ASF Website Redesign

[Quant]

Joe i cant upload images anymore , would i be right in thinking ASF doesnt host images anymore or is this just a glitch in the ' matrix ' ?

 

[Joe Blow]

Joe i cant upload images anymore , would i be right in thinking ASF doesnt host images anymore or is this just a glitch in the ' matrix ' ?

Must be a glitch in the matrix. I've been uploading images without any issues, as have others. Are you receiving any error messages?

 

[Quant]

Must be a glitch in the matrix. I've been uploading images without any issues, as have others. Are you receiving any error messages?

no error messages but when i click on image tab i only get the option to post a URL , no option to upload a file like old ASF , im using google chrome by the way ... TIA

 

[Joe Blow]

no error messages but when i click on image tab i only get the option to post a URL , no option to upload a file like old ASF , im using google chrome by the way ... TIA

The image tab is only for when you are linking to images hosted elsewhere and you have the URL of the image. To upload an image, click on the "Upload a File" button just below the post editing box to the right of "Post Reply". Hope that helps.

 

[Quant]

The image tab is only for when you are linking to images hosted elsewhere and you have the URL of the image. To upload an image, click on the "Upload a File" button just below the post editing box to the right of "Post Reply". Hope that helps.

Thanks Joe , bit like getting a new car , buttons in different spots , " reading " now buttons , no more assuming ;-)

 

[Wysiwyg]

OK, I replied and then I clicked new posts and it was not in there. I have to click the forums main page in order to find it via the right pane "new posts" or "recent posts." It does not show the thread at the green "new posts" tab next to competition.

Yes at the moment we have to go to Home page and then to Latest Replies which has a limit of 7 latest replies. "Today's posts" was a great option because one could go there and see all today's posts whether they were read or not.

 

[Joe Blow]

"Today's posts" was a great option because one could go there and see all today's posts whether they were read or not.

Your wish is my command. Please see new "Recent Posts" link in "Forums" tab. It's not strictly "today's" posts, but it serves the same purpose.

 

[Wysiwyg]

Thank you Joe.

 

[peter2]

Hello Joe, does this new software have an option to create a thread that can only be read by members, not guests?

If I start a weekly portfolio thread, I'd like it to be for logged in members only.

 

[Joe Blow]

Hello Joe, does this new software have an option to create a thread that can only be read by members, not guests?

If I start a weekly portfolio thread, I'd like it to be for logged in members only.

Hi Peter, I'm not sure but I will do some investigating today and get back to you when I know more.

 

[nulla nulla]

Previously we had to option of only looking at Stock specific threads in "new posts" and were able to side step the general threads we may not have been particularly interested in. Will this option be included in the new forum format?

 

[Joe Blow]

Previously we had to option of only looking at Stock specific threads in "new posts" and were able to side step the general threads we may not have been particularly interested in. Will this option be included in the new forum format?

The functionality that allowed threads in the General Chat forum to be excluded from search results was coded for the old ASF and it has not been brought across to the new software as the code is incompatible. Although it was useful, the problem I had with it was that it was somewhat limited in scope as it only applied to one forum. I am currently investigating existing functionality for this software in the form of an add-on that enables forum members to ignore not only whatever forums they want but also whatever threads they want. This is far more useful as it allows people to customise their forum experience to a much great extent. If this add-on works as intended I will be implementing it as soon as possible. I will keep you updated.

 

[Lone Wolf]

Hi Joe,

In the "New Threads" section on the front page, the "last post by" name appears to actually be showing the original poster name. The time is correct for the last post, just the name is from the first post.

 

[pixel]

Hi Joe,

In the "New Threads" section on the front page, the "last post by" name appears to actually be showing the original poster name. The time is correct for the last post, just the name is from the first post.

It does indeed, but only on the home page.



All other lists - under Forums and New Posts, even "Similar Threads" below this post - are okay.

 

[Joe Blow]

Hi Joe,

In the "New Threads" section on the front page, the "last post by" name appears to actually be showing the original poster name. The time is correct for the last post, just the name is from the first post.

Thanks for the heads-up Lone Wolf! You are correct. I will get the designer to take a look at it when he returns from his Christmas break.

 

[Joe Blow]

Hello Joe, does this new software have an option to create a thread that can only be read by members, not guests?

If I start a weekly portfolio thread, I'd like it to be for logged in members only.

Hi Peter, I have given this some thought and the simple answer is to create a Members Only forum that only registered ASF members can access. I've been a bit reluctant to create such a forum in the past, simply because I assumed that it would not see much activity. However, I guess that doesn't really matter. If it results in more content creation and is a feature ASF members will find useful then it makes sense just to go ahead and do it.

 

[Joe Blow]

I'm messing with the "Recent Posts" sidebar widget and am interested in some feedback. Do people prefer a post preview as I currently have it set, or no post preview?

 

[Wysiwyg]

The 'Recent Posts' link above is what I use because I prefer to look at all recent posts and read by choice a thread. There may be more than one recent post in that thread so a preview of the most recent post doesn't make a difference to me.

Also do others prefer having the message reply box above or below the posts on this page? Much cleaner if it were at the bottom of the page I think since replies are usually done from within the post.

 

[galumay]

I'm messing with the "Recent Posts" sidebar widget and am interested in some feedback. Do people prefer a post preview as I currently have it set, or no post preview?

I think its better without the previews for me, I just want to see the threads - thats enough info in a sidebar widget for me. It gets a little busy with the preview IMO. Could just be a personal thing tho'?

 

[galumay]

Also do others prefer having the message reply box above or below the posts on this page? Much cleaner if it were at the bottom of the page I think since replies are usually done from within the post.

I am not understanding which message reply box you refer to? On my screen the reply box in a thread is below the posts??