Problem
What are the best sizes for images for different items (campsites, activity sections, golf courses, etc) in WebTrac?
What types of image files are acceptable?
Where on the web server should the images be located?
Solution
Allowed file formats include .jpg, .bmp, .png, and .gif.
On the web server, WebTrac images files are typically stored in these virtual directories:
\images if you've accepted the VSI defaults, or
\images\CUSTM if you use a custom language code.
WebTrac displays thumbnail images at 165 (width) x 110 (height) pixels. Images are resized automatically upon display. Clickable images, such as those used for Facilities, will display at their actual size when a patron clicks the thumbnail to enlarge the image. When selecting images for display in WebTrac, Vermont Systems recommends the following for the best results:
Pre-size your images to dimensions that are directly proportional to 165x110. When sized proportionately, your image will not lose its aspect ratio and appear skewed when reduced to display in the thumbnail.
Keep the file size of your images at or below 100kb. When patrons hit your WebTrac site, all images must be downloaded to the patron's browser. Larger images tax your Web Server and result in longer/slower page load on the patron's browser.
See Also: WebTrac Splash Page Image Updates