Refinements and features
We were able
to refine the upload procedure thanks to this input from our testers. We
recommend that you read the two guideline documents under the Upload
menu:
Which Image to upload and
How to Upload images. They bring together the changes that have taken place in the past year. The
FAQ at the bottom of the page also contains useful information about uploads and other important issues.
Another
refinement is the way full-size photos are viewed. Previously when you
clicked a medium-size photo to view the full-size one, an entirely new
page would open with the full-size photo and the caption. This could be
slow. With the new method when you click the medium-size photo, the
full-size photo will open instantaneously in the same window, without
opening a new page. Also it will now be shown in an otherwise black
page, without caption or other presences that may distract from enjoying
the photo in all its splendour. A simple click on the X button top
right or anywhere else in the browser screen will close the full-size
view again and bring you back to the medium-size photo with caption.
If you do not like this new full-size view, you can disable it by ticking the
View Fullsize Photo as Link checkbox in your account settings.
An
example of AirHistory.net's special features is the Map link to
the location of the photo using Google Maps. This is a work in progress
and regions and airports will continue to be linked until the whole
world is covered.
You will find more AirHistory features explained in the Tips and Tricks section below.