View Full Version : Forum Update 2
I have upgraded the forum software we are using and have a few things left still to do.
I have looked at all in the feedback section and implemented as much as i could whilst i dont this update.
If there is anything you notice which has gone or missing please let me know.
I am already aware of the following: Downloads Section missing & not working
Affiliates Section changed
Banner rotator at top missing
Forum Portal no longer there
These are being addressed ASAP firstly the downloads section as the older software i was using was not compatible with this new version of the forum software so i have purchased the New Invision one from them and am awaiting for them to contact me with the download link then i can re-add that up.
Again if you notice anything PLEASE POST IN THIS THREAD NO-WHERE ELSE.
Mike
New Additions to be listed here:
New Article System
For reviews etc on the Hummy
New Affiliates section
To be updated later today
New Portal System
To be updated later today
New Members Online Today
At bottom of the forums
New Board Life Status
At bottom of the forums (This only shows the length of time of the forum using this software not the older PHPBB)
Brand new Personal Profile
The personal profile feature has been completely redesigned from the ground up, with a large focus on social networking features, such as profile comments and user rating.
Buddy lists
Users can now add other users to their buddy list, easing communication between friends and building new relationships. Troublesome users can be ignored.
New Rich-text Editor (RTE)
IP.Board 2.2 brings an all-new rich-text editor, making it easier for you to apply various formatting to their posts, and see the formatting as they type it
New Members Profile Design
Example - http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/index.php?showuser=48
I have upgraded the forum software we are using and have a few things left still to do.
I have looked at all in the feedback section and implemented as much as i could whilst i dont this update.
If there is anything you notice which has gone or missing please let me know.
I am already aware of the following: Downloads Section missing & not working
Affiliates Section changed
Banner rotator at top missing
Forum Portal no longer there
These are being addressed ASAP firstly the downloads section as the older software i was using was not compatible with this new version of the forum software so i have purchased the New Invision one from them and am awaiting for them to contact me with the download link then i can re-add that up.
Again if you notice anything PLEASE POST IN THIS THREAD NO-WHERE ELSE.
Mike[/b]
I had a lot of trouble logging on as the Forum wouldn't recognise my existing password. When I went through the lost password routine it still wouldn't work ,so then had to go through the second stage which did. I'm just concerned that new users might be put off by this process if it isn't corrected. GSD
When was the last time you logged in before today ?
When was the last time you logged in before today ?[/b]
Yesterday evening - I normally log in at least once a day to see what's going on.
By the way I've also noticed that if I log into the forum and then close my browser (normally IE7 in my case) I have to log in again with my Hummy user name and password before being allowed access. However this isn't required if I simply log out of Hummy but don't close my browser.
Previously I didn't have to do that and having opened my browser I could get access by just clicking on the Hummy link in my favourites. This happens with other more confidential websites for online banking and share dealing, but I wouldn't have thought that the Hummy forum needed that sort of security. Still it's more of an inconvenience than anything else. I hope that this helps, GSD.
Yesterday evening - I normally log in at least once a day to see what's going on.
By the way I've also noticed that if I log into the forum and then close my browser (normally IE7 in my case) I have to log in again with my Hummy user name and password before being allowed access. However this isn't required if I simply log out of Hummy but don't close my browser.
Previously I didn't have to do that and having opened my browser I could get access by just clicking on the Hummy link in my favourites. This happens with other more confidential websites for online banking and share dealing, but I wouldn't have thought that the Hummy forum needed that sort of security. Still it's more of an inconvenience than anything else. I hope that this helps, GSD.[/b]
Actually I just discovered that I only have to login again if I close down my PC but not if I disconnect my broadband connection. Very odd!
Later addition: Even odder is that sometimes this happens but not always! I've also noticed that the login section doesn't memorise my password now so I have to re-enter it every time. Again this is irritating but not a show stopper. GSD
hoshisato
12-05-2007, 02:52 PM
Actually I just discovered that I only have to login again if I close down my PC but not if I disconnect my broadband connection. Very odd!
Later addition: Even odder is that sometimes this happens but not always! I've also noticed that the login section doesn't memorise my password now so I have to re-enter it every time. Again this is irritating but not a show stopper. GSD[/b]
Nothing to do with today's update, but I have always big problems getting the first page up; it always times out in Firefox a couple of times but when I finally succeed to get access, it works fine for the rest of my session.
