steppenwolf Posted October 31, 2001 Share Posted October 31, 2001 This is just a signature test. Sad really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 31, 2001 Author Share Posted October 31, 2001 Hey Steppy, it worked - cool....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted October 31, 2001 Share Posted October 31, 2001 Steve Look what you've started We're gonna get loads of graphics and photos being posted - its our own gallery. who's the artist ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 31, 2001 Author Share Posted October 31, 2001 Mark, Let's hope that there is some decorum in the forum! :0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted November 1, 2001 Share Posted November 1, 2001 And rhyming couplets - is there no end to this mans talents. Tech speak, photos and light entertainment what more can anyone ask for - and before you do ask for it, don't. there's beer to be drunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russbif Posted November 1, 2001 Share Posted November 1, 2001 Pretty clever stuff..how do you do it then Steve, lets all have a go Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 1, 2001 Author Share Posted November 1, 2001 Russ, I could tell you but then I'd have to ........... But then again nobody likes a smart A*** so I'll spill the beans. Ironically, I cannot tell you here as to show you would not work as the operation would be activated! I will draw up a list of commands and post them in a manner that will allow them to be viewed without them actually carrying out the commands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted November 1, 2001 Share Posted November 1, 2001 Well done smart A***, I wondered how long it would take and now I have my answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 2, 2001 Author Share Posted November 2, 2001 Webmaster, There is always one and this time its me! Oh dear I am not sure if this is good or bad? See my next posting for my own rules! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 2, 2001 Author Share Posted November 2, 2001 Russ, The key to adding these extra 'features' is to use HTML (HyperText Mark-up Language) commands such as those that are used in the development of a web site. The nice thing about this is that the 'overhead' on the BBS server is minimal as it does not have to store the actual photograph or other data, it simply displays the files that are stored on someone elses server. The BBS does this by 'pointing' your browser at that other server. This, of course, pre-supposes that you have your own web site on which to store the items that you want to display in your BBS postings. It is a privilege to be allowed to do this on this BBS, not all BBS Webmasters will allow you to make use of this feature so it should be used prudently. Be warned - abuse it ...lose it! (Note for Mark Stanton - there I go again, a rhyme every time!). Do not display huge photographs in your signature line, not because they take up 'space' but because they do take up bandwidth which if used to extreme will slow things down. Also, chose your images wisely as the wrong type of image will certainly lose you the right to use the BBS in the future. Here endeth the first ........ How to do it? To allow you to see the code used rather than it just activating, I have had to use asterisks (*) instead of the real code! Example 1, To insert a hypertext link to a specific page on another web site:- type the following but change the asterisks * to open and close square brackets [] *URL=http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/oakwood_data/carproj.htm*Visit my Build Site*/URL* Example 2, To insert a hypertext link to a specific picture on another web site:- type the following but change the asterisks * to greater than/less than signs <> *image src="http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/oakwood_data/carline2.jpg"* Other features can be found by clicking on the 'iB Code' hyperlink at the bottom of the posting screen when you are composing a new post. DON'T FORGET TO CONVERT THE ASTERISKS TO THE SYMBOLS SHOWN!! DON'T ABUSE THE PRIVILEGE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted November 2, 2001 Share Posted November 2, 2001 Too quick for me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russbif Posted November 3, 2001 Share Posted November 3, 2001 me too, I'm just a simple engineer............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midds Posted November 6, 2001 Share Posted November 6, 2001 Seems like a lot of hassle to me for a bit of fun, I can see me spending a lot of time grappling with this..... Midds The Home of the Westfield Megabusa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midds Posted November 6, 2001 Share Posted November 6, 2001 Very...VERY...cool...though................. Midds The Home of the Westfield Megabusa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 6, 2001 Author Share Posted November 6, 2001 Midds Yup it is cool but Where are your pictures? ... mmmmm ..... my Raceline sump ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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