"......did I mention that I'm a Mac user. "
just a quick one :} anyone know of a re sizer that will on a Linux web book one that works like the one on the forum any help gratefullI guess he will have found a Linux solution by now.
# yum -y install ImageMagick
shouldn't it be installed already.$ sudo apt-get install ImageMagick
assumed the packages is named like that thereon. But the mentioned website above should tell how it is installed on different distros.
Word documents are very processor hungry.
If you must put words to a picture then it's possible to add them on Photoshop. You then reduce the size of the picture to image size 500 pixels and then save it as a web picture in the Gif format.
This will bring it to under the allowed 161 KB for the Mayhem site
Failing all this, then just post the words first and the picture underneath as a single post.
Hope this helps
ken
If i went to photo bucket only I would never add any photos as I do not have a photobucket acount and I dont want one. If that was the case I think the site would go down hill. I think the file size should be upped to aleast 200K as camaras are gtting higher in the Mega pixel. When I resize I found on small most are still to large for this site and I have to use custom .Rasing the bar to 200k would solve the problem.Agree :-)) :-)) :-))
john
its not photobucket removing or moving the pictures its the original poster thats done that by either deleting them from photo bucket or moving them into another albumTo my knowledge forever unless thread deleted
just 1 question tho
how long do the photo's stay on mayhem if uploaded to the site ?
if only
Photobuck IS a LOT more reliable, agreed..... it's just that Postimage , when is working, it's SO much simpler to use!
If only we could find something, anything else just as easy.... {:-{
At last someone who understands my reasoning of using Photobucket as the more pics on this site that Mayhem supports means less Bandwidth and costs Martin more moneyDave ,
Dave
From another thread....
This resizer seems simple enough! - http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/ (http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/)
It says it works on all flavours of Windows.
Basically, install it, open Windows Explorer ( or find your photos on your PC / Laptop ) select the ones you want to resize, then Right Click _ Resize Pictures
( NB. Make sure you select Custom Size to 640 7 480 )
(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=39068.0;attach=115717;image)
2nd photo shows file size difference before - after resizing.
(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=39068.0;attach=115718;image)
Martin - tried this one - attempted to upload a jpg. Got a message saying it was an illegal file type, only JPG, PNG etc allowed %%
Barrie
UNIX servers tend to be case sensitive so jpg is not the same as JPG. Try renaming your picture.
Yes I know that, but it rather defeats the idea that its easy to use if you have to change the case of the file type. Most people don't have their PCs set to display the file type I find.
Barrie
Perhaps someone should put up a Tutorial now about photos, such as but not restricted to,
1. Photo extensions what are they.
2. The types
3. How to change them.
QUOTE
It is a complex area but I'm all too aware that large image file sizes cost money on servers, who charge by the Mb. If we as members can use outside hosting, whenever possible, like Photobucket and Flikr which are free, we will save Martin and Mayhem a lot of money in the long run as large file sizes then don't become a problem that Martin has to contend with....
Cant AGREE more with what you are saying,it seems to me there is far to much confushion about the how to put pics up on here,it is so so simple as I keep banging on to members on here but it all goes on DEAF ears I am afraid.PHOTOBUCKET is so so simple to use it is FREE and you DO NOT need to resise a pic it does it all for you,lest face it if you can get on here and we all know how to copy and paste,so NOW whats the excuse
Dave
As someone used to photo manipulation, it seems it might be also worth mentioning the fact that an images physical size, in various formats, has nothing to do with it's file size. That is, a 640 x 480 photo that has not been compressed adequately could have a file size many times that of one the same dimensions that has.
In Adobe Photoshop, there is a facility for altering compression rates to optimise file sizes so that they are as small as possible while maintaining their integrity from pixelating etc. and Im very used to using it but not sure how those who haven't a comparable application would address that problem....
It is a complex area but I'm all too aware that large image file sizes cost money on servers, who charge by the Mb. If we as members can use outside hosting, whenever possible, like Photobucket and Flikr which are free, we will save Martin and Mayhem a lot of money in the long run as large file sizes and their cost then don't become a problem that Martin has to contend with....
if you were then able to change to quality to say good insted of brilliant, then you would end up with a file that would be about 50-100Kb in size, but still be rather large to look at.
just altering the size of the photo, does not always make it small in bytes, the quality (dots per inch "DPI") of the photo takes a lot more bytes than most people think.
Was not aware of that :-)) :-)) and no doubt explains why after resizing and trying to upload am told it is too big. O0 O0
I have had no problems at all, either by using Postimage.org or selecting photos directly from my computer, could this be due to the set up of individual peoples computers, as some have problems and some don't. :-)) :-)) :-))
its possible that martin needs to reload the simple image upload app again for the new board format - http://postimage.org/mod.php
to get it working again maybe?
