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skeezix
2008-08-20, 19:49
What should the string look like if I want to embed an image file into the body of a post, and the image file lives in the root d: (d:\image.png)??

<img><what text goes here></img>

drragostea
2008-08-20, 21:54
One workaround would be uploading it to a filehosting site (Photobucket) and then paste the code.

So after uploading the code will look something like:

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/drragsotea/Candy/Christmas.jpg

I just made up the link, but you get the idea.

FYI, this should have been posted in the Tavern as this is not related to Spybot.

skeezix
2008-08-20, 23:41
Oh. I thought that when one embedded an image, the image became part of the post and did not have to reside elsewhere and be linked to.

drragostea
2008-08-21, 00:01
No no no. Not like that. You've misunderstood.

The code above would be what it looked like before you posted.

The image will be embedded once you post it.

Here's a example:
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff327/xShadowHwkz/Fireworks.png
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If you quote this post, you'll see how it works. You'll see the link. If you see the thread originally it will contain the image.

skeezix
2008-08-22, 01:38
Ok, I think I understand what you're telling me. In order for an image to appear in a post, it must reside on a server somewhere, and that's the purpose of the link - to tell the browser where the image lives so it can be fetched and displayed, right? In your case, the server is photobucket.

But what if the image only lives on the writer's computer? I thought a way existed where while composing a post, I could browse my computer for an image file, insert it in-line into the post, click "submit", and the image would up uploaded from my computer along with the text of the post.

drragostea
2008-08-22, 01:48
Oh no. Then it would be just plan text like every other post. Here's an example, if you will type:

C:\Documents and Settings\Family\Desktop\Images

It would not "upload" it directly. However, you can attach a small image for others to see, but there is a size limit (20KB).

So you'll have to upload it to a file hosting sever then it will display the desired image/photo.

Think about it, if the browser were to upload something from the user's computer without their knowledge/permission, wouldn't that be too much?

In addition, think about the other users that visit these forums. If you're on a cable/DSL connection then it's no problem and in just seconds the images will appear, but on a dial-up connection it's a whole different story.

skeezix
2008-08-22, 08:34
Thank you for your patience and your help.

drragostea
2008-08-22, 16:58
I hope I cleared your doubts. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.