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Avatars

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Message # 1 | 9:55 AM 2008-12-27

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An avatar is a computer user's representation of himself/herself or alter ego, whether in the form of a three-dimensional model used in computer games, a two-dimensional icon (picture) used on Internet forums and other communities, or a text construct found on early systems such as MUDs. It is an “object” representing the embodiment of the user.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar_ (computing)

An avatar reflects user’s personality so when choosing an avatar remember: it will influence the way other users will see you. Some avatars can provoke irritation or rejection, and most people will transfer these emotions on the attitude towards you. So, there are some recommendations:

1. Your avatar must not be too big. The size of more than 150х150 px often corrupts forum design. Optimal size is 100х100.

2. Your avatar must not weigh much, because one forum page may turn to be quite expensive for some users. Optimal weight is 5-10 Kbyte.

3. If your avatar is animated it must not flicker too often. If it is not animated it must not be a mishmash of bright colors.

4. Avoid dirty inscriptions on avatars. Some users think it’s cool but it only shows your childishness and immaturity.

5. Avoid sexual images. If you are not a member of adult forum then this only means that you have problems with sex.

When registering a user can choose an avatar out of more than 20 default sets. If website administrator allowed Users group to Upload own avatars in user group settings, then you can set an avatar from your computer. You can also change max size of uploaded avatars. E.g.:

Maximal size (Kbytes) for uploaded avatars: 150 Kb
Maximal dimensions (Pixels) for uploaded avatars: 140x140Px

In the Control Panel in Users – Avatar Management (Main » Users » Avatars) you can select the default sets from which users will be able to choose their avatars. To disable a set (sets) remove the corresponding checkmarks.

You can also create your own avatar collections. Just follow the steps below:

Create a folder named "ava" in the File Manager (letters in low case).
Upload folders with avatars to the "ava" folder by means of any FTP client (a separate folder for each set). A set must contain not more than 100 avatars.

Your collections will have the names "Collection 1", "Collection 2", "Collection 3" and so on. You can’t give your own names to the collections.

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How can I do so that Guests have definite avatars in forum (e.g. an image with the inscription "Guest").

Code

<?if($USER_AVATAR_URL$)?><IMG SRC="$USER_AVATAR_URL$" BORDER="0"><?else?> <IMG SRC="/noavatar.gif" BORDER="0"> <?endif?>

Example of a personal block with avatars:

Code

<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" width="194" style="background-color: #F6A37B;">
<tr><td style="background-image:url('http://s101.ucoz.net/t/161/7.gif'); background-color:#FFC5A9; height: 25px; color:#CC5D28; padding-left:25px;"><b>Personal data</b></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center" style="background:#FFFAF8;padding:7px;">
<?if($LOGIN_FORM$)?>
Welcome, Guest!
<div> </div>
<IMG SRC="http://bridog.co.cc/ava1.gif" BORDER="0">
<div> </div>
$LOGIN_FORM$
<?else?>

<?if($USER_LOGGED_IN$)?>
Welcome, $USERNAME$!
<div> </div>
<?if($USER_AVATAR_URL$)?><IMG SRC="$USER_AVATAR_URL$" BORDER="0">
<?else?> <IMG SRC="http://bridog.co.cc/ava2.gif" BORDER="0"> <?endif?>
<div> </div>
<a href="$PERSONAL_PAGE_LINK$" title="My profile">My profile</a>
<div> </div>
<a href="$LOGOUT_LINK$" title="Log out">Log out</a>
<?endif?>
<?endif?>
</td></tr>
</table>

Here is how it looks:

For a Guest:

For users with avatars:

For users without avatars:

How to display user's avatar in an entry: http://forum.ucoz.com/forum/7-3388-95072-16-1347889854

I'm not active on the forum anymore. Please contact other forum staff.

revenante

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Message # 106 | 1:40 PM 2011-03-31

Is it possible to get avatars shown in forums?
I have got a avatar on my profile, but I cant see it in the forums after a post?

Natashko

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Message # 107 | 2:06 PM 2011-03-31

revenante, I checked your website http://octane-gaming.ucoz.com/forum and wasn't able to confirm the problem. If it is still topical, provide the links to the profiles on your website, where this problem occurs.

revenante

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Message # 108 | 2:31 PM 2011-03-31

Natashko, here's a picture and the link to my profile-> http://octane-gaming.ucoz.com/index/8

Natashko

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Message # 109 | 3:50 PM 2011-03-31

revenante, when at your website we were able to see that only 3 users didn't have their avatars:
Matticus88, Jixie and chr1gu. It is possible that they didn't select the avatar when registering. I can also see your avatar in the forum posts. I suggest you find out with your users. Maybe they have just removed the avatars.

revenante

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Message # 110 | 4:08 PM 2011-03-31

Natashko, A user named Oteh --> http://octane-gaming.ucoz.com/index/8-0-OTeh have also got an avatar.
No one can see the avatar that he has on the forums

MysticDragon

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Message # 111 | 4:12 PM 2011-03-31

revenante, i checked your site and i was able to see it.

N.M.

revenante

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Message # 112 | 4:15 PM 2011-03-31

MysticDragon, but... how come I cant see them?

MysticDragon

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Message # 113 | 4:15 PM 2011-03-31

Try it with a different browser.
If its working then theres a prob with your browser which u are currently using.
Further animorph will explain as to what to do about it.

N.M.

Post edited by MysticDragon - Thursday, 2011-03-31, 4:16 PM

revenante

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Message # 114 | 4:26 PM 2011-03-31

MysticDragon, I'm using Firefox, and it says that the site works best with FF? happy

MysticDragon

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Message # 115 | 4:33 PM 2011-03-31

Did you try it with other browser?

N.M.

revenante

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Message # 116 | 4:43 PM 2011-03-31

MysticDragon, I did, IE worked perfect, but how come it doesnt with FF any longer?

MysticDragon

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Message # 117 | 4:56 PM 2011-03-31

It might be because your version of firefox is old. You need to update the current one to see the changes. Make sure that cookies are accepted by the browser, clear the cookies history; check whether JavaScript is enabled in your browser; clear the cache (temporary files) of the browser.

N.M.

Post edited by MysticDragon - Thursday, 2011-03-31, 4:57 PM

Susmoy

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Message # 118 | 6:43 PM 2011-06-27

Hello All,

In That photo you can see that, If Someone use no avatar in my site then it shows nothing and I have an Avatar for those users who doesn't have chosen avatars but How do I put that Gif to Profile?

I mean is there any scripts?? I think it should be a Easy-Scripts For Staffs. Please Provide

Regards

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Blazer

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Message # 119 | 6:59 PM 2011-06-27

Susmoy, Go to CP » Customize Design » User personal page and find this code

Code

<?if($_AVATAR$)?>$_AVATAR$<br /><br /><?endif?>

then replace it with this code

Change the green text to your NO avatar Image link.

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Post edited by Blazer - Monday, 2011-06-27, 6:59 PM

Susmoy

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Message # 120 | 5:20 AM 2011-06-28

Blazer, Bro I am sorry to say, This code is not working , When I put this code It shows No avatar for those users who have chosen avatars...I hope you understand me..Please Help Bro..

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