New version of Forum software

**Franck** · 3rd-June-2004, 05:51 AM

Following the upgrade of the server, I was finally able to upgrade to the latest version of our wonderful forum software.
it is now 6.00am and I have only just finished upgrading.

The new software includes many new features that you will discover over the next few weeks (some you'll like, some you might initially resent).
Be patient and explore, I probably forgot a few things in the upgrade process, so if you notice anything missing / not working, post it here and I'll do my best to fix it or to explain the new way!

I hope you enjoy the new forum!

ChrisA · 3rd-June-2004, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Franck

it is now 6.00am and I have only just finished upgrading.

Strewth... what a shock... an early start, a bleary eye, and this !!!!!

Very confused so far, will try it out with great interest.

... 2 mins later... Ooooohh....

smilies appear where the cursor is.

Now that's dead good.

Not convinced about the lack of contrast between what's been posted and the rest of the page... maybe there's a setting for that.

Anyway, will give it a longer go.

Well done, anyway, Franck, and all from a Mac too...

ChrisA · 3rd-June-2004, 08:13 AM

Ok, two question, Franck...

- is there any equivalent of "view today's posts" which usually showed all threads with a new post within the last 24 hours, with most recent first? It was the way I used to get at everything, mostly, and I had it bookmarked. Now that link only goes to the search page.

- is there a way of changing the appearance so that the posts on a thread stand out from all the other stuff on a page? I find it visually much busier than before, and not as easy to distinguish what I'm looking for on the page. Guess I'll probably get used to it, but initial impressions are that it's not as clear.

Cheers,
Chris

**Gadget** · 3rd-June-2004, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisA

Not convinced about the lack of contrast between what's been posted and the rest of the page... maybe there's a setting for that.

yea - that's the first thing I noticed that I didn't like - no contract between posts either - it also makes some of the smilies have halos.

Not sure I like the transparent menus, they may grow on me.

Have only been on for two seconds, but couldn't find "Today's posts" search... will need to look harder.

Still need to expand the post text box to the same height as the smilie box (but the previous version had this problem as well)

Looks quite slick... will need to investigate further.

No "Post new thread" option to hand either... that was handy.

azande · 3rd-June-2004, 08:21 AM

What a shock!!!!

It will take a bit to get used to it but it looks good. Just one thing.... any chance of a way to get rid of the orange theme??? Coudn't find any option..

azande · 3rd-June-2004, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Gadget

Have only been on for two seconds, but couldn't find "Today's posts" search... will need to look harder.

Gadget, have a look in the Quick Links

*Chicky* · 3rd-June-2004, 08:37 AM

It must be my computer but the forum looks extremely basic, no html look at all, is there something I need to download?

*Chicky* · 3rd-June-2004, 08:49 AM

all sorted now!!

**Lory** · 3rd-June-2004, 08:52 AM

Im sure I just need time to tune into it but I really would like the option to be able to have a BIT less orange!

Acrually, I've just previewed my post and I like the colour on the preview page

**Lory** · 3rd-June-2004, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lory

Im sure I just need time to tune into it but I really would like the option to be able to have a BIT less orange!

Acrually, I've just previewed my post and I like the colour on the preview page

Hey presto!

ChrisA · 3rd-June-2004, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisA

- is there a way of changing the appearance so that the posts on a thread stand out from all the other stuff on a page?

Miles better !!!!!!!!!!

ChrisA · 3rd-June-2004, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisA

Miles better !!!!!!!!!!

In fact, I really like it now.

**Lory** · 3rd-June-2004, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisA

In fact, I really like it now.

Me too, You can preview private messages before you send them too!

and add smilies to the middle of text after you've written it!

**Dreadful Scathe** · 3rd-June-2004, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Lory

Me too, You can preview private messages before you send them too!

and add smilies to the middle of text after you've written it!

the quick reply is cool too

**Dreadful Scathe** · 3rd-June-2004, 10:32 AM

hmm whats this reputation thing ? some have one or more little green boxes under their name and the grey cabbage in the botom left allows you to add to someones reputation!?

aha found this about it > http://www.freewebspace.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=53345

How do we find out who the top 50 posters are now then ?

**Franck** · 3rd-June-2004, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreadful Scathe

the quick reply is cool too

Yeah

very cool!

