How do I add pictures to my post?

[The one that shall not be named]

There are two ways of adding pictures to your post.  If the picture is already on the web then you can use the add insert image icon at the top.  When you click on it you will see "{img][/img}" in your post.  Just put the location of the image on the web between the ][ in the middle.  To get the location the easiest way is to right click on the image and select "copy image location."  Then you can paste (right click and paste) between the brackets.  For example the image I did above has a location of "http://www.modifiedcadillac.org/img.gif"

If the picture is located on your computer then you can attach it to the end of the post.  Below the new post window you will see a line that says Attach:.  Hit the Browse button at the end of the line and locate the picture on your computer.  There are limits to the size of the pictures so be careful about that.  Resizing pictures will be covered in another post.  For example the image I did below is located at "C:\Documents and Settings\Stampie\Desktop\img.gif"

Stampie

[Paul Tesone]

Ron -I've been trying to attach some pictures with my post ( see "1937 bumper mystery" under " General Discussion ") and am getting nowhere . I tried to follow downsizing instructions which were outlined in other posts on this subject , but I can't figure it out . My computer screen does not show the "edit pictures" ,"resize" , and "percentage of original width x height"  links that veesixteen refers to in his July 2009 post . Am I missing something ? Do I have to install special software in order to downsize pictures for the Forum ? I  want to get four or five pictures on a post as an addendum to go with the text I posted tonight . I've been working on this for more hours than I want to admit to . I really need to learn how to do this. I'm using a Dell computer equipped with a  Windows Vista Pre64 something or other . Any suggestions ? Thanks, Paul Tesone --- tess352@yahoo.com . CLC # 6876

[Glen]

Paul,

I don’t know anything about Vista, but maybe it is enough like XP that this will help.

To down size pictures I use Paint.  It is a program that comes with MSoffice.  It can be found on XP by clicking on Start then all programs then accessories.  Paint will appear in the drop down menu. 

Open the picture in Paint.  Then click on image on the top.  Then select stretch/skew.  You can then in the stretch windows put in 50% in both horizontal and vertical, hit enter and the picture will be reduced by 50% in both height and width.  If that is not the right size select undo under the edit menu and try again with different values. 

HTH
Glen 

[Paul Tesone]

Glen ------------- thanks for the help . I followed your instructions, played around a little , and finally figured it out ( see my post under General Discussion entitled " 1937 bumper mystery" ) . Thanks so much . Paul Tesone CLC # 6876

[Glen]

Your welcome. 
Glad to help. 

Glen