New to posting patterns

Fyre

Hi there!  I'm new to posting here. I tried to follow the instructions on how to post, but I think I made it so someone has to pay to view the thread instead of paying to download the .pdf.  (At least when I logged out and was just a 'guest' that is what it said the thread was). I tried looking at the 'how to post' thread, but I'm seeing a different screen than what they show there so I'm not seeing how I post the .pdf with the cost for people to download it.  I'm getting really confused.  Can someone help me?

Fyre

Ah ha! I think I figured it out, I have to do new thread while in someone else's pattern to get the screen to post items. Now, how do I delete the first thread I made that was done incorrectly??

TheKnitter

I don't think you can delete your own post.  Try contacting one of the admins or moderators.  I did the same thing when I first uploaded (some not so pleasant remarks about paying to view were made) but I didn't do it intentionally, I just didn't understand.  The only place you should put a cost is when you upload the file - it will ask you to name the file, specify who can see the file, and the third box will have the cost.  Don't choose anything at the bottom of the post, it's not necessary to post and can be confusing (ask me how I know LOL).  Just hit the button in the lower left hand corner after you've filled everything out.

Sylvana

If you post a new thread, and before you click on new thread, you see also additional options, above new thread, click on it and you can remove your thread, but only if you just post it.

Fyre

I posted on the thread I wanted deleted to the moderator to please delete it because I goofed.  Is that good enough?  Who should I contact if not?
And thx for the info ladies.  I had chosen new thread out in the group section and it didn't look anything like the how to showed. I accidentally figured out while looking at another cross stitch pattern that if I chose new thread there (while on that pattern page) I actually could post patterns correctly that way. I'm still kind of confused that it works that way, but at least I know now.  
My next noob question is uploading. Is it necessary to post in the body of the thread a picture of what pattern you are uploading so they can see what it looks like completed (another words, I have the pattern, but not a picture of what it will look like completed) or does what you upload show in thread?  

Fyre

Ok, so my second attempt was deleted because it was an open file?  Soooooo...how do I make it a non-open file?  LOL  I have 2 .pdf scans.  

sundrop016

you didn't say if it was to post a pattern or post a finished project.  They are almost the same, but for posting patterns, after you click on image you also ave to click on attach.      First go into "Dairy Crochet or knit or whatever your project is. Select the "Finished Project", put name of project right next to Finished project. Click on Name of Project (toward the right), click on "image, browse and pick your picture that is saved to your computer & click it, slick on and go towards the bottom to "Save". Put the name of the project in the area where the pic will go (you won't see the pic until you save), go down to bottom and hit save draft. It will take a few seconds but the pic will appear. let me know if you understand what I wrote or if you have any problems.

Fyre

It was posting a pattern. I just downloaded winzip for free and made 'em into zip files.    

Fyre

Here's another question for you guys. I have a 'pattern' for silverware pockets (made with felt). Is that something that can be uploaded here for people to use or no?  If yes, then what area would I upload them in.  

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