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Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 17:10 Mon 15 Feb 2016
by DRT
I can't find it
I looked at the admin settings and you are currently set to "prosilver", which is the blue style you were enthusiastic about a few days ago.
Is that the one you want to use?
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 18:07 Mon 15 Feb 2016
by flash_uk
Yes I was also struggling to find where to change style. There is a setting in phpbb to force a certain style on all users, found at General -> Board Configuration -> Board settings, "Override user style". Is it possible this has been activated?
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 18:19 Mon 15 Feb 2016
by Glenn E.
Load times seem to have increased significantly. It isn't consistent, but it seems to be only the main page (and links off of the main page) that loads slowly. Once into a sub-forum things seem normal.
It's very strange.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 18:32 Mon 15 Feb 2016
by Andy Velebil
DRT wrote:I can't find it
I looked at the admin settings and you are currently set to "prosilver", which is the blue style you were enthusiastic about a few days ago.
Is that the one you want to use?
yes
i now see it as red and a tanish color
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 23:57 Mon 15 Feb 2016
by DRT
In the top right you will see your avatar with a drop-down button next to it. Click on that and select User Control Panel >> Board Preferences. On that menu you will see an option to select the style you want to use.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 08:15 Tue 16 Feb 2016
by flash_uk
DRT wrote:In the top right you will see your avatar with a drop-down button next to it. Click on that and select User Control Panel >> Board Preferences. On that menu you will see an option to select the style you want to use.
Perfect. What change was needed to make this option appear?
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 13:50 Tue 16 Feb 2016
by DRT
flash_uk wrote: What change was needed to make this option appear?
Admin wizardry

Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 18:56 Tue 16 Feb 2016
by Andy Velebil
DRT wrote:flash_uk wrote: What change was needed to make this option appear?
Admin wizardry

Thank you Wizard

Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 08:50 Fri 29 Apr 2016
by DRT
Apologies for the short outage this morning. The forum software and database have now been updated to the latest stable versions.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 10:08 Sat 17 Dec 2016
by DRT
The latest version of the forum software was installed this morning. Apologies if you experienced a short outage.
Please report any issues in this thread.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 11:17 Sat 17 Dec 2016
by jdaw1
Thank you.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 14:39 Sun 15 Jan 2017
by flash_uk
Has there been a software upgrade? My board style has change to a blueish silver, rather than the red style I had before. The user control panel field to select style has also vanished.
Edit: also, can't seem to browse sub forums. The top index page is there, and individual posts can be reached, but browsing can't be done.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 14:57 Sun 15 Jan 2017
by PhilW
Woah. Forum looks strange (probably just doesn't have our styles applied by default yet) and logo looks ugly. Weird things afoot, which I'm sure will resolve themselves if this is just part of a forum software upgrade.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 15:02 Sun 15 Jan 2017
by DRT
Sorry, gents. Upgrade in progress and not going according to plan.
Hopefully back to normal soon but I suspect we will need jdaw1 to recreate our board style as it isn't compatible with the new version.
I'm on it!
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 15:25 Sun 15 Jan 2017
by DRT
Progress.
We now have an upgraded version of the phpBB software that is linked to an upgraded version of the database. Hurrah!
But the PortForumRed2016 style is a disaster with this version so I am reverting everyone to the default style, prosilver.
JDAW will need some time to work out what to do next.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 18:32 Sun 15 Jan 2017
by flash_uk
Thanks for all the efforts on maintenance Derek!
Something very strange happening when using Chrome browser. IE seems OK. Safari has a few gremlins going on.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 19:24 Sun 15 Jan 2017
by DRT
Feel free to post details of strange things in this thread and I'll try to find a fix.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 19:41 Sun 15 Jan 2017
by DRT
flash_uk wrote: ↑18:32 Sun 15 Jan 2017Something very strange happening when using Chrome browser. IE seems OK. Safari has a few gremlins going on.
Try clearing the cache for each browser that you use.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 21:51 Sun 15 Jan 2017
by jdaw1
Our usual style, ThePortForumRed2016, is now sort-of working, but with too many aesthetic failings. You are invited not to remark on similarities with its author.
There will be improvements. You are invited not to remark on dissimilarities with its author.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 22:05 Sun 15 Jan 2017
by DRT
jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:51 Sun 15 Jan 2017
Our usual style, ThePortForumRed2016, is now sort-of working, but with too many aesthetic failings. You are invited not to remark on similarities with its author.
I think it takes up too much space and is a bit ugly. Improvements will be most welcomed by all who encounter it.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 22:06 Sun 15 Jan 2017
by Andy Velebil
FYI, I can log in here on a regular computer but I can't log in through TapaTalk on my phone.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 22:11 Sun 15 Jan 2017
by DRT
I like the new quotation feature very much

Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 22:37 Sun 15 Jan 2017
by jdaw1
DRT wrote: ↑22:11 Sun 15 Jan 2017I like the new quotation feature very much

