Using The "Drag & Drop" Method For Posting Pictures

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Using The "Drag & Drop" Method For Posting Pictures

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Change seems to be the only constant and now that we have a "new" AAPK, pictures are uploaded and posted in a slightly different manner. One of the greatest modifications to the forum is the "drag & drop" feature for images.

Assuming you are working on a Windows PC.
  • To utilize "drag & drop", open a new post like always.
  • In another window, open Windows Explorer.
  • Find the image you want to post.
  • Using the "Restore Down" / "Maximize" button between the "minimize" (-) button and "close window (X)" button in the upper right corner of the window, shrink the Win Explorer window and move it so you can see a portion of the comment section of your new post.
  • Left click and hold down on the mouse button as you "drag" the image to the comment area of your post. Release the mouse button to "drop" a copy of the image into your post.
  • As you are moving the image, you will see a "move" tag appear attached to your cursor. Don't panic, you're moving a copy of the image, not the original.
  • The file will show up below the comment section of the post you're composing, under the "Attachments" tab.
The method of adding images to your post that is very similar to the "old AAPK" is still available. Go below the comments section of your post and click on the "Attachments" tab, then click on the "Add Files" button and proceed as before.
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Drag & Drop Moving File Labeled.jpg
Drag & Drop Moved File Labeled.jpg
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Using The "Drag & Drop" Method For Multiple Images In One Post

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In Windows Explorer, if all the images are in one folder, hold down the "Ctrl" key and select the images you want to post by left clicking on them to highlight. Release the "Ctrl" button, left click on one of the images, drag and drop into the message area of your post as usual. Note the "shadow image" you're dragging with your cursor has the number of images noted on it.
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Drag & Drop Multiple Images At Once.jpg
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