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SITE HELP - Internal Image Linking

Submitted by Dreamweaver on Thu, 2008-09-04 08:56

OTHER SITE HELP

For a list of other HELP topics, including an introduction to posting and computing terms, refer to this Index Thread

 

INTRODUCTION

Previously, I covered the most basic method of posting an image via this site's Create Content - Photo facility. The thread for these instructions can be found by clicking HERE.

I also covered the first of three alternatives for posting multiple images or embedding one or more images into a new post in an existing thread HERE. This first option deployed the use of a REMOTE HOST to store your image/s and then linking to them within your post on this site.

Now I'll move onto the second option for situations where you wish to:

  • add a post to an existing thread and imbed one or more images.

  • start a thread and imbed(display) multiple images.

    • This second option is called INTERNAL IMAGE LINKING.

     

    The advantages of this method are:

  • You don't have to bother signing up for and configuring a REMOTE HOST client for storing your images.

  • You won't loose the image display in this site if you, or the REMOTE HOST relocates your images, or if the site of the REMOTE HOST is down.

  • Your post with the image/s linked to this site should load faster when someone views your post. This is because when someone accesses your THREAD, both your post and the image/s are downloaded to their PC from this site only, not this site and the REMOTE HOST.

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    With this method, you:

  • Upload your image/s to this site.

  • Either open a new THREAD or post in an existing THREAD

  • Link to the image/s via the URL (address) allocated by this site when you posted your original image/s.

    • Here is an example of where this has been used to upload an image to this site and then display (imbed) it in an existing THREAD new post .

     

     

     

    PROCEDURE

    NOTE - If you are going to post an image or images, and follow these instructions as you do it, then it suggested you open two sessions of Fishwrecked and display this post in one, whilst you perform the posting in the other. I find it easier to open two separate browser sessions rather than two tabs within one session. Then you can use ALT/TAB to toggle (swap) between them.

    Upload Your Image/s To This Site

    This is essentially the same procedure as documented in the thread SITE HELP - Posting Images Via New Thread, with one difference - you don't add text because you'll be doing that in the new THREAD or existing THREAD new post that you'll be adding your image/s to.

    STEP 1 - On the LHS of the site is a Create Content item, if this doesn't show two items (Photo and Forum Topic), click on this to display these:

     

    STEP 2 - Click on the Photo item - the following screen is displayed:

     

    Complete the Submit Image screen:

    STEP 3 - TITLE - Type your desired title in the box below where it says Title

     

    STEP 4 - GALLERY

    - Select an image gallery - this tell the site software where to store your image on this site. Click where indicated on the following diagram:

    - A drop down list will appear:

    Unless you have had Adam set you up with your own photo gallery (you'll need to send him a PM request), you'll need to select one of the general galleries - for example fishwrecked photos:

    Simply place your cursor over the desired gallery and click on it. The Images Gallery field will now be populated (fill in) with desired glallery:

     

    STEP 5 - SELECT IMAGE TO UPLOAD

    - Click on the Browse button to the right hand side of the Image field:

    - Assuming you are using a Microsoft Operating System you will see the following dialogue (screen):

    - Simply browse to your desired picture, click on the desired item (see note below) to populate the dialogue file name field with the desired image, then click on the Open button within the dialogue - the dialogue will dissapear and the Image field in this site's Submit Image screen will be populated with the location of the image on your PC:

    NOTE - What will be displayed in your File Upload dialogue, will depend on how you have the directory of the folder that contains your image set up. Whether you display details, thumbnails (small images) etc.

     

    STEP 6 - POST YOUR IMAGE - Click on Submit button :

     

    STEP 7 - START YOUR TEXT POST :

    Either by using this site's Create Content - Forum Topic if intend to start a new THREAD, or click on the existing Forum Topic or Image THREAD if you intend to add a post.

    NOTE - For demonstration purposes, this procedure adds one image to a post.

     

    STEP 8 - COMPLETE THE APPROPRIATE POST FIELDS:

  • New THREAD - Using this site's Create Content - Forum Topic function, start your new post and fill in the Subject field, then select which Forum is appropriate and finally, in the Body field, type in your text. Your new THREAD should look like this:

  • Existing THREAD - Adding a Post - Click on the desired Forum Topic or Image THREAD and fill in the Subject field and, in the Comment field, type in your text. Your new post should look like this:

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    Now we start the process of linking to your previously posted image/s.

     

    STEP 9 - OPEN ANOTHER BROWSER SESSION - Again, I prefer to open a completely separate session, rather than a tab within the same session as you can use the ALT/TAB keys to toggle between the two.