It does automatically that which we have long done as a ‘Here’ link. The new things is fabulous — it’ll make it so much easier to post in Apostrophe Crimes.
Does it do anything else?
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 22:45 Sun 15 Jan 2017
by DRT
jdaw1 wrote: ↑22:37 Sun 15 Jan 2017
DRT wrote: ↑22:11 Sun 15 Jan 2017I like the new quotation feature very much

It does automatically that which we have long done as a ‘Here’ link. The new things is fabulous — it’ll make it so much easier to post in Apostrophe Crimes.
Does it do anything else?
It puts a date and time stamp in the right hand corner of the quote. Now we will know where the crime was committed and precisely when.
And the user name is a link to their profile.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 22:48 Sun 15 Jan 2017
by Doggett
Safari definitely had a problem for my apple devices until cache was deleted. Now seems to be ok other than blue styling to go with the red logo.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 22:50 Sun 15 Jan 2017
by DRT
NON-DRIVEL UPDATE ON THE UPGRADE
An upgraded version of the auto-backup software has now been installed. It should now backup hourly rather than daily. Happiness.
I cannot find a version of TapaTalk that is compatible with this version of phpBB. This version of phpBB seems to render very well on mobile devices. Happiness.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 22:52 Sun 15 Jan 2017
by Doggett
jdaw1 wrote: ↑22:37 Sun 15 Jan 2017
The new things is fabulous — it’ll make it so much easier to post in Apostrophe Crimes.
Deliberate?
Test?
Or just a crime?
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 22:53 Sun 15 Jan 2017
by DRT
Doggett wrote: ↑22:48 Sun 15 Jan 2017
Safari definitely had a problem for my apple devices until cache was deleted. Now seems to be ok other than blue styling to go with the red logo.
The blue styling will only go away when we have a new version of our bespoke style sheet. JDAW is the
master of style on this forum but was unaware of the upgrade until I SNAFU'ed it earlier today. Please give him time to resolve. Days, not hours. Perhaps even weeks.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 23:25 Sun 15 Jan 2017
by DRT
DRT wrote: ↑22:50 Sun 15 Jan 2017I cannot find a version of TapaTalk that is compatible with this version of phpBB.
Apparently the upgrade of TapaTalk is on its way.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 10:52 Mon 16 Jan 2017
by PhilW
I appreciate that the update to forum software/configuration is likely not complete yet, but thought I should flag that while the threads themselves are perfectly readable currently, the forum index and sub-indexes are barely readable by browser. I see the following, as an example:

- Image2.jpg (107.52 KiB) Viewed 47705 times
Note that the background logos are moving, not static, which make reading even harder.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 11:29 Mon 16 Jan 2017
by flash_uk
Phil - you need to clear the browser cache. I had the same issue until Derek suggested clearing the cache.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 13:33 Mon 16 Jan 2017
by PhilW
flash_uk wrote: ↑11:29 Mon 16 Jan 2017
Phil - you need to clear the browser cache. I had the same issue until Derek suggested clearing the cache.
Thanks Mike. Following cache clear all works fine. I did try switching to "ThePortForumRed2016" in the user control panel, but that still currently clearly has issues (image references) but staying with the default "prosilver" all is good for now. Cheers for the tip.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 22:23 Mon 16 Jan 2017
by jdaw1
Doggett wrote: ↑22:52 Sun 15 Jan 2017Deliberate?
Test?
Or just a crime?
I am a sinner.
But nowhere near as much as I’d like to be.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 13:50 Wed 18 Jan 2017
by idj123
flash_uk wrote: ↑11:29 Mon 16 Jan 2017
Phil - you need to clear the browser cache. I had the same issue until Derek suggested clearing the cache.
Yes, thanks Mike, otherwise I would have continued to experience withdrawal symptoms! One thing however, I now can't seem to readily see the latest post on my mobile (not a problem on other devices), only by drilling into the topic-anyone give me a quick idiot's guide?
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 15:21 Wed 18 Jan 2017
by DRT
idj123 wrote: ↑13:50 Wed 18 Jan 2017I now can't seem to readily see the latest post on my mobile (not a problem on other devices), only by drilling into the topic-anyone give me a quick idiot's guide?
In the top left hand corner of the screen you should have a symbol made of three horizontal lines. Click that and then select "New posts"

Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 18:04 Wed 18 Jan 2017
by PhilW
DRT wrote: ↑23:25 Sun 15 Jan 2017
DRT wrote: ↑22:50 Sun 15 Jan 2017I cannot find a version of TapaTalk that is compatible with this version of phpBB.
Apparently the upgrade of TapaTalk is on its way.
Good stuff; it is appreciated when available.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 21:29 Wed 18 Jan 2017
by DRT
PhilW wrote:DRT wrote: ↑23:25 Sun 15 Jan 2017
DRT wrote: ↑22:50 Sun 15 Jan 2017I cannot find a version of TapaTalk that is compatible with this version of phpBB.
Apparently the upgrade of TapaTalk is on its way.
Good stuff; it is appreciated when available.
This message was posted using TapaTalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 09:21 Thu 19 Jan 2017
by PhilW
DRT wrote: ↑21:29 Wed 18 Jan 2017
PhilW wrote:DRT wrote: ↑23:25 Sun 15 Jan 2017
DRT wrote: ↑22:50 Sun 15 Jan 2017I cannot find a version of TapaTalk that is compatible with this version of phpBB.
Apparently the upgrade of TapaTalk is on its way.
Good stuff; it is appreciated when available.
This message was posted using TapaTalk

Huzzah! Normal service is resumed. Good job Derek

Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 13:17 Thu 19 Jan 2017
by idj123
DRT wrote: ↑15:21 Wed 18 Jan 2017
idj123 wrote: ↑13:50 Wed 18 Jan 2017I now can't seem to readily see the latest post on my mobile (not a problem on other devices), only by drilling into the topic-anyone give me a quick idiot's guide?
In the top left hand corner of the screen you should have a symbol made of three horizontal lines. Click that and then select "New posts"
Just realised that you have to be logged in for the 'New Posts' link to appear although what I was referring to was now the inability to view the Forum page in full on my mobile ie I can no longer view the right hand part of the home page.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 15:45 Thu 19 Jan 2017
by flash_uk
idj123 wrote: ↑13:17 Thu 19 Jan 2017
DRT wrote: ↑15:21 Wed 18 Jan 2017
idj123 wrote: ↑13:50 Wed 18 Jan 2017I now can't seem to readily see the latest post on my mobile (not a problem on other devices), only by drilling into the topic-anyone give me a quick idiot's guide?
In the top left hand corner of the screen you should have a symbol made of three horizontal lines. Click that and then select "New posts"
Just realised that you have to be logged in for the 'New Posts' link to appear although what I was referring to was now the inability to view the Forum page in full on my mobile ie I can no longer view the right hand part of the home page.
Yes that seems to be the norm behaviour on a phone screen now. On the plus side though, the content is properly sized onto the screen, so for example you don't need to flick across to see the right hand side of the page. So it is now immediately obvious if you are logged in or not as that is permanently visible.
I find it very unhelpful that New Posts is located un the Quick Links pull-down. 99% of the clicks within that pull-down must be on New Posts I would guess, which tells me that a link for New Posts should be permanently in view on the front page. That is feedback for phpBB though, rather than

Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 20:16 Thu 19 Jan 2017
by DRT
I think it might be possible to do something about the New Posts thing but only when JDAW has cracked the problem of creating the new version of the style sheets.
I noticed a new feature in the admin area last night that is now enabled: "Quick Reply" - I like it

Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 20:26 Thu 19 Jan 2017
by DRT
As a temporary workaround to the "New Posts" thing I have created a link named "View New Posts" in the description area of "Port Conversations" on the front page of the forum.
A more permanent fix will be applied once the new style is available.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 20:58 Thu 19 Jan 2017
by DRT
Another way to access new posts quickly is to bookmark
search.php?search_id=newposts on your browser or save that url as an icon on your smartphone.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 22:05 Thu 19 Jan 2017
by jdaw1
Something like the usual style should have returned. If it has any problems — such as white writing on a white background — please let me know.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 22:32 Thu 19 Jan 2017
by DRT
Thank you. From what little I have looked at it looks excellent.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 22:51 Thu 19 Jan 2017
by DRT
Thanks to help from someone on the phpBB support forum "New Posts" has now been added to a very accessible place on both the desktop and mobile versions of the forum.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 23:22 Thu 19 Jan 2017
by DRT
DRT wrote: ↑22:51 Thu 19 Jan 2017
Thanks to help from someone on the phpBB support forum "New Posts" has now been added to a very accessible place on both the desktop and mobile versions of the forum.
Unintended consequence is that clicking on the

logo now takes you to New Posts rather than the main forum page. A support request has been logged.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 07:09 Fri 20 Jan 2017
by flash_uk
DRT wrote: ↑22:51 Thu 19 Jan 2017
Thanks to help from someone on the phpBB support forum "New Posts" has now been added to a very accessible place on both the desktop and mobile versions of the forum.
Superb! Well done Derek, massively useful. Great upgrade.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 09:37 Fri 20 Jan 2017
by PhilW
DRT wrote: ↑23:22 Thu 19 Jan 2017Unintended consequence is that clicking on the

logo now takes you to New Posts rather than the main forum page. A support request has been logged.
Definitely not a fan of this; I frequently use the logo to return to top to be able to see everything to navigate; having to retype the web address to return to top is horrible.
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Posted: 09:38 Fri 20 Jan 2017
by PhilW
(am also surprised people use the link for "new posts" rather than "unread posts", but perhaps that's just me)