[joshdw1]

We've just upgraded these forums to the latest preview release of Invision Power Board v1.2

The skin is obviously not quite right yet, but we will work on it. If you find any problems please let me know.

For those intrested, here is a list of the new features:

[:ADMIN - BOTs:] New tools to help bots index the board
[:ADMIN - GLOBAL:] Preferences section added to make use of Admin CP more Admin-friendly
[:ADMIN - GROUPS:] New cleaner group permissions layout
[:ADMIN - LOGS:] Root admin Email log viewer
[:ADMIN - MODERATION:] New "multi-moderation" enables admins to set up various mod. tasks
[:ADMIN - MODERATION:] Mod CP added to Admin CP
[:ADMIN - FORUMS:] New clearer forum panel layout - inc. revised forum permissions layout
[:ADMIN - SKINNING:] Improved Navigation & "Quick Clicks" drop-down menu
[:ADMIN - SKINNING:] Edit multiple templates within the same section simultaneously
[:ADMIN - USERS:] Improved "manage validations" layout
[:ADMIN - USERS:] New account suspension system; totally automated temporary bans.
[:ADMIN - USERS:] Automated timed "deny posting abilities" system
[:ADMIN - USERS:] Automated, timed "mod queue this members posts" system

[:DISPLAY:] Ability to autohide forthcoming calendar events when none to show
[:DISPLAY:] Ability to autohide today's birthdays when none to show

[:GLOBAL:] Board guidelines/rules feature added
[:GLOBAL:] CSS W3C validation
[:GLOBAL:] XHTML 1.0 Transitional W3C Validation
[:GLOBAL:] WCAG / WAI LVL A - A W3C tentative compliance
[:GLOBAL:] Ability to use an external style sheet and retain dynamic elements
[:GLOBAL:] Forum permission system: Enables per user and per group forum masks independent of member group
[:GLOBAL:] "Site Jump" added to "Forum Jump" drop down menu
[:GLOBAL:] Restyled header, combining new link strip with icons
[:GLOBAL:] Forum read cookies centralized into one serialized cookie
[:GLOBAL:] Auto session ID hiding - uses cookies where available
[:GLOBAL:] More "number_format" usage for uniformed look
[:GLOBAL:] Signature separator now fully skinnable

[:FORUMS:] Auto "new posts" forum marker reset when viewing topic list
[:FORUMS:] External redirect setting available on all forums; redirects to any specified page/site
[:FORUMS:] Short URL tags; easy & quick access to forums & topics; search engine friendlier too!
[:FORUMS:] Forum rules display above forum, topic and posting screens
[:FORUMS:] "Jump to page" feature in forum and topic views

[:MEMBERS:] Personal Photo facility added to enable members to upload/link to a personal photo
[:MEMBERS:] New avatar control panel; including new avatar galleries / auto resizer
[:MEMBERS:] Integrity Messenger integration added
[:MEMBERS:] Custom profile fields can now be used in Topic View (CPU saving option)
[:MEMBERS:] New registration authorization system allows for validation emails to be resent
[:MEMBERS:] New streamlined lost password system; allows member to select their own password
[:MEMBERS:] Ability to resend validation email
[:MEMBERS:] Ability to edit topic title (group opt.) - editing first post allows title edit
[:MEMBERS:] Flood control / max email per day added to stop bulk mail being sent via the board

[:MODERATORS:] Ability to "leave pinned topics" when mass pruning or moving topics from ModCP
[:MODERATORS:] Forum View displays a message when there are topics/posts awaiting approval
[:MODERATORS:] Robust warning system allows Moderator to warn, mod queue, supend posting privileges, and tempban a member's account (fully configurable via Admin CP)

[:CALENDAR:] Ranged Events feature; includes user defined font & bg colours
[:CALENDAR:] Recurring Events; repeat weekly, monthly or annually
[:CALENDAR:] New, improved layout - turn birthdays on and off

[:SECURITY:] New robust GD (and optional TTF) security code image generator
[:SECURITY:] Tighter forced globals control, $root_path eliminated for safety
[:SECURITY:] XSS / Form abuse limited with new security feature

[:POSTING:] Quick Reply feature added. On/Off switch for each forum
[:POSTING:] More list options added by using [list=1] / [list=i] / [list=I] / [list=a] / [list=A]
[:POSTING:] New tag added; executes HTML and keeps the original formatting intact.
[:POSTING:] Admin settable word wrap limit - stops long unbroken words from distoring the tables
[:POSTING:] BB Code help screen added, shows common code usage
[:POSTING:] Error screens show text area with any post material in allowing you to copy it before hitting "back"
[:POSTING:] "Pin & Close" added to moderators option list when posting.
[:POSTING:] Ability to add a new attachment to a post when editing
[:POSTING:] Ability to show inline attached images as thumbnails
[:POSTING:] "Enable Topic Tracking" checkbox in each new post / reply post page

