NSW Corvettes
Help With This Forum => Forum/Website News & Updates => Topic started by: Camo on October 04, 2012, 10:15:19 AM
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G'day lads and ladets.
Within the next few days, possibly tonight 04/10/12 depending on work load, we are installing new software for the forum. During the installation the forum will be turned off. Should only be for a few hours.
Camo :hi:
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New software is up and running
We still have to tidy up a few things which we will over the next few days
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:thumbup: from me boys. I like the new look
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Yep, looks good to me too.
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Thanks Lads :thumb:
There is a new location field and a new custom field in your profile settings that you can fill in if you wish. Look at my avatar and you will see where they will appear.
There is also a setting in your profile where you can also set you menu's in your profile to appear as a side bar rather than a drop down
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Camo, how do I get the pictures back in my post (71 rebuild)?
Brad
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I'll go have a look. Give me a minute or two
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Ahhhhh sh#t! We have to remove the size in the image tags. The new software uses a different code.
In the future you will not have to put the size in as the new software will automatically resize the images.
Back in six hours when i finish :banghead:
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If it's only removing the size in the image tags I can do it later when I get time.
Brad
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That's all you have to do
I've done up to and including page 10. You can do the rest if thats ok? :thumb:
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Ok Camo, thanks
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Cool :thumb:
I did the last page too
All you have to do is change it from this:
[IMG=700x525]http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff391/wabco40/IMG_5290.jpg[/IMG]
to this
[IMG]http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff391/wabco40/IMG_5290.jpg[/IMG]
And the system will automatically then put in it's own code when you post it :hi:
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No problems. I did one with my iphone and it worked. I am at work at the moment so will do the rest when I knock off.
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I jumped on this morning and was a little confused. I thought I was on the muzzy forum at first. :)
Maybe change the default colour scheme to at least make them a little different.
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Them don't look like mustangs at the top. :grin:
We'll play with themes further down the track once we get it all running smooth. Might change MOCA'S to pink. Look after that site too :lol:
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Might change MOCA'S to pink. Look after that site too :lol:
... They'd probably be looking for a new webmaster if you did that, but go ahead by all means. :lol:
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LOL
Hey, you want to put your thinking cap on and see what ya come up with please http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,9406.0.html (http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,9406.0.html)
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Nah we can't make it pink camo.
We made AMCCA pink. :thumb:
Pinks gone. :rol:
peterp
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Not real keen on the automatic thread subscription feature. I guess the awkward "Unnotify" means Unsubscribe? Woulds suggest using SUBSCRIBE and UNSUBSCRIBE instead.
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I couldn't use my old password? I had to get sent a link to a new password, has anyone else had a problem? Could be because the old one was only 5 letters and not the new 8? Some less computer illiterates may have a problem working it out?
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Yep, has to be 8 now. If anyone gets stuck just email me admin@nswcorvettes.com.au
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Not real keen on the automatic thread subscription feature.
It's common on just about every forum out there and I like it but I believe you can tick a box in your profile settings so you don't get automatically subscribed.
s
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I just noticed when I post a reply, when it directs to my post the opening page goes to my signature so I have to scroll up to proof read what I just posted.
Any chance you can change it so the opening page opens at the top of the post?
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I thought I was on the muzzy forum at first. :)
I also noticed that, didn't realise there were many here on both forums, do you use the same username?
s
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Top Job on the new set up Cammo
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It's common on just about every forum out there and I like it but I believe you can tick a box in your profile settings so you don't get automatically subscribed.
Yes, I'm aware of it on other forums and I usually turn it off (get enough emails already), but there isn't an account setting on here that I can find.
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There should be. I'll go check ya settings for ya and report back
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Turned off. The setting is under notifications in your profile. Do want any thread subscriptions tuned off too? i.e this thread is the only one you have
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Turned off. The setting is under notifications in your profile. Do want any thread subscriptions tuned off too? i.e this thread is the only one you have
Where is that?
Under Profile I get a drop down box with a list of these 3 items:
Summary
Account Settings
Forum Profile
... and I see no mention of notifications in any of those views.
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Where is that?
Hit summary, then beside Profile Info, hover over Modify Profile for the drop down list.
s
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There is also a setting in your profile where you can also set your menu's in your profile to appear as a side bar rather than a drop down
Where is that feature?
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Sorry lads, was watching Bathurst :drag:
Profile/modify profile/looks & layout. Tick the "use side bar" box/ save
The side bar is so much better as all is shown at once rather than having to hover over the drop downs
If any of you guys get stuck, just let me know and I'll do it for you :hi:
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The side bar is so much better
So much better!
