SND2005
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1 edit | [FYI] * * Gallery Help * * How to organize your BBR photos
Have you wanted to organize your photos in your BBR gallery? Ever wished someone else would organize their gallery? 
I recently took a look at my own collection (400+ !!) and realized, it's time for a change! I couldn't find a thing- and I took the pics!
Well, I aim to help people here who might not know about the folder & tagging feature the site has had...for a while. If this is a repeat post, sorry.
Setting up folders helps put your photos in a more logical context, and also increases your exposure to folks wandering about the gallery. It provides a logical & streamlined way to look at things, based on what are called "index words". These can be set by the user.
Want to see it in action first? Check out the great gallery setup by kidpics 
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How it works
First off, one must create folders into which photos will be sorted, based on their respective "index words".
Creating a folder-
This can be done from within your current gallery. You must have at least 1 photo to begin with.
Navigate to your gallery page. You should see something like this- 
1. We want to manage folders, so click that link.
2. Upon clicking there, you will be given the option to create a new folder.
3. Once you have created a new folder, you will need to name it and give it information as to what index words you want it to use. Click edit. You will see this-
4. From here you will want to enter a "Short Name". This is the name of the folder as it will appear to all the folks looking at your images.
5. Enter a "note" if you like. This info is not viewable to the public, but it can be used to help you remember exactly what your folder is for.
6. Enter a "index" word or words. These words will filter your photos into their respective folders when you upload new shots. For example, if you upload a picture of a dog, you may use a index word like "pets". For example- 
Keep in mind, you can use more than 1 index word, but using MORE than 1 index word on any given image may cause the shot to appear in more than one of your folders.
Some final thoughts.
You may need to re-index your folders if you are moving things around. Normally uploading a new shot with a index word will never require this. It's there more as backup in case things don't work right or if you are creating new folders and organizing old pics.
Old pics. I wish there was an easy way...but there is none I know of, if you want to add index words to them you need to edit each. One at a time.....I did 400, so I don't expect to hear any complaints
If you upload a shot without a index word, it will not appear in the normal folder mode. You or your "gallery guest" will need to click on your name a SECOND time in the gallery. This bypasses the index folder mode and displays all shots in the old manner. (Chronological upload order..) Also, if you add a index word to a shot that PREVIOUSLY did not have one, you will need to re-index your folders.
Last point- making a folder private ONLY makes the folder private, not the shots within it...unless they are individually flagged private. Basically speaking, marking a folder private does not have a global affect. (Though I wish it did!..)
Enjoy, and happy organizing!
-dan |
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Wyattx17
Wyatt
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Stockton, CA | Thank you, I wasn't sure how to actually put the uploaded pictures in the corresponding folders.  Thanks. |
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emilf
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Alpharetta, GA | reply to SND2005
This is perfect timing. I had given up on the folders since I couldn't get it to work and couldn't find any info on how to use them.
Earlier today I was actually thinking about posting to ask about it. |
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tmpchaos
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Just an additional note... this may also be used to create 'private' folders. A private folder (checking the appropriate box) can only be accessed by those you give a site generated key url to. |
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MrWhsprs
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Chicago, IL | reply to SND2005
Thanks for the write-up about that.
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Mike |
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SND2005
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Im Over Here
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For anyone interested, this has been added to DI FAQ as well.
Not to confuse folks, but what tmpchaos was talking about with folders does work to make the folder private- but be aware that the images within it are still viewable unless they are individually marked "private".
Think of it like this- in each users "gallery" there is one "real" or "home" folder. Folders created by users are more "virtual". All images uploaded into your gallery that are not marked "private" will appear in your "home" folder, which is viewable by clicking twice on a users name in the gallery.
On that note, a couple questions..
1. How would people feel about the ability to mark a folder private and have it globally mark all images within it private? (The reverse of what I mentioned above..)
2. Would it be useful to have the ability to add tags to multiple images at once? (Saving the time from manually tagging every single image..) |
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