15 Jan 06
I've read the posts on how to get a picture, ie: put the url address in the box, which I have and all I get is a blank box with a red bit and a cross, i went to avatar chose an image put the url in my box and nothing where am I going wrong like, please be precise but also patiant as my computer skills as I'm sure you've already worked out are useless......help thanks.
15 Jan 06
Originally posted by ronochttp://www.timeforchess.com/board/showthread.php?threadid=36237
I've read the posts on how to get a picture, ie: put the url address in the box, which I have and all I get is a blank box with a red bit and a cross, i went to avatar chose an image put the url in my box and nothing where am I going wrong like, please be precise but also patiant as my computer skills as I'm sure you've already worked out are useless......help thanks.
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15 Jan 06
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Originally posted by ronocI went to that location and saw the image.
http://www.finitechess.com/graphics/avatar-chess8.jpg
The problem may be that it is too large. Avatars are supposed to be 50x50, and that one is 80x80.
(right click on the actual image and then look at the 'properties'😉
I just temporarily put that URL into my own profile settings box to test it and it came up just fine, but slightly distorted because of the dimensions of your graphic. The forum and profile settings pages specify the dimensions just above the URL box.
Stick with those dimensions and it should work for you.
15 Jan 06
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Originally posted by ronocI'm not sure I can help you with changing the size. You would need to download the image, modify it and then upload it again. If you are just linking to someone else's site, you probably won't be able to upload the modified image.
how do I get the image to 50x50, or to make it easier, where can I find images that are of the correct size, by the way mwmiller thanks for your help.
Maybe others can jump in and give you some links to other avatar graphics that will work. (or try a google search for avatar graphics)
regards, Marc