Thanks.
s
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Sorry lads, was watching Bathurst :drag:
Profile/modify profile/looks & layout. Tick the "use side bar" box/ save
The side bar is so much better as all is shown at once rather than having to hover over the drop downs
If any of you guys get stuck, just let me know and I'll do it for you :hi:
Thanks, it sure is much better -- can actually find the options in that format. Would suggest making sidebar style the default for all members to save further queries.
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Thanks, it sure is much better -- can actually find the options in that format. Would suggest making sidebar style the default for all members to save further queries.
Done :hi:
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My account setting reads: "You aren't receiving notifications on any boards right now."
... yet I am still receiving email notifications ????
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My account setting reads: "You aren't receiving notifications on any boards right now."
... yet I am still receiving email notifications ????
You still had two subscriptions active. They were show down the very bottom of your notifications section. I have now removed them so you shouldn't get any more notifications.
When you next post use the reply button instead of the quick reply, if you are, and down the bottom of screen you will see "Attachments and other options". Click on that and just double check that notification switch has turned off.
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I'm watching ya Jethro. No need to go in there, I've already done it for you. Big Brother is watching :lol:
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Ya know I LOVE YA A
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was wondering hhhhmmmmmm It's alrady a feature that is switched on :grin:
I'm watching Holden woop those blue oval boys CammO :bats:
Looks good hey :drivedevil: :drivedevil: The Devil in me made me do it
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Ok a little note here. When you use the smilies on this new software you must have a space in front and after the smilie or what has happened above in your post occurs.
Now go Modify your post and fix it or you wont be allowed to watch Bathurst tomorrow :kickass: :bigsmile:
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No not the enter button the space bar :lol:
PS You did that deliberately didn't you :kickass:
I'll let ya off but only because you're supporting Holden.... go the Dodges :bolt:
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What I'm finding is the pages don't centre properly, I hit reply and the reply box is off the page and I have to scroll up to access it, too many smilies perhaps?
Also when I clicked the link in my email to take it to the next reply after my post in this thread, the page didn't open at the reply after mine like it's supposed to, I had to scroll the page down to read it.
As mentioned previously, when I reply to this, my reply won't be in the centre of the page, I'll have to scroll the page down to see it.
s
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Yeah I tested all that and it worked fine for me. It's the same software as MOCA's
I can only think its your web browser or phone
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Yeah I tested all that and it worked fine for me.
This reply worked fine but when I did my last reply, the next page went to the bottom of my signature.
Am using PC.
Edit:
Just worked fine but when I hit modify to do this edit I had to scroll up.
Please check that one.
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edit by camo testing modify
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Worked fine for me, going to check your settings. Back soon
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It could be because you have changed the default setting on the number of post etc to be displayed. Change it back to the default setting and see if that makes a difference
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What I'm finding is the pages don't centre properly, I hit reply and the reply box is off the page and I have to scroll up to access it, too many smilies perhaps?
Also when I clicked the link in my email to take it to the next reply after my post in this thread, the page didn't open at the reply after mine like it's supposed to, I had to scroll the page down to read it.
As mentioned previously, when I reply to this, my reply won't be in the centre of the page, I'll have to scroll the page down to see it.
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Ditto.
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It could be because you have changed the default setting on the number of post etc to be displayed. Change it back to the default setting and see if that makes a difference
I haven't changed that setting, but I get the same problem. (Firefox 15.0.1.)
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I'll have to go test it in Firefox. But not tonight. It's fine on Chrome. Will look at at during the working week and report back
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It's fine on Chrome.
I'm using Chrome but what just happened, when I hit quote it now goes into Quick Reply.
Can I change that back?
Edit: Now the replies work good but 'modify' still needs to centre properly.
s
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Up in the very top right hand corner next to the "NSW Corvettes Unlimited Car Club Inc" there is a white arrow. This collapses the header. Default is arrow pointing up. If it is pointing down that may cause the issue. I just tested with it pointing down and had to scroll up a little but not much.
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I'm using Chrome but what just happened, when I hit quote it now goes into Quick Reply.
Can I change that back?
Edit: Now the replies work good but 'modify' still needs to centre properly.
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If you don't want the quote to appear in the quick reply, collapse the quick reply first. If you forget to do so, once it goes into the quick reply, just click the preview button and the preview will show up at the top and the advance reply field will be open underneath
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Up in the very top right hand corner next to the "NSW Corvettes Unlimited Car Club Inc" there is a white arrow.
Not much help, most is now working okay, 'modify' still needs adjustment and I don't like this 'quick reply' when I hit 'quote'.
Could be there are too many smilies pushing the reply box down, could we have them to the side or underneath the post button?
Most replies don't have many smilies anyway and only used minimally.
s
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Not much help, most is now working okay, 'modify' still needs adjustment and I don't like this 'quick reply' when I hit 'quote'.
