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Title: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: VladTepes on Friday, 10 March 2023, 09:10 AM
Well, that's the plan anyway.

Make sure you know your password so you can log back in, post the upgrade.

Outage will likely be a couple of hours.

Once upgraded forum is open again, some features may not work straightaway but will gradually come on line as I reinstall them.

If you have trouble logging back in when it reopens, keep an eye on the front page here (you don't need to be logged in to see it) :  https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php
and also I will update the facebook page for those who look there.

I'll let you all know if anything changes.

 


Title: Re: FORUM UPGRADE THIS WEEKEND
Post by: VladTepes on Monday, 13 March 2023, 08:23 AM
Update - currently aiming for Thursday 16 March
Title: Re: FORUM UPGRADE THIS WEEK
Post by: steve porter on Monday, 13 March 2023, 08:48 AM
Teaser
Title: Re: FORUM UPGRADE THIS WEEK
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 14 March 2023, 01:32 PM
Quote from: steve porter on Monday, 13 March  2023, 08:48 AM
Teaser

OK   :tease: :nyahnyah:



or were you more after this kind of teaser:

(https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/gallery/1/1-140323133702.jpeg)
Title: Re: FORUM UPGRADE THIS WEEK
Post by: VladTepes on Wednesday, 15 March 2023, 04:42 PM
OK when the upgrade is happening, I will keep you all informed.

here:  https://gsx1400owners.org/wp/

and on the facebook community page GSX1400owners.org
Title: Re: FORUM UPGRADE THIS WEEK
Post by: GSXKING on Thursday, 16 March 2023, 07:12 PM
Is this the NEW LOOK @Vladtepes ?
Title: Re: FORUM UPGRADE THIS WEEK
Post by: grog on Thursday, 16 March 2023, 07:25 PM
Working for me, such a genius Vlad, all praise. So bloody clever.  :notworthy:
Title: Re: FORUM UPGRADE THIS WEEK
Post by: Hooli on Thursday, 16 March 2023, 08:06 PM
Oh it's very bloooooooooooo

Nice one Vlad
Title: Re: FORUM UPGRADE THIS WEEK
Post by: Hooli on Thursday, 16 March 2023, 08:12 PM
Quick question, there's no like button or have I missed it?
Title: Re: FORUM UPGRADE THIS WEEK
Post by: Dwain Dibley on Thursday, 16 March 2023, 08:16 PM
Looks Great from Dibley Towers, Nice one Mate.

Assuming bits and bobs like the like button and peoples country of origin flags are to come.

D.D.
Title: Re: FORUM UPGRADE THIS WEEK
Post by: VladTepes on Thursday, 16 March 2023, 09:17 PM
The like button is there, its a native part of the new software. Just under the post and above signature.
Title: Re: FORUM UPGRADE THIS WEEK
Post by: Hooli on Thursday, 16 March 2023, 09:29 PM
Either you've sneaked that in, or I was half blind earlier.

Thanks either way.
Title: Re: FORUM UPGRADE THIS WEEK
Post by: Dwain Dibley on Thursday, 16 March 2023, 09:42 PM
LOL It wasn't there Hooli, but now it is. :coffeescreen:

D.D.
Title: Re: FORUM UPGRADE THIS WEEK
Post by: VladTepes on Thursday, 16 March 2023, 11:24 PM
Quote from: grog on Thursday, 16 March  2023, 07:25 PMWorking for me, such a genius Vlad, all praise. So bloody clever.  :notworthy:

While that's true - the credit belongs largely to lesmond - a great friend of the forum - who was instrumental in
1. Designing the new theme; and
2. Handling the tricky parts of the changeover to the new version of the software, which involved some database stuff a bit beyond my (imaginary) 'pay grade'.

Quote from: Hooli on Thursday, 16 March  2023, 08:06 PMOh it's very bloooooooooooo

In a good or a bad way?

I had considered just doing it in black but on this forum imagine the complaints from the blue and blue/white brigade!   :rofl2:  :whistling:
Title: Re: FORUM UPGRADE THIS WEEK
Post by: VladTepes on Thursday, 16 March 2023, 11:26 PM
Quote from: Dwain Dibley on Thursday, 16 March  2023, 08:16 PMAssuming bits and bobs like the like button and peoples country of origin flags are to come.

like is back.
Country flags is a problem - its not compatible with the new software, or at least not yet. Perhaps in due course.
Other bits and bobs, yep.


You'll all probably note some things not there or working as expected - do let me know if anything crops up, so I can attend to it.  :)  :onya:


 
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Hooli on Friday, 17 March 2023, 12:03 AM
Quote from: VladTepes on Thursday, 16 March  2023, 11:24 PM
Quote from: Hooli on Thursday, 16 March  2023, 08:06 PMOh it's very bloooooooooooo

In a good or a bad way?

