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General Discussions => Frequently asked questions => Topic started by: Constance on December 03, 2008, 05:03:02 PM

Title: Adding an image to one's signature
Post by: Constance on December 03, 2008, 05:03:02 PM
I've looked in HELP and the FAQ's, but I can't see how to add an image to my signature. It must be possible as several folks here have done so.

Or, is this no longer available?
Title: Re: Adding an image to one's signature
Post by: Constance on December 03, 2008, 05:14:54 PM
OK. You just used the URL tag-thingy, right?
Title: Re: Adding an image to one's signature
Post by: Constance on December 03, 2008, 05:22:10 PM
Cool. Thanks, Emme.
Title: Re: Adding an image to one's signature
Post by: Constance on December 03, 2008, 05:27:42 PM
Hmm, I can't seem to get it to work. I've tried the SMF url and img tags, and both gave me errors. The HTML img tag didn't work either.

And, I know the image is indeed online because I can indeed access it from my web site.
Title: Re: Adding an image to one's signature
Post by: Ellieka on December 03, 2008, 05:27:47 PM
what you can do is upload your image to an image hosting site like photo bucket or image shack. they will give you a bbc tag to copy and past in to the costume signature box.

it should look something like this

[img]http://www.photobucket.com/your_picture_.jpg[/img]

the magic tag is the [img][/img]

with the url of your picture in between the img tags.
Title: Re: Adding an image to one's signature
Post by: Ellieka on December 03, 2008, 05:29:23 PM
if you can get the image to display in a stand alone web browser window just copy the URL and past it in between the img tags.
Title: Re: Adding an image to one's signature
Post by: Constance on December 03, 2008, 05:29:59 PM
Quote from: Ellieka on December 03, 2008, 05:27:47 PM
what you can do is upload your image to an image hosting site like photo bucket or image shack. they will give you a bbc tag to copy and past in to the costume signature box.

it should look something like this

[img]http://www.photobucket.com/your_picture_.jpg[/img]

the magic tag is the [img][/img]

with the url of your picture in between the img tags.

When I use the img tag and try to save, I get the following error.

Quote
The following errors occurred when trying to save your profile:
* The following BBC is not allowed within your signature: abbr, acronym, anchor, code, ftp, flash, glow, i, iurl, li, list, left, ltr, me, move, nobbc, pre, php, quote, rtl, s, size, sub, sup, shadow, time, tt, u.
Title: Re: Adding an image to one's signature
Post by: Ellieka on December 03, 2008, 05:31:59 PM
are you including the forward slash in the last img tag?

[img] <===this is the opening tag | this is the closing tag ======>[/img]
Title: Re: Adding an image to one's signature
Post by: Constance on December 03, 2008, 05:33:13 PM
Yes, I included the slash.

In fact, I copied and pasted your code segment just to be sure, then pasted the URL of my GIF image in between the open and close tags.
Title: Re: Adding an image to one's signature
Post by: Ellieka on December 03, 2008, 05:33:42 PM
if that don't work try using capitals instead.

[IMG]http://www.your image link.com[/IMG]
Title: Re: Adding an image to one's signature
Post by: Constance on December 03, 2008, 05:35:25 PM
I guess the capitalized code worked, as it's displayed now.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Adding an image to one's signature
Post by: Ellieka on December 03, 2008, 06:09:57 PM
Awesome! glad to help :)