Could be there are too many smilies pushing the reply box down, could we have them to the side or underneath the post button?
Most replies don't have many smilies.
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I can put more of the smilies into the "more" window and less on the main window but would like for the clubs committee to be back on deck for me to check with before doing that. Most are up at Bathurst at the moment.
PS you can turn the quick reply off by default so you have to click it to open. The setting is in looks and layout in your profile
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would like for the clubs committee to be back on deck
No worries.
PS you can turn the quick reply off
Done, now the page doesn't centre.
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Oh well, hopefully it will fix some time down the track.
s
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Steph which window are you talking about the advance reply text field or the post itself once you post it?
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I'll have to go test it in Firefox. But not tonight. It's fine on Chrome. Will look at at during the working week and report back
I should mention that I have Ad Blocker installed.
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Steph which window are you talking about the advance reply text field or the post itself once you post it?
When I hit 'quote' I get the bottom of the smiles at the bottom of my page so I have to scroll up to type any text into the reply box.
Same thing when I hit 'modify' and my avatar header has disappeared too so it's in its reduced form.
I don't have an advanced reply field.
s
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Ahhh the penny may have just drooped for me. Steph if memory recalls you have the same issue on MOCA. Guys, go into your computer control panel and let me know what you have your screen width set to please.
Don't blame you there gtc. Can you see Scott's ad at the bottom?
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The advance reply field is the one where all the smilies are Steph
Maybe i should refer to it as just the reply field and the other the quick reply field. My bad
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if memory recalls you have the same issue on MOCA.
Will have to check but I think it's fixed there, not sure atm.
s
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Ahhh the penny may have just drooped for me. Steph if memory recalls you have the same issue on MOCA. Guys, go into your computer control panel and let me know what you have your screen width set to please.
Don't blame you there gtc. Can you see Scott's ad at the bottom?
Yes, I can see Scott's ad as I haven't zapped it (can't zap my own Vette can I?) besides it's the top ads on forums that bug me.
My screen setting is 1280 x 1024.
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If your screen width is less than 1280, say for example 1024, then you will have that exact issue. I just tested it
Industry standard these days is 1280 minimum wide. If your screen width is set lower then the forum gets narrower and longer.
This would not have been an issue on the old forum as the smilies were on the right of the text field. Here they are above and we cant change that.
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Gees gtc you have exactly the same settings that I do. I'll have to test in firfox later for ya to see what happens.
Interesting your comment about the top ads. I may need to come to the next club meeting to discuss. When new sponsors come on board, we now have the option to put them at the top or side or bottom. Trouble with side is that it will narrow the forum even more.
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Ok I had to go look on firefox. I see ya problem. I'll move some smilies and see. Sort it out with the committee when they get back
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Ok I had to go look on firefox. I see ya problem. I'll move some smilies and see. Sort it out with the committee when they get back
Ok I have reduded the number of smilies to two rows. The rest appear in a new window if you click the "more" button in the bottom left corner of the smilie field.
If you also collapse the header by clicking the white arrow in the top right corner next to "NSW Corvettes Unlimited Car Club Inc" you should be OK.
This brings us back to as close as possible to the old forum layout.
(Steph I did the same on MOCA)
If your screen width is less than 1280, then sorry you're stuck with scrolling
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Yes, that's fixed it -- especially if I hide the top stuff, but in doing that I lose:
Show unread posts since last visit.
Show new replies to your posts.
Can those functions be made buttons in the strip menu (i.e. to the right of Logout)?
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Nope, sorry they are stuck where they are. We have no settings to move them
May I suggest that you leave the header expanded so you can utilise those options when you first log in, then when you are ready to start posting collapse the header.
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If your screen width is less than 1280
It's 1280 x 800.
Yes it's a bit better with only 2 rows of smilies.
You could choose the most often selected smilies and put them in one row, if this can be done and it's ok with everyone else.
I'm guessing you'd only use this one once per year :santa: if at all.
s
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Steve good to see you ya remembered to use spacing between icon's otherwise ya p#iss the ol fella CammO off
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Steve good to see you ya remembered to use spacing between icon's otherwise ya p#iss the ol fella CammO off
LOL.
(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/Smileys/smilies/th_indeed.gif)you don't want to have the smiley right after the word(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/Smileys/smilies/hi.gif)with(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/Smileys/smilies/6.gif)no(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/Smileys/smilies/vampire.gif)space(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/Smileys/smilies/elefant.gif).
It would look weird(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/Smileys/smilies/drivings.gif).
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Cheat :lol:
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Here at work the screen is 1680 x 1050 but I minimise the browser so same problems.
I just noticed I do have the same issue with the MOCA forum.
With other forums however I don't have the issue.
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