     

    STEP 10 - DISPLAY THE IMAGE YOU WISH TO LINK TO - From this site select your desired image post.

     

    STEP 11 - OBTAIN THE IMAGE PATH.

    This is the address of the image on this site, that is, where it is stored when you previously posted it :

  • Place your cursor over the image and click the right hand mouse button - a list will appear

  • The list that is displayed will differ between Firefox and Internet Explorer and the procedure for obtaining the image address is slightly different, so follow the procedure appropriate to the browser you are using:

    • FIREFOX: (scroll down slightly for Internet Explorer procedures)

  • From the list, select Copy Image Location:

  • The list will disapear - you have now copied the image address, ready for copying into your text post

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    INTERNET EXPLORER:

  • From the list, select Properties:

  • The following will now be displayed:

  • Now, drag your cursor over the text starting with http... to the right of the Address item, then right mouse click and select copy:

    • Now you know why I use Firefox!

    In both cases we have now copied the address of the image. We will now paste that copied image address into the Body (new THREAD) or Content (existing post) field, just below our text in the other browser session.

     

    STEP 12 - PASTE THE IMAGE ADDRESS.

    Paste the the address in either the Body or Content fields below your text (right mouse click and paste or simultaneous use of the CNTL and V keys) - it will look like this:

     

    STEP 13 - FORMAT THE IMAGE ADDRESS.

    We need to add some code either side of the address - this basically tells the sight to display the content at the copied address as an image (IMG).

    Add [IMG]at the beginning of the copied image address and [/IMG] at the end of the address. NOTE that these are different!

    Now your code that will display the image should look like this:

    IMPORTANT - Make sure there are no spaces between the IMG tags and the code, otherwise your image/s will not display!

    There are parameters and sub parameters you can add into this code, but that I'll leave for another topic.

    To add multiple pictures, simply repeat from Step 10 onwards.

     

    STEP 14 - PREVIEW AND OR SUBMIT.

    When you have finished with your text, pasting the address of the image/s and adding the IMG tags at either end of the image address, all that remains to be done is preview and/or submit your post! .

     

    JOB DONE!!


     

     

     

     


    SITE HELP - Image Posting Assistance

    Submitted by Dreamweaver on Wed, 2008-09-03 17:37

    After assisting a number of people with image posting and seeing the number of enquiries, I've started putting together HELP threads. It's impractical to put all of this information in one thread. Inevitably, these threads will become 'spread out'.

    So, until Adam gets a chance to install an alternative method, I've created this as something of an Index thread and will list the various HELP threads that I've created. Of course, nothing saying other HELP threads (created or yet to be) can't be added here.

    Then all that is needed, is for this one thread to be bumped from time to time, to provide both visibility of, and navigation to, the various HELP threads.

  • SITE HELP - Posting Images Introduction - An introduction to posting, images and terms.

  • SITE HELP - Posting Single Images Via New Thread - The simplest way of posting up a single image and accompanying text.

  • SITE HELP - External Image Linking - The first of three methods by which you can post multiple pics in a new thread, or one or more images in an existing thread.(The last method will follow as I get time).

  • SITE HELP - Internal Image Linking - The second of three methods by which you can post multiple pics in a new thread, or one or more images in an existing thread.(The last method will follow as I get time). 

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    Any worthwhile document including (hopefully) this one needs constant use assessment and may need alterations from time to time to make processes clearer and easier to understand. Similarly, dozens of brains are always better than one, so if you have a suggestion for documentation, sing out. This includes technical terms that you may not understand.

     

     

     

     

     

     


    SITE HELP - Posting Single Images - Via New Thread

    Submitted by Dreamweaver on Tue, 2008-09-02 07:16

    OTHER SITE HELP

    For a list of other HELP topics, including an introduction to posting and computing terms, refer to this Index Thread

     

    INSTRUCTIONS

    This is pretty straight forward. Typically, this method is used when you just have one image that you wish to post up and optionally (or not) add some text. You may (as has often been done)just want to post the image and let the title of the post say what you want to say. It's your choice.

    With this method, the image is uploaded (copy transferred from your PC) to this site.

     

    NOTE - If you are going to post an image or images, and follow these instructions as you do it, then it suggested you open two sessions of Fishwrecked and display this post in one, whilst you perform the posting in the other. I find it easier to open two separate browser sessions rather than two tabs within one session. Then you can use ALT/TAB to toggle (swap) between them.

