With some of the upcoming changes that will be taking place here on the site, it is time to start a help/quick tip thread so that we can have one place for quick reference as to how to do certain things.

Mike, aka ameritaz3038 has taken the time and effort to create a couple of 'how to's' and I would like to thank him for his efforts

If anyone else has some hints or tricks that they have found to be beneficial, please feel free to post them up for others to use.

The how to's will follow shortly

HOW TO JOIN THE NY CHAPTER

NY MEMBERS MAP

 

Hints and tips for users.



This was brought about with the recent change to the signature guidelines. it
is also going to link to other " how to's "

First as stated the new change to signatures

here is the thread that states what the new changes are:
signatures


the thumbnail image are viewable by clicking on the image.

Step 1


got to your usercp and click edit signature.









Next lets look at it one line at a time.
* cannot upload animated GIF *

an example of this would be as follows:






next is a combination of 3 lines;

* Signature Image Maximum Width (pixels) - 450

Signature Image Maximum Height (pixels) - 150

Signature Image Maximum Filesize (bytes) - 20kB *



ok here i give you an option for resizing your image

resize image


you can also download a resizer

picture resizer



Next line is:

*Maximum Lines of text in Signature - 6 *

this is fairly clear and no exceptions.

next line:

* Maximum size of text - 3*

what this means is text can not be any large than font size 12pt.

see image




and the last line

* Maximum Number of Images in Signature - 1 *

this is also clear .




ok now back to signature editor. i will now add to my signature for this post. and remove after how to.

we already seen editor earlier. and now going to step 2



step 2

now edit your signature
now on edit scree scoll down to upload image (see image)




next browse for you image




now preview your signature ** at this point it is not yet part of you siganture**







as the second image show click "insert signature picture"

once again click preview signature

at this point you will image is in your signature ** remember to make sure
it is within size limitations**




now if you like your signature you will click save signature




Here you can go to the test forum or anyone of your previous post to see your signature.





thank you for viewing my how to post any question just pm me or post your question.


also here is a link to Gallery set up "how to"


gallery setup




and if interested here is a link to Photobucket 101 thanks George


photobucket

 

Thanks Mike.

 

no problem Neil if you want anything else let me know i will see what i can do.

 

Nice work guys