Eric
December 10th, 2006, 01:00 AM
It was a long afternoon/evening spent implementing numerous upgrades. First it was complicated because I didn't check the supporting software versions on the server :rolleyes: but with Bill's help I was back in business in short order. The site may seem a little slower for the time being, we're currently operating off of a temporary server. This will be remedied asap, it was a necessary concession so that I could complete the software updates.
I updated the bulletin board, front page / sidebar Portal, and the Photo Gallery. The BB software has MANY new features which I'm too tired to list at this point. I'll update this post later with a list of changes / new features.
:beer: :flipoff2:
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Edit:
OK, here are some new features worth mentioning:
Signature Enhancements
Content Restrictions
The new software is finally able to manage signature size on its own. Previously we've relied on the honor system and the "4 lines maximum" warning message in bold face font above the signature edit box to keep sigs in check. If you ignored the warning you got away with it until one of the moderators noticed you. Now the software can enforce some restrictions automatically. If it doesn't fit within the restrictions, it doesn't need to be there.
Additionally there are new signature permissions available, and as such Free members are now limited to plain text signatures. If you really need fonts and colors, they're now part of the Premium Membership (http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/announcement.php?f=9&a=23) subscription.
Signature Images
This is a new feature for Premium Members. To use it, upload your sig image first, then add it to your sig.
Click browse to find the image
Click Preview Sig to upload the image
Click "Insert Signature Image" to add it to your sig.
Sig images are limited to a maximum size of 200x50 pixels, and restricted to static images (no animated sig images).
Private Message Enhancements
Free members are still limited to one recipient per PM, thus the following additions are Premium enhancements only. These enhancements make it easier to send/reply to PM's with up to 10 recipients at a time.
A Recipients list is now included at the top of each Private Message that you receive.
A BCC field is available for those times when you want to include a recipient, but don't what the primary recipient to know (BCC users don't appear in the Recipients list). This field is only visible for Premium Members.
A "Reply to All" button has been added so you can quickly and easily respond to all recipients. This button is only visible for Premium Members.
Message Quoting Enhancements
By default, each quote header includes a link to the quoted post (click this button http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/images/buttons/viewpost.gif). With a single click you can see the origin of a quote. Previously you had to search through a thread to find the originating post.
Multi-quote at last! For those times where you want to quote more than one post in your reply, just click the multi-quote button (http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/images/buttons/multiquote_off.gif) for each post that you want to quote (works across multiple pages!). When you've selected all of them, click the "Post Reply" button at the bottom of the page and each of the multi-quoted posts is automatically inserted into your reply, ready for editing / response.
iTrader
If you're familiar with eBay this will be second nature to you. When buying or selling in the CO4x4 classifieds, you can provide feedback on the transaction to inform other users. This feedback history will prove useful when you're considering doing business with another user as you can review their iTrader rating and feedback comments at any time.
To view another user's iTrader history, click the iTrader link below their username in any of their posts. The number in the link is their current iTrader rating.
To view your own iTrader page, click the My iTrader option in the Quick Links menu (top of any page).
iTrader is the replacement for our current Buyer/Seller Feedback forum. This forum is now closed, but will remain accessible for one month to aid any ongoing transactions.More to come!
:beer:
I updated the bulletin board, front page / sidebar Portal, and the Photo Gallery. The BB software has MANY new features which I'm too tired to list at this point. I'll update this post later with a list of changes / new features.
:beer: :flipoff2:
**************************
Edit:
OK, here are some new features worth mentioning:
Signature Enhancements
Content Restrictions
The new software is finally able to manage signature size on its own. Previously we've relied on the honor system and the "4 lines maximum" warning message in bold face font above the signature edit box to keep sigs in check. If you ignored the warning you got away with it until one of the moderators noticed you. Now the software can enforce some restrictions automatically. If it doesn't fit within the restrictions, it doesn't need to be there.
Additionally there are new signature permissions available, and as such Free members are now limited to plain text signatures. If you really need fonts and colors, they're now part of the Premium Membership (http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/announcement.php?f=9&a=23) subscription.
Signature Images
This is a new feature for Premium Members. To use it, upload your sig image first, then add it to your sig.
Click browse to find the image
Click Preview Sig to upload the image
Click "Insert Signature Image" to add it to your sig.
Sig images are limited to a maximum size of 200x50 pixels, and restricted to static images (no animated sig images).
Private Message Enhancements
Free members are still limited to one recipient per PM, thus the following additions are Premium enhancements only. These enhancements make it easier to send/reply to PM's with up to 10 recipients at a time.
A Recipients list is now included at the top of each Private Message that you receive.
A BCC field is available for those times when you want to include a recipient, but don't what the primary recipient to know (BCC users don't appear in the Recipients list). This field is only visible for Premium Members.
A "Reply to All" button has been added so you can quickly and easily respond to all recipients. This button is only visible for Premium Members.
Message Quoting Enhancements
By default, each quote header includes a link to the quoted post (click this button http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/images/buttons/viewpost.gif). With a single click you can see the origin of a quote. Previously you had to search through a thread to find the originating post.
Multi-quote at last! For those times where you want to quote more than one post in your reply, just click the multi-quote button (http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/images/buttons/multiquote_off.gif) for each post that you want to quote (works across multiple pages!). When you've selected all of them, click the "Post Reply" button at the bottom of the page and each of the multi-quoted posts is automatically inserted into your reply, ready for editing / response.
iTrader
If you're familiar with eBay this will be second nature to you. When buying or selling in the CO4x4 classifieds, you can provide feedback on the transaction to inform other users. This feedback history will prove useful when you're considering doing business with another user as you can review their iTrader rating and feedback comments at any time.
To view another user's iTrader history, click the iTrader link below their username in any of their posts. The number in the link is their current iTrader rating.
To view your own iTrader page, click the My iTrader option in the Quick Links menu (top of any page).
iTrader is the replacement for our current Buyer/Seller Feedback forum. This forum is now closed, but will remain accessible for one month to aid any ongoing transactions.More to come!
:beer: