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I would like to enter the screenshot contest, but have no idea on how to take a screenshot. I will try youtube. If there is set of directions somewhere in the forum, please do tell. Thanks a lot.

Scott

If you're using FSX, just push the "V" key. If using Windows7 the shots will be saved to Start/Pictures/Flight Simulator X Files.

Once you have a screenshot, you'll need to re-size it to meet forum limits. I prefer to use BDSizer because it's very simple to use and doesn't sacrifice quality when re-sizing.
Your image needs to be re-sized to 1024p wide and 155kb max weight

Another way is to use your key "Print Screen" then open your microsoft paint and paste the image, and "Save As" a .jpg format.
Check to ensure the image is 1024 max by checking your image size in microsoft paint, and the file size is no larger than 155kb. when done.
Then when back here at SimV in this thread do a Post Reply, a new screen will open where your type a brief message, and located near the top of the page is a Upload Images, click on that and a new screen will open. Click on the top line Browse and a window will open for you to search your PC for your image, when you have located your image click on it once, and then click on Open. This pastes the file into the upload images window.
At the bottom of the Upload Images window is Upload File(s), click that and a [Img code/Img] will appear, and a confirmation you have uploaded a file, copy and paste that entire [Img=your image[/Img] to your post a reply in the text window. Either you can Preview the post and see it yourself before you Submit your post. Done.

Thanks for the help!