[:POLLING:] Topic starter / Super Moderator can create a poll after the topic has been posted
[:POLLING:] Admin setting for the maximum number of poll questions allowed
[:POLLING:] When editing a poll, the editor has an option to add new choices to the poll
[:POLLING:] Admin option to allow members to view poll results without forfeiting their vote

[:SEARCHING:] Full text searching available; vastly reduced searching times and improved efficiency
[:SEARCHING:] View results as post now orders by post date, not topic's last posted date

[:MESSAGING:] Private messages includes better error handler to prevent lost messages when an error occurs
[:MESSAGING:] New "Empty PM Folders" feature to quickly prune saved messages
[:MESSAGING:] Inbox, Sent items and custom folders shown in main UCP menu for quick access

[:ONLINE USERS:] New sorting options added; ability to view only members or guests

[Wervyn]

A few things of note:

Many forum post icons need to be reset, in particular the icons for topics with less than 15 posts, and locked topics. There are probably others, but those are the one's I immediately noticed. (FIXED)

The new "fast reply" button needs a matching graphic.
UPDATE: Added to this are the Report Post button, the Quick Profile button, and the Topic Options button.

It appears that all signature text has been converted to a nearly impossible to see shade of blue. This is definitely first priority. (FIXED)

That's all for now, I'll keep this updated if I see anything else.

"Afro-Celtic Sound System! BOOM!"

[Maverick]

Here's the template for Fast Reply, don't have the font.

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[Monthigos]

I like the fast reply. I should go upgrade my board now...

[Wervyn]

Thank you, zzo38, but this is not a suggestion box, we have another forum for that.

I now take this time to point out every spelling and grammatical error in your post, because I feel like being vindictive.

Spelling mistakes in order of appearence (repeated misspellings of the same word not shown) and including mistake severity (i.e. how forgivable the mistake is):

frenly -> friendly (medium-high)
serch -> search (low-medium)
beter -> better (medium)
mi -> my (extreme)
secsen -> section (high)
ther -> there (medium)
shud -> should (medium-high)
evin -> even (low-medium)
defalt -> default (low)

Post after spelling corrections:

Quote

I think I like the old un-friendly search more better. I like all programs to be less user-friendly, and program on my computer I like command-programs. I think that in the Profile section there should be option to make as less user-friendly as you want it to be, to go even to remove the skins and use default HTML.

Grammar corrections in order of appearence, including severity:

more better -> better (medium-high)
program on my computer I like command-programs -> I like command programs on my computer (meduim)
make as less -> make things as least (low-medium)
to go even -> even (low)

Post after grammar corrections:

Quote

I think I like the old un-friendly search better. I like all programs to be less user-friendly, and I like command programs on my computer. I think that in the Profile section there should be option to make things as least user-friendly as you want it to be, even to remove the skins and use default HTML.

Post after idea clarification (my speculations on what you meant to say in cases where it isn't clear, changes in bold text):

Quote

I think I like the old un-friendly search better. I like all programs to be less user-friendly, and I like to run programs from the command line on my computer. I think that there should be an option in the Profile section to make things only as user-friendly as you want it to be, even so far as removing the skins and using default HTML.

In addition, your request is stupid to begin with. We're not going to waste time adding useless functionality to the board just so you can feel leet about yourself.

Incidently, I would suggest that you take these corrections to heart, at least the ones marked medium or higher. It will make me less likely to want to stick foot long nails through your body and drag your bleeding carcass across a bed of coals to cauterize your wounds.

"Special is happy!"

[Maverick]

Werv, you'll be getting my medical bill. 3 cracked ribs.

[Goshi]

Just out of interest, the fast reply button isn't the only one that needs to be changed.

[Fungahhh]

Would it be possible to have the Fast Reply window at the bottom show up all the time if you want it to?

Edit: ...and I don't mean just clicking the button every time.

This post has been edited by Fungahhh: 11 June 2003 - 04:01 PM

[joshdw1]

Fungahhh, on Jun 11 2003, 11:01 AM, said:

Would it be possible to have the Fast Reply window at the bottom show up all the time if you want it to?

Edit: ...and I don't mean just clicking the button every time.

Theres an option for that in your control panel

http://www.digitalmzx.com/forums/index.php...=UserCP&CODE=04

[Terryn]

That is a niice set of additions.

However, I've noticed that we still have the problem relating to the Entertainment sub-for{ums,a}.

[Kuddy]

I have a proposed solution to the Entertainment forum problem.

1) Create a new forum, and add three subforums to it.
2) Move all the posts from the three respective subforums of Entertainment to the subforums of the new forum.
3) Rename the new forums.
4) Delete the old forums.

If this doesn't work, I've no idea what will, to be honest.

[joshdw1]

Just completed another upgrade, all bug fixes this time - no new features.

[Kuddy]

zzo38, on Jun 12 2003, 07:42 PM, said:

Kurushimi, on Jun 12 2003, 09:15 AM, said:

I have a proposed solution to the Entertainment forum problem.

