I created a new BBtag that was originally intended for use only in the image repository, but which later I decided may be of general utility.
It allows you to post any image as a thumbnail with maximum dimensions 20px height and 200px width. You can use it as a custom emoticon of sorts, or to create previews to images you link to. Its use is similar to the IMG BBtag.
Here is an example. Say I want to post a thumbnail of my avatar. Then I write,
which produces,
[thumb]http://z6.ifrm.com/4812/177/0/a249319/avatar-249319.jpg[/thumb]
To contrast it with the IMG tag, I can write
which produces the same image but in its original dimensions,
I am still fine-tuning the maximum dimensions. In particular, I am considering increasing the maximum height to 25px.
There is some potential for abuse. I will be monitoring the use of the new BBtag and if it gets out of hand, I will remove it. Use responsibly.
It allows you to post any image as a thumbnail with maximum dimensions 20px height and 200px width. You can use it as a custom emoticon of sorts, or to create previews to images you link to. Its use is similar to the IMG BBtag.
Here is an example. Say I want to post a thumbnail of my avatar. Then I write,
Code:
[thumb]http://z6.ifrm.com/4812/177/0/a249319/avatar-249319.jpg[/thumb][thumb]http://z6.ifrm.com/4812/177/0/a249319/avatar-249319.jpg[/thumb]
To contrast it with the IMG tag, I can write
Code:
[img]http://z6.ifrm.com/4812/177/0/a249319/avatar-249319.jpg[/img]I am still fine-tuning the maximum dimensions. In particular, I am considering increasing the maximum height to 25px.
There is some potential for abuse. I will be monitoring the use of the new BBtag and if it gets out of hand, I will remove it. Use responsibly.