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Post by Simpsons Rule on Dec 7, 2003 18:05:01 GMT -5
To make the cursor a custom image, use this code. Place it in all of your Headers.
<style>
<!--
BODY{
CURSOR: url(http://www.YOURHOST.com/cursorname.cur);
}
-->
</style>
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Post by SaDiStIc on Feb 14, 2004 22:25:33 GMT -5
when it says your host does it mean you have to find the link for the cursor or does it just change
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Post by JZSquared on Feb 15, 2004 1:33:11 GMT -5
That's the place where you need to insert the URL of the pic that you want to replace the default cursor with... An example would be... 4d5.net/boardimages/cry.gif |
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Post by SaDiStIc on Feb 15, 2004 11:41:01 GMT -5
ok thank you very much that has been bothering me cus i didnt kno what to do
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Post by Simpsons Rule on Feb 15, 2004 18:08:25 GMT -5
It also has to be your own host. You can't just find the link to the image and use it, you have to save the image to your computer, upload it to a host like ripway.com and use that link instead. Remember, it can't be a .gif image or a .jpg it has to be a .cur |
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Post by JZSquared on Feb 15, 2004 23:10:41 GMT -5
Yeah, but you can hot link from another site, if it's okay with the webmaster that is... And I was just thinking that you might want to let people know how to convert a .gif or a .jpg to a .cur file type... Just a thought... Since it has to be like that in order for it to work...
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Post by Simpsons Rule on Feb 16, 2004 17:11:01 GMT -5
Yeah, but you can hot link from another site, if it's okay with the webmaster that is... And I was just thinking that you might want to let people know how to convert a .gif or a .jpg to a .cur file type... Just a thought... Since it has to be like that in order for it to work... It's rare that a webmaster would allow someone to hotlink from their site, and most people wouldn't know where to begin on how to get that permission. It's a safe bet just to host it yourself. I honestly don't know how to convert them, other than doing a search on google for a converter. Do you know of an easy way to do it? |
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Post by JZSquared on Feb 16, 2004 18:27:02 GMT -5
Nah... Actually I don't, I was just wondering if you did... But the thing is, is that the webmaster wouldn't be too happy if you took his image anyways, and hosted it yourself... That's why it's better to hotlink, than to get an angry message, or lawsuit... At least with hotlinking people know that you didn't create the image... And you'd be surprised on how many people would allow you to hotlink... And if you need permission, you would just have to contact the webmaster via e-mail... As long as you ask them nicely for the pic, I'm sure that they'd let you use it...
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Post by Simpsons Rule on Feb 17, 2004 6:54:37 GMT -5
That's true, the image itself can't be copyrighted, but when it comes to .cur files, usually a search on google is how most people get them, and those are usually free for taking (not necessarily hotlinking, just using).
When a ProBoards TOS violation is issued, they look to see where you got the image, and if they see that it's linked from site (hotlinked), they'll ask you to remove it within 72 hours, no questions asked.
If you have permission to use the image, you'll have to make a post in Support explaining it to the Admins, but it's a big hassle. It's best to just host it yourself.
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Post by JZSquared on Feb 17, 2004 15:59:49 GMT -5
Yes, you have a valid point... But as long as people are careful... There shouldn't be any problems...
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Post by CammanB on Feb 17, 2004 19:06:57 GMT -5
It doesn't have to be just a .cur Mine is an .ani, and it woks fine.
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Post by Simpsons Rule on Feb 17, 2004 19:23:34 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure that's just an animated cursor file, but it's still good to know.
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Post by CammanB on Feb 17, 2004 20:04:53 GMT -5
 ....lol Yup. Well thanks for pointing out to me what had should have been obvious before. Boy, I'm glad Simps won't flame me here. |
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Gozed
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Post by Gozed on Mar 5, 2004 17:38:04 GMT -5
you know anywhere where I can upload a pic and save it as a .cur or .ani?
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curiouslittledude
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Post by curiouslittledude on Apr 19, 2004 20:38:27 GMT -5
i know how to change a pic to anything, including cur or ani, show me your pic, and ill chane it 4 ya ^_^
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....lol Yup. Well thanks for pointing out to me what had should have been obvious before. 
