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uploading an avitar

Unread post by ohiomgman » December 1st, 2010, 3:27 pm

I have tried and tried to upload several avitars. I have shrunk them down to 25x25 and they still will not be accepted. What is the double plus secret code for doing so?
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Re: uploading an avitar

Unread post by muttguru » December 1st, 2010, 4:52 pm

ohiomgman wrote:I have tried and tried to upload several avitars. I have shrunk them down to 25x25 and they still will not be accepted. What is the double plus secret code for doing so?

OMGM,
If I remember correctly, the avatar should not exceed 10Kb in size and should be max 80 x 80 pixels. Right-click on the avatar you want to use (it should be a JPG or a GIF) and click on properties. If it exceeds 10Kb, run it through your your photo-editor to adjust the density. As you reduce the density, the size of the image may increase, so keep checking until you get the balance correct between size (around 80x80) and volume (10Kb or less).

My avatar (to the right) is around 2Kb and is 80x58.

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Re: uploading an avitar

Unread post by toptiger » December 1st, 2010, 4:55 pm

Problem is probably the size
Try this
If you want to add a photo go to this free site that doesn't require registering

http://www.shrinkpictures.com/create-avatar
click on 'Browse' to select photo from your computer
set size to 90
click resize - it may take a few moments to resize it but not long
then select the one you want to use from the three choices
down load it to your computer

go to 'Use Control Panel'
then your Profile tab> 'Edit avatar
then "Upload from your machine'> Browse
add new image> 'Submit'
done! ...and your new avatar will go on every old post you have and all new ones.
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Re: uploading an avitar

Unread post by ohiomgman » December 1st, 2010, 7:34 pm

I have reduced the size of the avitar down to 25 pixils on a side...no workey. I will diddle with it more later.

Just tried it three more times using the software at the provided link. No good.
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1952,US M-38 Jeep
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Re: uploading an avitar

Unread post by toptiger » December 1st, 2010, 7:54 pm

send the full size jpg to me and I'll try and return it to you
You are using a jpg, right?
if it is a tiff it may not work but send what you have to me and I'll try
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Paper edition http://www.blurb.com/books/1646321
IOS ebook iBookstore: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id598605516
2 M151A2s, M416 trailer, M274A5 Mule,
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Mustang Gunship Platoon Commander
68th Assault Helicopter Company 'Top Tigers'
Central Florida and France

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Re: uploading an avitar

Unread post by ohiomgman » December 1st, 2010, 11:06 pm

toptiger wrote:send the full size jpg to me and I'll try and return it to you
You are using a jpg, right?
if it is a tiff it may not work but send what you have to me and I'll try
grwebster@aol.com

I must have been holding my arms right or something. I was at last able to upload an image from my photobucket account. Thanks for the assistance guys.
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1950, US M-38 Jeep. Serial # 36.
1952,US M-38 Jeep
1965, Willys M-274 Mule
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416 Trailer
M100 Trailer
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Re: uploading an avitar

Unread post by Crusader_22 » December 2nd, 2010, 10:49 am

Well, now that you got it uploaded, I have to ask - what the hell is that? :D
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Re: uploading an avitar

Unread post by toptiger » December 2nd, 2010, 10:57 am

I was going to ask the same question!
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IOS ebook iBookstore: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id598605516
2 M151A2s, M416 trailer, M274A5 Mule,
Former Army Aviator, Bien Hoa, VN 1968-69
Mustang Gunship Platoon Commander
68th Assault Helicopter Company 'Top Tigers'
Central Florida and France

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Re: uploading an avitar

Unread post by Rainman » December 2nd, 2010, 12:04 pm

I think it's a transformer type robot with a mohawk. :D

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