[ENZ]

As you can see, we're changing the format of the forum - it should be much more functional when complete.

I'm getting one or two emails saying people can't post. We're still learning to drive the new forum format, so please be patient until we get any problems smoothed out. Thanks for your patience. :)

[ENZ]

And now everyone should be able to post again......?

[ENZ]

I hope....?

Could someone post here, just to reassure me that things are getting back to normal?

[StevieD]

Test posting

[Carol]

I love it!
It's like having your whole house redecorated in one fell swoop!

[ENZ]

Thanks Carol. :)

There are a quite few things I like about this software. I particularly like the fact you don't have to open a thread to read the beginning of it - so you can have a quick look and decide if you want to open the thread or move on to the next thread - a good time saver.

The current colour scheme is our first stab. So if anyone is finding it sore on the eye after a couple of days, just let us know and we'll try to make some adustments.

Douglas

[Carol]

I like it just the way it is Douglas.

Big vote of plus plus plus from teacher lady!

[debnjohn]

I was a bit shocked when I saw my private message box was over the limit of 100!
It looks like all my old messages (previously deleted) had been re-instated. I've deleted them again now.
John

[cornerofsilence]

It was a bit of a shock seeing the forum changed first impressions I did not like it but then I suppose I will soon get used to it.

Many thanks


Susan

[kiwidebs]

I'm with Susan - it was a bit of a shock first thing on a Saturday to see my familiar (comfort blanket familiar!!) ENZ had been replaced by a smart new model. Give me a couple of days to play around and get used to it then I'll make up my mind.

Debs

[Dougal]

Hi

First time posting!

Don't know if I'm just being stupid but I had some PM messages saved and now can't find them. Are they gone for good or just 'hidden' somewhere. HELP!!

Dougal

[Bubbles]

I like the new format douglas

[Marie P]

I like it ,.....but what is instant messaging please ?

Marie x

[Kim39]

Do i like it or don't i like it? At this moment its starting to annoy me i just haven't really had time to sit and go through it, but there is one question i would like an answer to. I have received 2 PM's, but no email to say this, which would have normally happened. Its only by chance whilst having a sniff through the site i realised i had received them. Is there any chance we can have the notification email back please.

Kim

[jubjub]

Kim, go to user CP at top of page, and there are options down the left hand side. go to edit options and you can turn your email notification back on.

[ENZ]

Hi Kim,

To get notification of PM's go to User CP in the top left. Then click on Edit Options. You can request notification emails and adjust a number of other things too...


Douglas

[xanctus]

this format actually quite common in many message boards, I think it's quite nice.

[Moorf]

My initial reaction was "WHOA! I can't handle all this stuff on my screen", but after having a "play" (especially with the User CP) I think it's a vast improvement :nice1

[Dave & Sandra]

Just testing to see if it works - I can't add pictures

[Moorf]

It would appear some sent and received PM's are missing from last week.... I can't find mine either :wah Any chance of recoving PM's from last week Douglas??

[ENZ]

Hi Moorf,

I did a complete import of pm's from the old database into the new database - well, I thought it was complete. I don't think I can do another import now because there are new pm's floating around in this forum and I think trying to have old and new together might cause instabilities in the database.

If there are very important messages missing, I could arrange a time with everyone when I remove the redirect on the old forum to the new forum. The old forum would then become accessible again. I'd rather not do this, but I will if necessary.

[marcia]

Where Are My Areoplanes??? I Was Started To Build A Little Collection All Of Mine Own - But They've Flown Away!

[ENZ]

Hi Marcia,

From the lounge:

The aeroplanes have been replaced by the small green squares on the upper right, below your post count.

The idea is that if someone makes a post you like, or that you find helpful, you can go to the top of the post and use the scales symbol to add to their reputation. The more reputation points you get, the more green squares you get.

So, if someone has made helpful posts in the past, click on the scales above one of their posts and give them some reputation points to get things going.