Grendel
Attachments and other optoins does not work for me either have tried before.
Have resized photo to 320x240 and system indicates file to large.I dont think i will be posting in future at this rate.
Gra2
The image icon ( on the left, directly above the happy smiley ) works ok. Just click the icon, and [img][img] will appear. Find your photo on post image or whatever you are using, click 'show codes' and copy and paste the code, which is also a link, in between the two sets of brackets, like this [img]photo[img] and away you go, simples..... :-)) :-)) :-))Clicking on the image icon brings up a Pop Up asking if I trust "scripted Windows on this site" Do I? and what does that mean please.
Clicking on the image icon brings up a Pop Up asking if I trust "scripted Windows on this site" Do I? and what does that mean please.
the add image should be working, Martin has loaded the new version of the code and the one time I tried so far worked.
Grendel
Bob K did you know you do not have to resise photos to upload to photobucket !!! just upload and then as you say copy and paste,Didnt know this for years till our good friend on here Dicky D told me
Dave
How I add a single image using 'Add image to post'.
I'm using Windows XP with the images saved in 'My Pictures' - Keep it simple to start with - K.I.S.S.!
If you are using 'Windows 7' you may need to right'click on your selected image to 'Unblock' restrictions which will allow the image to upload. Otherwise you may get an 'Invalid File' message.
1.) Select 'Reply' beneath the last post
2.) 'Reply Box appears and select 'Add image to post'
3.) 'postimage.org' box pops-up in a new window on screen. Select 'Image' (to post a single image), and then 'Browse' to view and find image files on hard drive.
4.) A window opens-up on screen allowing selection of image. Click on chosen image and then 'Open'
5.) Screen returns to 'postimage.org window' and slected file name appears next to 'Browse' button. Press 'Upload It!'
6.) Upload Bar appears showing progress...
7.) 'Redirecting' appears for a second or two before 'postimage.org' window closes...
8.) Screen returns to Mayhem with image code showing in 'Reply' box.
9.) Selecting the 'Preview' button enables visual confirmation that the image has uploaded.
10.) Select 'Post' button to upload to Mayhem forum thread.
7.) 'Redirecting' appears for a second or two before 'postimage.org' window closes...
8.) Screen returns to Mayhem with image code showing in 'Reply' box.
And that's where it goes wrong as far as I'm concerned, at step (7) 'Redirecting appears as you say, then it returns to the 'Reply' box, but there's nothing there ............... Zilch !
and that is for all browsers I use, Firefox, Chrome and I.E. ..... I'm beginning to suspect it may just be a security issue with one of my firewalls that's blocking uploads to their site ....
Why should anyone have to use photobucket or any other third party software to resolve a self inflicted wound, its reasonable to expect the glitch to be fixed otherwise lose credibility and mayhemers, they only have so much patience.
the only other thing I can think isthat some users are getting an old version of the reply page (its called caching) where the pc saves the page to make loading it easier, which needs updated (hence the recommendation to 'ctrl f5' (pressing the ctrl button and the f5 button simultaneously) which refreshes the page without using the copy saved on your computer. hopefully causing the uploads to work again.
Grendel
How I add a single image using 'Add image to post'.
I'm using Windows XP with the images saved in 'My Pictures' - Keep it simple to start with - K.I.S.S.!
If you are using 'Windows 7' you may need to right'click on your selected image to 'Unblock' restrictions which will allow the image to upload. Otherwise you may get an 'Invalid File' message.
1.) Select 'Reply' beneath the last post
2.) 'Reply Box appears and select 'Add image to post'
3.) 'postimage.org' box pops-up in a new window on screen. Select 'Image' (to post a single image), and then 'Browse' to view and find image files on hard drive.
4.) A window opens-up on screen allowing selection of image. Click on chosen image and then 'Open'
5.) Screen returns to 'postimage.org window' and slected file name appears next to 'Browse' button. Press 'Upload It!'
6.) Upload Bar appears showing progress...
7.) 'Redirecting' appears for a second or two before 'postimage.org' window closes...
8.) Screen returns to Mayhem with image code showing in 'Reply' box.
9.) Selecting the 'Preview' button enables visual confirmation that the image has uploaded.
10.) Select 'Post' button to upload to Mayhem forum thread.
Actually I think it should be reasonable to have patience and realise this is a free forum, run by martin and the crew in their own personal spare time, with no reward, except that they provide us with a place to discuss, seek advice and share photos. Is it really so hard to spend the extra couple of minutes putting things on photobucket?
