Avatars - Montana Owners Club

Champ_49 · 10-08-2009, 01:45 AM

Since the forum has done a update on there website I have lost all my avatars for each person. Altought the signature pics are there, the avatars aren't. My guess is that I must do some sort of update, not sure where to go to get that. Sure someone has the answer.

Thanks
Dave

H. John Kohl · 10-08-2009, 01:54 AM

Dave,
There was a post that the AVATAR Server is down. I do not think you have to do anything. We just have to wait on the Server folks to fix the problem.

SEMPER FI

NCFischers · 10-08-2009, 02:28 AM

I wish the avatars would return. I'm starting to forget what I look like.

Champ_49 · 10-08-2009, 03:08 AM

Thanks......somehow I missed that post.......maybe its an age thing who knows

Champ_49 · 10-08-2009, 03:10 AM

By the way John, just want to thank you for your service in the best military group there is. To put that many yrs into the Corps says a lot for the man in my book.

Thanks again!
Dave

paperheart · 10-08-2009, 03:36 AM

While we're on Avatars John,
You posted another thread but thought this one would work too. Yes, I want our pic from the rally used as our Avatar. The question I have is this: the old Avatar is the pic I want for the signature only I need it larger. How to I get it there and how do I adjust the size?
Thanks, Phil and Janie aka paperheart

H. John Kohl · 10-08-2009, 06:34 AM

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by paperheart

While we're on Avatars John,
You posted another thread but thought this one would work too. Yes, I want our pic from the rally used as our Avatar. The question I have is this: the old Avatar is the pic I want for the signature only I need it larger. How to I get it there and how do I adjust the size?
Thanks, Phil and Janie aka paperheart

This is how I understand the AVATARs work. The picture you submit is cropped into a 1 x 1 format, and submit to the AVATAR server. When submitted the server reduces the size down to the postage stamp size. Once reduced it can not be enlarged with any quality.

So to put the current avatar picture in your signature you would need the original to have any quality. If you have that I can help you put it in your signature.

Yes I can submit your 09 Fall Rally photo for avatar. It will not get there until the avatar server is back.

paperheart · 10-08-2009, 07:39 AM

Thanks John, I am wanting to use the old Avatar (rig)for the other pic like everyone has with the weather and stuff. I particularly like RC/Samantha's. pic with weather on top and bottom. So, how do I do that with my original pic that is stored on my computer? Hope this makes sense.
Janie
PS We all really appreciate the countless hours you spend on our mug shots, hahaha

KathyandDave · 10-08-2009, 11:52 AM

Who was that beautiful woman in my avatar? I'd love to meet her!

H. John Kohl · 10-08-2009, 12:13 PM

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by paperheart

While we're on Avatars John,
You posted another thread but thought this one would work too. Yes, I want our pic from the rally used as our Avatar. The question I have is this: the old Avatar is the pic I want for the signature only I need it larger. How to I get it there and how do I adjust the size?
Thanks, Phil and Janie aka paperheart

Photos must be reduced according to this topic. It is recommended between 60 to 100 Kbs. I go for 60 but that is me.

Now you upload your photo on your computer to one of the photo servers on the forum. I use PHOTOBUCKET, others use TINYPIC, and PICASA (by Google). These services can also reduce the photo size. Once reduced they even have the proper code for you use.
Forumco requires the code that has [img] etc on it.

Once you have the photo on the internet server and in the proper size click on the [img] code, save it and then paste it in your signature block.

Here is a slide show I put together on photo in Signature block.

If you still have problems let me know and I will see where I can help. Worse case you send it to me and I will save it on tinypic.
Remember these web photo places are free and open to the public. I hope this helps.

paperheart · 10-09-2009, 03:22 AM

Thanks John,
I'm going to try it when I get a minute, hope I can do it, if not I'll yell for help! We are leaving in a day or 2 for our fall trip to the Covered Bridge Festivals. It has done nothing but rain here for days so hope it stops. Thanks again John, you do so much for the MOC.
Janie

paperheart · 10-09-2009, 04:12 AM

WooHoo I did it! John you're a genius! Now, how do I get the temperature bar on there, I'm on a roll. I only have 1 temperature, HOME, haha
Warmly, Janie

H. John Kohl · 10-09-2009, 04:29 AM

Glenn has this link for the Weather bar on the MOC WEB PAGE
If you have not cruised through the WEB I suggest you do. There is a wealth of information there.

I expect positive results on the weather gizmo too.

Mrs. CountryGuy · 10-09-2009, 04:38 AM

Nice job Janie!

One step at a time! WAHOOOO!!

paperheart · 10-09-2009, 07:10 AM

OK, how do I leave off the pic when making several posts on the same topic? Sorry everyone, I'm still learning. But-- now you have emblazoned in your minds a a pic of our home! Will Glen's topic show me how to center pic in the space?
Thanks, Janie

H. John Kohl · 10-09-2009, 09:34 AM

To drop your "signature" remove the check mark at the bottom of the text box.
If you use the box at the bottom of this post (quick reply) the check mark is bottom left corner. If you use the REPLY TO TOPIC to post your reply it is below the text box.

To center your picture you put [center] before the part you want centered and [/center] at the end. You can copy them from this post.

If you use the REPLY to TOPIC there is a center icon up at the top. You high light all the text (image link) you want to center and then click the center ICON.

Hope this helps. Practice makes it worth while. You can use the preview reply to see what it looks like.

If you get fancy you may want to copy your signature block in word or notes so you have the original. Make changes and if you like it copy them too.

Good luck and enjoy the new experience.

Glenn and Lorraine · 10-09-2009, 10:04 AM

Your Weather Gizmo...

[url="http://www.wunderground.com/US/IN/Warsaw.html?bannertypeclick=big2"][img]http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetempbig/language/www/US/IN/Warsaw.gif" alt="Click for Warsaw, Indiana Forecast" border="0" height="40" width="467[/img][/url]

Simply COPY and PASTE the above in it's entirety into your signature block. DO NOT make any changes.

paperheart · 10-09-2009, 02:33 PM

By Golly, I think I have it! Thanks to all of you who helped me. We wouldn't even have the Montana and all of the towing accessories that go along with it if we hadn't had help from the great Moc team and their experience. Especially you Glenn with the help about the Superglide. We are so glad that we made that choice.
Ok, I'm off to add more stuff, haha
Warmly, Janie

Mrs. CountryGuy · 10-09-2009, 02:59 PM

Excellent work Janie! Looks really really nice! WAHOOOOOO!!

H. John Kohl · 10-09-2009, 03:24 PM

Way to go. Glad to see it working.

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