     

    STEP 1 - On the LHS of the site is a Create Content item, if this doesn't show two items (Photo and Forum Topic), click on this to display these:

     

    STEP 2 - Click on the Photo item - the following screen is displayed:

     

    Complete the Submit Image screen:

    STEP 3 - TITLE - Type your desired title in the box below where it says Title

     

    STEP 4 - GALLERY

    - Select an image gallery - this tell the site software where to store your image on this site. Click where indicated on the following diagram:

    - A drop down list will appear:

    Unless you have had Adam set you up with your own photogallery (you'll need to send him a PM request), you'll need to select one of the general galleries - for example fishwrecked photos:

    Simply place your cursor over the desired gallery and click on it. The Images Gallery field will now be populated (fill in) with desired glallery:

     

    STEP 5 - SELECT IMAGE TO UPLOAD

    - Click on the Browse button to the right hand side of the Image field:

    - Assuming you are using a Microsoft Operating System you will see the following dialogue (screen):

    - Simply browse to your desired picture, click on the desired item (see note below) to polulate the dialogue file name field with the desired image, then click on the Open button within the dialogue - the dialogue will dissapear and Image field in this site's Submit Image screen will be populated with the location of the image on your PC:

    NOTE - What will be displayed in your File Upload dialogue, will depend on how you have the directory of the folder that contains your image set up. Whether you display details, thumbnails (small images) etc.

     

    STEP 6 - SUPPORTING TEXT - Now, if you desire, type in any accompaying text in the Body field of this site's screen:

     

    STEP 7 - POST YOUR IMAGE - Click on Submit button :

     

    CONGRATULATIONS! You've just mastered how to post an image.

     


     


    The PM's message to Australia

    Submitted by Alan James on Wed, 2026-04-01 18:53

    Keep Calm and Carry On. 

     

    I'm sure some won't get it. 


    Shelter Bay with no fuel?

    Submitted by crisco on Mon, 2026-03-30 08:50

    We are heading back to Shelter Bay for our annual trip this year, or perhaps not!

    Has anyone had any experiences of travelling for fishing, especially to Steep or Dirk Hartog through Denham and what was the experience getting fuel?

    Are they receptive to supplying for boats and jerries heading across to camp? It's a ishing town unlike any other in the state with a lot of tourism revenue from fishing groups...

     

     

    Cheers

    Crisco

     


    Something important to read lol

    Submitted by Faulkner Family on Mon, 2026-03-30 07:38




    EMPLOYEE NOTICE

    Due to the current financial situation caused by the fuel crisis and the slowdown in the economy, the Government has decided to implement a scheme to put workers of 50 years of age and above on early, mandatory retirement, thus creating jobs and reducing unemployment.

    This scheme will be known as RAPE (Retire Aged People Early).

    Persons selected to be RAPED can apply to the Government to be considered for the SHAFT program (Special Help After Forced Termination).

    Persons who have been RAPED and SHAFTED will be reviewed under the SCREW program (System Covering Retired-Early Workers).

    A person may be RAPED once, SHAFTED twice and SCREWED as many times as the Government deems appropriate.

    Persons who have been RAPED could get AIDS (Additional Income for Dependents & Spouse) or HERPES (Half Earnings for Retired Personnel Early Severance).

    Obviously persons who have AIDS or HERPES will not be SHAFTED or SCREWED any further by the Government.

    Persons who are not RAPED and are staying on will receive as much SHIT (Special High Intensity Training) as possible. The Government has always prided themselves on the amount of SHIT they give our citizens.

    Should you feel that you do not receive enough SHIT, please bring this to the attention of your MP, who has been trained to give you all the SHIT you can handle.

    Sincerely,

    The Committee for Economic Value of Individual Lives (E.V.I.L.)

    PS - Due to the Virus, recent budget cuts and the rising cost of electricity, gas and oil, as well as current market conditions, The Light at the End of the Tunnel has been turned off.


    Starter motor boat winch set up

    Submitted by GotOurFish on Fri, 2026-03-27 11:58

     Hi everyone, now that I have a bit of time on my hands with with tropical cyclone Narelle closing in, I thought i would post a few pictures of the winch I made. 

    It's a BA ford starter motor with matching flex plate, originally I was going to use a reduction starter but my younge bloke has this laying around so thought I would try it. Turns out it works fine! When it starts failing I'll use a reduction motor instead of rebuilding the existing one. I've had it on for a couple of months now and hasn't missed a beat, pulls the boat up in 20 seconds (using the lower gearing on the winch due to size of starter. Can still pull the trailer under the boat when beach retreating, not sure on time as just did it as a test)

     

    On top of the tree is a switch with a rubber boot to activate the winch, i also wired in a DC garage remote relay so I can also use the set-up remotely (waterproof remote, I can post pictures and part numbers if anyone is interested as it took a bit of research)

     

    The garage remote relay can handle 10A from memory, so i decided to install a 30A fused relay to take the load. I installed a 200A water proof circuit breaker with 50m2 wire for the motor, and a 100A mini isolator for the spigot trigger wire. I did it this way so when pulling the winch rope out for boat retrieval, you have the 200A circuit breaker off. In doing this you can hit the button on the remote throwing the spigot out, stopping the flex plate when you have enough rope out.