I had considered just doing it in black but on this forum imagine the complaints from the blue and blue/white brigade!   :rofl2:  :whistling:


Just deeper colouring than I'm used too, nothing else. It's fine to read & stuff so it's all good.

I like how the red bits are at the top, so they don't have as far to get down the screen being a slower colour.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Tally on Friday, 17 March 2023, 01:24 AM
Me likey  :coffeescreen:  :onya:
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Globalrider on Friday, 17 March 2023, 03:09 AM
Looking good - me likie! :hat:
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Blubber on Friday, 17 March 2023, 04:14 AM
 :onya: works for me
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: seth on Friday, 17 March 2023, 04:32 AM
Think im back in 🤔
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: BbigMmac on Friday, 17 March 2023, 04:34 AM
Looks good, feels good.....good job :salute:
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: steve porter on Friday, 17 March 2023, 06:23 AM
Looks great mate
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Batkwaka on Friday, 17 March 2023, 02:49 PM
I showed it to the 1400 and it approved so all is good.
A little disappointed there's a print option and not cursive, not overly inclusive but I have calmed my inner Karen and I think I will be okay.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Mick_J on Friday, 17 March 2023, 08:10 PM
Great job, got a shock at how bright everything is, had to wear my shades until I got used to it.  :lol:
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Hooli on Saturday, 18 March 2023, 06:10 AM
I've just put a pic on the 'pics of your bike' thread & noticed if you insert the pic into the post, it still displays at the bottom of the post like attachments always did too.

I edited my post to remove the insert, to keep that thread tidy.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: lesmond on Saturday, 18 March 2023, 07:22 AM
Once a picture has been uploaded it can be inserted anywhere in the post...

Click on insert then the image will be place where you have the cursor, then click post. If you just click post the image will be displayed at the bottom 
(https://tinypix.co.uk/images/2023/03/17/image.png)



Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Dwain Dibley on Saturday, 18 March 2023, 08:27 AM
How do you stop the attachments from being displayed at the bottom of the post?

D.D.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Eric GSX1400K3 on Saturday, 18 March 2023, 08:49 AM
Great job Vlad
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: lesmond on Saturday, 18 March 2023, 08:56 AM
Quote from: Dwain Dibley on Saturday, 18 March  2023, 08:27 AMHow do you stop the attachments from being displayed at the bottom of the post?

D.D.
I fixed it so only a link to download the image is shown below, with just the picture in the post.

Like so
suzukigsx1400x2-0526-01.jpg
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Hooli on Saturday, 18 March 2023, 04:43 PM
Quote from: lesmond on Saturday, 18 March  2023, 07:22 AMOnce a picture has been uploaded it can be inserted anywhere in the post...

Click on insert then the image will be place where you have the cursor, then click post. If you just click post the image will be displayed at the bottom 
(https://tinypix.co.uk/images/2023/03/17/image.png)





Aye but when I tried it, the pic also showed again as an attachment under the post. So it was there twice.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Hooli on Saturday, 18 March 2023, 04:48 PM
Also, I dunno if others are getting it but images don't always show for me on my phone. Using Firefox on android 11.

Screenshot_20230318-064635.png

See, here it is . . .

Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Hooli on Saturday, 18 March 2023, 04:49 PM
Ironically, that one isn't showing for me either.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: KiwiCol on Saturday, 18 March 2023, 05:45 PM
Yeah, you now have to insert them to make them show.  Insert is an option in the attachment area.  It will insert the pic where your cursor is in your text / post.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Hooli on Sunday, 19 March 2023, 05:20 AM
But if I insert them they show twice.

And that pic I put up there ^^ shows on my laptop but not my phone.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: KiwiCol on Sunday, 19 March 2023, 05:27 AM
I put the pic into the text for you, (positioned cursor & hit insert on the attachment section) cos before all it had was a link below the text (which is still there).  Links are no good to us, we want to see a pic, not have to download to our device to see it.   I only get 1 pic showing Hooli.

Lesmond changed something yesterday & the pic's now only show if you insert them, else you just get a link to the pic at the bottom of the post.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: VladTepes on Monday, 20 March 2023, 08:26 AM
So at this point is everyone happy with the way this is working or is there an error somewhere?
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Dwain Dibley on Monday, 20 March 2023, 09:20 AM
OK here at Dibley Manor.

The only thing..............I just noticed all my thread pics, prior to the change are not visible, and I cannot edit them back in.   :sad:

Other than that...

Well done. :onya:

D.D.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Hooli on Monday, 20 March 2023, 09:55 AM
Testing using an 'orse with curtains on...