This is very strange i have used IE6 / IE7 / Firefox & Opera and nothing is changing here or asking for anything.
Please can you check your cookie settings & your cache cleaning settings.
keithatrochdale
12-05-2007, 08:35 PM
When I add a reply, I am offered all sorts of goodies, bold, italics, underline, wordart, emoticons, etcbut when I click on them nothing happens?
I am using Firefox.
Any ideas, they work on other forms?
(and yes they are enabled)
camallison
12-05-2007, 10:13 PM
When I add a reply, I am offered all sorts of goodies, bold, italics, underline, wordart, emoticons, etcbut when I click on them nothing happens?
I am using Firefox.
Any ideas, they work on other forms?
(and yes they are enabled)[/b]
Same happens here with Firefox.
Same here also i need to find out if there is an issue with a setting.
There are a few more for me to look at now http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif
This is very strange i have used IE6 / IE7 / Firefox & Opera and nothing is changing here or asking for anything.
Please can you check your cookie settings & your cache cleaning settings.[/b]
I certainly haven't changed these and everything seems to work quite normally with all the other websites I use.
The interesting thing is that when I boot up my PC from cold and open the Hummy website, as I just did, directly under the big red X it says 'Welcome Back you last visited: just a minute ago', or something like that. To the right of this are two horizontal boxes for my user name and password (these are additional to the ones to the immediate right of the big red X). The odd thing is that whilst the usename box is empty, the password box has been pre-filled with blobs representing what is obviously my correct password. I know this because if I put my usename in the other box and click on Login
I'm given immediate access to the forum. Very strange! GSD
Quick Update: I've test logged in several times this morning but whenever I do it says 'Welcome Back;your last visit was: Yesterday 5.59 PM, so this obviously isn't updating properly, albeit that this is a very minor problem.
By the way I rebooted my PC just now and was able to access the Hummy forum without having to re-enter my user name and password, so perhaps this problem has dissapeared or been overcome now. I'll let you know if it reoccurs! GSD
Further Update: I've just rebooted my PC from cold having left it on standby for up to an hour and I've just been asked to enter my user name as described above. This time the welcome back message was that I had last visited the site a minute ago! Hey-Ho! GSD
Later Update: Would it help if this forum had a 'Remember Me' option like other forums I use have? If so perhaps that would enable it to remember my username as well as my password and save me having to log in each time I reboot my PC after a long break. GSD
rabid
13-05-2007, 08:40 AM
I am having major problems posting in Firefox (2.0.0.3).
I clicked "Add Reply", wrote my response, and was told I "must respond to a post" or something.
I then replied (quoted), wrote my response to the quote, but after submitting only the quote was visible.
I tried editing the post both in full and minimal mode (Complete Edit button did nothing, except jump me to the top of the page) with no success. I have switched from rich text editor to standard in my control panel to no avail. It just seems that any text I enter is not saved.
In the end I switched to IE to edit the response to actually contain any text from me. I am on IE now.
Help!
FenderBender
13-05-2007, 08:55 AM
I am having major problems posting in Firefox (2.0.0.3).
I clicked "Add Reply", wrote my response, and was told I "must respond to a post" or something.
I then replied (quoted), wrote my response to the quote, but after submitting only the quote was visible.
I tried editing the post both in full and minimal mode (Complete Edit button did nothing, except jump me to the top of the page) with no success. I have switched from rich text editor to standard in my control panel to no avail. It just seems that any text I enter is not saved.
In the end I switched to IE to edit the response to actually contain any text from me. I am on IE now.
Help![/b]
I found that some things would not work in Firefox until I deleted all cookies. Try using the delete cookies from this site link at the bottom of the forum main menu, or use Tools->Options->Privacy and press the Clear Now button.
rabid
13-05-2007, 09:28 AM
I found that some things would not work in Firefox until I deleted all cookies. Try using the delete cookies from this site link at the bottom of the forum main menu, or use Tools->Options->Privacy and press the Clear Now button.[/b]Tried both.
