New feature: Blogs

[scott]

The "Friend of:" list shows you which other members have listed you as a Friend. So far that is only me. Above that list however you should see "Friends:" followed by the names of the 23 members you have designated as Friends. If you don't please let me know.
Thanks,
Scott

[rlortie]

Friends list now available, Thank you Scott!

That was the last bug I am aware of, hopefully now we are on a roll!

Ralph

[Fletcher]

I also can't C U Ralph ?

[rlortie]

Fletcher,

I bet you can now! Sorry I missed you. Your forum standing definitely fits my criteria. I Enjoy the private mail as well.

Ralph

[pstroud]

Scott,

How do you attached images and files within a blog message?

Preston

[rlortie]

Preston,

I can answer that for you! Sorry only I can add images and only in the topic header. NOT even I can add and image to a comment or reply.

Send me the image by PM and I will edit into the header. Image must be no more the 500X500 pixels in size and less than the standard 96 dpi.

Hope this helps.

Ralph

[scott]

Actually the image can be any resolution you like, only the dimensions and filesize are restricted; no larger than 500 x 500 pixels and 131 Kb.

[scott]

OK, uploading images in blog comments should now be working . Please remember, for blogs it is a two step process; 1.) upload image, 2.) copy and paste the [img] tag into your post.

Also, spellcheck should now be enabled.

Happy blogging everyone. :-)

-Scott

[rlortie]

Scott,

Both items are working great! using them both already.

Kudos to you my good man an expedient job well done.

Now all I have to do is learn how to make my pictures fit! LOL!

Ralphl

[pstroud]

Scott,

I see you have added several new enhancements to posting a reply on a blog and uploading image files.

Is it possible to upload and post a PDF or Zip file for others to access?

Otherwise, a URL reference could be used to access the files from its original server source (last resort)

Preston.

[rlortie]

Preston.

I am not Scott, but to answer your question and for the sake of others, the answer is yes. You now have a ten page .pdf file posted in "Prestons Corner"

Simply open the .pdf file that you wish to post. Click on edit and "select all", then click copy and then go to blog an click "post reply" Right click and hit paste. Your .pdf file is now posted after hitting the "submit" button.

As you can see in my MT 137 thread, all can also post pictures in reply's.

Ralph

[scott]

First pass at a Blog FAQ added: http://www.besslerwheel.com/forum/faq.php#51

Any and all feedback is welcome.
Thanks,
Scott

[John Collins]

I have tried reading through the blogs - no really! But the sheer quantity and the hassle of reading everything has defeated me- or maybe I'm just too lazy. I know it's going to get worse (well there will be more and more of it) so for me it's enough to check out the posts here so I hope no one is offended if I ignore the blogs and just respond to the forums :-)

John Collins

[rlortie]

Scott,

Here's another for FAQ; How did you and trevie get the wallpaper (picture) behind your blog?

Ralph

[scott]

In your Blog Control Panel you should see a section called "General Page Settings" with fields for setting the background image and its parameters. Currently it needs to be an image on the web, i.e. the background image needs to be a URL. If that's a problem, I'll add it to the list. :-)
Thanks,
Scott