khunsanuk Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Hi, Jigger finished the import a few hours ago and I've since applied the stylesheet, set permissions, etc Most of the functionality should be operational, but I would not at all be surprised if there are still glitches. So, if you encounter any issues just let me know either by post or PT. Board Sponsors, I had to manually update all the board sponsor accounts and it is certainly possible some got overlooked. If you are a board sponsor and cannot access the board sponsor forum, please let me know. The new software is obviously different in certain areas to the old software, and while I too am still feeling my way around it a bit, I'll try to point out some changes. View New Content This link at the top right of the screen (in the bar just above the Google ad) takes you to a page from where you can find all new content at a glance. This includes new posts/threads, but also new members, new calendar entries and new gallary pictures. Post editor The post editor has changed as well and allows for more flexibility in how your post is displayed. While it is possible to use different fonts / colors / fontsizes, I would like to ask you to limit their use a bit. I'd imagine reading a thread with every post in a different font / color would get bloody annoying really quick Photo Gallery The software for this has been installed, but I've not yet created any galleries. I think we'll want to have a bit of discussion on this first to see what we want to create. Polls It is now possible to answer all questions in a poll at once. The software also has a setting that allows people to delete their vote. Question: Should I turn this on? Pictures Pictures are now displayed as thumbnails by default. Clicking any picture in a post opens a popup slideshow to display all the pictures in the post. Subscriptions All threads have a button at the top called 'Watch Topic'. Clicking this will subscribe you to this thread. After subscribing you will be notified of any new posts in that thread. You can edit your subscriptions by going to My Settings (click the little arrow next to your name in the box at the top right of the screen), then select the Forums tab and click 'Manage Watched Topics'. Sharing links At the bottom of each thread are a bunch of small icons, these allow you to share a link to the current page on e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Digg, etc. The buttons for printing or email a topic are there as well. Private Messages You can now send a PM to a member directly from any of their posts. Just click on the envelope icon below their avatar. Reputation system The new software also has a reputation system in place and I have kept it turned on for now. It allows members to rate posts up or down (or only 'up' if we prefer). Mobile skin There should be a default skin that is optimized for viewing the board through smartphones. Not tried this myself, so no idea if this works. I'm certain there is quite a bit more, but this post is getting pretty long already, so I suggest you just go and start playing with the new board Sanuk! PS The wait is now for Jigger to change the server so this board shows up on www.thai360.com, but he is likely still enjoying his well-deserved rest after spending most of his evening on this and even getting up in the middle of the night to check the import and let me know it was done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waerth Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbaron Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 looking good chief, great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radioman Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Well done chaps, looks very nice so far. Seems to be slow loading pages but that could just be this hotel connection, will know more later. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamokhamok Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Great work. Its now babysitting time, so sit back and relax and see how it runs. Plenty of time to make changes and tweek as necessary. Hi, Jigger finished the import a few hours ago and I've since applied the stylesheet, set permissions, etc Most of the functionality should be operational, but I would not at all be surprised if there are still glitches. So, if you encounter any issues just let me know either by post or PT. Board Sponsors, I had to manually update all the board sponsor accounts and it is certainly possible some got overlooked. If you are a board sponsor and cannot access the board sponsor forum, please let me know. The new software is obviously different in certain areas to the old software, and while I too am still feeling my way around it a bit, I'll try to point out some changes. View New Content This link at the top right of the screen (in the bar just above the Google ad) takes you to a page from where you can find all new content at a glance. This includes new posts/threads, but also new members, new calendar entries and new gallary pictures. Post editor The post editor has changed as well and allows for more flexibility in how your post is displayed. While it is possible to use different fonts / colors / fontsizes, I would like to ask you to limit their use a bit. I'd imagine reading a thread with every post in a different font / color would get bloody annoying really quick Photo Gallery The software for this has been installed, but I've not yet created any galleries. I think we'll want to have a bit of discussion on this first to see what we want to create. Polls It is now possible to answer all questions in a poll at once. The software also has a setting that allows people to delete their vote. Question: Should I turn this on? Pictures Pictures are now displayed as thumbnails by default. Clicking any picture in a post opens a popup slideshow to display all the pictures in the post. Subscriptions All threads have a button at the top called 'Watch Topic'. Clicking this will subscribe you to this thread. After subscribing you will be notified of any new posts in that thread. You can edit your subscriptions by going to My Settings (click the little arrow next to your name in the box at the top right of the screen), then select the Forums tab and click 'Manage Watched Topics'. Sharing links At the bottom of each thread are a bunch of small icons, these allow you to share a link to the current page on e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Digg, etc. The buttons for printing or email a topic are there as well. Private Messages You can now send a PM to a member directly from any of their posts. Just click on the envelope icon below their avatar. Reputation system The new software also has a reputation system in place and I have kept it turned on for now. It allows members to rate posts up or down (or only 'up' if we prefer). Mobile skin There should be a default skin that is optimized for viewing the board through smartphones. Not tried this myself, so no idea if this works. I'm certain there is quite a bit more, but this post is getting pretty long already, so I suggest you just go and start playing with the new board Sanuk! PS The wait is now for Jigger to change the server so this board shows up on www.thai360.com, but he is likely still enjoying his well-deserved rest after spending most of his evening on this and even getting up in the middle of the night to check the import and let me know it was done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Hi, Thanks guys. It took quite a bit longer than we had expected, and it wasn't without hiccups, but I am quite happy with the result. Oh, and do let me know if there are things that are not working, you can't find or are not happy with. There are a LOT of settings in the admin area and if there are things not to our liking there's a good chance it can be tweaked. Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedave Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 KS...I tried to send you this as a private message but it said you were unable to receive new messages...anyway this is what it read... KS, Hope you're doing well...miss all you guys greatly. Katie is in school and we just bought a house in the States. I can't even see the Board Sponors page...is that normal? If you ever need anything sent from the U.S. let me know. Say hey to the guys for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamui Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Hi, Thanks guys. It took quite a bit longer than we had expected, and it wasn't without hiccups, but I am quite happy with the result. Oh, and do let me know if there are things that are not working, you can't find or are not happy with. There are a LOT of settings in the admin area and if there are things not to our liking there's a good chance it can be tweaked. Sanuk! Great thanks to you KS and Jigger for the good work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unit731 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acockasian Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Hi, Thanks guys. It took quite a bit longer than we had expected, and it wasn't without hiccups, but I am quite happy with the result. Oh, and do let me know if there are things that are not working, you can't find or are not happy with. There are a LOT of settings in the admin area and if there are things not to our liking there's a good chance it can be tweaked. Sanuk! Good job to you and Jigger. From the US pages load much, much faster than the old board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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