Can Pictures be Inserted in a PM to a Member?

[alan73]

Can’t figure it out .

 

[cosmicfolklore]

For PMs only, you have to first publish them online to get a URL. I use just whichever free image hosts that comes up first in a google search. Post it there, and then right click > copy inage location > paste it into the drop down on the PM for an image.
I hope that helps. It’s a little more difficult than just posting an image to a forum thread.

 

[alan73]

Thx . Not sure how to get a http version of a pic off my phone … I’ll just put up the pics and then PM member

 

[didimauw]

Pm sent to try it.

I get all the same options in a pm that I do in the forums. ...you don't?

Is there three dots that You can click on to get more options?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Depending on which image host you use, there should be a button to copy the url. Just play around with it. If an old technophobe like me can figure it out…

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Pm sent to try it.

I get all the same options in a pm that I do in the forums. ...you don't?

Is there three dots that You can click on to get more options?

No, regular members have to use image hosts for PMs.

 

[didimauw]

Weird

 

[cosmicfolklore]

@didimauw But, if you can change that without giving me your god powers over the forum, that’d be great!

 

[didimauw]

....I can offer Carter hall to Kev, and see if he bites. Lol

 

[cosmicfolklore]

....I can offer Carter hall to Kev, and see if he bites. Lol

Ahhh, man, what did Kevin do that was so terrible?

 

[didimauw]

Ahhh, man, what did Kevin do that was so terrible?

Nah, I'm sure he's smart enough to truly enjoy this wonderful blend.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Open image to view it.



Highlight the URL and copy it.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Open image to view it.

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Highlight the URL and copy it.

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Great explanation!! Thanks Cap’n! But, my screens don’t look like that. What make of smartphone is it?

 

[Chasing Embers]

Great explanation!! Thanks Cap’n! But, my screens don’t look like that. What make of smartphone is it?

Samsung Galaxy A50

 

[That Guy]

Easiest thing to do is just get their email address and email it

 

[Chasing Embers]

Easiest thing to do is just get their email address

It was for me. I don't give email out to anyone but work and doctors.

 

[captainsousie]

I wonder if @admin could enable the photo upload for PMs or whether that is restricted in the admin UI.

 

[mikethompson]

If Kevin gives Cosmic image embedding powers, there's no way I'm opening a "Check out my stem" message from him, I will tell you that for free.

 

[admin]

I fixed this. Everyone can now attach images to private messages.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Awesome!! I think that this makes it a lot easier for folks to communicate questions about pipe purchases and mold questions that they might be reluctant to make in a thread.