Official Brickshelf/Maj Help Topic Options

[Toxic Poizon]

Okay i've been seeing alot of these "Help me i need help" topics for brickshelf. here it is

1) Go to the website and get a name and password.

2)Receive your email and do what that says to activate your account.

3)Go to your account and click "Add Folder" in the upper right hand corner of the screen.

4)Do all the requirments for your folder until you finally get it made.

5)After you've made an account click on your folder, then click on "Upload" on the upper right hand corner where you found "Add Folder".

6)Click on Browse when the next page comes up, then upload.

Now keep repeating those steps to make a succesful account and youre done. thank you for your time.

Also, if your'e wondering why your folder isn't public, it is because it is well, not public yet. You don't have to or need to do anything to make it public. Just wait a few hours/a day until it's public. Until then you can just click on each picture and copy the URL for that one and give a link for that individual picture.

-HT

*edit* Since Geekshelf closed down, I edited out the mention of geekshelf from the title and this post. ~HM

This is now the official Topic for Brickshelf help. - T

This post has been edited by Timoteo: May 30 2004, 10:34 AM

[Toa Vakama]

Is it possible to delete anything you have put on geekshelf?

[Bohrok Awakener]

I would like to add:

Folder Names can only be one word long, and only cirtain characters will be accepted. Names of pics, must also be SAVED in whatever program you are using. These can only be SAVED one word long, and you can't copy and paste pics to Geekshelf/Brickshelf.
Make sure you pick a category for your pics and folders aswell. And on Brickshelf, only post Lego related pics. If they are not, put them in Geekshelf.

And Mark, yes you can delete stuff on Geekshelf. Just click 'delete' and then click what you want to delete.

[HyperMecha]

Yes, you can delete stuff. Logged into your account, with the folder open, just click on "delete" (upper right next to upload & all that other stuff) and then click on the thumbnail of the pic you want deleted.

If you upload something and it doesn't show up in your folder, make sure the name of the file doesn't have any spaces in it. It won't upload anything with spaces. This won't work:

my silly picture.jpg

But these WILL work:

my_silly_picture.jpg
mysillypicture.jpg

[Amalga]

Another thing...

Say you had one picture called "kingcobra.jpg" that you drew and uploaded onto brickshelf.
Then you updated the picture or fixed it up a bit, still saved under the same filename.
Try to avoid uploading the exact same file to Brickshelf or Geekshelf without deleting the older one first. See, when two of the same file name are in the same folder, the system gets confused. One gets messed up a bit, the other sometimes does as well. Just so you don't have to go through the trouble of deleting both pictures and uploading again, just remember to delete the older one before putting up a newer version.

And just so no questions are asked WHY Brickshelf/Geekshelf has to take so long just so you can get people to look at your pics...

Security measures. The moderators over at Brickshelf/Geekshelf simply want to know what you're posting before it's viewable to the public. The reason it takes so long is that millions of people upload in an hour. So it takes them quite a while to approve everything.


-LV

[Yoshi nuva]

heres  mine      a link     I    know   its   on   bzpower     but   I    made   a   better     one

This post has been edited by Astro Al: Nov 23 2002, 02:32 PM

[dhik nuva]

Question: Do you have to pay to get a Brickshelf?

[Toxic Poizon]

QUOTE (dhik @ Nov 23 2002, 06:10 PM)

Question: Do you have to pay to get a Brickshelf?

No, you only have to sign up and that's all. (and you have to be over thirteen, if not, just say you are, with parent's permission)

-HT

[Gailsad Wizard o...]

What is the difference between Brickshelf and Geekshelf? If it's a matter of popularity, I guess I should go to Geekshelf...

[RZetlin]

Is there a space limit for a Geekshelf account?

Eg. Can I upload pictures that takes up 50 MBs?

[Toxic Poizon]

QUOTE (Gailsad @ Nov 24 2002, 12:04 PM)

What is the difference between Brickshelf and Geekshelf? If it's a matter of popularity, I guess I should go to Geekshelf...

Well, brickshelf is used more for Bricks e.i., Mocs and stuff like that. and Geekshelf is more like things not Lego bricks. BZP has a rule that you cannot use Brickshelf for things other than sets and mocs..

