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Forum Software and Support => Member assistance/Site Feedback => Topic started by: EcoPowerParts on June 18, 2013, 03:36:04 PM

Title: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoPowerParts on June 18, 2013, 03:36:04 PM
If there's some type of functionality you feel is missing please let me know!
I'll try and get it implemented as SOON as possible.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: TSS on June 18, 2013, 04:15:14 PM
How about a "THANK" or "LIKE" system for helpful replies? I don't really like the kind that track "THANKS" and have a number (Number of thanks)  for each member next to it, but rather the kind where within the thread, a post will indicate if somebody has given it a nod.   I know that was confusing.  Sorry. I am saying the post itself, not the member, should have an indication that  a thank was posted, versus a popularity contest for members trying to get as many thanks as they can.   I must be having a brain kink, because I just read what I wrote and it sounds like gibberish.  Let me try to find a link to one of my forums that has the system I am referring to.   
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoPowerParts on June 18, 2013, 04:27:49 PM
I know what you're talking about, I tried to do it but it but the mod wasn't made for this forum version so I've engaged pro services to do it.
Should be done next week. :)
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: TSS on June 18, 2013, 04:29:53 PM
Excellent, you understand gibberish!

p.s. Thanks...I would hit the "THANKS" button if we had one....   ;D
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: TSS on June 21, 2013, 01:20:44 PM
Many forums I belong to have Admins and Moderators.   Some even have many moderators and ONE Admin.    I honestly don't care either way, but I was just wondering, are you sticking to solely Admins for the heirarchy?
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoPowerParts on June 21, 2013, 01:35:11 PM
Right now there's so much going on at once that it was easier to make people admins. I will go through the permissions over the next week and set people to super moderator or moderator.
:)
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: SHOdded on June 21, 2013, 11:01:09 PM
Not missing functionality, but a post like this http://ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=439.msg2024#msg2024 (http://ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=439.msg2024#msg2024) with extremely long URLs are causing the display format to bomb.  Any way the URL can be displayed in an abbreviated format?  Thanks!
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoPowerParts on June 22, 2013, 02:24:13 AM
Quote from: SHOdded on June 21, 2013, 11:01:09 PM
Not missing functionality, but a post like this http://ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=439.msg2024#msg2024 (http://ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=439.msg2024#msg2024) with extremely long URLs are causing the display format to bomb.  Any way the URL can be displayed in an abbreviated format?  Thanks!
Ill work on it!
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: TSS on June 22, 2013, 07:38:59 AM
I am fairly confident this is user error on my part,  but I've tried modifying my profile and settings several times to avoid getting any emails whatsoever about new replies to threads I am active in, without success.  Basically, I check the forums several times a day and I don't want to get email simply telling me there's been a reply posted. What am I doing wrong? 
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: dimspace on June 22, 2013, 10:39:03 AM
Quote from: TSS on June 22, 2013, 07:38:59 AM
I am fairly confident this is user error on my part,  but I've tried modifying my profile and settings several times to avoid getting any emails whatsoever about new replies to threads I am active in, without success.  Basically, I check the forums several times a day and I don't want to get email simply telling me there's been a reply posted. What am I doing wrong? 

If you go into your profile then head for
modify profile> notifications
then uncheck the box that says "Turn notification on when you post or reply to a topic" (it may already be unchecked) and save

Then look just below to "Current Topic Notifications"
and check and remove any existing topics that you dont want to be notified about.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: jomc111 on July 03, 2013, 01:50:07 PM
Do we have / or able to have tagging feature?
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoPowerParts on July 03, 2013, 02:22:13 PM
Quote from: jomc111 on July 03, 2013, 01:50:07 PM
Do we have / or able to have tagging feature?
I looked, it looks like they're trying to implement that in 3.0
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoBrick Bob on July 03, 2013, 05:05:44 PM
Quote from: 4DRHTRD on June 18, 2013, 03:36:04 PM
If there's some type of functionality you feel is missing please let me know!
I'll try and get it implemented as SOON as possible.

Is there a way I can move pictures directly from Photobucket to my posts, like on almost all other sites?  If so what am I doing wrong that is different than elsewhere?

Also... I would like you to give me the unique title of Admodistrator.. I am so dazed, confused & verklempt that it suits me to a tee... and has absolutely no meaning, which expresses most of my posts!

Happy 4th!  And.. May Jeff Gordon win the Firecracker 400 this weekend!
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: DJE624 on July 03, 2013, 05:19:38 PM
If you are looking at your album of thumbnails on PB, put your arrow on the gear in the top left of a thumb and a menu comes up.  Click on get links.  Then a window pops up.  Pick the bottom link and click.  It will turn yellow and say copied.  Them go to your post and right click it in.  It's harder to explain than to do.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoBrick Bob on July 03, 2013, 05:23:22 PM
I click on the "url" link (believe it is the last one) and it shows "Copied" and then I past that to site... at least elsewhere. 

