1981 Shark

Can someone explain how to get a *bmp picture/file in an avatar?
What about a picture in a signature?

I need the "Computer 101" explanation/version. I've tried and don't see how it works. I've tried to download the pictures to Rennlist, but always get the "too big" message. Even if I was successful, I don't know how to get further than that. Someone obviously knows, because there are plenty bitmaps in avatars and pictures in signatures out there!

Thanks.
David

pearldrum944

Don't use bitmaps, convert the picture to jpeg.

1981 Shark

OK, but I'm still confused on how to get a picture in the signature.

As for using a bitmap in the avatar, I've seen some that have "moving" pictures in theirs and one that I came across was a *bmp file. Just wondering how THAT is done (????)

Thanks.

David

Marc Shaw

David:

.gif's are smaller than jpegs while .bmp's are huge in comparison. The ones that move are usually another file type called "animated .gif's" (no surprise there).

To get a picture in your signature you need to upload it to a picture server service or the upload area of Rennlist and reference the location of the picture in your signature.

Marc

1981 Shark

Thanks Marc,

I'll try again. BTW, where did this move to? Sorry if I put it in the wrong forum, but I thought "General" might be the catch-all forum; obviously not. I've previously just mainly looked and posted on the 928 Forum.

Thanks for the info.
David

Marc Shaw

Hi David,

I moved it to the "Rennlist Member Help" forum (while you are reading this thread, look up at the second line below the Rennlist logo that says:

"Rennlist Discussion Forums > Rennlist Member Forums > Rennlist Member Help.... "

that line is like a directory tree structure that tells you where you are.

"General Porsche Discussion" is more for discussion about Porsches in general without regard to model or for models not covered by other specific forums. For member questions like the one you posted, you'd get better help here.

No worries...........Marc

LT Texan

don't know what I'm doing wrong. trying to add a small picture (jpg, 8k, 240x90 pix) and I get the error message "unable to save file." Not very helpful.

help.

here's the silly little file

Jenn

Dan,

Can you email me the photo that you are having trouble with...

Thanks,

-Jenn
jmunson@rennlist.com