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BurnTire
03-12-08, 03:44 PM
I have the thumbnails with Lightbox active.

Click on the thumb below for an example.

This greatly reduces server load = Faster Site

Feedback Welcome.
chewbaccajones
03-12-08, 04:19 PM
Works for me. The new server made a big speed improvement but anything else that helps...
AZSonicSnake
03-12-08, 04:44 PM
very cool!!! i dig it...
BurnTire
03-12-08, 04:46 PM
Linking photos will still stay full size. This is just if you use the attach function.
Casey39er
03-12-08, 04:52 PM
Cool, Will use in future...:twothumbsup:
IMSHAKN
03-12-08, 05:55 PM
I'll be sure to use the attach feature from now on. Posting the images straight in a thread can really screw up the way the page appears.
BurnTire
03-12-08, 06:03 PM
I'll be sure to use the attach feature from now on. Posting the images straight in a thread can really screw up the way the page appears.

The problem occurs when you post an image that is huge into the forms from and external host. They break the style. If the image is 800x600 max there usually isn't a problem on most monitors unless you run a low resolution.

I am working on a mod that will resize externally linked images.

You can also do this
http://www.highperformancestangs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=954

This will ensure the image is always here. I hate red x's that show up when the external image is deleted.
BurnTire
03-12-08, 06:09 PM
There is also a way to create albums in your profile. Click usercp the Pictures and Albums. These images can also be linked to a post.
BurnTire
03-12-08, 06:15 PM
Example of huge image breaking style. Unless you have a huge monitor. I run a Dual 19" setup.
http://www.highperformancestangs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5097#post36424
BurnTire
03-14-08, 02:45 AM
Blah back to old format. LOL
IMSHAKN
03-14-08, 02:50 AM
Blah back to old format. LOL
why's that?
BurnTire
03-14-08, 02:52 AM
Like in the first post.
ASUSMC
03-14-08, 09:31 AM
Jeffs artwork rocks...
CDW63
03-14-08, 09:55 AM
The other thing to keep in mind is when editing a photo to post online, setting the dpi to 72 vs. 300 or 360 will dramatically cut the reduce the size of the photo. Most image editing programs should allow you to either "save for the web" or manually set your dpi.

You won't be able to tell the difference (72dpi vs 300dpi) when viewing photo's on monitor.
chewbaccajones
03-14-08, 11:09 AM
Jeffs artwork rocks...

+1
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BurnTire
03-14-08, 12:21 PM
The other thing to keep in mind is when editing a photo to post online, setting the dpi to 72 vs. 300 or 360 will dramatically cut the reduce the size of the photo. Most image editing programs should allow you to either "save for the web" or manually set your dpi.

You won't be able to tell the difference (72dpi vs 300dpi) when viewing photo's on monitor.

Yes most people that link images from an external source do not worry about downsizing. I see large images that break the style with my 1280 X 1024 setup.

When images are attached directly to the post with the attach button, linked from the photo gallery or profile gallery they will never be larger than 800 x 800 because the software resizes them on upload.
CDW63
03-14-08, 10:38 PM
Yes most people that link images from an external source do not worry about downsizing. I see large images that break the style with my 1280 X 1024 setup.

When images are attached directly to the post with the attach button, linked from the photo gallery or profile gallery they will never be larger than 800 x 800 because the software resizes them on upload.

Nice, I wasn't sure how that worked:yes:.