How to get your avatar working

Buggy Boyz · 2003-01-20T22:31:03+00:00

Step 1: Choose an image. Any image, with max dimensions of 100x100 pixels, and preferably on the Internet already. If it's on the Internet already, it will have a URL like: http://www.example.com/images/avatar.jpg (substitute with your own!) Remember this URL - we use it later. If you need storage space, most ISPs include a small amount of web storage space - ask them about it! If not, don't worry - skip to the bottom of this post. Step 2: Test your image URL by firing up a browser and plug it in. It should come up okay. If so, go on, otherwise, stop now and get the right URL sorted out. Step 3: a. On the top right of every page is a "Control panel / Options" link like this: b. Click "Control Panel / Options ". A new page will come up. c. Click "Edit Profile". A new page will come up. Step 5: a. Scroll down til you see "Avatar URL:" b. Paste your working URL from Step 1 c. Scroll down to the bottom and click the "Edit Profile" *button*. Test: Go back to any recent post of yours. Your avatar should should up. Troubleshooting: If it has a box with a red X in it, you have either got the wrong URL or the site you pasted from doesn't allow images to be displayed on third party web sites. Go back to step 1 and resolve. If your avatar is too large, it will upset the display of the forums. Keep it to 100x100 or we WILL delete your avatar. Last resort: If the above doesn't work, e-mail the image to either ajv+aussie@greebo.net or brad@offroadvw.net In the email, include your username. We will host the image on the forum, and add it to your profile. This is not an immediate process, so bear with us. Andrew and Brad. [Edited on 24-4-2003 by vanderaj]

65busser Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,795 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 26 Mar 2004, 4:08 pm

#153075

I've been able to put up an avatar in the past, but for some reason, I can't get this up. Any ideas?
Cheers
Brad

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Canni. Wolfsburg Wizard

471 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 29 Mar 2004, 4:52 pm

#154073

Also suddenly having trouble putting a new avator up...got the url right it just won't show up when I enter it...any ideas?

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modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 29 Mar 2004, 4:57 pm

#154076

Follow the discussion in "Recalcitrant Control Panel" and you may find what you need.

hth

Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
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PHAT BUG Dave says Bini's a fool

1,698 posts · joined May 2003 · 25 Jul 2004, 6:56 pm

#207770

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PHAT BUG Dave says Bini's a fool

1,698 posts · joined May 2003 · 25 Jul 2004, 6:57 pm

#207771

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vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 25 Jul 2004, 10:49 pm

#207948

still trying to get this as my avatar.
can someone please help

url works and everything.
pic is only 100 x 81 pixels
http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?action=attachment&tid=3217&pid=207948

[Edited on 25-7-2004 by vwtyp2]

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matt_c Slammed & Awesome Dubber

80 posts · joined Oct 2004 · 6 Nov 2004, 10:37 pm

#258849

hello people that know what they are doing, i`m trying to get this pic of my new machine as my avatar http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/matt_e_bear/110-1030_IMG.jpg
i`ve followed the instructions but seems to not like me, can someone help?

vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 6 Nov 2004, 10:50 pm

#258852

your pic is too big matt.
needs to be less than 100x100 pixels.
the pic you have is 108 pixels wide.
just reduce it a little more and it should work. 😉

matt_c Slammed & Awesome Dubber

80 posts · joined Oct 2004 · 7 Nov 2004, 3:08 pm

#258991

thanks vwtyp2 worked a treat...my logic thought that 108 x 68 would go but i get it now.

dood72 Casual Dubber

46 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 17 Nov 2004, 7:27 pm

#265935

:beer

pi22api22a Officially Full-On Dubber

345 posts · joined Nov 2003 · 15 Dec 2004, 2:46 pm

#280079

I tried a few times using photobucket to reduce my avatar, seems to have worked there but is still huge here?
Any ideas?
Here's my pic anyway
Dave

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winerot Custom Title Time!

1,340 posts · joined Aug 2004 · 4 Mar 2005, 12:09 pm

#310571

if anyone can help i reduced this pic to 100 by 100 pix
then i trans to cute ftp then put http ext ext into avartar
space then hit edit & nothing happened

http://mirrorimageweddings.com.au/

vanderaj Administrator a suffusion of yellow

3,130 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Mar 2005, 1:18 pm

#310625

Fixed.

Andrew

winerot Custom Title Time!

1,340 posts · joined Aug 2004 · 4 Mar 2005, 2:24 pm

#310686

thanks andrew
good calmer

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theverybigtallman Wolfsburg Wizard

405 posts · joined Aug 2004 · 6 May 2005, 2:38 pm

#351467

can someone please put this up as my avatar? i've been trying but can't get it. that's if it works...

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h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 6 May 2005, 10:28 pm

#351791

well like most computer clutzs i cant get the pic up on here either
so could you please put it up for me with sugar on top
fanx

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h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 9 May 2005, 8:31 pm

#353213

somebody? anybody?

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theverybigtallman Wolfsburg Wizard

405 posts · joined Aug 2004 · 10 May 2005, 9:12 am

#353442

hey h you may have to send a u2u to someone to get it done, the administrators have plenty of other things to do...

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h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 10 May 2005, 12:46 pm

#353555

took your advice n see how it goes!

fractal geometry; the inner most limits of mind altering abuse

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gerbie_rox

Former member · 18 May 2005, 4:42 pm

#358521

Can i use a pic thats on my PC already. if so how???

dodge Fahrvergnugen

958 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 18 May 2005, 6:43 pm

#358610

Yes you can.
Go to a place like photobucket.com, register and upload your picture.
That site will give you the url to use on this site. In your profile, put the url where it has avatar url, and bobs ur uncle, it should (fingers crossed) work! :thumb

h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 18 May 2005, 8:39 pm

#358703

thanks ppl.
cheers dodge i followed your advice and presto!
😀

fractal geometry; the inner most limits of mind altering abuse

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Z = Z2 + C1/r = 1/0 = infinity

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kombibob AKA: Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter Van Robert

1,698 posts · joined May 2004 · 18 May 2005, 8:41 pm

#358707

ok paul
so what is it??

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h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 18 May 2005, 9:03 pm

#358721

well its pool of course :duh

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kombibob AKA: Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter Van Robert

1,698 posts · joined May 2004 · 18 May 2005, 9:05 pm

#358722

arrrr yes now i see.

1961 swb buggy
1960 karmann ghia
1963 Single Cab: "El Concreto"
1963 bent 23 window " Frieda Samba "
1963 Eriba Faun camper " Cara Van daCamp"
2012 Skoda Octavia scout

Get down low and go,go,go

Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Jun 2005, 10:23 pm

#368884

Andrew can you replace my avatar with this image please.

Cheers.

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Marrs_7 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

90 posts · joined May 2005 · 21 Jun 2005, 10:43 pm

#375150

Can anyone tell me why it wont accept my avatar? Its uploaded and the right size, but whenI put it in thru the control panel, nothing happens.....

Mel