Here - trying it again, hope it works

(http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m406/RobMoser/Flex%20Mod%20Install/IMG_3265.jpg)
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoBrick Bob on July 03, 2013, 05:24:02 PM
EET DEEED!!!  Gosh By Golly!  Amaazing!!!
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: DJE624 on July 03, 2013, 05:24:52 PM
By jove I think he's got it!
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: DJE624 on July 03, 2013, 05:27:04 PM
My only problem is that when I go to expand pictures by clicking on them.  It takes me to a blank PB page.  Then when I close that page and go back to the post, it has enlarged the picture.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoBrick Bob on July 03, 2013, 10:01:13 PM
I hope you all figured out that  I have modified my Flex EB engine to be Front to back from the pix I copied!  I experienced a 20% gain in performance!  Unfortunately I broke over 327 Shoe Horns... and I now weigh 97 lbs! 
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: dimspace on July 21, 2013, 07:42:59 PM
Quote from: DJE624 on July 03, 2013, 05:27:04 PM
My only problem is that when I go to expand pictures by clicking on them.  It takes me to a blank PB page.  Then when I close that page and go back to the post, it has enlarged the picture.

can fix that. ;)
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: DJE624 on July 21, 2013, 07:52:05 PM
That would be great!
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: dimspace on July 21, 2013, 07:55:28 PM
on photobucket, the link you want is the second link down. the one that says "Direct"

and then either surround it by [img ] [/ img] tags or use the image icon
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: DJE624 on July 21, 2013, 07:58:20 PM
Okay thanks.  But it happens with other guys pictures too.  I hope everyone sees this. 
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: DJE624 on July 21, 2013, 07:59:58 PM
(http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t440/DJE624/SVT_zps4e925111.jpg)

Yippee!
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: mjhpadi on July 21, 2013, 11:47:04 PM
Actually if you just click on the bottom link and then paste it in your post, it works fine...and you don't have to surround it with anything.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoPowerParts on July 21, 2013, 11:52:37 PM
Quote from: mjhpadi on July 21, 2013, 11:47:04 PM
Actually if you just click on the bottom link and then paste it in your post, it works fine...and you don't have to surround it with anything.
The problem was the whole problem with the image making the image a link.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: Joleat on July 30, 2013, 10:59:37 PM
I'm not sure if a chat room feature is supported, but I've participated on a couple of chat-equipped forums in the past and they've been popular. I suppose the shout box could be utilized this way, but it has a different feel to it. Any chance this could be researched? I'd like to talk to you guys in a more natural "sit around" way.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoPowerParts on July 30, 2013, 11:03:42 PM
We could install chat software, I'll look at it this weekend.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: Joleat on July 30, 2013, 11:06:44 PM
Excellent! I'm excited for this place to really take off. It is, by far, the most functional of the EB-oriented forums. We just all have to hang in here for the mod bug to bite more and more people as they progress through their payment books.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoPowerParts on July 30, 2013, 11:08:43 PM
thanks Joleat!
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: Timeless on July 31, 2013, 09:58:58 AM
Maybe I am missing the option, but is there a way to have mouse over previews of the posts after you click on show unread (new posts) option?  Thanks!
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoPowerParts on July 31, 2013, 10:05:51 AM
Quote from: Timeless on July 31, 2013, 09:58:58 AM
Maybe I am missing the option, but is there a way to have mouse over previews of the posts after you click on show unread (new posts) option?  Thanks!
I'll take a look, most of the things I'm seeing are very out of date.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: mjhpadi on July 31, 2013, 11:44:23 AM
Maybe I'm not seeing it, but I don't see a place where I can see messages that I sent or and outbox of messages. 
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoPowerParts on July 31, 2013, 12:27:54 PM
When you reply to a PM it will show it in the thread of the conversation.


EDIT you may have to turn on that functionality see the attached picture.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: DJE624 on August 13, 2013, 12:54:51 AM
Sometimes when I click on "show unread" it brings up already read posts.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: Timeless on August 13, 2013, 06:37:21 AM
Quote from: DJE624 on August 13, 2013, 12:54:51 AM
Sometimes when I click on "show unread" it brings up already read posts.

Has happened to me also.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoPowerParts on August 13, 2013, 08:38:39 AM
Quote from: Timeless on August 13, 2013, 06:37:21 AM
Quote from: DJE624 on August 13, 2013, 12:54:51 AM
Sometimes when I click on "show unread" it brings up already read posts.

