Upgrade / New look. How to Questions? Bug? Post here :)

JawsOrca · August 10, 2015

Any questions on how to use the new look software or strange occurrences (bugs).. Please post here

cheers

KNOWN ISSUES: (Being addressed asap)

- Some old images are missing.

- New Content defaults to "Since my last visit".. Please change to "Daily View"

- Members menu is missing.

- Signatures missing

- Purchase of Stickers / Flags not working correctly

BroadScot · August 10, 2015

Hi Alan,

I have looked at profile also edit profile and still cannot see where I change bk my Avatar? Help! :naughty:

cheers Iain

deebee29 · August 10, 2015

Iain

in the top right you'll see your name with a down arrow select profile then theres a button called cover photo.

i think you will need to upload your picture again although I've not tried it yet

David

JawsOrca · August 10, 2015

Iain..

- Click the drop down arrow on the right corner

- Select profile

- Click the "Profile Picture" button beside your picture

- Click upload image and upload.

Each time I log in I get a "this page not available screen which I can't get rid of, if I click the link for forums I can post but the N/A page still overlays it. Any ideas?

Dave

Can you screenshot and attach to here please Dave?

cheers

deebee29 · August 10, 2015

Sorry, looks like I'm wrong Iain, Alan's answer is the right way.

not sure what the cover photo is for yet

BroadScot · August 10, 2015

Yay Job done TY Alan and Dave for trying too, cheers

Edited August 10, 2015 by BroadScot

JawsOrca · August 10, 2015

Not sure what the cover photo is for yet

Picture gloating Dave.. Come on Dave let's see your pictures

deebee29 · August 10, 2015

heres one from last April Alan.

not got any of the latest ones on the ipad

JawsOrca · August 10, 2015

Looks lovely Dave..! Stick it as your profile image

BroadScot · August 10, 2015

pics look very sharp Alan/Skipper

JawsOrca · August 10, 2015

You too then Iain.. lol

Don't forget our photography competition lol

http://calendarcompetition.thenorfolkbroads.net/

Baitrunner · August 10, 2015

I'm having trouble finding the latest content. Thought I had it but the sort criteria seemed random. Definitely not last updated. I'm on an iPhone if that helps?

have managed to post a topic with photo direct from iPhone. Yeaha.

JawsOrca · August 10, 2015

Iphone? there's the problem... get a proper phone lol..

Can you see a filter on the new content? it's probably set as "New since last visit" by default.. you need to change it to "Daily View".

Baitrunner · August 10, 2015

It was the star that threw me. Didnt expect that.

Do you set up a forum that does t work on the most popular smart phone os? Well quite popular.

Bloody geeks not making it simples for us old farts :naughty:

it definitely isn't as user friendly imho on a phone but at least I can upload directly now.

cheers Alan ok that is mad I typed in cheers and get the emoticon.

Edited August 10, 2015 by Baitrunner

CheshireCat · August 10, 2015

Hi there new software looks good, I have not had any problems as yet.

I will admit that took me about two minutes to find the content list but hey Ho it's all good fun,I like to keep the old Brain ticking over.

Jonathan · August 11, 2015

I really didn't like it at first! Using Internet Explorer 11 I was getting a very "vertical" view, which I guessed was the web site thinking it is displaying on a tablet or phone. Having swapped to Chrome the "new" site is a similar layout to the "old" one. I remembered setting "compatibility view" in IE 11 at some time in the past, and with that turned off the layout is restored to normal. It's all looking good now.

deebee29 · August 11, 2015

One feature that is missing (or seems to be) is the ability to go to the first unread post in a thread.

I found this very handy, especially on the long threads such as the Adventures of Orca and Lady Patricia's 2015 days afloat.

not a major issue and I'm sure we'll soon get used to it

Jonathan · August 11, 2015

deebee29,

That still works. If I right-click on the "X minutes ago" link I can open a new tab or window at the new post(s). In the Chrome web browser the new ones are separated from the old by a blue line:

smellyloo · August 11, 2015

Great work ...... It's essential for websites to be friendly to all platforms so a really worthwhile effort.

Just noticed that there doesn't seem to be access to list of members?

Not really neccessary but Smellies a nosey old sod!!

JawsOrca · August 11, 2015

Dave, What device are you using? Why can't you change the filters? is it disabled?

Members are missing at present. We are looking into what happened to them and bring them back but be accessed here for the time being:

http://www.thenorfolkbroads.net/forum/search/?type=core_members

(John, sorry it doesn't include post count).

Edited August 11, 2015 by JawsOrca

riyadhcrew · August 11, 2015

Hi Alan,

Logged on today and all I got was "It's frickin hot here in Bali - please give me a cold beer". lol

Sorry to digress from your thread, but I can imagine the stress you are under and I thought I would lighten it up a little.

JawsOrca · August 11, 2015

Thanks Eric.. John and myself are under so much pressure we really could do with a free holiday to Bali... cheers.

(John's doing all the work.. I'm just trying to support as best as posible .. but full credit to Jonzo!)

Gracie · August 11, 2015

Well, I'm sorry to rub it in, I am having no trouble whatsoever and this coming from a complete Techno-phobe lol, just like to let Jaws and Jonzo know and I am sure I am not the only one that really appreciates the work and effort you put in for this Forum and well worth it, it is too

As for you Eric, it's not so hot here in East Sussex but I could still do with frickin cold beer anyway lol

Grace