Will I have to install special software on my computer so that I can use the Administrator utility of AHOY.COM solutions?

No. All AHOY.COM solutions are built on Web technology so all you need is a Web browser - either Internet Explorer (5.5 or greater) or Netscape 7.0 (or greater) are recommended.

Can I manage image changes within the Photo Library?

The photo library will allow you to reorient your images by rotating the image to the right or left or flip the image. Other changes must be made within a photo editor prior to uploading the photo.

What image file types can I use in the Photo Library?

The Photo Library will only allow you to upload .jpg, .jpeg and .jpe image formats.

If an photo is small in size will it be blown up to display as a large photo?

No. Images are only resized down. Any photos whose greatest dimension (width or height) is larger than the maximum photo size will be scaled down. During the initial setup, the maximum photo size may be set to any suitable dimension. No resizing is undertaken on photos whose maximum dimension is less than the maximum photo size.

How many photo albums or categories can I create?

You can add as many albums or categories as you need.

Can I upload more than one image at a time?

Yes. Photos may be placed in a .zip file and uploaded in bulk. From there the file is automatically unzipped and will allow you to move the images to the appropriate albums.

Images can also be uploaded via FTP to an import folder when they can then be assigned to an album.

Can I use images that I download from my digital camera?

If the images are in .jpg format you can use the images from your digital camera and the Photo Library will resize them for your Web site. The one restriction is that the images must be under 4 meg in file size.

Can I upload .bmp or .gif images.

No. The photo library currently accepts .jpg, .jpeg or .jpe formats only.

Can I change the display size of images in my photo library?

Yes. The size of both the thumbnail and full image display size is configurable and can be set to meet your requirements.

Is there a file size limit for individual images that I want to upload to the Photo Library?

Yes. The Photo Library accepts image files up to 4 megabytes in size and automatically prepares them for display on the Web site.

Can I deactivate images that I want to hide until a later date?

Yes. You can deactivate photos, albums and categories until you would like them to display to your viewers.

Can I move or copy photos from one album to another.

Photos may be moved to another album but not copied to another album.

Can I give my photos a title?

Yes. You can give each photo a title and and a complete description. The standard setup of AHOY.COM Photo Library displays the title and description when the full-size photo is displayed. We can also configure Photo Library so that the title and/or description is displayed on the thumbnail page.

How are thumbnail images generated?

When a photo is uploaded to the database a thumbnail version of it is automatically created. The thumbnail image will display on the album pages. The full-size version of the photo will be displayed when the Visitor clicks on the thumbnail.