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Title: Forum Upgraded
Post by: Wildfisher on April 30, 2023, 10:37:08 AM
I've just upgraded the forum software to a new version which should be better in many ways. It has gone surprisingly smoothly so far but please be patient as there will be issues and new things to get used to

The old method of placing attachments in-line does not work so expect to see [attachimg=n] turn up in many old posts.

There is a new and better way of doing this and the usability on phones is vastly improved.

There are still things needing set-up and fine tuning and new member registration is currently disabled until the final set-up is done.

In the meantime just use the forum as normal and post here with any issues you encounter. If you want to help then the best thing you can do is post and participate. 



Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: Wildfisher on April 30, 2023, 11:14:22 AM
Appears we have no smileys :(
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: arawa on April 30, 2023, 02:01:25 PM
Quote from: admin on April 30, 2023, 11:14:22 AMAppears we have no smileys :(

In my 1030 post I have a smiley 😀
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: Wildfisher on April 30, 2023, 03:49:36 PM
We have smileys  :)  :)  ;)  :D  ;D  >:(  :(  :o  8)  ???  ::)  :P  :-[  :-X  :-\  :-*  :'(
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: Fishtales on April 30, 2023, 04:13:32 PM
Quote from: admin on April 30, 2023, 03:49:36 PMWe have smileys  :)  :)  ;)  :D  ;D  >:(  :(  :o  8)  ???  ::)  :P  :-[  :-X  :-\  :-*  :'(


Any more than three smileys will be deleted :)
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: Wildfisher on April 30, 2023, 04:25:46 PM
That was a hell of job to fix. Trying to work out what was actually wrong, there are a lot of possible causes. Upgrades can cause legacy issues, fresh installs are far easier. Turned out to be a database issue.  ::)
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: IanR on April 30, 2023, 07:42:59 PM
Nice work gents.
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: Wildfisher on April 30, 2023, 08:01:09 PM
Quote from: IanR on April 30, 2023, 07:42:59 PMNice work gents.

still a bit to do, sort out registration and anti-spam issues will be the next thing.

Basically it's very similar to the old software but better for mobile devices, adding images etc
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: superscot on April 30, 2023, 08:53:49 PM
Its looking good lads
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: sagecirca on April 30, 2023, 09:16:57 PM
Nice work Fred. I have just submitted a report, might have posted it in the wrong section - feel free to move it if I have.
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: Wildfisher on May 01, 2023, 08:13:04 AM
Will do. Thanks for posting it David  :) 
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: Crawhin on May 01, 2023, 08:13:31 AM
Great work Fred,looking good. Like you say, it's slick to use on a smartphone. 
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: Wildfisher on May 01, 2023, 08:17:37 AM
It's much better Ian, should have been done ages ago.
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: burnie on May 01, 2023, 11:01:46 AM
What's a smart phone.............................. 8)
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: burnie on May 01, 2023, 11:09:55 AM
Fred I just posted a thread on the joke page in the wrong place and it seems I cannot delete it, is this a problem, I can modify it, but not remove it.
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: Fishtales on May 01, 2023, 11:11:45 AM
Quote from: burnie on May 01, 2023, 11:09:55 AMFred I just posted a thread on the joke page in the wrong place and it seems I cannot delete it, is this a problem, I can modify it, but not remove it.

It's gone :)
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: burnie on May 01, 2023, 11:16:49 AM
Thanks Sandy, will I have to be more careful in future or will we be able to delete our own stuff?
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: Fishtales on May 01, 2023, 11:29:14 AM
You can edit it I know that. If you just delete everything in the message and resave then let us know we can then delete the empty post.
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: burnie on May 01, 2023, 11:31:08 AM
Ok
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: Wildfisher on May 01, 2023, 12:14:57 PM
Sandy has it covered! 

I even gave the auld bugger a like   ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: Fishtales on May 01, 2023, 12:49:42 PM
Quote from: admin on May 01, 2023, 12:14:57 PMSandy has it covered! 

I even gave the auld bugger a like   ;D  ;D

I did notice that :)
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: sagecirca on May 02, 2023, 12:11:49 PM
Are we accepting new members? I know someone who is keen to join...
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: Wildfisher on May 02, 2023, 02:23:25 PM
Yes, registrations are enabled. Let me know his name and he can have full access when he registers. The restrictions on who sees what are only there if we don't know the person. Born out of blood sweat, tears and some very unpleasant chancers  ;)
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: sagecirca on May 02, 2023, 03:18:52 PM
Quote from: admin on May 02, 2023, 02:23:25 PMYes, registrations are enabled. Let me know his name and he can have full access when he registers. The restrictions on who sees what are only there if we don't know the person. Born out of blood sweat, tears and some very unpleasant chancers  ;)

His name is Michael, I fished with him yesterday. Mad keen!
Title: Re: Forum Upgraded
Post by: Wildfisher on May 02, 2023, 03:26:46 PM
Just tell him to register and I'll sort it out.