Creating a Quantum Mechanics Signature: The Uncertainty Principle and You

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The discussion revolves around how to add a signature image to forum posts, specifically a quantum mechanics picture. Users initially confuse the terms "signature" and "avatar," with one suggesting to use the image URL to display it at the bottom of posts. However, attempts to upload the image fail, leading to frustration. Suggestions for resizing the image include using free online image editors or software like MS Paint. Users share tips on saving images in appropriate formats, with a preference for .jpg over .bmp due to file size concerns. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by those unfamiliar with image editing and uploading processes, while members offer support and resources to help. Ultimately, one user expresses a desire to abandon the effort due to technical difficulties, despite an interest in quantum engineering.
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How can I add a signiture? I found a great quantum mechanics picture that I'd like to make my signiture.

thanks :confused:
 
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I think you mean avatar, that's what the picture is called and the answer is I don't know. But if I did you better believe I'd tell you and I'd tell you nicely and politely.
 
Thank you anywho, Tribog! (see? that rhymes!)

here is the picture anyway. My idea is just to always post with the image url, so it'll appear at the bottom of the post.

let's see if it works...

http://info.phys.unm.edu/~renes/[/URL] images/alicebob.jpg[/PLAIN]
 
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:mad: grrrrr...It doesn't work! How can I post a picture?? It's rated G, so there's nothin' wrong with it. :confused: :mad:
 
like this, but will it last?

http://info.phys.unm.edu/~renes/images/alicebob.jpg

PS it is from this site...to there credit! <<//info.phys.unm.edu/~renes/images/alicebob.jpg>>
 
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How do I fix the size? It's too big for a pic-sig.
 
you need an image editor...there are some on the net for free, www.mooter.com it (thats a search engine that clusters)
 
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SquareItSalamander said:
How do I fix the size? It's too big for a pic-sig.
I'm not sure, but I think you need some photo/image enhancing software. At least that's how I resize mine. Anyone out there with more knowledge than me know about this one? (I'm quite sure MOST of you out there have more knowledge on this than me! :redface: I just recently learned out to upload an image - sort of... :redface: )
 
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You can get MS Paint to do it. Image \ Stretch&Skew.

cookiemonster
 
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try anyone of these sites...to learn...more

http://www.graphicssoft.about.com/library/products/aabyb_imageedit.htm

http://www.vicman.net/index.htm

http://www.bluechillies.com/browse/W/D/B
 
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cookiemonster said:
You can get MS Paint to do it. Image \ Stretch&Skew.

cookiemonster
Hey! I didn't know that! That's cool! Thanks cookiemonster! Here! Have a cookie! *holds out BIG choc/choc-chip cookie* :smile:
 
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cookiemonster said:
You can get MS Paint to do it. Image \ Stretch&Skew.

cookiemonster


Good idea. I think that's the simplest idea.

But, it's not workin' out. What do I have to save the image as?
 
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SquareItSalamander said:
Good idea. I think that's the simplest idea.

But, it's not workin' out. What do I have to save the image as?
Just put it in some folder (or create a new one) on your C drive. Then you can use the image uploader and we can see your picture!
 
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You can already see my picture Tsunami. :bigrinn:

But don't I have to buy the image uploader?
 
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oh well, never mind you guys.
 
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SquareItSalamander said:
You can already see my picture Tsunami. :bigrinn:
I'm confused. I thought you were trying to upload an image for us to see. Where can I already see it?

But don't I have to buy the image uploader?
Nope. It's free. Just follow the directions I gave in the link.
 
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Well, poop. I just tried to upload an image and got the dreaded 'cannot find server' page. Guess we'll have to wait a bit for the site to come back up. Bummer.
 
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You'd probably want to save it as a .jpg, since .bmp's are huge.

cookiemonster
 
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cookiemonster said:
You'd probably want to save it as a .jpg, since .bmp's are huge.

cookiemonster
I'm sure glad you're here with the right answers. Here. Have another cookie! *holds out BIG choc chip macadamia nut cookie* :smile:
 
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Cookies? I like cookies...

cookiemonster
 
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You can do a "screen shot" of the picture, while it's up on your monitors screen, press 'control' and 'print screen' together, then open MS paint, and paste it there...but as the cookiemonster ponted out it is a BIG file...as a BMP...

You can also go to this site, and edit/crop/resize some pictures, for free, on there editor, at the site! available at; http://www.gifworks.com/

(I've used that one before for avies)
 
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MS Paint let's you save as a .jpg.

cookiemonster
 
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I'm confused. I thought you were trying to upload an image for us to see. Where can I already see it?
Mr.Robin Parsons posted the picture. It's the QM comic that flirts with the Uncertainty Principle.

Oh, and I'm not going to bother about it anymore. It's too much of a hassel for someone who is NOT good with computer stuff to be worrying about (and I have the strangest idea that I want to be a quantum engineer...
oh my :eek: )

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELPFUL, SUPER DEE DUPER HELP, GUYZ!
 
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