Tickers Anyone??

JMBM · 04-17-2013, 09:34 AM

I have no clue what I am doing wrong. I uploaded the url it said to on the signature page, but it's just posting the link? Can anyone tell me how to fix this?

Yennie · 04-17-2013, 10:38 AM

There are instructions on how to do it in a sticky in the main Low-carb lobby.

LoCarbGal · 04-17-2013, 10:55 AM

Beverly, I had to ask the administrator (Cherie I think) to help me the first time. After that, updating has been no problem.

Librarygirl · 04-17-2013, 11:01 AM

I just go in and change mine about once a month, because that's about how often I lose.

Reload it, and post.

JMBM · 04-17-2013, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yennie

There are instructions on how to do it in a sticky in the main Low-carb lobby.

Yeah that's the instructions I followed, however, must not have followed them correctly.

DaSHMith · 04-17-2013, 11:35 AM

JMBM, are you pasting the actual bb code? Try including that to get the ticker to post instead of the direct image url.

See below

JMBM · 04-17-2013, 11:41 AM

Well, I'm getting there.

Must do something withj that awful black background!

angie1 · 04-17-2013, 11:41 AM

woohoo! I see your ticker!

JMBM · 04-17-2013, 11:52 AM

It's blurry. I'm just going to have to play with it to see if I can fix it. When I created it, it said you could copy paste, but I didn't see anything in my toolbar to select, File, copy, and paste. I don't know what the control keys are for those commands. Have I proved I'm a complete idiot yet? lol

DaSHMith · 04-17-2013, 11:58 AM

Is your computer a PC? If so, just highlight the bb code and hold down the Control button and press the letter C. This is the Copy shortcut. Then, when you want to paste the code, hold down the Control button and hit the letter V. This is the shortcut for the Paste function.

JMBM · 04-17-2013, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaSHMith

Is your computer a PC? If so, just highlight the bb code and hold down the Control button and press the letter C. This is the Copy shortcut. Then, when you want to paste the code, hold down the Control button and hit the letter V. This is the shortcut for the Paste function.

C and V gotcha. That's part of the problem. Did not remember which keys did what function.

JMBM · 04-17-2013, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaSHMith

Is your computer a PC? If so, just highlight the bb code and hold down the Control button and press the letter C. This is the Copy shortcut. Then, when you want to paste the code, hold down the Control button and hit the letter V. This is the shortcut for the Paste function.

Keep getting Invalid URL message. Got the copy paste figured out and I've tried copying and pasting any of the url's just to make sure I got the right one and it's still giving me the invalid URL message.

I'm going to have to try later. I'm getting frustrated1 lol

DaSHMith · 04-17-2013, 01:36 PM

JMBM, instead of the URL, try pasting the actual bb code. It should loook like below. BB code is best for message boards (like LC Friends).

url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wMsSXPF/
img]http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wMsSXPF/weight.png[/img

JMBM · 04-17-2013, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaSHMith

JMBM, instead of the URL, try pasting the actual bb code. It should loook like below. BB code is best for message boards (like LC Friends).

url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wMsSXPF/
img]http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wMsSXPF/weight.png[/img

Ok, I've had a nap so maybe now I can make this happen.

Yennie · 04-17-2013, 04:32 PM

Have Cherie help you. Once she puts it in, somehow she makes magic and its able to be re-done from there.
Make sure the image you save is the .png and not a .jpg
You can also "right click" to get up the option for copy and paste.

adillenal · 04-17-2013, 04:44 PM

I had one and it was perfect until I updated it and then it turned black and remained that way even when I removed it and tried again so I just deleted the thing.

Librarygirl · 04-17-2013, 04:50 PM

I don't even try to update mine. I just go back to lily slim, put the numbers in, copy and paste it in my signature. Like I said, I have to update it so seldom, it's really not a big deal.

5 minutes, tops.

ETA: I get the added bonus of changing my picture/slider each time if I want.

Carly · 04-17-2013, 04:55 PM

I vote for Cheri- she set mine up and then updating it was a breeze!

JMBM · 04-17-2013, 05:05 PM

I got it back on there, but it's still blurry.

You can't even make out what the numbers say. Oh well, I'll try to get in touch w/Cheri and see if she can fix it. Not a big deal. I just think they're cute.

Librarygirl · 04-17-2013, 05:16 PM

JM, I can do you a Lily Slim ticker and paste it to you in a PM, then you can copy it to your signature...

JMBM · 04-17-2013, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

JM, I can do you a Lily Slim ticker and paste it to you in a PM, then you can copy it to your signature...

Cindy I would love that, but am almost reluctant as I don't think I could take the embarrassment of not being able to figure that out as well.

What's a PM?

Librarygirl · 04-17-2013, 06:09 PM

Private message.

You get a notification at the top right corner of this page.

