Watermark position

funkmiester · January 30th, 2006, 11:42 PM

I've just enabled the watermark overlay feature on a pre-existing 5.3 site with ImageMagick (if that's relevant) and having trouble positioning my overlay watermark.

Is there a trick to getting the overlay watermark to the correct position as I've defined in "Watermark Options"?

I'm trying to get it to show on the upper right corner of each image, so I'm assuming that correlates to "NorthEast"? I set it to that postion initially and saved, but it puts the watermark in the lower right corner. So I tried some of the other positions, but no matter which one I choose, it continually places the watermark overlay in the lower right corner.

I should add that I have both the "Enable on-the-fly image protection" and "When using on-the-fly image generation, do you want to overlay the watermark image?" options set to "Yes" - plus all the options in the "Image Protection System Options" section set to "Yes" also - so it's not permanently changing each image, so being able to position the watermark where and whenever I want, shouldn't be a problem. At least that's my understanding of it!

So, is there some other file or admin setting that I need to adjust?

Thanks.

EDIT:
Been messing around with this now...seems I wasn't understanding how it works - but do correct me if I'm wrong

So I don't want to permanently watermark my images - just an overlay - am I not able to position the watermark image in that case? From my testing, I can't seem to find an option to do that, except when permamently watermarking. Am I wrong? I hope so

funkmiester · January 31st, 2006, 03:12 PM

Anyone know a solution to get the watermark overlay in the upper right corner (NorthEast) when not permanently marking the images?

Thanks.

funkmiester · February 1st, 2006, 05:49 PM

Sorry to bump this again (see above) - but would like to know how I can achieve getting the overlay watermark in the upper right corner without permanently marking my images?

Is it not possible, if so, I'll move on, but would like an answer, thanks.

funkmiester · February 2nd, 2006, 07:08 PM

Meantime, while I'm waiting for an answer

I've hacked the 'watermark.php' to include the "North East" function using the appropriate positioning code from 'image-inc.php'.

Would be nice for it to just work or have the ability to do this without a hack.

Chuck S · February 2nd, 2006, 07:12 PM

You would replace in watermark.php

Code:

Content visible to verified customers only.

with this

Code:

Content visible to verified customers only.

funkmiester · February 2nd, 2006, 07:45 PM

Ok, thanks Chuck - that works also

I've gone ahead and used this code instead, since you've posted it here.

Please consider adding this functionality into the base code and Admin panel for a future release.

Thanks again.

ats · March 28th, 2006, 10:57 AM

Some posts are telling me that I can not read some code until I am a verified subscribed member.

This is rather annoying considering that I have owned photopost for around 4 years or longer now...

How do I "Verify" that I am a paid license holder......for crying out loud.....been paying you guys for almost 5 years, and now got to go thru this garbage.

Chuck S · March 28th, 2006, 11:01 AM

How about the announcement at the top of every single forum this might help you

http://www.photopost.com/forum/photopost-pro-how-do-i/announcements.html

wildondallas · April 5th, 2006, 11:51 PM

I have tried this hack and it doesnt work...The image doesnt show...

THis is so annoying you have no idea....I do not understand why you can not choose where you want the watermark to show up in the script...

Anyhow, followed the instructions above, it didnt do a thing to help out...The only thing it did was make the image not show up. the infamouse RED X.

Chuck S · April 6th, 2006, 09:21 AM

First off the post above works fine for watermark position

Watermark being as red x is probally an entirely different issue and usually involves when a user has improperly entered the watermark path on the server and points to an image that does not exist. Realize on the fly watermarking can only be used with GD2 and the watermark file needs to be a png.

wildondallas · April 6th, 2006, 07:31 PM

Chuck, I have been using this script for 4 years.....

The edit DID NOT work in my case as I have tried it 4 times. Now, maybe I am possibly doing something wrong, but I did exactly as posted above to no avail.

The watermark works absolutely fine until I do the edits above....I just can not position it where I want...its the bottom right corner or nothing..

Yes, the path is right obviousy, otherwise the watermark would not work....And I am a graphic designer so I know the difference between graphic files..

yes we are using GD2, and YES, its a PNG...

Any other ideas, that are not common sense?

Chuck S · April 6th, 2006, 09:12 PM

You would have to be editing something incorrectly cause the code I posted if replaced works fine. Now take note you must be using Photopost 5.2 and above.

wildondallas · April 7th, 2006, 12:21 AM

I am using 5.3....

Maybe I am doing something wrong then...I just do not understand..

I am over-writing the first set of code you have, and replacing it with the second set you have in your post.

What should my settings be in admin for watermark options?

I have tried this over and over, and it just does not want to cooperate.

Chuck S · April 7th, 2006, 06:35 AM

I dont know what to say. Try editing the file and posting a link here of a photo and let me see.

If you look at the code your replacing and what your replacing it with you can clearly see there should be no issue. Your only replacing a few lines of code with a bunch of conditionals that change the logo position based on your admin setting. This is the same exact code in our Reviewpost and Classifieds programs and the same exact code exists in your image-inc.php file in Photopost to position watermarks using the permanent watermark feature.

Quarterbore · September 23rd, 2006, 03:31 AM

You know... this is extremely poorly documented and it seems insane that the "on-the-fly" watermark would NOT use the same location that the perminant watermark location!

I had to hand code mine for the "South West" and following is what I used:

Code:

Content visible to verified customers only.

This really is a pretty poor solution....

Chuck S · September 23rd, 2006, 08:41 AM

This is the solution which is posted in this thread

Watermark position

Quarterbore · September 24th, 2006, 02:06 AM

No, what I mean is "Why isn't this in the current download?" Fix the code once, confirm it works, and update the product... Then people don't have to look for the solution