Forum Upgrade
- Chris_Allen
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Forum Upgrade
Hello Everyone!
It's that time a year where the forum gets patched, the server gets upgraded and other nice things happen.
With the upgrade there will be a some unavoidable changes to look and feel, we have tried to keep it consistent where possible but change is inevitable. There are however some highlights.
1) We've gone secure. All traffic through this site is now covered by https, effective immediately. There are a few images that are linked externally that aren't but most of the time it will listed as secure in your favourite browser.
2) Image uploads have had a major overhaul. You will no longer have to resize your image before uploading. As long as it's smaller than 4Mb (might change) the site will do all the resizing for you. Images are also now opened in a gallery type view where you can move through the images on the page/thread without having to open and close windows.
3) Quick posting. At the bottom of the thread you will be able to add a comment quickly.
4) Drag and Drop. You will be able to drag and drop your images into your post page.
5) Mobile friendly. The new theme is fully compatible with mobiles though tapatalk will most likely be supported as well.
6) Links now open in a new window/tab. No longer will you have to use the back button to navigate back to the thread.
So what used to be in the top left of the screen might be in the top right but the general layout is identical. There are most likely other features which are useful that I forgot to mention.
I'm aiming to do the transition as soon as possible during a time where it looks like no one is using the forum.
Any questions, fire away.
Thanks.
Chris.
It's that time a year where the forum gets patched, the server gets upgraded and other nice things happen.
With the upgrade there will be a some unavoidable changes to look and feel, we have tried to keep it consistent where possible but change is inevitable. There are however some highlights.
1) We've gone secure. All traffic through this site is now covered by https, effective immediately. There are a few images that are linked externally that aren't but most of the time it will listed as secure in your favourite browser.
2) Image uploads have had a major overhaul. You will no longer have to resize your image before uploading. As long as it's smaller than 4Mb (might change) the site will do all the resizing for you. Images are also now opened in a gallery type view where you can move through the images on the page/thread without having to open and close windows.
3) Quick posting. At the bottom of the thread you will be able to add a comment quickly.
4) Drag and Drop. You will be able to drag and drop your images into your post page.
5) Mobile friendly. The new theme is fully compatible with mobiles though tapatalk will most likely be supported as well.
6) Links now open in a new window/tab. No longer will you have to use the back button to navigate back to the thread.
So what used to be in the top left of the screen might be in the top right but the general layout is identical. There are most likely other features which are useful that I forgot to mention.
I'm aiming to do the transition as soon as possible during a time where it looks like no one is using the forum.
Any questions, fire away.
Thanks.
Chris.
Built:
6xDR200, 2xT39, 2xT48, 2xJack110, 1xOmni10.5, 1xAutotuba, 1xT18, 1xSLA Pro, 1xW8, 1xW10
6xDR200, 2xT39, 2xT48, 2xJack110, 1xOmni10.5, 1xAutotuba, 1xT18, 1xSLA Pro, 1xW8, 1xW10
Re: Forum Upgrade
Thanks for doing all that for us!
2 x 21" T30's with Lab12's
2 x 28" T30's with Lab12's
2 x OTop12 with Deltalite 2512
2 x 28" T30's with Lab12's
2 x OTop12 with Deltalite 2512
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Re: Forum Upgrade
Thanks heaps for putting in the hard yards so we can enjoy this forum Chris.Chris_Allen wrote:
It's that time a year where the forum gets patched, the server gets upgraded and other nice things happen.
Chris.
Looking forward to giving the new format more of a work out!
Thanks to Bill too, or this forum wouldn't exist...
Built:
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
Re: Forum Upgrade
Thanks, Chris! Despite being a creature of habit, I'm looking forward to these changes for once! These sound like a bunch of really convenient changes for forum members.
2 DR250s, 2 27" Lab15 T-60s, 2 30" Neo Titan 39s, 1 Autotuba...and looking for more!
- Chris_Allen
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- Location: Huddersfield, UK
Re: Forum Upgrade
Quick image test validation
Built:
6xDR200, 2xT39, 2xT48, 2xJack110, 1xOmni10.5, 1xAutotuba, 1xT18, 1xSLA Pro, 1xW8, 1xW10
6xDR200, 2xT39, 2xT48, 2xJack110, 1xOmni10.5, 1xAutotuba, 1xT18, 1xSLA Pro, 1xW8, 1xW10
- Chris_Allen
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- Joined: Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:43 pm
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Re: Forum Upgrade
We have been upgraded and everything looks ok so far.
