Multiple posters have told you that DropBox doesn't work reliably on this forum (even if you see the photos, we can't).
Are you not seeing those posts suggesting that you use a different photo host (if you want others to see your photos)?
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You've been misinformed about Dropbox working in this forum and are wasting your time. In theory, people without an account can see google drive or dropbox photos. In practice, in this forum, almost never is the pic visible or the link works.
However you inspired me to custom paint a box car for the:
TTIWWP Railroad. Also known as This Thread Is Worthless Without Pictures Railroad. My supplies are packed away at the moment, this will be a fall project.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
jjo Sorry for picture issues....Cant figure this out..Posts OK on my post
Sorry for picture issues....Cant figure this out..Posts OK on my post
They will be, because it's your Dropbox and you are logged in. You need to use a photo hosting site like Photobucket or ImgBB, ooor host the pictures on your own web site
--Randy
Modeling the Reading Railroad in the 1950's
Visit my web site at www.readingeastpenn.com for construction updates, DCC Info, and more.
In process of building the bench work, I neglected to protect/cover my temporary layout...The sawdust did its damage.....Locos are back to running erratically..Time for a GooGone cleaning and hopefully, all will be well.
jjo That pic is via DropBox...Thanks to Dave for showing me how.
That pic is via DropBox...Thanks to Dave for showing me how.
No picture, and I get an Error 401 when I click on the icon.
jjoI'll try new image later
It's not the image, it's Dropbox with this forum. Once agan, Dropbox doesn't work reliably for everyone to view here. Choose a different photo-sharing host if you want folks to see your photos. A number of suggestions have been made in the thread.
Sorry cuyama,, I followed instructions.. Image appeared OK in my post and I could enlarge..Don't understand........I'll try new image later..
jjoHoping the pic appears
Not for me, at least, sorry.
Hoping the pic appears..Just an update I promised of my simple 4X8 benchwork..Combined a few approaches....Plan to add storage shelving etc underneath.Tomorrow's project.. Several errors showing but it'll do its job to hold up the modest layout to get started,
cuyamaDropbox doesn't always (or often) work here, perhaps depending on the permissions you have set in Dropbox. The Original Poster may be able to see it, but it may be that no one else can. I can't. Trainboard Railimages always works, as do imgur, etc.
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jjo,
Sorry if I mislead you about Dropbox. I haven't used it for quite some time.
I used to use Photobucket and I still have an account, but I don't post any new pictures to it because it seems to foul up regularly. My go to photo host these days is Imgur.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Dropbox doesn't always (or often) work here, perhaps depending on the permissions you have set in Dropbox. The Original Poster may be able to see it, but it may be that no one else can. I can't.
Trainboard Railimages always works, as do imgur, etc.
jjo
Prepairing the post, the picture looks gigantic. That's just the norm, it shows up perfect size after you post it.
TF
That was a test....Dropbox does work here..Need to make pic smaller though..Thnks
Next issue will be to decide on height of layout.....Tending towards between 38" and 42"...48" seems too high for me. Reminding myself that ease of access is key both top and underneath...Also type of chair used..Oh well.. Moving toward the finale.
I store my online photos at an account on imgbb.com. Easy to upload and use in posts to the forum.
Marlon
See pictures of the Clinton-Golden Valley RR
Thank you for the tips on Dropbox....I like the "ease of use" but having issues adapti
ng to MR forums...Thanks
I have all my JMRI roster files on Dropbox. Any decoder update I make on the shop test-track is automatically accessible from any other computer, including the one at the layout, and vice-versa.
Anyone involved in taking DCC engines to a club would find this handy, too, as you can easily access any of your engines in the JMRI roster. Perfect!
Regards, Ed
jjo.I guess I'm spoiled with "dropbox"...So easy to work with.
Hi jjo,
Dropbox will work fine for posting pictures to the forums. Just right click on your photo in Dropbox and select 'Copy image address'. Then go to your post and put your cursor where you want the photo to appear. Then left click on the icon above the post that looks like a mountain with the sun above it. Put your cursor in the top box and right click and select 'paste' and then OK. The image should appear.
Completed the major top part of benchwork (joists, frameworks etc) today and letting glue dry overnight..Moving forward,
And I'm hoping the same with Flickr!
Mike.
My You Tube
mbinsewiThe beginner plan in Photo Bucket no longer supports image hosting , and I'm trying to get them to give me credit, if I up grade to the intermediate plan, but of course, because of the virus, they are short handed and haven't responded yet. I've been moving things over to Flickr.
Hi Mike,
I gave Photobucket the benefit of the doubt and stayed with them through all the crap. However, my patience is wearing thin because they seem to suffer constant service interuptions and I find their newer format less friendly to use. Sometime soon I'm going to transfer all of my PB images to Imgur. I just hope that Imgur doesn't go sour like Photobucket did.
Flickr is easy to catch on to, as well.
The beginner plan in Photo Bucket no longer supports image hosting , and I'm trying to get them to give me credit, if I up grade to the intermediate plan, but of course, because of the virus, they are short handed and haven't responded yet.
I've been moving things over to Flickr.
jjoPictures are a challenge for me here...I'll try to break the code and learn the system and post later...thanks
Here is an explanation of how to post pictures to the forums:
1. Load your pictures onto your computer.
2. Start writing your post in the forums. When you get to the point where you want to insert a photo, place your cursor where you want the photo to appear and then open a second browser window.
3. In the second window go to your photo hosting site. I use Imgur and Photobucket. Imgur is easier and it's free:
https://imgur.com/
4. Transfer your picture(s) to the photo hosting site. In Imgur, click on your name and then click on 'Images' in the drop down menu. You will see an option to 'Add Images'. Click on that and then click on 'Browse'. That will take you back to your computer files. Locate the desired image and double click on it. The image should appear on the Imgur screen.
5. Click on the image. That will bring up a menu on the right side of the page. Click on 'Copy' beside the 'Direct Link' option.
6. Go back to the window where the forum post is. At the top of the post window there is an icon that looks like a mountain with the sun above it. Click on that.
7. In the pop up window right click in the box beside 'Source' and select 'Paste' and then 'OK'. The image should appear in your post.
It sounds complex but it really isn't. Once you have done it a couple of times it's easy.