     

    I made the shroud out of some mild steel sheet I had laying around, and is held in place with two M8 blots and thread serts. Pretty solid and takes seconds to remove.

     

    It's all run off a battery that has a quick connection for charging. Inside the battery box is 5mm plate & rubber that thread bar goes through down to angle bar to secure everything. I am pretty remote so basically used what I had in the shed, all in all I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.

     

    Total cost was around $350 ( mosty wiring & relays) 


    Footy 2026

    Submitted by sea-kem on Mon, 2026-03-23 20:01

    Two weeks in and no thread so thought I'd start one.

    With world war 3 happening I have to say footy is a welcome distraction and especially an Eagles win on the board. 

    I have a bet with a mate for an expensive bottle of red that the Eagles will win 4 or more games this year, on track imo with our new group of young lads lead by Murdock.

    So good to see Yeo back on the track he brings the much needed leadership on field we need. 

    So a fantastic win yesterday for the  boys after a putrid/facepalming  first quarter, the umpiriing for both sides was atrocious. 

    My ladder prediction at the end of the year:

    GCS 

    Hawks

    Freo (struggled to write that) 

    Dogs 

    Crows

    Swans 

    Cats

    Lions (hungover)

    Pies 

    Saints 

    Blues

    Port

    Roos 

    Mighty WC 

    GWS

    Demons

    Tigers 

    Bombers

     

     

     


    Blue lined feed

    Submitted by Faulkner Family on Sun, 2026-03-22 13:38

    Got out a bit late after Sandy got delayed at her work . Hit the water a bit after 8. Weather was great with light winds but the current was ripping which mad it a difficult but we got our feed. The fish ranged from 420 to 520 with a couple of flags thrown in. Sandy also managed to get a couple of dusky morwong which put up a good fight. 


    Damn fuel prices

    Submitted by Faulkner Family on Wed, 2026-03-11 08:30

    This fuel price gouge is ridiculous.  Currently the cheapest diesel in hedland is $2.39 . Bet the prices will go up  a fair bit more. I can see fuel theft going up as well


    Outboard Service

    Submitted by Bradmac73 on Mon, 2026-03-09 10:02

     

    Hey all, 

     

    Who is your go to for outboard servicing?  Specifically interested in options that service (if they are mobile) or are not too far from the Eastern Perth suburbs if there is any. Seem to be a number of mobile options that have closed shop. 

     

    appreciate any info.

    cheers 


    Drive by wire vs mechanical gear shift

    Submitted by straith on Thu, 2026-03-05 14:54

     Hey guys, just about to repower, what's everyone's experience with drive by wire vs standard gear shift?

    Is it worth the extra money?

    Anyone had any problems with them? Im thinking at the fads and have an electronic problem and cant chg gears ??

     


    another good feed of yellowfin

    Submitted by Faulkner Family on Thu, 2026-02-19 17:28

    Couple of hours to spare resulted in a good feed. A few big fish escaped in the process 


    Quick trip, great catch

    Submitted by Faulkner Family on Sun, 2026-02-15 14:59

    The weather gods turned it on for valentines day up here . We were on the water just after 7 with first lines down by around 8:30. First drift resulted in 6 nice blue lined then moved to another mark close by . 3 short drifts later another 3 blue lined came aboard with Sandy getting a small red which went back healthy then I got a red that went 440 so that was it . Back at the ramp by 11 . All up only about 1 1/2 hours fishing if that . 


    Protest Rally

    Submitted by carnarvonite on Fri, 2026-02-13 14:49

     Notice to all those who don't like the ban that has been introduced there is a rally planned for the 16 Feb at 5.30pm at the refuelling jetty around from the Casuarina boat ramp in Bunbury outer harbour. There will be guest speakers, a free attendance raffle bbq bronzie fillet burgers compliments of SW Seafoods and much more.

    Those with boats can launch and ramp up off the jetty. The more the merrier to try to get the message across that the ban as gone too far and people's livelihoods have been greatly affected, 

     

    Hope to see all those who live down south around the Bunbury ,Busso area can attend, See you there.


