custom background in profile

n88tr · 08-11-2008, 11:37 AM

I see the place in my UserCP where I can add images to create a custom background in Profile page but when I add the URL it doesn't show up. How do I get a custom image in there?

**Genghis** · 08-13-2008, 03:09 PM

Yup I was gunna ask too, how come it dont work?

**chrispghmuscle** · 08-13-2008, 03:12 PM

Heck I'd just like to get a pic under my profile avatar..

PM Webby and ask him. But thanks for the post.. Maybe other's are having the same issues.

Chris

n88tr · 08-15-2008, 02:26 PM

You upload the image you want to use in one of your Albums. Once it's uploaded, use that image URL in the Use custom image field when designing new colors for the Profile page, that's how it will show up.

Simple, I just needed to look around at the instructions on the designing page... always read instructions, lol.

Malgate · 08-16-2008, 08:57 AM

instruct, instruct ...... what are they i cant even spell it let alone read them. we're men we dont need no i-n-s-t-r-u-c-t-i-o-n-s (had to use dictionary and thesaurus for speeling and definition)

no seriosly i've been having that trouble since i joined, thanks i try again

**chrispghmuscle** · 02-20-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by n88tr

You upload the image you want to use in one of your Albums. Once it's uploaded, use that image URL in the Use custom image field when designing new colors for the Profile page, that's how it will show up.

Simple, I just needed to look around at the instructions on the designing page... always read instructions, lol.

Do you have a place/site to upload images from? I want a cool firefighter one..

**chrispghmuscle** · 02-21-2009, 09:18 AM

**chrispghmuscle** · 02-21-2009, 11:05 AM

My custom profile is not set like everyone elses..

n88tr · 02-23-2009, 04:49 PM

umm... google firefigher or something, save images in a folder and then upload to your profile via that folder.

Or take pics with camera and transfer to your folder of firefighter images and upload to the dungeon and link copy their urls into the Customize Profile page.

Not sure if i answered your question or not Chris. It's pretty straight-forward process.

**chrispghmuscle** · 02-25-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by n88tr

umm... google firefigher or something, save images in a folder and then upload to your profile via that folder.

Or take pics with camera and transfer to your folder of firefighter images and upload to the dungeon and link copy their urls into the Customize Profile page.

Not sure if i answered your question or not Chris. It's pretty straight-forward process.

I know have the field to place the url image. But I now get an error message. Of which I have sent to webmaster..What catagory / field are we suppose to place this URL in to get it to show in our background..

n88tr · 02-25-2009, 04:28 PM

The very first one, called Main, put it there.

I dunno if it's just me but I'm having big trouble trying to get anything custom in my profile, image-wise. I mean I cleaned out that camo stuff and the visitor box chat texture but then tried a few other textures and i kept getting errors about it being invalid. I suspect it has something to do with the new upgrades that the forum just had. I clicked on the invalid message link and went to blank page.... unhelpful. Then I tried using every image i had in my folder for this site, my sig, the camo background [the same one i was JUST using like 2 minutes ago], some .pngs, some .gifs and a lot of .jpegs none of them worked. Swell. Is anyone else having trouble using actual images that tile in their profile customization??

It's not a big deal but you're really limited with plain colors when customizing, having textures is really graphically-neat, the way it used to be before all the upgrades.

**chrispghmuscle** · 02-25-2009, 04:57 PM

Yep I'm getting the same errors.. Webby asked me to delete all my pics.. Then start over. So I did.. Still invalid stuff.. Its like I take 5 steps forward and 4 steps back..

**Costanza** · 02-25-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by chrispghmuscle

Yep I'm getting the same errors.. Webby asked me to delete all my pics.. Then start over. So I did.. Still invalid stuff.. Its like I take 5 steps forward and 4 steps back..

LOL, I did? No I didn't.. I said create a new album using the option for Profile Pics and place the images you want to use there. I just tried it, worked fine.

**chrispghmuscle** · 02-25-2009, 05:16 PM

Ok.. My appologies for reading it incorrectly.. ( i needed new pics anyway)..lol..

I changed my albums to Profile pics.. and placed the album cover in the Backgroung Image, very top section MAIN.. I keep getting the same error..Main has invalid properties: Background Image

**Costanza** · 02-25-2009, 05:35 PM

Try following these steps and see if you still have the issue:

I found the background I liked, the downloaded and saved to my computer.

Then you will need to go into your profile and click on Show All Albums under your photo albums to the right on your profile then click on add album.

You will see several choices here:

* Public
* Private - Only visible to contacts and moderators
* Profile - Pictures used to modify your profile style

You need to choose Profile

Then you need to name this album (I named my Profile Pics) then you can upload.

When uploading it is quicker and easier to do a smaller graphic that fits within the upload requirements.

Pictures will be automatically resized to fit within these constraints if possible. However, you may receive better results by doing it manually.

After uploading it go back into your profile and click on CUSTOMIZE PROFILE.

Here you will see under main heading a place to upload your background image and next to that an option that says repeat. I chose Both so my image is horizontial and vertical.

From there you can choose background colors and font colors simply by clicking on the box and choosing your color.

Everytime you click preview you will see a small box showing what all the different options are effecting, and can customize your look around that.

Then when all is said and done go to the bottom and save your work.

**chrispghmuscle** · 02-25-2009, 05:47 PM

I found the issue. I was trying to copy and paste the url into the field. Instead of picking it from the little panel once its linked.. Then it was just a matter of picking my colors..

Wow very cool...now about clay.......lol

**Costanza** · 02-25-2009, 06:39 PM

LOL... You manage that group, so you should have a menu bar at the bottom of the screen where you can Edit Group. You can just pick your own avatar for it... LMK how it goes!

**chrispghmuscle** · 02-25-2009, 06:55 PM

Clay's pic is not moving my any means that I have..It's not within my control to move it.. Probably since I didn't put it there to being with.. no matter..lol

**Costanza** · 02-25-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chrispghmuscle

Clay's pic is not moving my any means that I have..It's not within my control to move it.. Probably since I didn't put it there to being with.. no matter..lol

I think secretly you just want him to stay there... lol

I'll look at it tomorrow.

**chrispghmuscle** · 03-01-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Costanza

I think secretly you just want him to stay there... lol

I'll look at it tomorrow.

It's a cover for Mikeh40+....He's a huge Clay Aikens fan....He's just doesn't have the balls to say it.. get it clay aiken and ummm,, nevermind.. lol...

**mitbar** · 03-03-2009, 10:27 PM

just set up my custom background and have to say that i love it. great idea WM. lots of fun to play with.

**chrispghmuscle** · 03-08-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mitbar

just set up my custom background and have to say that i love it. great idea WM. lots of fun to play with.

I won't even ask...lol..mit..c'mon..ahahahhaha

**mitbar** · 03-08-2009, 02:45 PM

ahahaha i didnt even realize i typed it like that until now lol

**chrispghmuscle** · 03-08-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mitbar

ahahaha i didnt even realize i typed it like that until now lol

I was bored.....lol... figured I'd highlight it an see if you answer it..lol