JMBM · 04-17-2013, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

Private message.

You get a notification at the top right corner of this page.

Gotcha!

Librarygirl · 04-17-2013, 06:22 PM

First, right click on the ticker in your PM. Then "save as", ticker to your computer. Then go to your control panel and "edit sig". then in the box that has your info, put your cursor at the top of the page, so it's blinking. then in option 2 at the bottom of the page, browse and find "ticker" or whatever you named it and load. Then click on "insert signature" in that same area....hope that helps!

JMBM · 04-17-2013, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

Private message.

You get a notification at the top right corner of this page.

I tried it and it said not a valid image file.

I wonder if the system has locked me out or something b/c down at the bottom where it says signature permissions there are a lot of "No's" Especially on the BB ones.

JMBM · 04-17-2013, 06:23 PM

Thanks for trying Cindy!

Librarygirl · 04-17-2013, 06:23 PM

See my last post above yours, and see if that will work.

JMBM · 04-17-2013, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

See my last post above yours, and see if that will work.

Ok, I'll try it.

JMBM · 04-17-2013, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

See my last post above yours, and see if that will work.

It's not even giving me the insert button option. Idk what the crap is going on. I copied and pasted to my computer, went back and grabbed it to up load it in then when you hit up load it says the same stupid invalid image url. I'm just going to see if I can get Cheri to help, or just not have one. This is driving me crazy. I'm sure it's operator error.

Familyvet · 04-17-2013, 07:45 PM

No, JMBM, mine is doing the same thing. I have a sneaking suspicion as well that is has to do with having permission. I finally gave up. I was terrified I was going to get in trouble because the link that mine posted also had stuff for sale on the website!

04-17-2013, 09:34 AM	#1
JMBM Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,260 Gallery: JMBM Stats: 204/157/135 WOE: IF/BBD Start Date: 02/15/2013	Tickers Anyone?? I have no clue what I am doing wrong. I uploaded the url it said to on the signature page, but it's just posting the link? Can anyone tell me how to fix this? __________________ Beverly

04-17-2013, 10:38 AM	#2
Yennie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: PNW Posts: 1,539 Gallery: Yennie Stats: 5'3" 35yo 199/sig/146 No longer obese! WOE: A.I. 1/1-1/20; JUDDD 1/21/13, Potatoes as needed	There are instructions on how to do it in a sticky in the main Low-carb lobby. __________________ ***************************************** My Potato Hacking Journal All I ask is that you lead an evidence-based life.

04-17-2013, 10:55 AM	#3
LoCarbGal Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 12,030 Gallery: LoCarbGal WOE: HDE/JUDDD/Lowish Carb	Beverly, I had to ask the administrator (Cherie I think) to help me the first time. After that, updating has been no problem. __________________ ~~~LCG aka Carol~~~ Ordinary things, done consistently, produce extraordinary results. ~ Keith Cunningham My Journal: LoCarbGal's Balancing Act ~ Part 2

04-17-2013, 11:01 AM	#4
Librarygirl Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,279 Gallery: Librarygirl WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	I just go in and change mine about once a month, because that's about how often I lose. Reload it, and post. __________________ "Never give up on a dream just because of the length of time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway." *Cindy*

04-17-2013, 11:41 AM	#7
JMBM Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,260 Gallery: JMBM Stats: 204/157/135 WOE: IF/BBD Start Date: 02/15/2013	Well, I'm getting there. Must do something withj that awful black background! __________________ Beverly

04-17-2013, 11:35 AM	#6
DaSHMith Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 95 Gallery: DaSHMith Stats: 165.5/160.5/120 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 4/2/13 - Restart 6/22/15	JMBM, are you pasting the actual bb code? Try including that to get the ticker to post instead of the direct image url. See below

04-17-2013, 11:41 AM	#8
angie1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 464 Gallery: angie1 Stats: 191 (post-partum) /188/155 - 5'5 WOE: JUDDD*	woohoo! I see your ticker! __________________ Angie *

04-17-2013, 11:52 AM	#9
JMBM Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,260 Gallery: JMBM Stats: 204/157/135 WOE: IF/BBD Start Date: 02/15/2013	It's blurry. I'm just going to have to play with it to see if I can fix it. When I created it, it said you could copy paste, but I didn't see anything in my toolbar to select, File, copy, and paste. I don't know what the control keys are for those commands. Have I proved I'm a complete idiot yet? lol __________________ Beverly

04-17-2013, 11:58 AM	#10
DaSHMith Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 95 Gallery: DaSHMith Stats: 165.5/160.5/120 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 4/2/13 - Restart 6/22/15	Is your computer a PC? If so, just highlight the bb code and hold down the Control button and press the letter C. This is the Copy shortcut. Then, when you want to paste the code, hold down the Control button and hit the letter V. This is the shortcut for the Paste function.

