How to attach an image to a PM

[Superman2006]

CAP Freak was kind enough to explain to me the other day about how to attach an image to a post without having to load your image onto some web deal (by clicking on File Manager at the bottom of your post).

 

New Question:

 

Can I attach an image to a PM that I just began without having to load my image onto some web deal first (i.e. I would like to attach it directly from my hard-drive). I do not see the File Manager at the bottom of the PM that I had prepared like I do at the bottom of this post...

[DrWatson]

New Question:

 

Can I attach an image to a PM that I just began without having to load my image onto some web deal first (i.e. I would like to attach it directly from my hard-drive).

No.

[Superman2006]

Bummer. Oh well, I thought it was worth asking.

 

Too bad for me that the File Manager option isn't available on the bottom of PMs, like it is for posts (FYI - I also prefer when other boardies post scans in their sales threads directly from the file manager rather than photobucket, or the like, because I can't see scans on my work computer under the photobucket approach...)

 

Thanks.

[Shield]

A workaround is to start a bogus thread in the "test" area. Attach the file there, then copy/paste the link to the image in your PM.

 

Piece of cake.

[comicdonna]

If I want to do a test, I usually just send myself a PM.

[nearmint]

CAP Freak was kind enough to explain to me the other day about how to attach an image to a post without having to load your image onto some web deal (by clicking on File Manager at the bottom of your post).

 

Once you have the file in file manager, how do you get into the post?

[VintageComics]

You click "Done adding files" but the image won't show unless there is typing in the reply first.

 

 

[nearmint]

Hmmm...still doing something wrong. I have written text in the reply, and added a pic to the file manager, but when I hit "preview post", only the text shows up.

[DrWatson]

You can't use File Manager in the PM system. You have to link to the image.

[DrWatson]

Hmmm...still doing something wrong. I have written text in the reply, and added a pic to the file manager, but when I hit "preview post", only the text shows up.

It won't show in the preview.

[nearmint]

Thanks, but not trying to PM. Trying to post a pic of my kid in the Halloween thread.

[nearmint]

Hmmm...still doing something wrong. I have written text in the reply, and added a pic to the file manager, but when I hit "preview post", only the text shows up.

It won't show in the preview.

 

Ah, let me try to submit it.

[nearmint]

Thanks, guys. It worked! (thumbs u

[VintageComics]

Thanks, guys. It worked! (thumbs u

 

Class of '02.

 

[nearmint]

Thanks, guys. It worked! (thumbs u

 

Class of '02.

 

 

If I need to post an image when I'm at home, I host it on my site. Up until now, if I've had to post an image when I'm at work, I used "my ftp space" on AOL. But, in their never-ending battle to eliminate services to their customers, AOL is no longer offering space to host pics.

[VintageComics]

I know. I can't see photobucket at work...

 

[mica]

If I need to post an image when I'm at home, I host it on my site. Up until now, if I've had to post an image when I'm at work, I used "my ftp space" on AOL. But, in their never-ending battle to eliminate services to their customers, AOL is no longer offering space to host pics.

I too have recently discovered this as well.