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Well, this guide will assist you on how to twist you out to be aware regarding your signature if it goes beyond to limit. In this guide, you will be learning on how to; (1) manage the signature’s dimension; (2) perceive the dimension of the signature; (3) Upload an image; (4) add images to your signature bar; (5) thumbnail gigantic image.
1.
How to manage the signature’s dimension? Yes, you're excited to make a signature but you're in doubts. We all know the rules with regards to signature. According to
ForteGS.EXE, All signatures must not go beyond the dimension of 500 x 200 pixels, text AND image/s included. Total filesize of all images must not be larger than
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80kb[/s] 250kb (since we’re in SMPAC). To those who are having uncertainties on how to create a precise dimension of the signature, here’s how to manage.
Here’s an illustration (courtesy of Photoshop 7). Anyway, I went to
File > New and typed in
500 to width and
200 to height since we include rules on signatures that shouldn’t exceed 500 x 200. In other words, the width and height shouldn’t go over to corresponding size.
For those who are using ‘paint’ program, worry no more because there’s a method to manage the size. Just open your 'Paint' program (Start menu> Program > Accessories > Paint) then select Attribute > Size and type in 500 x 200.
2.
How to perceive the dimension of the signature? Several members immediately insert their image signature without noticing the dimension of it. Several are in doubts and most of all; they ask others to see if their signature is acceptable. So how to recognize if your signature follows the signature guidelines?
Take a look at this one. It’s long, huh? How to know the size of it? Firstly, select the image you want then click on the ‘right mouse’ on your mouse.
You should see something similar to this one. In this illustration, you’ll see the location of the image link, the width, and height and the size of the file.
Some Facts:
Location is the location of a particular image. There would be a possibility that an image can be located on a site similar to ‘image hosting’ site.
Width and Height – you’ll see the dimension of the signature here. If the width exceeds to 500, then obviously it violates the rule. Similar to height that shouldn’t go beyond 200.
Size of File – we all know that a signature shouldn’t exceed 80KB size. You’ll see the size of the signature here. If for instance, you see a signature that is over 80KB, then apparently that shouldn’t be posted here as a signature in Ragnaboards.
3.
How to upload an image? It seems you don’t have an idea on how to upload your image to get on internet. It’s easy. Well first, you have to save your work first into your document. Afterwards, open your browser and visit the following ‘image hosting’ site. Here's some common site.
Photobucket - You have to register an account first before you upload images.
Imageshack - It's free. No need to register.
*To upload a file, press the button 'browse' located on a hosting part. Then choose your file that you wanted to upload and press OK.
You’ll see this one after you uploaded your files. It’s actually my Photobucket file.
URL – this is the location of the file, on the other hand, the link of the image.
IMG – copy and paste it to your signature and you’ll see. In fact, it's merely a link to image that has an IMG tag for forum boards.
4.
How to add images to your signature bar? Yes, you now have the image and the link of it. Nevertheless, how to add it on my signature? This is just a trouble-free step for those who don’t know how to add image on their signature. Take note, this is only compatible with forums.
Open up the forum then find your OWN username. It should be your own. Click it using your left mouse. Your own username actually can be found anywhere on the forum. Well, my forum name is 'Kilamike', therefore I should click it.
After you click your own username, you should probably be viewing your own profile. Scroll down a bit to see the ‘edit the signature’ link. Click that and you should see image similar to this one.
Now you clicked the ‘edit the signature’ link. This time, paste the IMG tag of your signature then click 'update my signature'. An image tag can be found on ‘image hosting’ site. See topic 3.
5.
How to thumbnail gigantic image? It’s really annoying to see big images such as screenshots, especially if you’re a dial-up users. To avoid this kind of matter, you should set the big image to ‘thumbnail’; a thumbnail is in fact a small image with an image link. An image link contains the link of the original size of the image.
Example of Thumbnail:
*It's small. If you want to see the original size, click on the thumbnail.
So to do this, you must have the link of the image. For example:
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Insert a hyperlink on your message on the forum, and then paste the link of your original image. Afterwards, press OK.
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Code without IMG tag.
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This time, you're asked to enter the title of the webpage. Instead, copy again the original link of the image. Add a 'th_' thing before the filename of the image. Don't forget to add 'IMG' tags.
This is my link and when you open it, it’s in the original size. Let me say I wanted this to become small because it distracts dial-up users. To make a thumbnail, select the link of the image then add 'th_' before the filename that can be found on your link.
FAQs:
What program do you use to make signatures?
I’m using Photoshop to make signatures but you may use Paint.
Am I allowed to use this kind of signature? With 201 height and 400 width?
No, because the width exceeds to limitation. That should be 200 for you to use that.
Am I allowed to use 500 x 200 signature with 278 kb filesize?
No, because the filesize exceeds. That should be below 250kb filesize.
Any site that hosts image?
http://www.lycos.com/http://tinypic.com/http://www.ripway.com/http://www.imagemagician.com/http://www.megaupload.comhttp://www.click2host.ushttp://www.exoload.com/netCredits to Reighnheart of SMPAC.