Upgrade of Forum Software
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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.
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.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
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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.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
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Apparently the upgrade of TapaTalk is on its way.
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Ernest H. Cockburn
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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:
Note that the background logos are moving, not static, which make reading even harder.Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Phil - you need to clear the browser cache. I had the same issue until Derek suggested clearing the cache.
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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.
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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?
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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"
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Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
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Ernest H. Cockburn
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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.
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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.idj123 wrote: ↑14:17 Thu 19 Jan 2017Just 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.
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
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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![Smile :smile:](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
I noticed a new feature in the admin area last night that is now enabled: "Quick Reply" - I like it
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Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
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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.
A more permanent fix will be applied once the new style is available.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
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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.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
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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.
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Thank you. From what little I have looked at it looks excellent.
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Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
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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.
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Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
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Unintended consequence is that clicking on the
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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.
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(am also surprised people use the link for "new posts" rather than "unread posts", but perhaps that's just me)