I'm just tidying up a few more things at the moment.
The colours and general look of the Forum are likely to change over the next few days, so feel free to start a thread with suggestions!

**DavidB** · 3rd-June-2004, 10:35 AM

I can get the messages since last visit via the 'New Posts' on the Quick Links, but how can I see 'Messages Posted Today'?

**Lou** · 3rd-June-2004, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreadful Scathe

How do we find out who the top 50 posters are now then ?

Members List?

Hmmmm.... I dont like the flashing cursor thing when I come to type in a message. But I'm sure I'll get used to it.

**Franck** · 3rd-June-2004, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreadful Scathe

hmm whats this reputation thing ? some have one or more little green boxes under their name and the grey cabbage in the botom left allows you to add to someones reputation!?

reputation is a way registering your agreement / showing that you value a member's posts. If someone regularly posts very insightful / helpful / entertaining messages, you can click on the little reputation logo (cabbage?). Reputation will then be built over time, so new members will have a way of assessing the advice they're given.

This is very new and to be considered under review.... we'll see how it works out.

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Originally Posted by Dreadful Scathe

How do we find out who the top 50 posters are now then ?

Easily, you just go to the Member List (link at the top) and sort by posts (or reputation / date joined /etc...)

**Franck** · 3rd-June-2004, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidB

I can get the messages since last visit via the 'New Posts' on the Quick Links, but how can I see 'Messages Posted Today'?

I'm working on that one

3rd-June-2004, 05:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Franck Omnipresent Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,768 Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 10	New version of Forum software Following the upgrade of the server, I was finally able to upgrade to the latest version of our wonderful forum software. it is now 6.00am and I have only just finished upgrading. The new software includes many new features that you will discover over the next few weeks (some you'll like, some you might initially resent). Be patient and explore, I probably forgot a few things in the upgrade process, so if you notice anything missing / not working, post it here and I'll do my best to fix it or to explain the new way! I hope you enjoy the new forum! __________________ Franck. Pourquoi tant de haine? Parce que si peu d'amour...

3rd-June-2004, 08:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisA Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3,830 Rep Power: 3	Coupla questions... Ok, two question, Franck... - is there any equivalent of "view today's posts" which usually showed all threads with a new post within the last 24 hours, with most recent first? It was the way I used to get at everything, mostly, and I had it bookmarked. Now that link only goes to the search page. - is there a way of changing the appearance so that the posts on a thread stand out from all the other stuff on a page? I find it visually much busier than before, and not as easy to distinguish what I'm looking for on the page. Guess I'll probably get used to it, but initial impressions are that it's not as clear. Cheers, Chris

3rd-June-2004, 08:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lory Forum Bombshell - Our Queen! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North London Posts: 6,990 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 6	Im sure I just need time to tune into it but I really would like the option to be able to have a BIT less orange! Acrually, I've just previewed my post and I like the colour on the preview page __________________ "If you're going to do something tonight, that you know you'll be sorry for in the morning, plan a lie in." Lorraine

3rd-June-2004, 10:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
Dreadful Scathe Papa Smurf Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Planet Scathe Posts: 10,154 Blog Entries: 4 Rep Power: 7	Re: New version of Forum software hmm whats this reputation thing ? some have one or more little green boxes under their name and the grey cabbage in the botom left allows you to add to someones reputation!? aha found this about it > http://www.freewebspace.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=53345 How do we find out who the top 50 posters are now then ? __________________ "defiantly a pork soared" -fletch "This is a discussion forum, not some sort of hippy poetry-reading commune" - TAFKADJ

3rd-June-2004, 10:35 AM	#17 (permalink)
DavidB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,138 Rep Power: 5	Re: New version of Forum software I can get the messages since last visit via the 'New Posts' on the Quick Links, but how can I see 'Messages Posted Today'?

3rd-June-2004, 08:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
azande Meglio del Cioccolato Demo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,483 Rep Power: 3	What a shock!!!! It will take a bit to get used to it but it looks good. Just one thing.... any chance of a way to get rid of the orange theme??? Coudn't find any option..

3rd-June-2004, 08:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chicky Commercial Operator Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Posts: 44 Rep Power: 3	It must be my computer but the forum looks extremely basic, no html look at all, is there something I need to download?

3rd-June-2004, 08:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chicky Commercial Operator Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Posts: 44 Rep Power: 3	all sorted now!!

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