Drupal tutorials - insert image on a page

[jfrizelle]

Hi,

I've worked with WP for a little while, like it and find it relatively easy to use.

Now I want to try and get a handle on Drupal, but I'm finding it unbelievable difficult to find up-to-date info on it. Specifically I want to insert images on a page. Nothing too off-the-wall about that, but it doesn't seem to be a standard feature on Drupal - or am I missing something??

I've been asked to create a CMS website that allows a non-techie user to update used machinery for sale - including an image of each piece of machinery. My first thoughts were to create it in WP with the External DB plugin, but I decided to try something new.

Several hair-pulling hours later I'm ready to abandon Drupal, but stubborness prevents me from giving up just yet... so can anyone tell me how to insert images in Drupal / find a good (up-to-date) Drupal tutorial?

Many thanks,
J.

[Martinscholes]

I use Drupal at work. I sometimes find myself thinking: "I wish they used Blogger!"

[a53mp]

wordpress is NOT a cms. it is a blog.

Drupal however IS a cms. If you consider wordpress a cms, then Drupal is a real cms meant for real programmers, it is definitely more hands on, and you will most likely need to know coding.

but then again if you were a real programmer you would just create your own cms, especially for a site like you are talking about that seems to be pretty simple

[jfrizelle]

Thanks for such a helpful constructive reply, a53mp. I take it then that you don't know how to place images on a page in Drupal?

And as for re-inventing the wheel? No, I don't really see the point.

[a53mp]

Of course not.. but at least you would know where and how to insert an image.


and yes.. I do. There are several ways to do it.. and it also depends on what version you are using..

but since you can't give proper troubleshooting information how can you receive the answer you are looking for?

[jfrizelle]

Gosh a53mp, your whole tone is so welcoming and friendly... I'm using version 6.13-5.

Does anyone know of any Drupal tutorial sites? I can't find anything up-to-date. Part of the reason I picked up WP so easily was because there's such an abundance of 'how to' stuff out there.

Many thanks,
J.

[fizzlesquirt]

a53mp - your tone is non-constructive, If you're not going to offer help, don't bother posting.

I have recently started playing with Drupal as well. One of the sites I came across that seems to have some good video tutorials is Getting Started With Drupal | Learn By The Drop

You might start there for some help. If you come across any sites on your own, please post a link.

[fizzlesquirt]

There is a WYSIWYG module that you can install to make adding content easier.

FCKeditor - WYSIWYG HTML editor | drupal.org

Instructions on adding modules/themes: Adding Modules and Themes | drupal.org

Hopefully this will get you going in the right direction.

-Fizz

[jfrizelle]

Many thanks Fizz, I'll get reading and hopefully start getting places!

I downloaded the FCKeditor tar.gz file, but when I tried to upload the module to my hosting server I got a message: "The selected file FCKeditor_2.6.5.tar.gz could not be uploaded. Incorrect module package for module=fckeditor." I'll look into it more in the next day or two anyway. It's heading for midnight here now and I've a horrible cold... I'm feeling kinda sorry for myself. *Sigh!*

Thanks again for your help, it's much appreciated!

[fizzlesquirt]

jfrizelle,

Sorry to hear about your cold. I came across the same error the first time I attempted to install a module. You have to uncompress the file first. From the drupal website:

Note for Windows users
A number of compression programs, such as 7-Zip, allow you to extract .tar.gz files.
To use 7-Zip, right-click on the .tar.gz file and, in the menu that appears, 
select 7-Zip -> Extract Here. A .tar file will appear. 
Right-click on the .tar file and again select 7-Zip -> Extract Here. 
In a few moments, the final Drupal folder will appear.

7-Zip can be downloaded at 7-Zip

Once the file in uncompressed, then you should be able to upload. The fckeditor wysiwyg shows that fckeditor is a required item to be able to use the WYSIWYG editor. Download FCKEditor Since I haven't installed this item, I don't know much about it. I just hope it gets you going in the right direction.

Fizz

[mohsho]

I have read that Joomla is much easier to work with than Drupal. I am in the beginning stages of converting all of my work to Joomla.

[kgun]

No problem installing these:

1. NorwegianMarketing
2. ScandinavianAd

I can recommend this Drupal 6 JavaScript and jQuery and other Drupal related books that you may find at Amazon.

Time is also money and reading about the software before you start, can save you much trouble and headache.