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JerikoFenix · Dec 14, 2007, 07:33 AM // 07:33

I know this may be a stupid question, but I've been trying to sell things here on the forums and I've seen how people can have screenshots of the weapons right in their posts. However, I have yet to be able to figure out how to do so. Could anyone help me out with a how to guide of sorts? It would be greatly appreciated.

RPGmaniac · Dec 14, 2007, 07:38 AM // 07:38

There are a couple different ways you can do it. You can either attach your screenshots to your post (it doesn't actually show up in the post, but there's a link to it) or you could put the images directly in the post.

In order to attach a screenshot (won't show up in the physical post, but there will be a link), above the list buttons in the window where you type in a message, there's a paperclip icon. Click on that and find your file.

To directly put an image into your post:

You'll need an account with a website like www.photobucket.com or www.imageshack.com. Either will do
Once you have an account set up with them (it's free), upload your files to that account
Once they're uploaded, they will offer several different code lines for different things. Find one simliar to "Forum" or "[IMG]"
Copy that code and paste it here

Hope this helps

NeonXero · Dec 14, 2007, 08:27 AM // 08:27

Also, in order to just post the weapon/item itself - you need some sort of image editing program like Photoshop to cut out the "background" of the item box.
(Make a selection just around the border of the description pop-up, and erase everything outside of that box)

tijo · Dec 14, 2007, 01:52 PM // 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeonXero

Also, in order to just post the weapon/item itself - you need some sort of image editing program like Photoshop to cut out the "background" of the item box.
(Make a selection just around the border of the description pop-up, and erase everything outside of that box)

It is easier with photoshop but if you dont have a program like that one, paint will do nicely.

Quaker · Dec 14, 2007, 07:33 PM // 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPGmaniac

You'll need an account with a website like www.photobucket.com or www.imageshack.com.

Just to clarify, you don't have to use one of those sites. Many people have webspace allotted to them by their ISP. Or you can use any other webspace available to you.

To put the img into your post you can use the "insert image" button at the top of the edit window when you are making up the post. Just put the URL to the img in the box that pops up.

Or - you can manually put [img] URL [/img] in the post. (If it was an actual URL, it would show the image and you wouldn't see the tags.)

Commander Ryker · Dec 14, 2007, 10:07 PM // 22:07

Make sure you read the rules in Ventari's as well. They are stickied at the top if each forum (sell, high end, etc).

Dec 14, 2007, 07:33 AM // 07:33	#1
JerikoFenix Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2007 Profession: W/R	Help with Guru Forums I know this may be a stupid question, but I've been trying to sell things here on the forums and I've seen how people can have screenshots of the weapons right in their posts. However, I have yet to be able to figure out how to do so. Could anyone help me out with a how to guide of sorts? It would be greatly appreciated.

Dec 14, 2007, 07:38 AM // 07:38	#2
RPGmaniac Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005	There are a couple different ways you can do it. You can either attach your screenshots to your post (it doesn't actually show up in the post, but there's a link to it) or you could put the images directly in the post. In order to attach a screenshot (won't show up in the physical post, but there will be a link), above the list buttons in the window where you type in a message, there's a paperclip icon. Click on that and find your file. To directly put an image into your post: You'll need an account with a website like www.photobucket.com or www.imageshack.com. Either will do Once you have an account set up with them (it's free), upload your files to that account Once they're uploaded, they will offer several different code lines for different things. Find one simliar to "Forum" or "[IMG]" Copy that code and paste it here Hope this helps

Dec 14, 2007, 08:27 AM // 08:27	#3
NeonXero Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Guild: Leaked Aggression [grr] Profession: D/W	Also, in order to just post the weapon/item itself - you need some sort of image editing program like Photoshop to cut out the "background" of the item box. (Make a selection just around the border of the description pop-up, and erase everything outside of that box)

Dec 14, 2007, 10:07 PM // 22:07	#6
Commander Ryker Site Contributor Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: R/	Make sure you read the rules in Ventari's as well. They are stickied at the top if each forum (sell, high end, etc).