Help for newbie?

hamacting

Hi, new forum member here. I was going to start off by posting in the "Alphabet Game" topic, but couldn't find how to include a picture. I tried using what I believed to be Markdown syntax, but the preview just showed my markdown - not the picture.

So,... is there somewhere I should be visiting to fund a list of "how tos" for posting, marking up and including images?

Many thanks,
/alan

willard3

I have the same question.

denisegoldberg

@hamacting said:
... couldn't find how to include a picture. I tried using what I believed to be Markdown syntax, but the preview just showed my markdown - not the picture.
/alan

Try using the drop next to the icon that looks like a piece of paper. If you hover over that icon you will see "attach image/file". Clicking the icon will bring up this dialog:

hamacting

Ah... your editor page is much more interesting than what I see. I just see a slab of white space, with no icons above it. Nor, indeed, do I see the text that says "You can use Markdown in your post".

I'll try logging on with a different browser and see whether that helps

Thank you

hamacting

Sadly not. This is from Firefox, I had previously tried from Chrome. Maybe I don't have enough points to be allowed bold text yet? :smile:

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Okay, that could be it. I just tried to post a link to a picture of my bare editor window, and a big red splotch appeared telling me that "[I] have to be around for a little while longer to post links"

Richard

@hamacting : Yes, in order to reduce spambots from posting, there are a few restrictions that new members face for a time. Since you don't sound like a robot to me (or you're an extremely smart one worthy of respect), I've lifted that requirement and you should be able to post now. We've just started using a new software platform and are still learning how it works, so if you are still unable to post a pic, reply in this discussion and we'll try to figure it out.

@willard3 : You're well known around here and should not be having the same problem hamacting did. Try to follow Denise's instructions above and if you still have a problem, let us know.

hamacting

Ah... I now have a row of icons above the edit box. I guess that must mean I'm fully vetted, or whatever is being done

Just for the sake of experimenting, let me try to add a picture...

Ah, looks as if I need to go to my Smugmug site. Hang on, I'll be right back

hamacting

Try this - Stirling in the snow

hamacting

@Richard said:
@hamacting : Yes, in order to reduce spambots from posting, there are a few restrictions that new members face for a time. Since you don't sound like a robot to me (or you're an extremely smart one worthy of respect), I've lifted that requirement and you should be able to post now. We've just started using a new software platform and are still learning how it works, so if you are still unable to post a pic, reply in this discussion and we'll try to figure it out.

Thank you Richard, it's all working now.

And of course, I am not a bot... bot... bot... bot...

Richard

Looks good. And welcome to Dgrin.

hamacting

Thank you :-D

hamacting

Oops... all of the icons appear to have gone away...

Richard

That's odd. Have you tried reloading the discussion? Where are you seeing the problem? There is a known problem with this on editing posts.

hamacting

Yep, all the formatting icons gone away, showing up on different browsers, F5 and Ctrl-F5 not making any difference.

hamacting

Just re-logged in on an incognito tab, still no buttons

Richard

OK, I was able to see what you are seeing. The fix I applied at first seems to have vanished. I applied it again, but am not sure it will last. We will investigate. Sorry for the problem. You joined the forum just when we switched to new software and we're still working out some of the kinks.

Patience.

hamacting

Sorry to cause so much trouble. The buttons are back, though - thank you

Richard

Let us know if they disappear again.

hamacting

I hate to say this... but they've gone away again.

Look, no rush about it - let it just happen when the system is good and ready; I don't want to put you to un-necessary work

willard3

Followed Denise's instruction with success.

I used to post from Photobucket wirh url address: I see i can no longer do this

hamacting

Do you have any feel for how long it would be before the "normal" process kicks in and gives me access to full functionality?

/alan

Richard

Uf, I was afraid of that. In theory, the "normal" process should have kicked in already. Sorry for all the problems you're having. We'll do our best to fix it soon.

hamacting

No worries

Bobcat132

To piggyback on this thread. How long do I need to wait to post a link?

I tried creating new customization thread, but I wasn't able to do so because it won't let me post links.

Thank you for your help!

Best regards,
Alan

denisegoldberg

@Bobcat132 said:
To piggyback on this thread. How long do I need to wait to post a link?
I tried creating new customization thread, but I wasn't able to do so because it won't let me post links.

Alan -
I don't have the answer to your question (although I'm sure one of the forum admins will provide an answer), but if you want to post a new customization thread with questions, post your URL as pure text. For example, my site would be www dot denisegoldberg dot com. Include a note that you can't post the actual URL but that you have included text telling folks how to find your site.

--- Denise

Bobcat132

Denise than you. That is actually a great idea and it worked.

Wish you a nice day,
Alan

Richard

@Bobcat132 said:
To piggyback on this thread. How long do I need to wait to post a link?

If we told you we'd have to kill you Seriously, we don't want to tip our hand to the spambots. But be patient, it should be soon. Oh, and welcome to Dgrin.

mcamann

Sorry, posted in the wrong place.

hamacting

Woohoo - full functionality appears to have arrived!

Richard

Glad to hear it. Hope it stays put. And sorry about the problems. We've just moved the forum to new software, but it's a little like new shoes---all shiny and new, but a few blisters too in the beginning. Thanks for being patient.

[Deleted User]

I have the same problem as hamacting (December 7, 2016) and also: I am not a robot. So would you be kind enough and lift the restrictions on me?