QUOTE (RZetlin @ Nov 24 2002, 12:29 PM)

Is there a space limit for a Geekshelf account? Eg. Can I upload pictures that takes up 50 MBs?

That i'm not sure of, but if there is no limit, it would definitely take a long time to upload it, and load it..

-HT

[Rahi Zaku]

I love my Geekshelf account! Really handy. I store all (well, most) of my drawings and stuff in it, and they're easily accessible from anywhere!

It really is a great service. I have one question though: a while back the "Random Folder" function stopped working all of a sudden. Does anyone know anything about this?

EDIT: Nov. 26-- Hmmm... it's working now... did someone see this and fix it or something?

This post has been edited by Rahi Zaku: Nov 26 2002, 09:42 PM

[Koosh]

So, let me get this straight. Following BZP guidelines, I CAN'T have Bionicle-related avatars on Brickshelf, or is it just I can only have Lego-related images? Because I don't want to start a Brickshelf account if I can't put my Bionicle avatars on it without breaking BZP rules.



Oh yeah, instead of a lengthy explanation, can I just get a yes or no answer?

[Toxic Poizon]

QUOTE (Roko @ Toa Of Wisdom,Nov 29 2002, 08:24 PM)

So, let me get this straight. Following BZP guidelines, I CAN'T have Bionicle-related avatars on Brickshelf, or is it just I can only have Lego-related images? Because I don't want to start a Brickshelf account if I can't put my Bionicle avatars on it without breaking BZP rules. Oh yeah, instead of a lengthy explanation, can I just get a yes or no answer?

You could have bionicle related avatars on brickshelf. You can have anything on brickshelf, i think, that has a brick in it. Sort of...you know what i mean. You really shouldn't host a picture of Sailor Moon on brickshelf, and show it to us on BZP. But you should put that picture on geekshelf, then show us. ;)

Oh.. sorry, yes. (i forgot to read the post before i quoted it)

-HT

This post has been edited by Hydro Thunder: Nov 30 2002, 06:53 PM

[Tawa]

One other thing, If you make an avatar or something for someone don't delete it or their Avatar will be an X.

[Nuva Kaita]

BTW if you have to upload many pictures at once you can use this tip. First Zip up all the pics. you can do this by going to your computer and finding the pics you are uploading. Select the pics and right click on one. Go to add to zip and choose "Add to Zip" or "Add to (folder name).zip".

IF YOU CHOOSE "ADD TO ZIP" READ THIS! ignore if you chose the other one

There will be a box and at the top it will show the directory you are in. simply add ***.zip to the end of the directory. replace *'s with file name of choice.

go to Brickshelf or Geekshelf and upload the zip. when it finishes it auto unzips the file and places all the pics neatly in the folder

the benefits of this is:
1) one easy upload
2) upload time is shorter than combined upload time of singular files
3) great for mocs

NOTE YOU MUST HAVE WINZIP OR WINRAR TO DO THIS!

I suggest http://www.winzip.com click download evaluation version. thats free

[A New Onua]

I uploaded and the picture dosn't appear :confused:

EDIT: I uploaded it, but now the picture is SUPER large

This post has been edited by A New Onua: Jan 12 2003, 10:40 PM

[Lewa007]

Awww.......... U must be over 13!

[Toxic Poizon]

QUOTE (Lewa007 @ Jan 23 2003, 05:24 PM)

Awww.......... U must be over 13!

Yes.. But not nessicarily.

You don't have to be over 13 to have brick/geekshelf. just get your parents' permission and then sign on. no problem

-HP

[Handren Offma]

now that geekshelf is going down in flames, are we allowed to use brickshelf? That off topic category must be there for a reason.

[Toxic Poizon]

QUOTE (Raptordx1 @ Feb 2 2003, 04:52 PM)

now that geekshelf is going down in flames, are we allowed to use brickshelf? That off topic category must be there for a reason.

erm... i'm not really sure about -that-. Maybe someone could email geekshelf's host and ask... maybe not.

-HP

[Kappa]

Is Geekshelf closing down? Because on the site it says, "Geekshelf is disappearing 2003/2/15!" So should I join or not?

