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Jun 16, 2004, 09:19 AM
 
How can I link a graphic file on my iDisk to use as in Avatar? What folder do I put it in? What address do I use to connect to it?
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Jun 16, 2004, 09:28 AM
 
Place the file in the "Pictures" folder of your iDisk. Then, use the following link with the proper [img] tags...

http://homepage.mac.com/User_Name/.Pictures/File.jpg
     
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Jun 16, 2004, 09:31 AM
 
Thanks GoRicky, you are always so fast at helping. Can I use a gif and not a jpeg?
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Jun 16, 2004, 09:32 AM
 
Originally posted by zeebe:
Go ricky, your picture did not show, what is the code?
Sorry, I fixed my previous post.

Just remember to include the [img] tags...
     
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Jun 16, 2004, 09:33 AM
 
Originally posted by zeebe:
Can I use a gif and not a jpeg?
Sure...
     
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Jun 16, 2004, 09:34 AM
 
Thanks!

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Jun 16, 2004, 09:40 AM
 
OK, is my avatar too big?
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Jun 16, 2004, 09:44 AM
 
Originally posted by zeebe:
OK, is my avatar too big?
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It's a little tall from what I can tell yes...
     
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Jun 16, 2004, 09:46 AM
 
Originally posted by zeebe:
OK, is my avatar too big?
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Yep, it's too big...

Max is 140 pixles wide by 40 pixles high.
     
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Jun 16, 2004, 09:54 AM
 
zebee, here is one that you can have.

     
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Jun 16, 2004, 09:56 AM
 
Originally posted by mitchell_pgh:
zebee, here is one that you can have.

     
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Jun 16, 2004, 10:50 AM
 
Damn you guys ROCK! Thanks for making it! Mitchell, what font did you use??
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Jun 16, 2004, 02:31 PM
 
It's myriad pro bold.

Don't think twice about it.
     
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Jun 16, 2004, 03:42 PM
 
Originally posted by mitchell_pgh:
It's myriad pro bold.

Don't think twice about it.
How in the HELL did you know that was my favorite font!!! That is what I thought it was!

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Jun 16, 2004, 04:22 PM
 
Originally posted by zeebe:
How in the HELL did you know that was my favorite font!!! That is what I thought it was!
When you look in your windows as much as I do... you get a feel for such things.
     
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Jun 16, 2004, 09:06 PM
 
Originally posted by mitchell_pgh:
When you look in your windows as much as I do... you get a feel for such things.
YIKES!!

I guess I should close the blinds!!! You must have fun traveling from DC to MN everyday!

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Jun 16, 2004, 09:19 PM
 
I put my pictures into the Sites folder. Everything in there is accessible via http://homepage.mac.com/username/filename.

Also, I think what you're talking about is more commonly called a signature, or sig for short. Avatars are usually on the side under your user info and are more square. At least that's what I see most commonly.
     
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Jun 16, 2004, 09:52 PM
 
Originally posted by zeebe:
YIKES!!

I guess I should close the blinds!!! You must have fun traveling from DC to MN everyday!
It was until I installed the remote camera... saves me a ton of money I tall ya'
     
   
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