Message Editor Interface settings?

[Private_collector]

I was hoping one of you guys would tell me what happened!

I made a post in the usual way, previewed to check spelling, and then submitted the post. When I looked at it a little while later.........it was like you see it now.

The only things that were different were (1) I may have closed the file upload page before I pressed submit reply, but I have done this before without the problem, and (2) internet connection was very slow and everything took ages.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Private_collector

I was hoping one of you guys would tell me what happened!

I made a post in the usual way, previewed to check spelling, and then submitted the post. When I looked at it a little while later.........it was like you see it now.

The only things that were different were (1) I may have closed the file upload page before I pressed submit reply, but I have done this before without the problem, and (2) internet connection was very slow and everything took ages.

Tony,

To understand what went wrong, we need to find out how you manage to insert pictures into the text of your posting in the first place!
Most members can only attach the pictures to hang off the bottom off the posting.

Did you alter any of you settings under "User CP" (see below)?

Which browser do you use?

Thanks,
Hanno

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Message Editor Interface

When posting messages to the forums or other members, there are three interface types available to you. The simplest of these is a simple text box, while the last is a fully-fledged WYSIWYG editor, which allows you to format your text as you want it and see the results immediately.

Go to User CP > Edit Options > Miscellaneous Options > Message Editor Interface and if you then choose "Basic editor", "Standard editor" or "Enhanced Interface"

Depending upon the capabilities of your web browser, you may not be able to use all of these options. If you experience problems when posting messages, try switching to a different interface type.

Hanno

[Private_collector]

I don't believe I have changed anything at all. Not knowingly, anyway.

Browser is IE version 8.

Sorry I can't help with what is different, but ask as many questions as you need. I will answer as best I can.

T.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Private_collector

I don't believe I have changed anything at all. Not knowingly, anyway.

Browser is IE version 8.

Sorry I can't help with what is different, but ask as many questions as you need. I will answer as best I can.

Tony,

Thanks for the reply, I will look into it further.

And move this out of your thread.

Thanks,
Hanno

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Hanno

I tried to duplicate this yesterday using different settings and different methods of inserting or copying images into message. Tried three different times and several different methods and crashed the reply window each time. The MLU server would go off into never never land and not return as soon as I hit preview post until I opened a new browser window. Check the connection speed at my end and checked access to other sites no problem.

The system seem not to like having different methods inserting images used in the same message.

Cheers Phil

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Interestingly, the HMVF forum uses the same software as we do and they have the possibility to choose between the option where photos are attached, or when using the "Enhanced Interface", to attach and then insert pictures into your text.

This is what Tony and a few other members unwittingly do here, but which I cannot replicate

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Howard,

In this thread 1937 maple leaf for sale I can see you can do the same "trick" as Tony.

Could you please elaborate on your settings?

Thanks,
Hanno