And thanks for opening up the profile area, too!! [img]https://geocities.com/d_m_g_s/emoticons/Flowers.gif[/img]
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imagardener2
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Nice New Look
I like the new look! I especially like the way the header picture changes with a reloaded or new page.
And thanks for opening up the profile area, too!! [img]https://geocities.com/d_m_g_s/emoticons/Flowers.gif[/img]
And thanks for opening up the profile area, too!! [img]https://geocities.com/d_m_g_s/emoticons/Flowers.gif[/img]
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imagardener2
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webmaster
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Hi,
Yes, yes, I'm working on the avatar thing. It keeps blowing up on me, not sure why.
I've been tweaking this template all day long to remove superfluous fluff to make it as focused on the discussion as possible. Let me know if you have any other suggestions.
>>>I especially like the way the header picture changes
Thanks for noticing!
One cool thing I added about a minute ago is to resize all images so they fit within the page instead of blowing up the template. Now you can post your images without worrying if they're too big. Then just click on the pic to see the super-humongo original.
Yes, yes, I'm working on the avatar thing. It keeps blowing up on me, not sure why.
I've been tweaking this template all day long to remove superfluous fluff to make it as focused on the discussion as possible. Let me know if you have any other suggestions.
>>>I especially like the way the header picture changes
Thanks for noticing!
One cool thing I added about a minute ago is to resize all images so they fit within the page instead of blowing up the template. Now you can post your images without worrying if they're too big. Then just click on the pic to see the super-humongo original.
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imagardener2
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________________________[img]https://geocities.com/d_m_g_s/emoticons/Party2.gif[/img]webmaster wrote:I've been tweaking this template all day long to remove superfluous fluff to make it as focused on the discussion as possible.
One cool thing I added about a minute ago is to resize all images so they fit within the page instead of blowing up the template. Now you can post your images without worrying if they're too big.
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wingdesigner
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Gee, I leave for a few days and look what you've done w/the place! I almost didn't recognize it--thought maybe I'd been hijacked. Too much time on your hands, Webmaster? Just kidding. Tres moderne! Congrats, on all the technical stuff, (which I don't understand but it sounds very useful...ahem), too.
Happy Gardening.
Happy Gardening.
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Don't like that one, came out a bit fuzzy. Back in a minute -
wingdesigner
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eeek, Jess! (ahem) Surely one w/such a vast encyclopaedic knowledge of horticultural species can do better than a blue bug-eyed frog? How about a nice nepetea, or a racy ranunculus...? (Ohh, I am so gonna get slammed for this...) Just kidding, Jess, don't beat me up too badly, OK? Pleeeze? Gonna run and hide in the snow cave, now...
Wing
LOL!! I looked for flower pictures and all things pretty but this liddle bug just made me laugh so much I had to use it.wingdesigner wrote:
Gonna run and hide in the snow cave, now...
Wing
Thankyou for the compliment btw.
You can come out of the cave now!
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wingdesigner
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Ooops, that's a bug? Must go get my glasses. I got the "bug-eyed" part right, anyway. (Peeking out of cave to make sure I'm not gonna get hit w/a snowball or something.)
OK, 'puter peeps, is there a general "pick list" from which I might choose an avatar? It would be a first for me and I'll probably screw it up royally, but I'm feeling adventuresome. adventurous. whatever.
Hey, does this mean we can add a signature line, too?
Happy Gardening,
Wingdesigner
OK, 'puter peeps, is there a general "pick list" from which I might choose an avatar? It would be a first for me and I'll probably screw it up royally, but I'm feeling adventuresome. adventurous. whatever.
Hey, does this mean we can add a signature line, too?
Happy Gardening,
Wingdesigner
I just typed in avatar pictures and loads of sites came up. I did try using one of my own pictures first but couldn't get it small enough for this site. (that was the one that went fuzzy).
Just choose a picture from one of the sites copy it to your hard drive resize it and then click on browse in your profile and download it...Bet thats as clear as mud!
Just choose a picture from one of the sites copy it to your hard drive resize it and then click on browse in your profile and download it...Bet thats as clear as mud!
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wingdesigner,
Just to muddy the waters a little more.