My understanding as espoused by 'gurus' is never download free software that you are not going to use on a regular basis, photobucket is in this category.
my postimage is still giving the same problems as before also still no spell check ...... >>:-(
Hello Martin,
Thank you for help , jast typed mis selt words to test spell check , no joy...... Larry.
FOLLOWED YOUR HELP BY THE BOOK
Can you guarantee that photobucket is absolutely free to use and also free from malware, spyware, adware, etc.
My understanding as espoused by 'gurus' is never download free software that you are not going to use on a regular basis, photobucket is in this category.
I really don't care, how much some members wax lyrical about how great it is but this is my PC and I am the bunny that has to fix/get it fixed when things go wrong.
So no thanks don't see the need for Photobucket if I can upload photos direct from my PC.
100000000000000000000000000000% FREE FREE FREE
I have used it for the last 8 years and have NEVER had a SINGLE problem with viruses etc etc etc
Lest put it another way I for one would NEVER recommend any site that had problems associated with it,I am like YOU that I am NOT a computer whizkid and have to pay to get mine fixed if it breaks,
I have read read and read the posting reference postimage if you can understand that one which I ca not well you certainly can use photbucket
Dave
So, is Photo Bucket like Picasa and Flickr? as I have both of them, prefer Flickr as I seem to be able to use it.
I've had accounts on both for a while now and yes, they are much the same in their function but I too prefer Flickr, not sure why, it just seems more pleasant to use..... :-)How do you add photos from Flickr on to here?
How do you add photos from Flickr on to here?
OK I've had enough of Postimage .org • Add image to post - I've now removed that option from the Forum >:-o
Lets see what the next easiest option is....
HELLO Martin,Just tell your fire wall to allow it, normally an option
wont work for me just get a load of messages my fire wall as block it , so fed up now ,
so i want to leave mayhem ,
not a happy member ........lost a lot of data through mucking a round i am a modeler not a computor expert ,
thank you enjoyed the visit nice meeting you ........cheers Larry.....
What about the spider?! :((
edit ........... and we do but clicking on it brings spam or adverts too. Is that unavoidable?
Dave
I suppose Dave that it comes down to the old adage that there's no such thing as a free lunch. It's just with some image hosts, the cost of that lunch is higher than others..... I like Flickr and Photobucket as there is still a price but it's one I'm prepared to pay in terms of accepting adverts... ( especially as I always use an add blocker {-) )
Thanks Mike, so using tinypic means size re kb doesn't matter to the forum? in a nutshell without using any other software what is the best means of getting a visually 'largish' picture without poor quality re resolution?
Mike,
Are you aware of a way to prevent (or reduce the chances of), an independantly hosted image disappearing from a Forum, should that external source alter it's codes, or if the account holder alters or rearranges their album?
Andy
Does anyone know if the upload facility for photos on this site is working yet. I have some photos to share. I'm not interested in a third party host such as photobucket, so if the upload facility is not working I won't bother to upload now or in the future.
Hi Martin. This is a photo from my phone.
Anyone know how to upload a photo from a mobile phone (Android) straight on to the Forum? {:-{
Found it quite a challenge to get mine small enough - modern cameras produce such huge file sizes, and the 161kb limit is pretty tiny. Why is it set so low, with modern PC's and broadband, or is it down to storage space on the server?Cost.. <:(
I used photoshop, but the 161kb limit does seem a bit stuck in the past for when computers were slow and storage expensive, which doesn't really apply to the same extent now daysMaybe but as Martin pays for this site from whatever donations he receives and then his own wallet small is better. :-))
Try downloading "Irfanview" It's picture viewing software and I dont think it can be equalled. It will show nearly every format and can downsize, enlarge or edit them all. It'll also handle movie files and it's completely free, no strings attached.That looks pretty good , will have to have a bit of a play
99.99% of the time they get reduced to 640 x 480 and get compressed to about 80kb per photo..
one would say perfect for Forums...!!
very easy to use, very fast, and no additional software needed.. :-))
This is out of date as there is no Windows 8
I knew this process rang a bell!
Look under Resize Photos on the menu of Mayhem main page!
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/
Hi Colin-d,PixResizer Does. I have used it on xp, W7 & W8 :-))
That does not work on my Windows 8.
Len.
Hi Long Build,
As you can see I have managed at last, is there any way I can get rid of their Watermark without paying for the download?.
Thanks for your help.
Did you download it from the link I put up ?, as that is free with no watermark .. The site it is showing on your picture is a different site..I have re downloaded PiX Resiser and resised a couple of photos, where will they be saved?, with the originals??.