04-17-2013, 01:36 PM	#13
DaSHMith Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 95 Gallery: DaSHMith Stats: 165.5/160.5/120 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 4/2/13 - Restart 6/22/15	JMBM, instead of the URL, try pasting the actual bb code. It should loook like below. BB code is best for message boards (like LC Friends). url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wMsSXPF/ img]http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wMsSXPF/weight.png[/img

04-17-2013, 04:32 PM	#15
Yennie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: PNW Posts: 1,539 Gallery: Yennie Stats: 5'3" 35yo 199/sig/146 No longer obese! WOE: A.I. 1/1-1/20; JUDDD 1/21/13, Potatoes as needed	Have Cherie help you. Once she puts it in, somehow she makes magic and its able to be re-done from there. Make sure the image you save is the .png and not a .jpg You can also "right click" to get up the option for copy and paste. __________________ ***************************************** My Potato Hacking Journal All I ask is that you lead an evidence-based life.

04-17-2013, 04:44 PM	#16
adillenal Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,815 Gallery: adillenal	I had one and it was perfect until I updated it and then it turned black and remained that way even when I removed it and tried again so I just deleted the thing. __________________ adi 5'7" 69 years old 181/155/145 LC MY WAY 3/15/03 155/144/140 LFL 5/05/04 181.0/168.0/145 07/25/11 The Rice Diet 180/132/139 JUDDD 01/01/2011 157/148/139 JUDDD 07/28/2014 169/161/139 JUDDD 08/01/2015 174/159/139 JUDDD 09/17/2017

04-17-2013, 04:50 PM	#17
Librarygirl Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,279 Gallery: Librarygirl WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	I don't even try to update mine. I just go back to lily slim, put the numbers in, copy and paste it in my signature. Like I said, I have to update it so seldom, it's really not a big deal. 5 minutes, tops. ETA: I get the added bonus of changing my picture/slider each time if I want. __________________ "Never give up on a dream just because of the length of time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway." *Cindy* Last edited by Librarygirl; 04-17-2013 at 04:52 PM..

04-17-2013, 04:55 PM	#18
Carly Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 11,869 Gallery: Carly Stats: 199/123.2/125 5'1" 41yrs Size 20/4P WOE: JUDDD- maintaining since 2/2013 Start Date: 2/21/12- Low carb (199lbs) 3/28/12 JUDDD (189lbs)	I vote for Cheri- she set mine up and then updating it was a breeze! __________________ Carly JUDDD changed my life. It transformed my health, gave me freedom and restored my confidence. JUDDD is very simple, very livable and very flexible. JUDDD allows weight loss and life to happen simultaneously. *See my before and after pictures* http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/we...ore-after.html

04-17-2013, 05:05 PM	#19
JMBM Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,260 Gallery: JMBM Stats: 204/157/135 WOE: IF/BBD Start Date: 02/15/2013	I got it back on there, but it's still blurry. You can't even make out what the numbers say. Oh well, I'll try to get in touch w/Cheri and see if she can fix it. Not a big deal. I just think they're cute. __________________ Beverly

04-17-2013, 05:16 PM	#20
Librarygirl Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,279 Gallery: Librarygirl WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	JM, I can do you a Lily Slim ticker and paste it to you in a PM, then you can copy it to your signature... __________________ "Never give up on a dream just because of the length of time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway." *Cindy*

04-17-2013, 06:09 PM	#22
Librarygirl Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,279 Gallery: Librarygirl WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	Private message. You get a notification at the top right corner of this page. __________________ "Never give up on a dream just because of the length of time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway." *Cindy*

04-17-2013, 06:22 PM	#24
Librarygirl Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,279 Gallery: Librarygirl WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	First, right click on the ticker in your PM. Then "save as", ticker to your computer. Then go to your control panel and "edit sig". then in the box that has your info, put your cursor at the top of the page, so it's blinking. then in option 2 at the bottom of the page, browse and find "ticker" or whatever you named it and load. Then click on "insert signature" in that same area....hope that helps! __________________ "Never give up on a dream just because of the length of time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway." *Cindy*

04-17-2013, 06:23 PM	#26
JMBM Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,260 Gallery: JMBM Stats: 204/157/135 WOE: IF/BBD Start Date: 02/15/2013	Thanks for trying Cindy!

04-17-2013, 07:45 PM	#30
Familyvet Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 201 Gallery: Familyvet Stats: 230/200/<160 5'8" 44yo WOE: Atkins on and off for years, JUDDD Start Date: JUDDD 2/20/13	No, JMBM, mine is doing the same thing. I have a sneaking suspicion as well that is has to do with having permission. I finally gave up. I was terrified I was going to get in trouble because the link that mine posted also had stuff for sale on the website! __________________ John 3:16 I am a WHOSOEVER!!!!

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