Response I get if I use "Add Reply" is "You must enter a post". I.e.: it thinks I have entered no text.
keithatrochdale
13-05-2007, 09:41 AM
I too have to sign in again if I close my PC down (Firefox)
I am using firefox and only firefox i implemented all the changes you see using firefox so i can't understand how people are having problems.....
I will put a support ticket with Invision as i see no settings incorrect nor do i experience any problems using firefox.
I will keep you in the loop.
Mike
rabid
13-05-2007, 09:49 AM
I too have to sign in again if I close my PC down (Firefox)[/b]With Firefox you don't seem to get the "Remember Me" checkbox that you used to get, and you still get with IE. Maybe this is the problem.
NB: Also, no editor buttons are working for me.
I guess this is a Javascript issue.
I'm a bit busy now, but I'll try with my laptop as soon as I can to see what happens.
keithatrochdale
13-05-2007, 09:56 AM
Just tries the spoll chocker button and that works ....... very strange.
rabid
13-05-2007, 05:23 PM
I just managed to post as normal using Firefox.
Editor buttons still don't seem to work for me, but at least I can post (you'll all be pleased to hear http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif).
Edit: NB: haven't done anything since my last posts except leave the house for awhile...
Oh, and quick edit seems to work now as well. http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
FenderBender
13-05-2007, 05:26 PM
Just tries the spoll chocker button and that works ....... very strange.[/b]
The spill choker says I halve knot maid any miss takes! http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
bseaton
13-05-2007, 05:44 PM
The spill choker says I halve knot maid any miss takes! http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/b]
Listen very carefully ... I will say this only once :-o
Mr_Orange
13-05-2007, 06:47 PM
For info I have just successfully added a reply using Firefox - no issues at all to report. In fact this reply makes it 2 http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
bseaton
13-05-2007, 06:56 PM
For info I have just successfully added a reply using Firefox - no issues at all to report. In fact this reply makes it 2 http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/b]
I am using Firefox 2.0.0.3 on this box.
I can type in text, but formating and smilies don't work from the buttons.
Toggle side panel does though
But [b] if I format with codes [\b] ... its still doesn't work :-(
very strange again lol think this forum don't like firefox for now http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif
b and b work for me http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif wow some strange happenings here - wonder if this could be an X FILE ? lol
jennifer
13-05-2007, 07:28 PM
If I enter the forum via a received eMail with a link, then wish to reply to the post, I am asked to login as normal. After the login I am presented with the forum opening page and not returned to my topic as used to happen.
Jennifer
keithatrochdale
13-05-2007, 08:15 PM
For info I have just successfully added a reply using Firefox - no issues at all to report. In fact this reply makes it 2 http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/b]
Which version of Firefox?
And have you tried using some of the editing feature, bold, italics, etc ....
Mr_Orange
13-05-2007, 09:54 PM
Which version of Firefox?
And have you tried using some of the editing feature, bold, italics, etc ....[/b]
2.0.0.3. Rarely use the formatting, and now that you've mentioned it I've tried, and no, none of the buttons at the top work except the spell checker, nor do the smilies to the left.
rabid
14-05-2007, 05:44 AM
I've just tried with my laptop and I have the same Firefox issues as my PC. These appear to be: Formatting button and dropdowns don't work (as per most others)
Only the standard editor will let me submit text (anyone else confirm this?)
I tried using Ctrl+B to embolden in the rich text editor and that didn't work either, but I guess that's just part of point 2.
When you click Ctrl+B in firefox it should open up your bookmarks folder.
i am using Firefox and have been posting in it since the forums were up http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
FenderBender
14-05-2007, 07:52 AM
I found that some things would not work in Firefox until I deleted all cookies. Try using the delete cookies from this site link at the bottom of the forum main menu, or use Tools->Options->Privacy and press the Clear Now button.[/b]
I realise now I made a mistake in that post. What I should have said is clear the cache.
bseaton
14-05-2007, 09:21 AM
I realise now I made a mistake in that post. What I should have said is clear the cache.[/b]
I cleared the cache, but edit buttons and [b] formatting [\b] still oops
Critom
14-05-2007, 05:45 PM
Same here for me none of the formatting options or dropdowns working with OPERA 9.20
jennifer
14-05-2007, 10:35 PM
I am fed up with logging in EVERY TIME I come the forum AND having to navigate from the forum main page to where I was at log in time. http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cussing.gif
Jennifer
gomezz
14-05-2007, 11:06 PM
I was getting that. Have a look for any old cookies for this site, delete them *then* log in.