Hi Colin-d,my original post...
That does not work on my Windows 8.
Len.
Hi David - As has been said above I use photobucket. If you use this you will not have to worry about resizing or anything its so simple.
I think the forum though may have some issues with photobucket i.e. if you delete your account the forum may loose the pictures too?
Maybe Martin could let us know if that is the case?
The maximum allowable size of photos is 300K, although this takes time to download. We've found the best size is around 100-150k. This fills the screen without needing to use the sideways arrows below them.
The Photobucket way is easy on the size problem, as mentioned above, but the photos will disappear from Mayhem if the account is altered or closed.
Also, you do not see your photos in the preview. We advise you "post" and then look at the result. You then have up to 20 minutes to alter anything you want.
This is also a good time to run the spell checker if you're not sure of any words, as it saves us correcting it later. Some of the spelling is accidentally wrong and sometimes puts the whole thread on a different meaning.
Hope all this helps and leads to a smoother running forum for 2015.
Cheers and happy Boating.
ken
Works for me every time. Who needs Photobucket, Imgur etc etc?
Open new message on Mayhem and add text;
Click on + Attachments and other options;
Click on Browse button;
Find photo folder on your PC;
Click on File name and then Open;
Post message.
Works for me every time. Who needs Photobucket, Imgur etc etc?
Hi All , Can anyone advise me on why i sometimes cant see photos in posts there is a square with a red cross in the top corner were the photo should be . And also how do i insert a photo onto a post i am writing .
Best Regards Dave :-))
Hi Tug Fanatic.In Ifranview, while showing your image, click the "Image" tab, then click "resize/resample" from the drop down menu. Then "save As" somewhere else or with a new name. The other available image adjustment options are in the same drop down menu.
Can you please tell me where in Infraview you change the JPEG quality , I am unable to find it .
cheers.
Dear Administrator
I have been referring to a build blog by tt1 titled Alice Upjohn my third build as I have just started a long owned kit by Metcalf Mouldings of the same lifeboat. I have found this build blog very interesting and helpful but today many of the photos on the blog have disappeared.
Is there any particular reason for this or is it a quirk on my laptop.
If Tony sees this I wish to thank him for his work and the help it has given me so far, long way to go yet.
Regards Chris G
( http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,35283.msg374802.html#msg374802 - Admin )
Yeah, had to try several times.
Feel sorry for Martin.
My Turkey
(http://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2017/12/21/thanksgivingturkey-1.jpg)
Try a free program Robotsizer.
Chris,
Best place to upload them is Model Boat Mayhem image server - Martin worked so hard to make this one work..
Register account here : - http://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/login (http://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/login) - select the "create account" top right hand side
No image sizing required - just upload images
You can then either login direct to MBMI sever and upload images and then find link code and paste that into your post or use the little green cloud button on the post icon tray bottom left which allows you to link direct to image server
PS Is that M zero?
_._
C-3PO
You can do all this in one using the green cloud icon ( below the BOLD text icon on the post tool bar)
But to get the images to appear in your post simply get the URL EMBED CODE and paste it in your post where you want the image to appear
E.g.
(http://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2018/01/12/CD5D93D1-505D-4753-A82E-435F39F30A3E.jpg)
Which can be found on the MBMI system
(http://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2018/01/12/MOCXY018cf5b1a020dc6a09.jpg)
and I usually use the BB one
(http://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2018/01/12/MOCXY02.jpg)
C-3PO
Hi, how do you upload imgages as know matter what i try iam having no joy even after making pictures smaller file size! Is there a thread anywhere that explains how to do it.
Chris
I told you on your MBD Shannon build.............its easy and even I can do it and i'm a p i l l o c k where computors are concerned.............even dave milbourn will vouch for that.........totally straight forward.so if I can do it......ANYONE CAN.
HERE'S THE LINK..... https://light-image-resizer.soft32.com/ (https://light-image-resizer.soft32.com/)
😂😂 i will get there!!
Click on green icon.
Select image you want to upload.
Press upload.
Image is now uploaded into your album.
Click on user name.
Scroll down and select image, tick box in top right corner.
Click on 'action'.
Click on 'get embedded code'.
Click on down arrow to expand option.
Select full bb code.
Click on copy.
Go back to your reply and paste code.
Simples.
moxcy............just email me a couple of your photos to my email address on my profile and i'll see by posting them on here for you if there is anything wrong with your pics.
neil.