DSCN3801.jpg
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Hooli on Monday, 20 March 2023, 09:56 AM
Quote from: VladTepes on Monday, 20 March  2023, 08:26 AMSo at this point is everyone happy with the way this is working or is there an error somewhere?

Yup, it's all good now. Whatever friday's fix was has done it.

Thanks chaps.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: GSXKING on Monday, 20 March 2023, 12:45 PM
I'm a bit like both Col's I've only just learned how to manoeuvre the old ORG now I'm starting off again 🧐🧐🧐
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: seth on Monday, 20 March 2023, 05:29 PM
Ive changed the theme as i didnt like the multi coloured one .
Im getting uses to how things work as im a luddite .
I think its better .
Well done as im no expert but id say it took lots of work behind the scenes.
 :cheers: 
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: grog on Monday, 20 March 2023, 05:37 PM
How do ichange the theme?
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: grog on Monday, 20 March 2023, 06:14 PM
I figured it out.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 21 March 2023, 12:37 PM
So who's changing the theme, via which method, and why?

If you can be as specific as possible about the reason you changed themes / what it is that isn't working for you in the new theme that'd be helpful for me so I'd really appreciate it.



I'm curious because
1. It may be necessary to refine the new theme slightly.
2. There may (probably will) be future changes which will only work in the new theme.


Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: grog on Tuesday, 21 March 2023, 04:56 PM
No biggy really Vlad, i just prefer the 2nd option. Simple Machines? Tapped my icon, then change look n layout where i did it.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: froudy on Tuesday, 21 March 2023, 06:29 PM
Well this came as a surprise when I logged on this morning as I haven't been on for a while now.
Looking good to me and so far so good :boogie:
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: GSXKING on Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 06:10 AM
Quote from: VladTepes on Tuesday, 21 March  2023, 12:37 PMSo who's changing the theme, via which method, and why?

If you can be as specific as possible about the reason you changed themes / what it is that isn't working for you in the new theme that'd be helpful for me so I'd really appreciate it.



I'm curious because
1. It may be necessary to refine the new theme slightly.
2. There may (probably will) be future changes which will only work in the new theme.




Quite simply we all hate change at our advanced stages 🤡🤡
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: grog on Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 07:08 PM
Much more difficult to post a photo. Also noticed in Post Pic Of Bike, mine has gone. Was there, not now. Ill modify that, pic still on phone, not on PC.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Mick_J on Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 07:45 PM
I have noticed that once you have seen a picture it just comes up as a link, I don't like it as I often use pictures to search for things I know I have seen but now each one has to opened up from a link, me not likey, me lazy.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Hooli on Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 08:11 PM
That's cause they've turned off the forum automatically displaying attachments, if you don't insert them into the post. After you upload the pic, put the cursor where you want the pic in the post & click insert (near the upload button) & it'll insert a link that displays the pic at that point.

My fault I guess as I pointed out that when you inserted them they still showed below the post as an attachment too.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: KiwiCol on Thursday, 23 March 2023, 01:57 PM
Quote from: mjgt on Wednesday, 22 March  2023, 07:45 PMI have noticed that once you have seen a picture it just comes up as a link, I don't like it as I often use pictures to search for things I know I have seen but now each one has to opened up from a link, me not likey, me lazy.

You sorted now Mick?  Hooli is correct, upload the pic, then click the insert button  :onya:  & it'll put your pic wherever your cursor is in the post.  Puts pic anywhere you like it.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: grog on Thursday, 23 March 2023, 07:53 PM
no photos on pc, link there but doesn't work. ok on phone

See above Grog - Kiwicol
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: VladTepes on Friday, 24 March 2023, 11:13 AM
see the post above yours grog - check if it works please and let us know :)
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: grog on Friday, 24 March 2023, 06:37 PM
Photos now back, i didnt do anything, just came back. :)
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: KiwiCol on Friday, 24 March 2023, 06:46 PM
I fixed it for ya Grog.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Dwain Dibley on Saturday, 25 March 2023, 04:01 AM
Is it possible to get the pics back in my thread ? pre upgrade all that is visible is a link, and I cannot edit. post upgrade all is well.

Cheers

D.D.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: KiwiCol on Saturday, 25 March 2023, 05:22 AM
Quote from: Dwain Dibley on Saturday, 25 March  2023, 04:01 AMIs it possible to get the pics back in my thread ? pre upgrade all that is visible is a link, and I cannot edit. post upgrade all is well.

Cheers

D.D.

Pic's back in.
Title: Re: FORUM HAS BEEN UPGRADED (thread retitled)
Post by: Dwain Dibley on Saturday, 25 March 2023, 06:39 AM
Good Man.    :smitten:

D.D.