Why not make a user group (secondary) that you can "give" to people on this forum that give technical help to other members. This "group" would be able to do "attachments" to posts. Many of us post tons of tech information as answers and making it easier for that action might get more people to help in a technical way.

I give tech advice all the time and I have to post the picture, PDF, HTML on to my LS2.com server and then link the information into this forum. It would sure be simple if my screen captures of technical information from my Helms DVD could just be dropped in here as an attachment.


Elmer

 

Thanks for the suggestion, Elmer. I'll check on it.

 

I guess this was a "no".

I thought it was a good idea,

Elmer

 

Elmer, actually, your suggestion was discussed and (I believe) is still in the works. Currently, there is one member in the recently added Tech Contributor group:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/memb...-dynomite.html

I'm sure Jim (Savewave) can provide more, official, input.

 

J T is correct. The user group has been established to facilitate the suggestion and we have a volunteer who has agreed to start posting some tech and how-to content on the site.

As soon as he gets his content edited for upload, he'll start posting some tech threads. Once that occurs, we'll post an announcement, link to one of his threads as an example and invite others to let us know if they are interested in becoming tech or how-to contributors.

If you know of someone who should be included, let us know.

 

Sweet! Good luck with the plan!

I'll volunteer for this. Old people need something to stave off the Alzheimers!

Elmer

 

Great. If you already have posted some tech threads or how-to threads, please send me some links.

 

The tech info that I've posted has been uploaded to my LS2 site and then I linked to the information. If I had the ability to do "attachments", I would have just dropped the info, data, PDF, HTML file on to the CF for reference.

I've done stuff like

>>C6 Fob Programming and Glove Box Slot Testing Procedures<< This is a Step action table that gives Chris' (CClive) steps for FOB programming plus items that have "jumped up" as things to do in addition to his original items. I was a training developer by trade and this is the format we used to organize long sentences of instructions.

http://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=846931 Battery Connection issue.

FOB battery insertion
Link was used to answer a question about battery insertion

Data was missing from the original on CF, I went out and included the data and retyped it for a new complete file.




How to replace the wiper blade.



Most of my information is all in links to the LS2 site. Finding all of the links is a bit of a challenge!


Elmer

 

I went to answer a question ICW the fuse block wiring for the floor interior fuse block but I can't attach pictures. So.... the scan I took of the wiring diagram is an attachment on LS2.com and I pointed the guy over there to the thread I made for his answer.

The corvette forum missed another chance to have a technical schematic answer stored on it's server.

Good luck to the techies on this site.

Elmer

 

Looks like you embed your pictures and illustrations in your posts at other sites. Why do you take the position you can't do the same thing at Corvetteforum?

If you post a tech thread or a how-to thread at Corvetteforum, rather than linking to one at another site, we'll be glad to hook you up in the Tech Contributor user group which will allow you to attach files to your posts.

Still, such threads are much more useful if the images are imbedded at appropriate spots in the text.

 

The question was for a wiring diagram. To answer the question, I loaded the Helms DVD, captured the screen that displayed the wiring diagram, saved it as a JPG to my desktop, and would have dropped it on this forum as an attachment as I did here: http://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=875885

My suggestion for the techie group was to give the ability to answer posts with a fast attachment in a response on the thread.

Imbedding pictures in a purely technical effort was not even my suggestion. I have those posts already made and a link to the existing post is usually my answer or response. As shown here: http://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=846931

Most of the guys that answer tech stuff on here have a repository of answers that they can link to but the ability to do an attachment puts the file on THIS server and the link won't go dead if the person changes storage locations of their files or pictures.

I was making it easier to NOT have dead links on this forum that used to give answers to questions. The attachment puts the answer resident on this forum permanently.

 

I don't disagree about the usefulness of being able to quickly attach files to posts nor with having images stored on Corvetteforum, rather than other sites. That's why we made uploading attachments a part of the Tech Contributor user group after you posted your suggestion. We also have the software set to allow imbedding of images from a user's gallery at Corvetteforum.

 

How does one know if they are in the techie group? Title? Color? Oakleaf clusters with crois Daguerre?

 

We're following the procedure referenced in his global announcement ...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/anno....php?f=4&a=188

... and are adding a "Tech Contributor" designator under the user ID when someone posts a tech thread or a how-to thread.

 

Sounds fine.

 

Sorry to resurrect a thread from the dead lol. I'd like to be considered for a Tech Contributor role on Corvette Forum. I post a lot of C7 How To guides and always offer to help members out. I've tried to contribute to the community as much as I am able to. Take a look at all of the instructional guides I've written below and thank you for your consideration!

HOW TO: Replacing LT1 Pistons / Installing Vengeance Racing Drop-In LT1 Pistons
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...1-pistons.html

HOW TO: Installing a Fuel Pump Lash Cap in an LT1 and Checking for Proper Clearances
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...learances.html

HOW TO: Install a Mantic Twin Disc Clutch and Flywheel in your C7
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...n-your-c7.html

HOW TO: LT1 Camshaft and Cylinder Head Install Guide
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...all-guide.html

HOW TO: C7 LT1 Complete Engine Removal Procedure Guide in 50 steps (on jack stands!)
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ck-stands.html

HOW TO: Installing a Cam Phaser Limiter
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...r-limiter.html

HOW TO: EdgyVette C7 E85 Stealth Flex Fuel Kit Installation
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tallation.html

HOW TO: Check Main & Rod Bearing Clearances with Plastigage
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...lastigage.html

HOW TO: Painting C7 Engine Bay Parts
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...bay-parts.html

HOW TO: File Fitting and Installing New Piston Rings and Checking Oil Ring Tension
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...g-tension.html

HOW TO: Degree Your C7 LT1 Camshaft!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-camshaft.html

HOW TO: C7 Rocker Arm Trunnion Upgrades
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-upgrades.html

HOW TO: Honing the Cylinders in your LT1 Block
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...lt1-block.html

HOW TO: Z51 Brake System Upgrade for Base Model Stingray
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-stingray.html

HOW TO: Install Alky Control Meth Injection system in a C7
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...m-in-a-c7.html

HOW TO: Restore mirror finish to polished aluminum after a chemical mishap!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...al-mishap.html

HOW TO: Adding Z51/Z06 Brake Cooling Ducts and Deflectors to Base Stingray
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-stingray.html

HOW TO: Add a new Windshield Washer Reservoir & Pump & Relocating them on a NON-Z51
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...a-non-z51.html


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