If you go into the MBMI web site - under your image you should see embed code[i m g]
A bit like this [i m g]http://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2018/01/12/CD5D93D1-505D-4753-A82E-435F39F30A3E.jpg[/ i m g]
If you copy the text line above - paste into your post and remove the four spaces I inserted so it showed the URL not the image > eg at both start and end of URL should be remove spaces
(http://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2018/01/12/CD5D93D1-505D-4753-A82E-435F39F30A3E.jpg)
[/i]
I dont know if my problem has any relevance to your posting attempts, but I have established uploading photos to my Album with little trouble weeks ago
but I cannot post any of them in a Reply. It appears that my Samsung Tablet is not copying or picking up the file from the Embed code box in order that i can
paste it into my Reply,
It works on my windows PC though! So It seems not to like android commands?
N
For now forget the green button...
2 stage process
1. Upload the image to MBMI server - you have already done this once. When viewing the full size image of your uploaded pic on MBMI you will see bottom left of screen the word "embed codes" - click on this link the green arrow is pointing to and you will see a lost of embed codes -
(http://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2018/01/14/M1.jpg)
2. Use the 5th option down BBCode - position the mouse to the right of the box (red highlight) and the word "copy" will appear - click on this with your mouse and paste the code into your Mayhem Forum post - bingo!
(http://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2018/01/14/M2.jpg)
C-3PO
Two different concepts at work here
Neil is advising on the "attachments" function of the post where the image is stored and saved directly into the forum database ( this route is slowly choking the forum to death IMHO)
The other route using MBMI is simply storing a text HTML URL link to where the image is stored in your post - the actual image itself is stored externally to the forum server
C-3PO
thank you for your support there ned....
The Techy nature of the new posting facillity is irritating when it doesnt work for you and tends to spoil the enjoyment of slapping a couple of pics up
onto your post .
Ill make do with the original method I think........for now
N
Somehow I got to post this photo? Its not my boat nor in my album?
Im getting messed up here!
Yes confirmed.
There are two way to upload photos: (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/Themes/core/images/bbc/img.gif) & (http://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2018/01/14/Cevereto.jpg)
(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/Themes/core/images/bbc/img.gif)Uploads direct to the forum Server. Limited to 800 x 600 pixels, 500Kb per image, 5meg total per post.
(http://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2018/01/14/Cevereto.jpg) Uploads to a New / separate Mayhem server. 6Meg per image, unlimited images per post, auto resizing, conversion, naming etc.
( Max of 10 images per post is a good guide ... otherwise it get very confusing! )
Thanks N. Martin is tracking down the missing delete button. 😊:o :o Maybe it is now working, in other words it is deleted %) %)
Sorry for the delay, I've been pondering this for some time...... Delete will not be reinstated.
As per the Photobucket debacle, we don't want big holes all over the Forum from deleted photos.
I give up.%) %) %)
WORKS FOR ME !
How on EARTH do you get pics up on this forum
For heavens sake Ive even changed my Password BUT The system WILL NOT allow me to log in on the Mayhem external server to upload pics.
Yeah, what King Peter sayz!
Yeah, what King Peter sayz!
Give me a ring in the afternoon if you still can't get it up ..... a photo on Mayhem! :P
I did try to create an account before, but it kept refusing to recognise me.
So tried again. It says my e-mail is already in use. Of course it is, but it refused to let me register !!!!
No green icon. Still a black icon >>:-(
Same here Bob
Ned
C-3PO is diffidently on the Mayhem Christmas card list! :-))
or a free photo editor like Irfanview which is very popular & is what I use.
Wow Irfanview still going?!
I swear by FastStone these days if you do a lot of photo stuff - http://www.faststone.org/ (http://www.faststone.org/)
or just use photobucket?
Hello Martin and others who like to see images. I am new to the forum as of yesterday, but I think I won't be trying to post any photos-- the process is simply too darn hard. Why can't you do what RCGroups does: simply drag and drop and your software does the resize? (sorry if this is heresy)
Carl
Forum newbie
We have a long a chequered history with Postimage.org here on Mayhem, even embedded the software to the \forum.... but many times it was unavailable, several times it's just disappeared and taken the photos with it, sometimes posted "inappropriate" advertizing along with the hosted photos and links to VERY suspicious sites with popups!
That said, lets give them another go. Today's
Date: June 25 2015
(http://s12.postimg.org/3ott0f9uh/SAM_1351.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/3ott0f9uh/)
http://postimg.org
Hi Mike,
I did look into that quite extensively a while back but thought the install was so intrusive into SMF core program, I shed away.
.... I could try try it on the test forum ... if only I could remember the passwords! {-)
Can I have a look at your forum?