rabid
15-05-2007, 06:23 AM
When you click Ctrl+B in firefox it should open up your bookmarks folder.[/b]Not when using the rich text editor used in Google mail, or the other forum I frequent which also uses IPB (where the rich text editor works absolutely fine for me, although they are still using v2.1.5). In those instances using Ctrl+B will embolden, Ctrl+I will italicise, etc.
i am using Firefox and have been posting in it since the forums were up http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/b]Bah! http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif
bseaton
15-05-2007, 06:40 AM
Formatting, smilies, buttons etc also don't work in the older version of firefix (1.5.0.11)
sep20012
15-05-2007, 04:10 PM
I am fed up with logging in EVERY TIME I come the forum AND having to navigate from the forum main page to where I was at log in time. http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cussing.gif
Jennifer[/b]
Oooh first post since the revamp and it all looks different....
Anyway, I use Fx 2.0.0.3 at work (this post) and home the first n times I had to login, then this time (work m/c) went in no probs. I've done nothing different but I do have my options set to "Clear private data" each time I exit Fx. (Tools - Options... - Privacy tab. The bottom box has a checkbox saying "Always clear my private data when I close Firefox" next to this is the settings button - I have all settings checked except Cookies and Saved passwords.
Now the big test do the the smilies work - nope none of the drop downs seem to be working, I wonder if entering manually will do it.... http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cussing.gif
Spoll chacker seems KO.
Wonder whether the end ones do....
sep20012
15-05-2007, 06:57 PM
Now the big test do the the smilies work - nope none of the drop downs seem to be working, I wonder if entering manually will do it.... http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cussing.gif[/b]
OK so that works - just need to remember what each code is :smile:
Wonder whether the end ones do....[/b]
Nope - ho hum.
Couple of things I miss:
1) the old front page - was quite useful for highlighting new stuff that had been posted, alerts etc.
2) sad git that I am, I enjoy the arcade, now it's a pain to get to the top page of that
:sad:
aldaweb
15-05-2007, 07:50 PM
OK so that works - just need to remember what each code is :smile:
Nope - ho hum.
Couple of things I miss:
1) the old front page - was quite useful for highlighting new stuff that had been posted, alerts etc.
2) sad git that I am, I enjoy the arcade, now it's a pain to get to the top page of that
:sad:[/b]
:smile: --- colon close bracket http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
:sad: --- colon open bracket http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif
talos
16-05-2007, 06:36 AM
I am fed up with logging in EVERY TIME I come the forum AND having to navigate from the forum main page to where I was at log in time. http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cussing.gif
Jennifer[/b]
I get the same thing, tried the deleting cookies cure with no result.
Is there any other way, its very annoying having to log in on a page that shows your profile but doesnt know who you are http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/annoyed.gif
gomezz
16-05-2007, 01:06 PM
I get the same thing, tried the deleting cookies cure with no result.[/b]
Next step is to try deleting all cookies dated the past few days (since the change) then if that does not work then try deleting all cookies - which is not a bad thing to do anyway from time to time. Also check that you are not blocking cookies from this site.
sep20012
17-05-2007, 10:05 AM
:smile: --- colon close bracket http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
:sad: --- colon open bracket http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/b]
LOL why is it I always miss the obvious!!
As for the logging in - it seems quite sporadic. 1 time, no need to log on, others it recognises me when I ask to log in, but I still need to then comfirm, other times it recognises me when I arrive at the site but I need to confirm.
Last night the arcade had disappeared from the Forums menu but was available via search, though it wasn't updating the high scores (I'd put a lot of time into them http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif), now it seems to have disappeared altogether http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif
talos
18-05-2007, 10:17 AM
Next step is to try deleting all cookies dated the past few days (since the change) then if that does not work then try deleting all cookies - which is not a bad thing to do anyway from time to time. Also check that you are not blocking cookies from this site.[/b]
Done all that, but it still brings up the same screen requesting a login, I noticed there is no "remember me" option displayed, could this be the trouble ?.
keithatrochdale
19-05-2007, 09:48 PM
The login is still pizzing me about, sometimes it remembers me, sometimes not.
