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]

Brad, My avatar isnt working. Are you able to fix it? The location is in the avatar box......or do you need me to send the pick to you.
Thanks
Steve

how small does the avatar file have to be and where and how do get them

testing 1, 2, 2, 2

Cool - it's Opus!

I loved Bloom County and all.

aaaaaaccccck tththppt!

Andrew

Changed it, found another good penguin shot :bounce:bounce:bounce

I have an image i would like to use, its a thumbnail from another site, so it doesn't have its own url. how can i get this to work for my avatar?

..:party

Thanks Brad I have emailed u the thumbnail. computers arn't my thing.

Nice picture

Andrew,

I have e-mailed you a jpg of the picture I want for my Avatar.

Thanks,

Bill

I'm having some problems with mine too. I set it all up but the pic won't show up in the spot it should. I've just got that x in a square there. Can mail you the full pic (it's a bit big) or the URL for where the small one is, it came out a bit blurred but I guess it can't be helped...

Shani, yours didn't work casue you had it as the page with a htm extension when it needed to be an image with a jpg extension, I have edited you for you.
:party

Thanks for that Brad, will have to work on getting a better pic I think though

:thumb

hi andrew.
when u get the chance, can you replace my avator with this pic

i have sent u and email too

Done.

Andrew

testing testing

I can see my avatar on the computer at work but not at home??????????

Anyone have any brilliant ideas?

Oh if i redo the link it will work at home but not at work

You shouldn't be looking at Aussie Vee Dubbers at work!!!
D
Sorry had to say that....
Sorry I can't help either... sounds very strange to Me.. but then most computerwise things do...
Lee

how do I get this as my avatar????

done

here is the URL of the pic i want for my avatar http://www11.brinkster.com/anthiron/avatar.jpg  it works fine when u paste it into a browser but wont work for some reason as my avatar can u help me plz?

bump

Will email you with two pics. You make a choice or use both if you can.

Thanks.

Oh you wanted them for an avatar?

Neither will show up very well at that resolution - too much detail.

Check these out - they're avatar size and let me know if it's what you want.

Antihiron - do you still require assistance?

Andrew

no im cool now i just cant use an image from my website it seems it doesnt support remote linking

I have had a friend mail me some photos of my car but can't get it to show as an aviator. thereis no URL ? Can you please help?

Danny:thumb

Trying again to get this pic as my avatar.

Andrew
Could you please help again. 'Pic above'
I have seamed to have lost my avatar after the crash.
Thanking you in advance.

Cheers
Dave