The Sewing Place

Show Posts

This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.


Messages - Francesca

Pages: 1 ... 78 79 [80]
1186
Welcome Lounge and Information / Re: Suggestion box and bugs!
« on: March 01, 2017, 13:22:04 PM »
My username doesn't really fit the little box next to my posts - what a shame.  Any way of changing that?  I also notice some have the little circle on one line then their name underneath, presumably again due to limited space?
Not really a major problem, it just upsets my "ocd"!!

Mine too!

Noted and will likely be adjusted this evening. The online symbol will probably move to sit in the top corner of everyone's avatar.

1187
Tech Tutorials / Re: Making a shortform weblink
« on: March 01, 2017, 13:10:29 PM »
Yep you got it:

Code: [Select]
[url=www.bbc.co.uk]Link to the BBC[/url]

1188
Welcome Lounge and Information / Re: Suggestion box and bugs!
« on: March 01, 2017, 11:26:14 AM »
Not really a bug, just to mention... When you post, sometimes (or maybe it is always) ones you press 'post' it accepts it but then takes you out of that thread.

I will see if this can be changed. Has been changed.

Have just noticed that this message comes up at the top of the screen from time to time. Everything seems to work OK though.

Warning: filesize(): stat failed for /home/k6vkgu51x5q3/additional_domains/thesewingplace.org.uk/public_html/cache/data_2a9e12d5d2288a97930ca84e23afbf91-SMF-modSettings.php in /home/k6vkgu51x5q3/additional_domains/thesewingplace.org.uk/public_html/Sources/Load.php on line 2777

We are aware of this issue and it will be investigated :)

1189
Welcome Lounge and Information / Re: Suggestion box and bugs!
« on: March 01, 2017, 11:25:38 AM »
I'm registered but not 'approved' yet so presumably can't do my donation yet.  I seem to be able to wander round and have a look.  How long will my approval take?

I believe you are fully approved!

You should be able to choose subscribership by going to Profile > Actions > Paid Subscriptions :) Let me know if you have trouble.

1190
Tech Tutorials / Re: Share the love!
« on: March 01, 2017, 11:04:23 AM »
So is that like a "like" button for each post, or have I just indicated to Fran and C3PO I'm in love with them??? :o

It is for each person, rather than per post.

We can look into the possibility of a post-basis "like" button if people are interested - the software may have an option for it. If you post it in the suggestions thread then it will be noted :)

1191
Tech Tutorials / Re: Share the love!
« on: March 01, 2017, 10:43:21 AM »
I've been told there was a minimum post limit before the thumbs were seen. This limit has now been removed so you should see them regardless of how many posts you have :)

1192
Tech Tutorials / Re: Share the love!
« on: March 01, 2017, 10:18:40 AM »
Fran  I can't see the thumbs Where are they hiding ???

Do you see them next to my name?

You won't see them against your own.

For me, I can see them for you.


1193
Tech Tutorials / Embed or share photos into posts
« on: March 01, 2017, 10:17:32 AM »
If you don't have subscriber ability to add photos to a post, or you want to embed them right into the post content rather than on the end of the post, you can use a third party image host.

You can watch a video of this process to see how it works, it takes less than 90 seconds!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jsRBSvF9p4

Or follow these written instructions:

TSP recommends Imgur.com for sharing photos as it's easy to use.

Uploading to Imgur.com

1. Visit Imgur.com
2. Choose "New Post" at the top. You don't need an account, but having one will save all the photos you upload so you can go back and find them again.



3. Browse for photos on your machine, or drag the files into the screen. You can select multiple files.



4. Your imgur "post" will then be created. It might take a little time to process the images.



5. Hover on the image and you will see the URL to the image in the top right corner. Click and copy this.

Now you have two options

A. Share the link in your post. This will not add the photo right into your post but will give an external link to the post like this:

http://imgur.com/G6uof5I

B. You can embed your photo directly into the post but this requires some changes to the copied link, good for intermediate computer uses.

i. Add lowercase "L" to the end of the URL. This means "large" and is an appropriate size for the forum.
Code: [Select]
http://imgur.com/G6uof5Ilii. Add ".jpg" to the end of the URL. This specifies you're linking to a direct image rather than a web page.
Code: [Select]
http://imgur.com/G6uof5Il.jpgiii. Add "i." in front of the imgur.com portion of the URL. This tells Imgur you want the direct photo.
Code: [Select]
http://i.imgur.com/G6uof5Il.jpg
You can then include your new URL using the photo button for it to appear in the post, like so:



1194
Patterns Discussion / Two new Style Arc patterns
« on: March 01, 2017, 10:05:06 AM »
Just noticed on the site this morning there are two new patterns. A woven coat and a knit top.

Coat very odd, but very Style Arc. Knit top much more promising in my opinion. Love the details - don't usually see details like this on a knit.





What do you think?


1195
Corsets / Re: Name of child board
« on: March 01, 2017, 09:52:59 AM »
Hi Brenda!

We can do, however you're welcome to post about bras in the main "What Lies Beneath" board. See where I have posted about bra and undies making.

The corsetry child board is a sub board for this specific area. The main "What Lies Beneath" parent board is aimed to be a place where anything can be discussed relevant to the lingerie/undergarment topic.

Let me know if you have any problems.

1196
Tech Tutorials / Share the love!
« on: March 01, 2017, 09:51:09 AM »
Did you know that you can give "love" to fellow forumites? See the little heart next to your posts - this can be given to you by other members. See the little thumbs up/thumbs down? Just hit the icon (thumbs up hopefully) to give a little love :)

1198
Welcome Lounge and Information / Suggestion box and bugs!
« on: February 28, 2017, 14:37:04 PM »
Hello everyone!

We are likely to have some teething issues and possibly some suggestions for things we want in the site.

If you have suggestions, please let us know here. We can discuss and will aim to give a "yes no maybe" based on whether it's possible and how long it might take.

If you spot a bug, such as a problem with the forum software or how something looks, please post it here for the time being. Please also include the following:

1. What the problem is (provide a screenshot if it's visual)
2. What you expected to see
3. What browser you're using, with Version.
4. What device you're using.

Thank you very much, hopefully there won't be too many problems!

--------------

Issues Tracked

filesize() warning at top of page - we are aware
Return to topic after I post - DONE
Some user's "online" indicator falls onto a new line - noted

1199
Tech Tutorials / How to reduce image sizes before posting
« on: February 27, 2017, 14:29:50 PM »
When pictures come off your camera or phone, they're often really huge! Far bigger than needed to upload onto the forum. It helps us save on costs if you can reduce your pictures before posting or adding them to the gallery.

There are loads of ways to do this, but here's a tutorial for one option:

1. Visit Pixlr Express - a free online image editing software

2. Choose 'Browse'



3. Find the picture file on your computer



4. Choose Adjustment > Resize. Choose new dimensions, make sure the "keep proportions" box is selected so your image doesn't go squiffy! We recommend a maximum width of 500px, it should be big enough for most images to be seen clearly.



5. Choose "Apply". Then "Save" in the top left.



6. Rename your file if you wish, adjust the quality, then save to your computer for upload to TSP :)


Pages: 1 ... 78 79 [80]