[Black Hedgehog]

I cant post pics... how come???
it says some thing about cannot make an [IMG] cause somethin...
does it need to be public to be posted?

[BZGaming]

QUOTE (Kaparu @ Feb 5 2003, 08:18 PM)

Is Geekshelf closing down? Because on the site it says, "Geekshelf is disappearing 2003/2/15!" So should I join or not?

yes its closing down, and you cant join geekshelf any more, the join and upload feature was dissabled. I have emailed them asking y they are closing down but i have gotten no reply

[PohutNuva]

when I upload there is no thumbnails an I try pressing refresh but it dosen't work why?

[Chronicler of Ko...]

Drat. I'm not 13 yet and my mom dosn't belive me.

[IcyLinkle]

I keep uploading a pic, but it won't show up! What am I doing wrong?

[Tawa]

QUOTE (Linkle @ Mar 2 2003, 10:24 PM)

I keep uploading a pic, but it won't show up! What am I doing wrong?

I would say that you probably have a space are dash or something that won't work, if you want more then one word, do it like this MyAvatar without a space.

So rename it, and try again.

P.S. Happy B-Day!!!

~WES

[IcyLinkle]

I thank everyone here. I finally know how!

[Areo Crunch]

How do you change the folder pics from a folder to something else?

[Schizo Kaita]

QUOTE (Areo Crunch @ Mar 8 2003, 06:01 PM)

How do you change the folder pics from a folder to something else?

The first pic in your folder is always used as the folder thumbnail, if you want to change it, upload a picture that preceeds the other pics alphabetically, preferably 0.gif or something, that way it'll stay like that even if you upload something else.

What if the pics don't upload and it's public? ine does that. I can only put up MOCS.

[visorak shadow]

QUOTE (Hydro Thunder @ Oct 19 2002, 03:29 PM)

3)Go to your account and click "Add Folder" in the upper right hand corner of the screen.

what *add folder button*?there isnt one for me!

[Apera]

yes there is an add folder button, but mine keep disapearing!

[Dark Hunter]

Why the brickshelf is for 13 ages?

[HyperMecha]

I'm not sure why there is a 13 year old age requirement for brickshelf, maybe somewhere in the terms of service on the website they mention why. It might just be that they don't want to be responsible for 13 and under seeing questionable content (not that there is any questionable content there anyhow). I'm not really sure.

[Apera]

eah, that tos is huge!it would probably take me an hour to read that!

btw, my problem is resolved so don't bother answering or trying to help.

[Pohuaki]

QUOTE (Thunder Bohrok @ Mar 22 2003, 08:19 AM)

Why the brickshelf is for 13 ages?

The following is a quote from a post that Kevin Loch, BrickShelf owner/webmaster/moderator, made elsewhere...

QUOTE

I sincerely regre the 13 year old restriction, but unfortunately it is required by U.S. Law.  The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) prohibits the collection of personally identifying information (such as email addresses) from personss under 13 years of age without parental consent.  It is not practical for Brickshelf to implement acceptable forms of parental verification at this time.  Because Brickshelf requires a valid email address to verify identity (to reduce the problems associated with anonymous accounts), we can't allow persons under 13 to create an account.  Note that Brickshelf does not prohibit persons with an account from letting other persons use that account. The 'owner' of the account is responsible for the actions of anyone they let use the account.  Your parents, (or anyone) could create an account (with their email address) and let you use it as long as they trusted you not to violate the TOS.

This post has been edited by Pohuaki: Apr 6 2003, 08:41 PM

[The Cheat]

Geekshelf is gone but now I don't know if I can put my metroid avatar anywhere.

EDIT. I've got a Brickshelf account but can't find the upload button.

This post has been edited by X-Parasite: Apr 12 2003, 05:42 PM

[BZGaming]

QUOTE (X-Parasite @ Apr 12 2003, 07:59 AM)

Geekshelf is gone but now I don't know if I can put my metroid avatar anywhere. EDIT. I've got a Brickshelf account but can't find the upload button.

1. To replace geekshelf check out the other pinned topic...

2. You have to create a folder before you can upload... there should be a [ New Folder ] limk, click it then make your folder, then open that folde and then look over next to where the [ New Folder ] link was on the other page, its on this page too but with the upload link next to it...