How to add forums signature maps.

[John Dorrer]

15 minutes ago, Steve Morris said:

Rather than use the web-based mapping tool, I simply found a large US map, and fill in my own states. I use a graphic application on my computer to "fill" each state (in my case one color for "camped in" and another for visited with the Oliver, but didn't camp.) I save a copy of the map with the states filled, then made a 200 pixel wide copy, and paste that into the signature file. To add a state, I simply fill in the new state on the original large file, and save a new 200 pixel wide copy. (I've found that the resolution on the small file is too low to use the "fill" tool there, which is why I do the changes on the large map.)

Here's a start for you. To add Canada, find a similar map, or, start with a blank North America map for both the US and Canada.

Thanks, I will be be adding New Mexico when we get back from that trip end of Oct.👍

[Golfnut]

I just added the map with the help from my 10 year old grandson, I’m getting to old for this stuff. I’m learning some things 😳,map just has states we camped with the Oliver.  Been to many more . We have been camping for 43 years..Stay safe out there..

[John Dorrer]

Where can you find the Canadian map?

[Steve Morris]

1 hour ago, John Dorrer said:

Where can you find the Canadian map?

I linked to a Canada map and Canada/USA that I found on Google Images in the above post. Here are both files:

 

Edited August 12, 2024 by Steve Morris

[John Dorrer]

1 hour ago, Steve Morris said:

I linked to a Canada map and Canada/USA that I found on Google Images in the above post. Here are both files:

 

Awesome. Thanks Steve

[John Dorrer]

I actually went back to the original link for the US Map and scrolled down to find the Canadian Map. I entered the Provinces and then copied it and pasted it into my signature. Thanks for the help.

[John Dorrer]

I think I have followed each step, but in the end my old map continues to show. I copied URL but not sure where to past it. I pasted in the box and the URL showed just for a second. My new map showed. I clicked on save. However the old map continues to show. 

[John Dorrer]

I followed every step, pasted onto my signature page. See the screen shot. I then scrolled to the bottom and hit save. Still my old map continues to show up.

[Boudicca908]

4 hours ago, John Dorrer said:

I followed every step, pasted onto my signature page.

John, I think I had a similar experience when I tried to replace my old map. If I remember correctly, I finally deleted the map and logged out and then back in again. Have you tried this? 

I'm seeing both the US and Canada on your post -- isn't that what you intended?

[John Dorrer]

8 minutes ago, Boudicca908 said:

John, I think I had a similar experience when I tried to replace my old map. If I remember correctly, I finally deleted the map and logged out and then back in again. Have you tried this? 

I'm seeing both the US and Canada on your post -- isn't that what you intended?

Yep. How do you delete the old US map? I haven't tried that. Let me know how to delete the old one. What's strange is my profile shows the new map, but when I save it and then go to one of my posts the old one is still there.

[Boudicca908]

30 minutes ago, John Dorrer said:

ep. How do you delete the old US map?

I will try to do it myself .... and maybe make screenshots of the process. But my cousin and I are heading out in a bit and I have to eat first, so more likely will try to do this tomorrow... 

EDIT: to delete the map do the following:

1) go to Profile

2) click ACCOUNT SETTINGS (upper right side of your background photo)

3) on left side of Account Settings page, click on SIGNATURE

4) click on the image / link and DELETE.

Edited May 24 by Boudicca908
updated info

[John Dorrer]

18 minutes ago, Boudicca908 said:

I will try to do it myself .... and maybe make screenshots of the process. But my cousin and I are heading out in a bit and I have to eat first, so more likely will try to do this tomorrow... 

EDIT: to delete the map do the following:

1) go to Profile

2) click ACCOUNT SETTINGS (upper right side of your background photo)

3) on left side of Account Settings page, click on SIGNATURE

4) click on the image / link and DELETE.

Thank You

[John Dorrer]

35 minutes ago, Boudicca908 said:

I will try to do it myself .... and maybe make screenshots of the process. But my cousin and I are heading out in a bit and I have to eat first, so more likely will try to do this tomorrow... 

EDIT: to delete the map do the following:

1) go to Profile

2) click ACCOUNT SETTINGS (upper right side of your background photo)

3) on left side of Account Settings page, click on SIGNATURE

4) click on the image / link and DELETE.

Deleted it. However no matter what I do the new map won't  load. I followed each step to the "T". The new map was saved in my profile, appears in my profile, but won't show up after I hit save.

[Boudicca908]

50 minutes ago, John Dorrer said:

The new map

Can you post a photograph of the map you are trying to add?  Now I see Canada but not the US on your signature...

[John Dorrer]

29 minutes ago, Boudicca908 said:

Can you post a photograph of the map you are trying to add?  Now I see Canada but not the US on your signature...

I got it. This was totally my error. I was clicking on the wrong place on my profile. The instructions were clear, paste on signature. Sorry for creating a cluster "F__K"🙃

Edited May 24 by John Dorrer
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