Even when logged in and I refresh the screen (especially after a little time) I sometimes have to log in again; then I enter screenname etc and it rejects me, scroll down and there is another loggin panel, use that and I get in.
There is something wrong here, all my other sites work without problem.
Is it the guest message screen log in which is not letting you in ?
keithatrochdale
20-05-2007, 02:53 AM
Is it the guest message screen log in which is not letting you in ?[/b]
Yup...
But why does it sometimes just let me in without signing in and at others times require me to sign in?
This sofware has a timeout on the log in for security if you are online and do nothing for 3600 seconds it logs you out. I will see if i can change
I have removed the log in on the guest message let me know how it goes.
keithatrochdale
20-05-2007, 09:33 AM
Thank you; clicked on the site from my bookmarks and came straight in, no need to log in - fingers crossed.
Thank you; clicked on the site from my bookmarks and came straight in, no need to log in - fingers crossed.[/b]
I didn't have to log in the first time I tried today but it's now reverted to asking me for my username and password! GSD
It will do as i have changed the cookie path http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
This should solve the logging in problem.
talos
20-05-2007, 02:41 PM
It will do as i have changed the cookie path http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
This should solve the logging in problem.[/b]
Log in once to-day, clicked on remember me , seems to have worked fingers crossed http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/content.gif
bseaton
20-05-2007, 02:54 PM
The orange symbol to get to the last post not read is not working properly now.
It take me to the latest post but when go back and refresh the referencing page, it is still there.
The buttons for bold etc are now working for me
I uninstalled my Firewall and installed a different one - Now i am not telling people to uninstall their firewalls but just letting you all know that this solved it for me so you may have a setting on too high or somthing like that http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
Bold
Italic
Underline
I am still waiting for contact from Invision on this so don't do anything and then blame me if you muck it up or if it dont work
keithatrochdale
20-05-2007, 05:58 PM
It will do as i have changed the cookie path http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
This should solve the logging in problem.[/b]
Err, no......
Had to log in again and when I first tried to reply I had to log in again, then I tried to post and it told me I needed to log in - has supposedly store the reply somewhere........
Now tryin to reply yet again another way, this is not funny.
hugzee
20-05-2007, 06:15 PM
The buttons for bold etc are now working for me
I uninstalled my Firewall and installed a different one - Now i am not telling people to uninstall their firewalls but just letting you all know that this solved it for me so you may have a setting on too high or somthing like that http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
Bold
Italic
Underline[/b]
I turned my firewall off (temporarily), buttons still don't work in FF for me (work fine in IE7)
Don't appear to be having any problems logging in though.
Err, no......
Had to log in again and when I first tried to reply I had to log in again, then I tried to post and it told me I needed to log in - has supposedly store the reply somewhere........
Now tryin to reply yet again another way, this is not funny.[/b]
They got back to me on the log in problem.
I had to change the cookie path so once you have cleared your temp internet files & cache and logged in you should not have to do this again.
keithatrochdale
20-05-2007, 09:03 PM
They got back to me on the log in problem.
I had to change the cookie path so once you have cleared your temp internet files & cache and logged in you should not have to do this again.[/b]
Still playing silly buggers here.
keithatrochdale
21-05-2007, 08:36 AM
Had to sign in again this morning.
And I noticed when I click on VIEW NEW POSTS I get the Welcome Guest, Register to Remove this Message! as well as the unread messages.
Also I still can't click on things like the Italics icon, I had to add the tags manually.
talos
21-05-2007, 08:36 AM
Log in once to-day, clicked on remember me , seems to have worked fingers crossed http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/content.gif[/b]
I think I spoke too soon.
It's really c***ed up now, had to log in to view the forum, then again to view the post and again to post this reply http://www.hummy.org.uk/invison/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cussing.gif
I am aware of the problems and am working on it with Invision please bear with me.
hugzee
28-05-2007, 04:10 PM
The forums now no longer appear to know what I have and haven't read (it did before and it did after the update - seemed to stop 'knowing' towards the end of last week). So now I have to click the Mark all forums read and return to index to get it to do so. Anyone else having this problem or is it just me?
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