Max x resolution of graphics attachments.

[lemonadesoda]

Can we change the max x upload size of the various graphics formats, incl. .png and .gif to a typical screenshot resolution, ie. 1600 or 1680?

Same goes for jpg. Can we limit it to 1600 or 1680 as well please. There have been a few "nasty" and huge photos >3000 that have been mammoth in size because users are not scaling or compressing their jpegs.

 

[btarunr]

Size (in pixels) of the image is not what counts, the size (in KB/MB) is what counts. The vBulletin system re-sizes large images automatically to make it comfortable for even 1024x768 screens. The script however, re-sizes the image only after your browser cached it. If a person uses the code to link to large images, we can't place a size-specific restriction, as for our [URL=http://www.techpowerup.org/]image hosting service[/URL], as you can see, there's already a cap on the size (that's 2 MB per image):

[IMG]http://img.techpowerup.org/080928/bta171.png

What's more, the system has image re-size options right there, in case you have a 3000xZOMG px image and are lazy to manually re-size it. The software also maintains aspect ratio, so if you specify just the horiz / vert pixel count, it can accordingly stretch/skew your image. This lops down the image size (in KB) aswell.

This however, is different from the image/file attach system the forum software comes with. The image hosting service is free for use by anyone, nothing specific to TPU community only, so we can't play "bad hosts" there

It boils down to etiquette, really. It's upto the poster to realise, that the images used in the post could make several peoples' modems/routers cry. So I think beyond 1280x1024 px, you need convincing reasons to post pics with larger dimensions. (such as a chart..chips with tiny markings, etc). The size in KB/MB is the key. 10s of pics with > 500 KB /pic....now that's a put off. Thanks for sharing your concerns.

 

[newtekie1]

Exactly what btarunr said. It isn't the number of pixels that matters, it is the size of the image, which is already limitted to 2MB.

If you don't like the large images, might I suggest you uncheck this option:

(and the picture also ilustrates our point that the number of pixels doesn't matter, it is the size in bytes that matters, and that is the only reason I made it that big)

 

[lemonadesoda]

In the advanced edit window, there is the paperclip, that will allow you to attach files ... or pictures. The limit is there. Going through the TPU image hosting service is cumbersome and adds a lot of extra steps (unless using TPU capture... not installed on all machines).

Perhaps a BUTTON on the advanced edit dialog to jump straight to TPU hosting? Or link vBulletin attachment to TPU hosting? Maybe my workflow is wrong.

THIS is where the vBulletin set up needs fixing:

 

[Kreij]

Perhaps a BUTTON on the advanced edit dialog to jump straight to TPU hosting?

I asked about the same thing back in July in this thread but never got a reply from any mods or W1zz. I thought it would be a useful addition too.

 

[btarunr]

You can always click on the techPowerUp! menu (above the top Post Reply button), and right-click on Free Image Hosting to open in a new window/tab.

 

[lemonadesoda]

TPU should be a LEAN MACHINE
What's all this nonsense about navigate there, click here, open a second browser window, nagivate north by north east, three steps backwards, turn around, wait until full moon, and look under the coconut tree, rubbish?

 

[btarunr]

For me it takes 5 seconds, to go from the quick reply box to the menu and open the image host site. There are no real advantages for me with this "lean machine" of yours

When quick-replying there are no image upload options anyway. And it ends up being quicker (typing post + image host site) than if I were to type a full-on "post reply".

 

[lemonadesoda]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lean_manufacturing

 

[btarunr]

^List of services offered by Techpowerup.

Forums is one of them. This is as lean as it gets.

 

[lemonadesoda]

Theres a good button on the Quick Reply input box. The ABC spellcheck. I think everyone misses it (LOL) but its place is well placed. It isnt on some "open another browser instance, scroll to the top of the forum, use the dropdown, navigate to Free Image Hosting, click, etc."

By the icon inster image should be "upload image" icon. This would open another browser window automatically to free image hosting page.

BINGO.

Lean.

 

[btarunr]

Theres a good button on the Quick Reply input box. The ABC spellcheck. I think everyone misses it (LOL) but its place is well placed. It isnt on some "open another browser instance, scroll to the top of the forum, use the dropdown, navigate to Free Image Hosting, click, etc."

By the icon inster image should be "upload image" icon. This would open another browser window automatically to free image hosting page.

BINGO.

Lean.

I don't know how many TPU users use MSIE, but MSIE (and browsers that are based on MSIE) are the only ones that support that button, and that too, using the IESpell application. Firefox, Safari, Opera, etc. don't support it. Anyway, this is a good idea...a link to the hosting page. Let's see how it works out.