Here I will explain how to upload pictures with your post's.
I have set the maximum limit per file to 250kb and the maximum number of pictures attached to eight (
. The maximum limit for all the attachments combined is 500kb. This should be more than enough for the vast majority of pictures that you want to upload.
For example: upload two (2) images at 250kb each totaling 500kb or upload five (5) images at 100kb totaling 500kb, and so on.
How to Upload an image file:
When you create a post either via reply or by creating a new topic you can attach pictures by clicking on 'Additional Options' that you will find underneath the post text box.
When you have clicked 'Additional Options' you will see a 'Browse' button. Click on this button and a dialog box will open. The system is now asking you to select the file from your computer that you want to upload and attach to the post / reply. Once you have selected a picture (or 2,3,4,5,6,7 or 8 pictures) click post and your pictures will be seen under your post within the forum.
The pictures that you see are thumbnail images (reduced versions) of your pictures. To see a larger view of your pictures, or any pictures attached to any post, just click in the middle of them once. A pop-up window will appear with a larger view of the picture.
Resizing your image files:
If your image file is greater than 250kb you will need to use a piece of software to optimize the image. I use Adobe Photoshop, this is an expensive piece of software and something that I would not recommend you buy (unless you do a lot of PC graphic work).
I also use a FREE piece of software called Paint.net . You can download a free copy from this link:
http://download.cnet.com/Paint-NET/3000-2192_4-10338146.html.]http://download.cnet.com/Paint-NET/3000-2192_4-10338146.html
Once you have downloaded & installed Paint.net click on the link below where you will be able to watch a web-cast video that Jonathan, our IT man, has produced to help you.
Watch the Web-Cast here:
http://www.pdr-forum.co.uk/Image-Optimisation/Image-Optimisation.htmlIf you have any problems uploading images to the forum, please let me know
Thanks, admin
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