Please tell me if you are having login/logout issues as the cookie mapping is the same between the new and old.
Please tell me if you are having login/logout issues as the cookie mapping is the same between the new and old.
Built:
6xDR200, 2xT39, 2xT48, 2xJack110, 1xOmni10.5, 1xAutotuba, 1xT18, 1xSLA Pro, 1xW8, 1xW10
6xDR200, 2xT39, 2xT48, 2xJack110, 1xOmni10.5, 1xAutotuba, 1xT18, 1xSLA Pro, 1xW8, 1xW10
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Re: Forum Upgrade
Chris, THANK YOU!!! So much better accessing the site from a mobile now than before.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
2xT30 (20", 3012LF)
2xT30 (21", 3012LF)
4xOtop J-array (Beta12, melded/straight piezos)
Truck Tuba (MCM)
Next up: 2xJack12 or family of table tubas
2xT30 (21", 3012LF)
4xOtop J-array (Beta12, melded/straight piezos)
Truck Tuba (MCM)
Next up: 2xJack12 or family of table tubas
Re: Forum Upgrade
Looks Great, Thank you for all that the Mods, members and Bill do to keep the site going.
Re: Forum Upgrade
This upgrade reminds me of the previous version to the one we just left, in that the colour indicators are more apparent. I like that.
TomS
- Chris_Allen
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Re: Forum Upgrade
The unread posts are certainly marked more clearly.
Built:
6xDR200, 2xT39, 2xT48, 2xJack110, 1xOmni10.5, 1xAutotuba, 1xT18, 1xSLA Pro, 1xW8, 1xW10
6xDR200, 2xT39, 2xT48, 2xJack110, 1xOmni10.5, 1xAutotuba, 1xT18, 1xSLA Pro, 1xW8, 1xW10
- Chris_Allen
- Posts: 3355
- Joined: Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:43 pm
- Location: Huddersfield, UK
Re: Forum Upgrade
Youtube test:
Built:
6xDR200, 2xT39, 2xT48, 2xJack110, 1xOmni10.5, 1xAutotuba, 1xT18, 1xSLA Pro, 1xW8, 1xW10
6xDR200, 2xT39, 2xT48, 2xJack110, 1xOmni10.5, 1xAutotuba, 1xT18, 1xSLA Pro, 1xW8, 1xW10
- Chris_Allen
- Posts: 3355
- Joined: Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:43 pm
- Location: Huddersfield, UK
Re: Forum Upgrade
[spl2 dbmin=80]DR200[/spl2]
Built:
6xDR200, 2xT39, 2xT48, 2xJack110, 1xOmni10.5, 1xAutotuba, 1xT18, 1xSLA Pro, 1xW8, 1xW10
6xDR200, 2xT39, 2xT48, 2xJack110, 1xOmni10.5, 1xAutotuba, 1xT18, 1xSLA Pro, 1xW8, 1xW10
- Chris_Allen
- Posts: 3355
- Joined: Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:43 pm
- Location: Huddersfield, UK
Re: Forum Upgrade
testing bb process
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Built:
6xDR200, 2xT39, 2xT48, 2xJack110, 1xOmni10.5, 1xAutotuba, 1xT18, 1xSLA Pro, 1xW8, 1xW10
6xDR200, 2xT39, 2xT48, 2xJack110, 1xOmni10.5, 1xAutotuba, 1xT18, 1xSLA Pro, 1xW8, 1xW10
Re: Forum Upgrade
Chris_Allen, the SPL tool appears to not work with the "new" forum.
I know money often seals the deal, but seriously, quality is an investment, not an expense... Grant Bunter
Accept the fact that airtight and well-braced are more important than pretty on the inside. Bill Fitzmaurice
Accept the fact that airtight and well-braced are more important than pretty on the inside. Bill Fitzmaurice
- Chris_Allen
- Posts: 3355
- Joined: Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:43 pm
- Location: Huddersfield, UK
Re: Forum Upgrade
Built:
6xDR200, 2xT39, 2xT48, 2xJack110, 1xOmni10.5, 1xAutotuba, 1xT18, 1xSLA Pro, 1xW8, 1xW10
6xDR200, 2xT39, 2xT48, 2xJack110, 1xOmni10.5, 1xAutotuba, 1xT18, 1xSLA Pro, 1xW8, 1xW10