The Signature / Ticker Thing

[SuzyQ204]

Okay, I don't think I'm getting the whole ticker / signature thing. I made a ticker and tried to follow Mrs Peel's advice for attaching it without luck. Then I took a personal picture and added it which is okay but it is at the bottom of my messages instead of at the top.

I wanna be like everybody else :( and have a graphic at the top and my personal progress at the bottom of my messages. HELP!

SuzyQ

[PhyllisRis]

The picture at the top is called an "avatar" and you get to that through your control panel settings and then "edit avatar". I had to do my ticker a few times, too, before it actually "stuck"...keep following Mrs. Peel's directions....
Phyllis

[SuzyQ204]

Thank you so much Phyllis. I think I got it!!! I was putting the BB code from the ticker editer in the box at the bottom rather than in the message box.

{bouncing}

[SuzyQ204]

Wow, cool, the system has posted my avatar and signature on all the messages I've already posted.

The two cuties in my avatar are Andy (black one) and Keely our two Scottish terriers. We also have three of their puppies right now - so they keep me busy.

SuzyQ

[alabama]

How do you update the ticker?? I am confused...sorry!

[PhyllisRis]

HI...I have this saved on my computer (a sticky note) that I found on this Forum...
Phyllis

TO CREATE A NEW TICKER:
1. Click on the link www.1PDForum.com/tickers
2. Select and insert a PIN you will remember (you can use your forum password if you like)
3. Choose your ticker design and marker out of our unique designs.
4. Choose the way you want to present your data:
* Track weight (e.g. Started at 180, currently at 160, targt at 140)
* Track weight changes (e.g. Need to lose 40, lost so far 20)
* Track clothing size (e.g. Started at size 16, currently at 8, target at 4)
5. insert the numbers and the name or nickname to appear on your ticker.
6. Create your ticker.
7. On the screen you will see: Preview of your new ticker, HTML Code, BB Code and your new ticker link which you need to save for future use
8. Copy and paste the BB Code at the end of your new post on the forum as your signature.
9. Save the link in your favorites

UPDATING AN EXISTING TICKER WITH YOUR NEW WEIGHT/SIZE:
1. Click the link you saved (step 7-9 above)
2. Enter your PIN - if you forgot your PIN, just create a new ticker (see above)
3. Update the data.
4. If you want a new ticker design - check the box for a new ticker/marker.
5. Update the ticker.
6. Copy and Paste the BB Code as you did the first time.