member id pic? - The Firearms Forum

matty · 03-24-2005, 06:18 AM

how do i change my member id pic below my login name on the forum pages?

i have some pics, i go into my profile, choose to change it, i pick a pic, then it says it is too big.

so i open my pic with paint, then resize it to 100x100 pixels, and all i get is a pic of what was in the very upper left hand corner. not the whole image.

could you please help me?

thanks!

Marlin · 03-24-2005, 09:32 AM

First, an avatar needs to be no larger than 80x80 pixels. The clue then is to use your usual photo program and resize what you wish to use so that the largest side is no larger than 80 pixels.

You can then insert it as you did originally without any problem.

If you need additional details, you can find it here:

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=19431

Good luck!

SouthernMoss · 03-24-2005, 02:39 PM

Your problem is that you're using Paint to edit your picture. When you "resize" in Paint, you are actually "cropping", which results in cutting down the picture to the number of pixels you select as measured from the upper left corner, as you have discovered.

You need to find a better image editing software. There are dozens out there. I use Adobe Photoshop Elements, and have been pleased with it.

ETA:
If you will post the pic you want to use as an attachment to a post, I can resize it for you.

armedandsafe · 03-24-2005, 09:51 PM

http://www.picturetrail.com/

Halfway down, right side, is a good simple photo editor for that kind of work. I have several others which I use for complex work, but that one does most of the work I need to do for TFF publication with only a few clicks.

Pops

dvl · 03-24-2005, 11:10 PM

Let's see, I have Photoshop CS but I don't have an M1911. Time to head down to the bazaar to do some horse trading...

SouthernMoss · 03-24-2005, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvl

Let's see, I have Photoshop CS but I don't have an M1911. Time to head down to the bazaar to do some horse trading...

Photoshop, but no 1911?

Where are your priorities, man??

dvl · 03-24-2005, 11:41 PM

I'm beginning to wonder...

matty · 03-28-2005, 12:25 AM

ok, so my photo program with dell has expired and it won't let me resize without buying the full version. could you PLEASE resize it for me?

here is a link: http://www.springfield-armory.com/wallpaper13.shtml

thanks

Marlin · 03-28-2005, 10:29 AM

Here it is, Matty.

When you download it, be sure to save it in .jpg format.

I took the liberty of adding it to your profile and options. Is that what you wanted to show??

matty · 03-29-2005, 05:30 PM

that's just what i wanted Marlin

THANX

03-24-2005, 06:18 AM	#1
matty V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 86	member id pic? how do i change my member id pic below my login name on the forum pages? i have some pics, i go into my profile, choose to change it, i pick a pic, then it says it is too big. so i open my pic with paint, then resize it to 100x100 pixels, and all i get is a pic of what was in the very upper left hand corner. not the whole image. could you please help me? thanks! __________________ "THIS IS MY RIFLE, THERE ARE MANY LIKE IT, BUT THIS ONE IS MINE..." "IF THEY RUN, THEY ARE VC. IF THEY DON'T RUN, THEY ARE WELL TRAINED VC..." -->

03-24-2005, 09:32 AM	#2
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: member id pic? First, an avatar needs to be no larger than 80x80 pixels. The clue then is to use your usual photo program and resize what you wish to use so that the largest side is no larger than 80 pixels. You can then insert it as you did originally without any problem. If you need additional details, you can find it here: http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=19431 Good luck! __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

03-24-2005, 02:39 PM	#3
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: member id pic? Your problem is that you're using Paint to edit your picture. When you "resize" in Paint, you are actually "cropping", which results in cutting down the picture to the number of pixels you select as measured from the upper left corner, as you have discovered. You need to find a better image editing software. There are dozens out there. I use Adobe Photoshop Elements, and have been pleased with it. ETA: If you will post the pic you want to use as an attachment to a post, I can resize it for you. __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

03-24-2005, 09:51 PM	#4
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: member id pic? http://www.picturetrail.com/ Halfway down, right side, is a good simple photo editor for that kind of work. I have several others which I use for complex work, but that one does most of the work I need to do for TFF publication with only a few clicks. Pops

03-24-2005, 11:10 PM	#5
dvl V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nantucket Island Posts: 177	Re: member id pic? Let's see, I have Photoshop CS but I don't have an M1911. Time to head down to the bazaar to do some horse trading...

03-24-2005, 11:41 PM	#7
dvl V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nantucket Island Posts: 177	Re: member id pic? I'm beginning to wonder...

03-28-2005, 12:25 AM	#8
matty V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 86	Re: member id pic? ok, so my photo program with dell has expired and it won't let me resize without buying the full version. could you PLEASE resize it for me? here is a link: http://www.springfield-armory.com/wallpaper13.shtml thanks __________________ "THIS IS MY RIFLE, THERE ARE MANY LIKE IT, BUT THIS ONE IS MINE..." "IF THEY RUN, THEY ARE VC. IF THEY DON'T RUN, THEY ARE WELL TRAINED VC..."

03-28-2005, 10:29 AM	#9
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: member id pic? Here it is, Matty. When you download it, be sure to save it in .jpg format. I took the liberty of adding it to your profile and options. Is that what you wanted to show?? Attached Images __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

03-29-2005, 05:30 PM	#10
matty V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 86	Re: member id pic? that's just what i wanted Marlin THANX __________________ "THIS IS MY RIFLE, THERE ARE MANY LIKE IT, BUT THIS ONE IS MINE..." "IF THEY RUN, THEY ARE VC. IF THEY DON'T RUN, THEY ARE WELL TRAINED VC..."