[Singel]

Hello Douglas

The dark blue strip hurts my eyes, any chance of making it lighter.

Thanks,

[ENZ]

In a word, yes. What I'll do - when I've got a little more time - is give everyone a selector so you can click on a preference for the way the forum will appear on your computer.

[xanctus]

I think what really important is that all old messages (PM) can be restored here. But other than that, I think the look the operational of the new website is good.

[debnjohn]

[QUOTE=ENZ]Hi Moorf,
and I think trying to have old and new together might cause instabilities in the database.
QUOTE]
Oooooh, sounds like Star Trek !!

John

[Timbo]

I like the new layout Douglas, thankyou. I have however, for the very first time, just had to delete all old/sent PMs to allow me to receive new ones. This is no big deal, but did catch me unawares.
To anybody who has tried to pm me without success, please try again.
Right, now I`m off to attempt a new avatar........dont hold your breath.

[Miffy]

Ooooooo I like the new format :)

But where are the smilies ?? :(
I see the ones to add as an icon in the message, but wheres the 'cheers' one and 'lol' one??
Or do we have to add them ourselves from a similie site ??



edit: hmmm seem the regular short cut keys work ( : and then ( for sad, etc ...)

[Singel]

Hello Miffy

This is how you could find your similies............

Step 1. Click the "User CP" located on your top left corner.
Step 2. On your left, there is a list of "Control Panel", click the "Edit Options"
Step 3. On your right, scroll down all the the way to the bottom, you will see the "Miscellaneous Options". Go to the "Message Editor Interface" and select "Standard Editor - Extra formating controls". Then save changes.

All your similies :yes :p :) will show up when you start posting.

:cheers

[ENZ]

Hi Miffy,

To get smileys, click on your user control panel (User CP) top left.

Then look down the links on the left for Edit Options and click this.

The Edit Options page has lots of choices you can select to control your "forum experience".

In this case, you should scroll to the very bottom of the page where under Miscellaneous Options you'll find the Message Editor Interface.

Select whichever message editor suits you best to display smileys.

Douglas :)

[ENZ]

Hello Douglas

The dark blue strip hurts my eyes, any chance of making it lighter.

Thanks,

Hi Singel,

I've toned it down a little - I hope this helps. A few others have also been finding things a little too bright for prolonged viewing. :)

[Singel]

Hi Singel,

I've toned it down a little - I hope this helps. A few others have also been finding things a little too bright for prolonged viewing.

Hello Douglas

the colour is much much better now, more pleasing to the eyes :nice1
Thank you so much :clap

By the way, I like the new format :nice1

:cheers

[dave k]

I like it.

But why does there seem to be a time limit on post edits? :confused:

[Wiggles]

I love it - took me ages to work out how to post though - just dumb I guess

[Miffy]

:cheers
It works! - yay

Thanks Singel and ENZ :nice1

[Tara Sage]

I have found them :nice1 :clap

[Dave & Sandra]

I can't add smilies - every time I click on one the page just jumps to the top I've changed my settings to every option and no success. With the full WYSIWYG option I can't even type into the message box.

I can't do anything to change the text - make it bold, change colour. Nowt. Close Current Tag and Close All Tags have red crosses by them.

I'm currently on the Standard Editor option

Help Douglas.

[ENZ]

Sorry Sandra, I don't know what's up. I've changed you over to WYSIWYG from admin control. Have another go and see if you still have a problem.

Douglas

[ENZ]

I like it.

But why does there seem to be a time limit on post edits? :confused:

Hi Dave, I've changed the amount of time that posts can be edited in to 24 hours after the post was made. It had been set at just a few minutes.

[kiwidebs]

Douglas - just wanted to let you know that after a couple of days of playing with the new format - I LOVE IT!!! Thanks.

