Copy and Paste to Thread

Myers · #1 06-22-2004, 10:45 AM

I know the procedure of copy and Paste, however when I attempt to paste to a Thread in Software Tips and Tricks it does't work..any help appreciated

The Tool · #2 06-22-2004, 04:25 PM

Paste where? Reply box?

Myers · #3 06-22-2004, 04:54 PM

Sorry Tool..This 80yr old is not too swift..Assume i want to paste something ,such as a Error or Warning notice given by the computer, an exact copy for someone to decipher and give assistance.

scouse · #4 06-22-2004, 08:05 PM

I know what you mean i think..
You mean say you get a box appearing on your computer screen with an error warning and you want to copy this error message to this website for help?

You cannot copy and paste these things. You need to take a screen grab of the error message and then you need to host the picture you grabbed of the error and then you need to add the img with its tags into the post you make..

I know this must sound complicated and it does when reading it but in practice it is not that hard..

It is late and i am off to bed soon, but tomorrow if you like i will explain better for you in English so you can understand mate.

Unless someone else comes along to explain for you

here is an explanation for you and anything you need to ask please do..http://www.help2go.com/article54.html

Here is a screen capture utility. I use it so any questions please do ask me.
http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/M...aptureWiz.html

Myers · #5 06-22-2004, 09:27 PM

Scouse-Many thanks for the information... I have and use Capture Wix. I know how to capture the information. to a file...Since I can't paste, you said "you need to add the img to the post"... how do I do this.?? I tried to drag, didn't work, could you please detail the procedure to get it into the post...many thanks.

ESALADUANE · #6 06-23-2004, 07:46 AM

Once you've captured the image (and saved it), the image has to be uploaded to a site that you can link to. Some people use their own web sites, others use a picture storage site like Ripway (see link below). Once the image is stored somewhere (with its own URL), you are ready to use the image in your post.

Click "New Reply" and type your message in the Reply box. Then, click "IMG" (right above the box). You will see a dialog box asking for the link to the image. Copy the URL to the image (from the storage site) and paste it (in the rectangular box in the dialog box). Click OK. Finally, click "Preview Reply" to see if it worked.

http://files.villagephotos.com/signup.asp

Myers · #7 06-23-2004, 09:41 AM

Thanks Esalduane..Solved all my problems.. would never have figured out on my own..This is what makes this Forum so great..

ESALADUANE · #8 06-23-2004, 09:45 AM

Glad you got it.

Myers · #9 06-23-2004, 10:57 AM

[IMG]home.ripway.com/2004-6/131303/TestforLDMz.jpg[/IMG]
Hello again..Thought I had it..when I paste the URL I get a Box with a red X in it. ???any help appreciated,sorry to be such a problem,thanks.

ESALADUANE · #10 06-23-2004, 11:56 AM

These are the steps:

1. Capture image
2. Save image
3. Store image (upload image to a web site that allows you to link to the image)
4. When replying in forum - click "IMG" and paste the link to the image
5. Click "Preview/Submit Reply"

Did you follow all of these steps? What site did you use to store the image?

Myers · #11 06-23-2004, 02:00 PM

[IMG]home.ripway.com/2004-6/131303/TestforLDMz.jpg[/IMG]
Can't figure what I'm doing wrong..followed you instructions and again came up with the box with red X??? Will play around and see if I can work it out..if you have any sugestions, will appreciate..Thanks.. Oh! I.m using Ridway Web Hosting.

scouse · #12 06-23-2004, 06:23 PM

Ok here is a great host it is free and i have been using it for a long time..

You now have all the info to know what to do, with the picture host when you save an image to your account it gives you the actual tag line to copy and paste for other websites..
here is the the link.
www.photobucket.com

Here is an image i have used from the very same photobucket and it is a shot of in photobucket so you can see what to do, look at the bottom tage line called IMG i copy and pasted the line and it shows the picture here as it has this one i have up for you.

I hope that helps.

So to recap open an account with photobucket once in click on browse, then find the picture you want then click on upload, then when it has uploaded you will see the picture with 3 tag lines to copy and paste as my picture shows, copy and paste the bottom line called IMG paste it into a post here and hey presto all done..Good luck mate..
One more thing do not delete the photo you save in photobucket as it will stop showing were the picture is in other websites you placed it..When you have finished with the picture then delete it as it is no use..But while it is in here it will need to to be in photobucket..

Myers · #13 06-23-2004, 09:09 PM

Thanks Souse.. for the assistsance and information.. I'm working on it

Myers · #14 06-23-2004, 09:48 PM

Souse & Esalduane..Thanks..It took awhile, finally got it and things are working fine..your a great group

scouse · #15 06-24-2004, 03:16 PM

Great, glad you are all up and running with it..

Yep there is many good people here, but we are all here to help aswell as learn. I learn so much from here myself..

I guess Techs hate these places because of the cash they lose out as more and more good people learn to repair and teach themselves the things we all used to pay them to do haha

take care...