Wiki pages with large images

I've found several of the wiki pages have images that are too large to view unless I maximize my browser window.

It's fairly easy to limit the size of the image by adding maxwidth and/or maxheight parameters to the image name.

For example, the default image tag looks like this:

{{$ media:wide.png}}

But the size parameters (one or both) can be added like follows:

{{$ media:wide.png?maxwidth=600&maxheight=600}}

See this page for this example in action: http://wiki.logos.com/Image_size_test_example

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steve clark

unless I maximize my browser window.

Hoped that most people would use browser at max.

This brings about a catch-22.

When images are so compacted in the 600 pix width that they cannot make out what is being shown, then they would have to know how to enlarge the image (click on the image which opens it in a new page).

Now this is a problem. They cannot see the text along with the image which makes it difficult to follow the instructions. So the inconvenience of maximizing the browser (and perhaps using the horizontal scrolling) seems to be the best solution as it keeps the image on the same page as the instructions/descriptions.

Rosie Perera

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/164691#Comment_164691

I can't even see the entire example image Todd posted even with my browser window maximized (I'm running on my laptop these days).

So, yes, it is a problem. Perhaps it's a sign that some of the diagrams are too complicated and should be more focused on just a small part of the layout, rather than trying to fit in numbered arrows to every single thing which you're going to describe in the text below all at once. The later will necessitate more scrolling up and down anyway, to look back at the big image that contained everything.

One could use an overview image which wasn't big enough to show much detail, and then follow it up with more detailed zoom-ins on particular portions of that larger one, with the related text following more closely after the image it is related to.

steve clark

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/164695#Comment_164695

well as i remember, if you don't like it, then just go edit the page. Wiki editing is open to all users.

Edit: most image on this page are too small to view on my 17" monitor with the browser set to maximum. i really don't have time to edit all the pages that i've made. Too bad when advertising the page via a post that no one mentioned this at that time.

Rosie Perera

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/164696#Comment_164696

I've never had any problems with any of your images. Just this example that Todd posted, which I figured he must have copied from somewhere I didn't notice yet. Frankly, it's not really a big deal to me. I don't mind scrolling.

Todd Phillips

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/164696#Comment_164696

well as i remember, if you don't like it, then just go edit the page. Wiki editing is open to all users.

Edit: most image on this page
are too small to view on my 17" monitor with the browser set to
maximum. i really don't have time to edit all the pages that i've made.

I changed Collections and Using the Forum to use smaller images. I will change the pages back if you want. I was trying to get the pages to be able to see the image and read the associated text at the same time on my 1280x1024 monitor.

Too bad when advertising the page via a post that no one mentioned this
at that time.

Steve, it's not a big deal. I had just discovered how to do the resize in a simpler way than Mark had demonstrated earlier (although his way is necessary if you want to skip the intermediate page, and go directly to the full size image). I mostly wanted to document an ability that no one was using yet. I'm sorry if it hit you personally.

The image I used was one of my own creation.

When images are so compacted in the 600 pix width that they cannot make
out what is being shown, then they would have to know how to enlarge the
image (click on the image which opens it in a new page).

FWIW, I can read them, but I recognize that others may have issues with tighter resolutions, like those found on laptops. My main monitor is not a widescreen monitor, so that may account for some of the visual difference between us. The size I picked is similar to what the forum uses (550px) when it resizes by default.

steve clark

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/164704#Comment_164704

I will change that page back if you want. I was trying to get the page to be able to see the image and read the associated text at the same time on my 1280x1024 monitor.

Not sure what page you are talking about??? Are you talking about the page you made? If so, i wouldn't change it at all. Maybe you could put some text on it explaining how to change the sizing and the steps you took.

I had just discovered how to do the resize in a simpler way than Mark had demonstrated earlier. I mostly wanted to document an ability that no one was using yet

Thanks. I hope that others will find this and it will help them. Hope that i can remember to find your example when i need it (think i will mark this post as a favorite).

I'm sorry if it hit you personally.

i am a reactive sort of person. So when i saw the post, in my mind i thought of all the pages that i have done and realized the amount of time it would take to redo each page. i overreacted and apologize.

If there are specific pages that you think need to be addressed, could you post a link to them here and identify which image(s) you think need to be addressed. And i will see what i can do.

FWIW, I can read them, but I recognize that others may have issues. The size I picked is similar to what the forum uses (550px) when it resizes by default.

As mentioned earlier, my first thought is that the image be large enough to be easily viewed with all its details so others don't have to open the image on another browser page. (just my opinion)

steve clark

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/164704#Comment_164704

I changed Collections and Using the Forum to use smaller images. I will change the pages back if you want. I was trying to get the pages to be able to see the image and read the associated text at the same time on my 1280x1024 monitor.

i can see we are out of sync with our replies...lol. No don't undo your changes.

Edit: this is what the wiki is all about. Collaboration of users to build/enhance the pages to help others.

Todd Phillips

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/164710#Comment_164710

I will change that page back if you want. I was trying to get the page to be able to see the image and read the associated text at the same time on my 1280x1024 monitor.

Not sure what page you are talking about??? Are you talking about the page you made? If so, i wouldn't change it at all. Maybe you could put some text on it explaining how to change the sizing and the steps you took.

Sorry, I edited my post to be more clear. I had thought the page you mentioned was one I had edited already, but it wasn't.

That page (Detailed search help) has full screen images which are hard to read. They could probably be made a bit larger, or even better, redone without using full-screen captures, so that they don't need to be downsized so much.

Todd Phillips

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/164714#Comment_164714

That page (Detailed search help) has full screen images which are hard to read. They could probably be made a bit larger, or even better, redone without using full-screen captures, so that they don't need to be downsized so much.

Steve, I changed the image maxwidth on that page to 750. Is that better on your screen?

steve clark

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/164716#Comment_164716

Steve, I changed the image maxwidth on that page to 750. Is that better on your screen?

Much better, thanks!

Todd Phillips

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/164710#Comment_164710

Maybe you could put some text on it explaining how to change the sizing and the steps you took.

Done: http://wiki.logos.com/Setting_an_image_size_in_a_wiki_page

steve clark

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/164740#Comment_164740

Nice page. It will be very useful for us all. Thanks!

Edit: Thanks Todd for taking the time to fix and add to the pages!!!