1) Create a new forum, and add three subforums to it.
2) Move all the posts from the three respective subforums of Entertainment to the subforums of the new forum.
3) Rename the new forums.
4) Delete the old forums.

If this doesn't work, I've no idea what will, to be honest.

Maybe if you swich step 3 and 4 then it will work?

Exactly.

[Dr Lancer-X]

I love Warn... heehee.

[Aussie Evil]

The title bar (right now, "Replying to:") is a bit too bright and clashes with the white text.

Edited: Added punctuation

This post has been edited by Aussie Evil: 23 June 2003 - 02:46 PM

[Maverick]

Josh just updated to RC1, lots of bug fixes.

And just in case you're wondering; I'm evil.

[joshdw1]

And for those curious:

Fixed Bugs
..........

#70716: Long passwords with special chars create too long error
#70669: Zero for a poll choice doesn't show
#70557: ACP, Editing colours, http:// breaks url
#70271: Posting poll after adding topic - error is supmod && topic starter
#70455: Posting, if MessageMax is set to empty, some browsers cant post
#70262: Inability to name avatar files with [] or () in the name
#70040: Missing CSS atr from post form
#69988: Download contact card - incorrect filename used
#69771: Added not needed in online list w/bots
#69631: Incorrect starting attr to emoticons checkbox in calendar
#70858: Incorrect HTML tag (breaks XHTML) when using safe mode skins
#69643: Avatar gallery not matching capitalized file extensions
#69899: ACP, removing skin tarball, link error
#69896: ACP, helpfiles, backslash not saving fix
#69921: Incorrect email subject link for PM reminders
#69904: Incorrect keyword filtering making words like 'spanish' unsearchable
#69103: ACP, Settings, backslashes being removed
#70243: Missing alt tags in group icon / pip
#70976: Extra
not needed in copyright line
#70952: Missing spaces between page numbers / icons in search results
#70925: Extra space between mod link and ACP link
#70900: Moderator can't warn outside of forum they moderate when allowed to warn
#70316: Incorrect table alignment in board view
#70893: List items missing XHTML closing tag
#70953: Incorrect count showing on ACP index for members waiting validation
#70896: Uploading flash file as avatar displays incorrectly
#70895: Division by zero error when viewing a profile with no board posts
#70135: Last post info showing part HTML entity when quoting a post to reply
#69964: Member_extra not being removed when denied validation
#71091: Incorrectly formatted output when using printpage chooser
#71097: No character wrapping on signatures
#71111: Calendar not showing recurring events when clicking day link
#71114: Admin logs, incorrect link in pagination
#71238: Editing 1st post in a topic creates incorrect mod log
#71278: Poll options not showing when creating poll
#70649: Typo in warn error
#68338: Googlebots not showing on online list when not anonymous
#71563: Member title disabled when using '0'
#70023: 'Hidden' space stripper breaks mb languages
#69691: Previewing skin not selecting correct skin (JS bug)
#69667: News forum not able to select sub-wrapper
#53549: Incorrect icon when no child forums to show but is postable
#70509: Missing number_format in some areas
#68815: Incorrect display when previewing forum permissions
#71332: Downloading Mini Profile "card" gives JS errors when viewing
#66148: Switching off active users removes Today's birthdays too
#69360: Moving topics failed to add entry to moderator's log
#69678: Edit wrapper textarea not controlled by ACP prefs
#71392: Avatar files and categories not sorting
#70093: Incorrect XHTML when logging into MyAssistant
#72836: "Newest Member" stat not updated after member name edit
#72098: Integrity Messenger data not showing in profile or mini-profile
#72366: If override member permission mask, member does not show on forum/topic online
#72301: More missing number formatting; PM display, most online
#70032: Incorrect calculation to work out whether a mod has warned too many times
#70341: MySQL toolbox table prefix error
#69903: ssi.php not parsing tags
#73050: XHTML error on topic attachments
#73096: doHTMl not parsed in search results
#69842: Calendar date picking up time settings on board view
#70947: Images not resized if getimagesize fails
#71967: Missing information if cache/cache file not present
#71620: Deleting member does not remove member from contact lists
#70828: Unicode characters not displaying.
#73179: Missing option to remove member's photographs
#67595: PM: tab order wrong, no access keys, popup for new msg when in msgr
#71435: MM on topic title with HTML breaks layout on "last post:" display
#59296: (Merged Topic) Poll not wrapping choices - breaks layout
#59296: (Merged Topic) Poll not using bad word filter
#59296: (Merged Topic) "Vote" button present when reviewing results
#70121: Custom profile fields on topic view dont parse fully if dropdown
#73384: Wrongly labelled PM link in profile view

New Features
............

Boolean operators introduced into the search function
Quick JS page jump added to all pages (inc. ACP)
Added options to the warning system
Fast reply: accesskey "f" opens, accesskey "s" posts
Fast reply: Tab index added
Fast reply: On mouse over, onfocus added
XML1.0 and RSS2.0 feeds added to ssi.php
IP Chat: Ability to deny groups access to chat
IP Chat: Auto-log in for members