Go back & read the very first post on this thread. You no longer have to cut & paste an IMG file. You are posting the picture directly from wherever it is located.

...Step 3: Select the photo to post.
Step 4:  Click on "Insert Attachment 1" just to the right of the "Choose File" button
The photo will appear where ever you last left your cursor.

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Z

Thanks for the help. I read and re-read the first post many times over. After looking at what ZCZ posted, I realized I was reading it wrong. However, when I tried it again I still was having no luck.

When I "Choose File" a short jpg URL is next to it.
Then by "Inserting Attachment": attach=1 is posted in brackets, but no URL.
When looking at the preview, nothing is posted.
Looking at ZCZ's sample picture, it shows: attach=1, msg 5357 in brackets.

For some reason it looks like my picture is not being posted with the attachment.

This is also my first go around with Google Photos. The problem may be how I am saving them. I did try PZ's advice, but it doesn't look like they are letting anyone download Picasa anymore.

My guess is I am missing something fairly basic and hopefully an easy fix. But it has now reached the point where I think the red and green guys along with the nodding pig are in cahoots with each other and are just taunting me (and I'm not to sure the clapping hands guy isn't in with them too)!

One last bit of information that may or may not help before I throw in the towel. When I add the URL of the picture to: attach=1 and hit preview, I get a message that states: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]. Is there something I need to do that will autherize what I post?

JD
All you will see is "Attach=1" when you are attaching a picture and creating your post. You will not see the picture when you Preview it. Go ahead and hit the Post button after that.
Z

JD
All you will see is "Attach=1" when you are attaching a picture and creating your post. You will not see the picture when you Preview it. Go ahead and hit the Post button after that.
Z

I understand that you do not see the picture in the posting. However, I was not seeing anything in the preview. I'll try posting and see what happens. [ Invalid Attachment ]

That was way too easy. I guess I was overthinking what I was doing. Should of had some faith in the system!! Thanks for your patience and your help!

Ta Dah...

JD
All you will see is "Attach=1" when you are attaching a picture and creating your post. You will not see the picture when you Preview it. Go ahead and hit the Post button after that.
Z

Whats the status of the issue where attached images do not display in Tapatalk?

JD
All you will see is "Attach=1" when you are attaching a picture and creating your post. You will not see the picture when you Preview it. Go ahead and hit the Post button after that.
Z

I understand that you do not see the picture in the posting. However, I was not seeing anything in the preview. I'll try posting and see what happens. [ Invalid Attachment ]

Glad to help friend!!
Looks like you on your way. Looking forward to posts of your cooks!
Z

Whats the status of the issue where attached images do not display in Tapatalk?

The creator of the inline photo attachment mod that I installed knows about the Tapatalk issue and is working on a fix.

A test...

Let me try one more time to see if I can integrate text with the images...

Here's a smoked chuck roast cooked with potatoes and carrots:
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And a recent butt, mid-pull:
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Hey, it worked like a charm - so simple, too. Bentley, if you want to delete these couple of posts to clear up bandwidth or server space, please feel free.

One of the coolest plates I have ever seen!

One of the coolest plates I have ever seen!

Thanks, Bentley. My wife and I looked forever before we found a design we liked enough to invest in. We're particular that way.

test
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Argentina asado

Test1