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Bhakta Thor

Escape from RL

Join date: 31 Jan 2008

Posts: 291

05-04-2009 12:50

When I want to upload a picture file to SL, the default viewer from which to choose my file is the Windows file viewer. This viewer does not show TGA file pictures. Is there any way to change the default viewer for uploading SL pics, or is there anyway to change Windows so that it can view .tga? I can easily see preview pics of jpg.

BT

Meade Paravane

Hedgehog

Join date: 21 Nov 2006

Posts: 4,845

05-04-2009 13:27

Don't know how to mess with the default viewer but paint.net is pretty friendly..

Download for free at http://www.getpaint.net/

edit: Gimp is also pretty popular, and more powerful, but, IMO, not as easy to use. Also free at http://www.gimp.org/

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Argus Collingwood

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Join date: 5 Dec 2005

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05-04-2009 13:28

From: Bhakta Thor

When I want to upload a picture file to SL, the default viewer from which to choose my file is the Windows file viewer. This viewer does not show TGA file pictures. Is there any way to change the default viewer for uploading SL pics, or is there anyway to change Windows so that it can view .tga? I can easily see preview pics of jpg.BT

Unsure what you mean. I can both preview and upload .tga into SL on my good old Windows XP system.

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Larrie Lane

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Join date: 9 Feb 2007

Posts: 667

05-04-2009 23:46

Take a look at this thread and the link from post 3.

/109/db/302261/1.html

If I understand you right you want to be able to view the file as a picture prior to your upload rather than just seeing the PSD or TGA default picture/thumbplug in the preview window. (very useful for bulk uploads)

I am able to view my thumbplugs prior to upload but I used a different method and cannot for the life of me remember how I did it but I know if you follow the links in that post you will find the answer.

Windows Picture viewer
Bhakta Thor Escape from RL Join date: 31 Jan 2008 Posts: 291	05-04-2009 12:50 When I want to upload a picture file to SL, the default viewer from which to choose my file is the Windows file viewer. This viewer does not show TGA file pictures. Is there any way to change the default viewer for uploading SL pics, or is there anyway to change Windows so that it can view .tga? I can easily see preview pics of jpg. BT
Meade Paravane Hedgehog Join date: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 4,845	05-04-2009 13:27 Don't know how to mess with the default viewer but paint.net is pretty friendly.. Download for free at http://www.getpaint.net/ edit: Gimp is also pretty popular, and more powerful, but, IMO, not as easy to use. Also free at http://www.gimp.org/ _____________________ Tired of shouting clubs and lucky chairs? Vote for llParcelSay!!! - Go here: http://jira.secondlife.com/browse/SVC-1224 - If you see "if you were logged in.." on the left, click it and log in - Click the "Vote for it" link on the left
Argus Collingwood Totally Tintable Join date: 5 Dec 2005 Posts: 600	05-04-2009 13:28 From: Bhakta Thor When I want to upload a picture file to SL, the default viewer from which to choose my file is the Windows file viewer. This viewer does not show TGA file pictures. Is there any way to change the default viewer for uploading SL pics, or is there anyway to change Windows so that it can view .tga? I can easily see preview pics of jpg.BT Unsure what you mean. I can both preview and upload .tga into SL on my good old Windows XP system. _____________________ ~~ Please behave before I have to slap you naked and hide your clothes! ~~ Argus-eyed = carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
Larrie Lane Registered User Join date: 9 Feb 2007 Posts: 667	05-04-2009 23:46 Take a look at this thread and the link from post 3. /109/db/302261/1.html If I understand you right you want to be able to view the file as a picture prior to your upload rather than just seeing the PSD or TGA default picture/thumbplug in the preview window. (very useful for bulk uploads) I am able to view my thumbplugs prior to upload but I used a different method and cannot for the life of me remember how I did it but I know if you follow the links in that post you will find the answer.

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