Help with pics off the 'net

Karl Marx · 11-18-2004, 03:23 AM

guys I know this is a silly stupid question but how do I click on pics on the net and save them for use in the game.. I'm using the my pictures folder and everytime I do it I keep getting "file is not supported by such and such" it's either a jpeg or bmp file... this shouldn't be a big deal, right? when did I get so stupid? Any help would be appreciated.

Jody

Tyke · 11-18-2004, 05:40 AM

I'm afraid it is a big deal, they must be bmp files or they won't work. There are two good stickies in the FAQ forum about importing pictures, whether it's players or ballparks.

SandMan · 11-18-2004, 09:45 AM

When you save an image from the net it is best to right click on the image and then do a save in the format you need. I have found alot of jpg and png images that I needed in bmp format. I would just right click and save as/or you could just use batchthumbs and convert all your images. The downside to batch thumbs is that it renames your images. If you save the image in a specific format you can save it as any name and format without worrying about a program changing the name.....

11-18-2004, 03:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Karl Marx Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 210 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Help with pics off the 'net guys I know this is a silly stupid question but how do I click on pics on the net and save them for use in the game.. I'm using the my pictures folder and everytime I do it I keep getting "file is not supported by such and such" it's either a jpeg or bmp file... this shouldn't be a big deal, right? when did I get so stupid? Any help would be appreciated. Jody __________________ "The art of remembering and forgetting will also insure against sticking fast in some relationship of life, and make possible the realization of a complete freedom." Kierkegaard

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11-18-2004, 05:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tyke All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Brighouse, West Yorkshire, U.K. Posts: 501 Thanks: 180 Thanked 37x in 26 posts	I'm afraid it is a big deal, they must be bmp files or they won't work. There are two good stickies in the FAQ forum about importing pictures, whether it's players or ballparks.

11-18-2004, 09:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
SandMan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin Posts: 2,490 Thanks: 220 Thanked 142x in 110 posts	When you save an image from the net it is best to right click on the image and then do a save in the format you need. I have found alot of jpg and png images that I needed in bmp format. I would just right click and save as/or you could just use batchthumbs and convert all your images. The downside to batch thumbs is that it renames your images. If you save the image in a specific format you can save it as any name and format without worrying about a program changing the name.....