jenwic Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I didn't know where to post this question, but I tried to upload my picture and it said the photo had too many pixels. At the bottom of the page there was a comment that said "image scale on"- this will change the picture if it has too many pixels. But you couldn't click on that statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewatcher Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I've been trying for couple weeks as well. I know the pic is small enough, but it just won't upload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Are you trying to upload a picture for an avatar? You can't upload from your computer directly to DINET for an avatar. You must link from a URL. For more information you can check out Melissa's topic, "Helpful Hints for Forum Participation" found here: http://dinet.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=5555. I'll copy her section on adding an avatar below. If you have further questions, let me know.RachelAdding an Avatar:You may also notice that many members have a picture, or avatar. If you have a picture of your own that you would like to use, the easiest approach is to upload to a free image host online, then use that URL to link your picture in your control panel on DINET. Several free image hosting sites include: http://www.imageshack.us/http://www.free-webhosts.com/free-image-hosting.phphttp://www.imagedad.comAlternatively, if you are tech savvy and have webspace allocated to you by your internet service provider (AOL, MSN, Verizon, Comcast, etc) you can upload your images to your own personal webspace and copy the full URL of your image.Once you have done this go to "My Controls" and along the left hand side click on the option for "Edit Avatar Settings" under the "Personal Profile" subheading. On the blank line under "Your image avatars" there is a space to "Enter a URL to an online avatar image." In that space you need to cut and paste the URL for your image at your host site. Click "Update Avatar" to save your settings and you should be all set.If you do not have a picture of your own that you would like to use there are also some available on the site on the "Edit Avatar Settings" page under "Pre-installed avatars." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewatcher Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I have been trying to upload a picture of myself, not an avatar (I'm just trying to prove I'm not nerd with thick glasses, just a nerd! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Firewatcher, where are you wanting to put the picture of yourself?Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewatcher Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Firewatcher, where are you wanting to put the picture of yourself?RachelWhere it says "add personal photo" on our control page. Some members have photos and some don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shimoda Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Yeah I haven't been able to upload mine either. "The upload failed. Please contact a board administrator." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I think I understand now. If you click on "My Controls," on the left hand side of the page, under Personal Profile, there is a line that says, "Change Personal Photo." If a personal photo were uploaded it would appear on the top left of a member's profile page. The personal photo option is actually disabled on the DINET forum, so you won't be able to upload photos in this way.Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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