For those of you who are wondering how to easily resize a picture so that it falls within the forum guidelines for avatars this should help. The limits are 80 X 80 pixels and a file size of less than 6K.. If you do not already have it go to [url=https://www.irfanview.com/]Irfanview[/url] and download the current version of the software. It is free and is an excellent tool to view and re-size photos. The following instructions apply to that software only.
STEP 1 Create a square image without any unwanted portions.
A. To get the most from the limited space available it is best to crop any unwanted portions of the image. Since the limit is 80 X 80 you will probably want to crop your picture to a square shape.
B. Locate the image that you wish to set as your avatar.
C. Open the image with Irfanview and click EDIT then CREATE CUSTOM CROP SELECTION. A dialog box appears.
D. Ensure that the width and height dimensions (upper right quadrent of the dialog box) are set to a square dimension that is also large enough to include the relevant portion of the image. The image can be larger than 80 X 80 for now, just make sure that it includes the portion you want and that it is square.
E. Click APPLY TO IMAGE. The crop selection box can now be moved with the right mouse button. If it is too big or too small go back and resize the crop selection box.
F. Once you are satisfied with your selection click EDIT then CROP SELECTION. The image should now be as you wish it to appear on the forum except that it may be larger.
STEP 2 Resize the image.
A. If necessary resize the image by clicking IMAGE then RESIZE/RESAMPLE and change the size to 80 X 80. Click OK
STEP 3 Adjust file size and save the image.
A. Now save the Image by clicking FILE then SAVE AS. Two dialog boxes appear, the usual Windows dialog and a secondary one from Irfanview. In the first box select a format, JPG/JPEG works. Also, ensure that you choose a new name and/or location or you will lose the original image.
B. In the secondary dialog box un-check the boxes that includes image data in the new file, it is not necessary for an avatar and makes for a larger file.
C. Click SAVE in the primary dialog box.
D. Locate the new image on your computer, right click and select PROPERTIES to check that the image is below 6K, if it is you are done.
E. If the image is too large open it again and go back to step A and in the secondary dialog box adjust the quality slider to create a smaller image. You may find it necessary to repeat this until you zero in on the correct quality setting.
If this is all too much for you just post a link to your picture and I'll try to help.
Norm
Just to muddy the waters a little more.
For those of you who are wondering how to easily resize a picture so that it falls within the forum guidelines for avatars this should help. The limits are 80 X 80 pixels and a file size of less than 6K.. If you do not already have it go to [url=https://www.irfanview.com/]Irfanview[/url] and download the current version of the software. It is free and is an excellent tool to view and re-size photos. The following instructions apply to that software only.
STEP 1 Create a square image without any unwanted portions.
A. To get the most from the limited space available it is best to crop any unwanted portions of the image. Since the limit is 80 X 80 you will probably want to crop your picture to a square shape.
B. Locate the image that you wish to set as your avatar.
C. Open the image with Irfanview and click EDIT then CREATE CUSTOM CROP SELECTION. A dialog box appears.
D. Ensure that the width and height dimensions (upper right quadrent of the dialog box) are set to a square dimension that is also large enough to include the relevant portion of the image. The image can be larger than 80 X 80 for now, just make sure that it includes the portion you want and that it is square.
E. Click APPLY TO IMAGE. The crop selection box can now be moved with the right mouse button. If it is too big or too small go back and resize the crop selection box.
F. Once you are satisfied with your selection click EDIT then CROP SELECTION. The image should now be as you wish it to appear on the forum except that it may be larger.
STEP 2 Resize the image.
A. If necessary resize the image by clicking IMAGE then RESIZE/RESAMPLE and change the size to 80 X 80. Click OK
STEP 3 Adjust file size and save the image.
A. Now save the Image by clicking FILE then SAVE AS. Two dialog boxes appear, the usual Windows dialog and a secondary one from Irfanview. In the first box select a format, JPG/JPEG works. Also, ensure that you choose a new name and/or location or you will lose the original image.
B. In the secondary dialog box un-check the boxes that includes image data in the new file, it is not necessary for an avatar and makes for a larger file.
C. Click SAVE in the primary dialog box.
D. Locate the new image on your computer, right click and select PROPERTIES to check that the image is below 6K, if it is you are done.
E. If the image is too large open it again and go back to step A and in the secondary dialog box adjust the quality slider to create a smaller image. You may find it necessary to repeat this until you zero in on the correct quality setting.
If this is all too much for you just post a link to your picture and I'll try to help.
Norm
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