Whiteboard Feature: Attaching Drawings to Posts

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The discussion focuses on the challenges users face when trying to attach drawings to posts using the new whiteboard feature. Users report difficulties in seeing the save button, particularly in different browsers like Internet Explorer and Firefox, with some noting that the button may not appear at lower zoom levels. It is confirmed that users must save their work and then upload it separately after closing the whiteboard. There are ongoing adjustments to improve functionality, including increasing session limits and addressing visibility issues in Firefox. Overall, the community is eager for a clearer guide on using the feature effectively.
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This is an awesome feature. How does one attach the drawing to the post though?
 
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There should be a green save button at the bottom and then upload as attachment
 
Hmm, I'm unable to see it.

whiteboard.jpg
 
Does anyone else not see the save button. Here is what I see using Chrome 41

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I am using chrome 41 too but I don't see it.
 
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I'm using the latest version of Chrome and only see the save snapshot button. It works and saves it on my HD. Now I'm going to upload:
Snapshot.jpg

Is that the way it's supposed to work, by going through the upload after closing the whiteboard?
 
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LCKurtz said:
Is that the way it's supposed to work, by going through the upload after closing the whiteboard?
Correct, you must save and then upload. There is no real connection to PF.
 
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With Firefox version 36.0.4, and Adblock Plus disabled... This what I see when I click... WHITEBOARD.

Whiteboard.JPG


 
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OCR said:
With Firefox version 36.0.4, and Adblock Plus disabled... This what I see when I click... WHITEBOARD.

Yeah for the free version there is a very low session amount. I am kind of waiting to see if members find it worthwhile before upping it. But I guess that is difficult when you can't access it at all.
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Yeah for the free version there is a very low session amount. I am kind of waiting to see if members find it worthwhile before upping it.
But I guess that is difficult when you can access it at all.
It's not an issue for me, Greg... :oldsmile:

I'm barely able to negotiate in the standard "Post Reply" text box... Lol
 
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I've upped the available sessions and submitted a ticket for support on the save button
 
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ok the save button should show for everyone now, I just needed to add a little length. I'll make a full announcement and how-to tomorrow
 
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There's a problem with Firefox if you are viewing with a less-than-100% zoom factor. In that case, the bottom of the whiteboard is missing. I routinely use 90% zoom on Physics Forums and find the bottom 10% of the whiteboard is missing.
 
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DrGreg said:
There's a problem with Firefox if you are viewing with a less-than-100% zoom factor. In that case, the bottom of the whiteboard is missing. I routinely use 90% zoom on Physics Forums and find the bottom 10% of the whiteboard is missing.
I might have to ditch the pop up and just load it in a full window. Do you get scrollbars?
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
I might have to ditch the pop up and just load it in a full window. Do you get scrollbars?
No, not when I enter at 90%.

If I then zoom into 100% and then back out to 90%, the vertical scrollbar appears.

P.S. I should clarify that "the bottom 10% is missing" means that about half the "Save Snapshot" button is missing.
 
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