    Addition to the crusher

    Submitted by Faulkner Family on Thu, 2026-02-12 18:08

    Had a cover for the back as a temp one to keep the sun off. Last trip out it gave up on the drive home. decided to get stuck into something a bit more permanent.  It's only made with 20 mm square tubing but can be completely dismantled with only a few bolts for when travelling away. Had it all put together in 10 minuits from pieces . Nothing flash but will do the job nicely up here to keep the sun off


    fresh feed

    Submitted by Faulkner Family on Fri, 2026-02-06 07:43

    Got a beach session in yesterday . Lost a couple of big something but got a feed in the end


    ABC segment on the demersal ban.

    Submitted by Rob H on Fri, 2026-01-30 18:44

    for you metro guys, book yourself in for this.

    It will fill up quickly and better to be filled with fishers than the "I believe the science..." crowd 

     https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/spotlight-on-the-demersal-fishing-ban-tickets-1981656770746 


    Split system Aircon relocation

    Submitted by Mark_M on Tue, 2026-01-20 09:40

    Any installers here who can advise about moving the outside unit in the picture (daughter just bought 1st home) about 300mm to the right, so we can install a roller door to the carport.

    Difficult?

    Cost?

    Any help greatly appreciated.


    Custom boat numbers!

    Submitted by squidvicious1 on Sat, 2026-01-17 17:13

     Probably been asked, who does custom cut boat rego numbers.


    Sail GP This weekend

    Submitted by Swompa on Thu, 2026-01-15 09:31

    For those unaware, SailGP season opener is this weekend off bathers beach.  

    There will be some exclusion zones south of South Mole and west of the RPYC Annexe/Fishing Boat Harbour and FSC.

     

    Races will be from 11:00 to 1500 from friday (practice racing) with the main event on Saturday and Sunday.

    These sailing boats have gotten to 103kmh and have been completely airbone. 

    www.transport.wa.gov.au/getmedia/fa223f3a-0906-4dc5-a64a-e217c58a06a5/MAR_P_PerthSailGP.pdf

     

    www.youtube.com/watch

     

     

     


    PB Tailor of the beach

    Submitted by Iceman on Tue, 2026-01-13 13:00

     Fished Alkimos beach Friday night. 20kn Sea breeze at 5pm did not make it easy with a bit of weed around. Wind droped to 10-15kn around 6.30pm and tailor started hitting baits. Most around 40cm and sent a few back mid 30's. PB at 60cm and lost another big one that bit through 50lb leader. All over by 7.30pm


    HAPPY NEW YEAR

    Submitted by Faulkner Family on Thu, 2026-01-01 09:27

    Just wishing all a happy new year. Hope you all get a chance to enjoy time with family and friends along with wetting a line . Stay safe and enjoy 


    Sea anchor recommendation

    Submitted by Faulkner Family on Sun, 2025-12-28 15:28

    After 25 years our sea anchor has given up the ghost. I could try and repair it but looking at options for a new one. Needs to be suitable for a 19 foot crusher . Too many to choose from and if I'm buying a new one I want a good one . Any advice appreciated 


    Wishing all a merry Christmas

    Submitted by Faulkner Family on Wed, 2025-12-24 14:02

    Hope you all have a great Christmas spending time with loved ones and friends. Stay safe if your doing any travelling. 


    Christmas wishes

    Submitted by Faulkner Family on Mon, 2025-12-15 17:41


    Help with Furuno install

    Submitted by Gunnawundai on Thu, 2025-12-11 16:15

     I have bought a Furuno combo 1971, looking now at the wiring.

    The installation manual says, red wire to power, black wire to earth and shield to hull of the boat.

    I presume this shield is the inner silver paper like material surrounding all the other wires, excluding the black and red wire, inside the cable.

    Does this sound reasonable? There was no such connection on the removed sounder. What ramifications are there if this shield is not connected?

    Thanks if you can help.


    Mandurah Canal Lights

    Submitted by Lefty 44 on Wed, 2025-12-10 11:59

     Hi All,

    Going to give it a try this year as the grandson needs more boat time.

    If you have done it before, any tips on ramps, times or which areas to try will all be apprciated.

    I haven't done it for about 8 years, but the canals around Mary st were usually the best.

    Not much info online so I figured I'd ask the experts here. 


    Fresh feed of flake

    Submitted by Faulkner Family on Thu, 2025-12-04 13:12

    First chance to wet a line in a couple of weeks. Despite the strong winds I still did well with a few nice feeds of flake on the way


    Tool

    Submitted by timboon on Wed, 2025-12-03 21:00

     I was expecting someone to have posted about the gig at RAC last night.

     

    If you were there, how bloody good were they!!

     

    If you weren't and you havent been lucky enough to see them live...

     

    Don't leave it too long, they will be the best band you ever see.......

     

    TB