enter the path on the local or remote computer where the file is stored or click the Browse button to search for the file and optionally enter a description for the file. You can choose to attach more files by checking the I would like to attach more files again at the bottom.
n.b. To attach files, you must have file attachment permissions; members of the Power User group and above have this permission and it can be set by selecting the Add Attach permission.

LilRedCorvette
10-19-2007, 07:16 PM
There are a couple of ways to do this.

1. If you have the pic on your C drive or anywhere else on your computer, when making a thread or post, simply check the "I would like to attach more files" box after you've entered your desired text/smileys in the text box. [:)]

Then upload the file from your computer. You need to know the location, or it will prompt you to 'browse' for it.

Keep in mind there is a limit to the size of photo that can be uploaded, so make sure you've re-sized them if they are very large (or reduce the resolution), or if you don't feel like it, you can instead go to Option#2...

2. Upload the photos to a photo hosting site such as www.photobucket.com (free). Create an account (if you don't have one), upload the photos to it (like above, it has to be somewhere on your computer and you can do a 'browse' for it).

Then simply cut/paste the entire IMG tag and paste it within your post/thread. Make sure you change the IMG to img (lowercase) if it isn't lowercase by default.


That's it! Keep in mind, if you upload the photos using Option #1, only signed in forum members can view the photos immediately within the post. If using Option #2, anyone viewing the site (signed in member or not) can see them.

If you have any other questions, just holler...

PS-Moved this thread to the 'FAQ & Help' section.

Red78L82
10-20-2007, 06:56 AM
Laurie, thanks for your quick response and easy to understand explanation. I don't have the "I would like to attach more files" box, so my guess is that I need permission to attach files. [:-/] thanks again, Jerry

LilRedCorvette
10-20-2007, 06:44 PM
Laurie, thanks for your quick response and easy to understand explanation. I don't have the "I would like to attach more files" box, so my guess is that I need permission to attach files. [:-/] thanks again, Jerry

You (and everyone) should have that box when you create a thread or post. It is underneath the text box, on the left hand side it says 'Option'.

I am attaching a pic as a test.

Patracer
10-23-2007, 04:35 AM
Laurie, I do not have the option of attaching a photo to the message. the "I would like to attach more files" box is not an option available. Is there a setting by the administrator that is required for attaching files? or is it that you have to post a number of times before it becomes available?

Option two works.
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze1rs54/Karts-012306/images/Karts032.jpg