Debs

[ENZ]

I'm glad you like it Debs. :nice1

[ISan]

Hi Douglas,

The new layout looks good. But my avatar seems to have disappeared. My flying pig has flown away

[Hannah-NL]

Thats what you get with those flying pigs... Wait! I thought I heard a sound just now... let me see, yup he's circling above our house now, I'll send him back right away! I dont want him to drop anything on our roof now we might have people come over to view it :p (Ingrid it seems you have to upload your avatar again, I know I had to ;))

[Hannah-NL]

Just a few remarks (no critique!) I'm starting to get used to it now, just took me one day ;) Douglas, is there a way to get rid of the Ads in between the messages and maybe the font size of the nicknames above each message could be smaller?

[Singel]

Hello Douglas

It seems that there is a limit in putting the similies and photos because I have this message telling me :

"You have included too many images in your signature or in your previous post. Please go back and correct the problem and then continue again.

Images include use of smilies, the vB code [img] tag and HTML <img> tags. The use of these is all subject to them being enabled by the administrator."

In the old format, there are no limits to the smilies and pictures that we post.

I am feeling :mad: and :confused:

Appreciate your much needed help.

Many thanks :clap

[Dave & Sandra]

Hi Douglas

I see you changed me to WYSIWYG but I still can't type anything into the messgae box - only on the Post Quick Reply box or when I'm set to Standard Editor- is it because HTML is set to off in my posting rules vB code is On - Smilies are On (hah) - IMG code is On (hah) - HTML code is off.

I seem to be the only one having these problems - is it me????

[eric_amanda]

Hi Douglas

I seem to be having the same problem as Singel with the Smilies

Otherwise, I like the changes, although it was a bit of a shock at first...it was like having changing rooms in without knowing they were coming!

Hope you can iron out the teething problems soon.

Cheers

Amanda

[Jo and Andy]

I like the new style, get to see more of the message on the screen, and so far, it doesn't seem to go off the screen as sometimes happened before.

Like the edit facility, when you spot an error on your post, or just want to add an extra line in, saves you reposting straight away.

Miss the "view posts since last viewing" though, as I used to use this a lot, saved you going through all the forums to check. The function is probably their but I just haven't seen it.

Miss my planes, I was just getting a few, but will keep an eye on my green line, and try to add to others.

Thanks for all your work on the site.

[gil]

I like the new areas, Jobs and How Do I....?
Gil

[kiwidebs]

Miss the "view posts since last viewing" though, as I used to use this a lot, saved you going through all the forums to check. The function is probably their but I just haven't seen it.


Jo, look at the blue bar near the top of the screen with 'user cp', 'FAQ'....'new posts'.
The new posts button performs the same function.

Debs

[Diny]

Have to admit that - after giving it a go for a few days - I have to say that I prefer the old forum format. Maybe this has more to do with the fact that a well used 'comfort blanket' has been taken and been replsaced with a crisp, new unchewed one.

So many changes going on in my life at the moment - this is just another one I guess. Oh woe is meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!!!

Good on you though for keeping us up to date and functional, I know these changes don't come without certain headaches. Maybe it's time old stalwarts like me got a much needed boot up the jacksy !!!!

Diny

[pleccy2000]

nice!

[Bubbles]

yeah, as dear old Mr B. Dylan say's " These times, they are a changing "

[Marie P]

I like things to stay the same ol same old too........but I WANT TO MOVE TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD .....Sooooooooooooo I gotta learn to love different stuff !!!!!

[Jules]

Can sometime tell me how to add the icons into my post please.

Jules

[Singel]

Hello Jules



This is how you could find your similies............

Step 1. Click the "User CP" located on your top left corner.
Step 2. On your left, there is a list of "Control Panel", click the "Edit Options"
Step 3. On your right, scroll down all the the way to the bottom, you will see the "Miscellaneous Options". Go to the "Message Editor Interface" and select "Standard Editor - Extra formating controls". Then save changes.

All your similies :yes :p :) will show up when you start posting.

:cheers

[Jules]

Thanks Singel, I will try it now. Sorry I didnt do a search.

Jules

[Jules]

yey it works :clap

Jules :cheers