Has happened to me also.
I can't fix that guys.

Sent from my phone with lots of misspelled words...

Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: DJE624 on August 13, 2013, 10:08:04 AM
No big deal. 
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: dimspace on August 14, 2013, 08:19:14 PM
looking at a few of these.

On the chatroom, the easiest way is to use a shoutbox that is already implemented with the portal (the thing that does the side blocks, panels etc). I have multiple chatrooms on my site (its a cycling site - we have a different chat for each race that is going on)

the downside is, this site uses EzPortal which i havnt looked into a great deal, I use SimplePortal which I know my way around like the back of my hand.

I see that the boss has implemented a chat of sorts, although it seems a little random as to who is available and who isnt. :S There are other options if needed.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: dimspace on August 14, 2013, 08:19:37 PM
Quote from: DJE624 on August 13, 2013, 12:54:51 AM
Sometimes when I click on "show unread" it brings up already read posts.

thats just weird. never come across that :D
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: DJE624 on August 19, 2013, 12:22:27 AM
Just the last couple of days, I am not getting pop-ups for my PM's.  I checked my settings. If my browser was blocking pop-ups, it usually tells me it is.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoPowerParts on August 19, 2013, 12:40:11 AM
Try and looking under here:
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?action=profile;area=pmprefs (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?action=profile;area=pmprefs)

Profile/User Preferences/PM
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: DJE624 on August 19, 2013, 12:41:31 AM
Yeah, that's where I checked. 
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: dimspace on August 19, 2013, 01:43:02 PM
just looking at this now.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: dimspace on August 19, 2013, 02:16:38 PM
Quote from: DJE624 on August 19, 2013, 12:22:27 AM
Just the last couple of days, I am not getting pop-ups for my PM's.  I checked my settings. If my browser was blocking pop-ups, it usually tells me it is.

ok, have switched the pm notification method. This was largely a browser issue with new code. In opera it was working fine, in chrome it was working in some versions and not others, and in firefox it was not working at all.

I have replaced the popup (which has varying results in different browsers - and some ad blockers dont like it - and its not very effective on some mobiles), with a jquery announcement instead. (which is green, has the eco boost logo and shows you how many messages you have).
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: DJE624 on September 05, 2013, 03:24:39 PM
I just tried three times to get to page 5 on the T-Stat thread. Could not get it.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoPowerParts on September 05, 2013, 03:44:50 PM
Yeah I can't get to the last page either, something weird must have been posted, maybe my picture this morning. Everything else is working.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: SHOdded on September 07, 2013, 05:23:19 AM
Would like to see the shoutbox on every page, not just the search results page.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoPowerParts on September 07, 2013, 11:34:11 AM
Quote from: SHOdded on September 07, 2013, 05:23:19 AM
Would like to see the shoutbox on every page, not just the search results page.
Done, let's see how people like it.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoBrick Bob on September 07, 2013, 04:23:14 PM
Hi,

Did you see my"shout" comment on adding vehicle type & year to the left column by thank yous.  (2010 SHO,  2011 FLEX,  2012 F150 etc.)
This would help the confusion I see over some tune types and other mods that aren't available for all models.

Just a thought...
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoPowerParts on September 07, 2013, 06:31:42 PM
Quote from: EcoBrick Bob on September 07, 2013, 04:23:14 PM
Hi,

Did you see my"shout" comment on adding vehicle type & year to the left column by thank yous.  (2010 SHO,  2011 FLEX,  2012 F150 etc.)
This would help the confusion I see over some tune types and other mods that aren't available for all models.

Just a thought...
I'm sure it can be done with lots of coding, I'll see how much Dim will charge me to do it.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoBrick Bob on September 07, 2013, 09:34:23 PM
Hopefully not too much...  I get confused with F150 tuners who don't tune SHO's or FLEX.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: geswek on September 07, 2013, 11:19:54 PM
Ship; I just want the damn ":" off the location.

I mean come on, can someone fix this crap? VB VB VB VB VB VB VB VB VB.

:popcorn:

BTW; did anyone notice the other forum changed the logo? I guess someone is doing something over there.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: dimspace on September 08, 2013, 06:32:55 AM
Can be done easy enough with custom fields. Will look later.

Your on a subscription package boss, still in credit :)

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 4

Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: dimspace on September 08, 2013, 06:34:29 AM
Quote from: 4DRHTRD on September 07, 2013, 11:34:11 AM
Quote from: SHOdded on September 07, 2013, 05:23:19 AM
Would like to see the shoutbox on every page, not just the search results page.
Done, let's see how people like it.

You may get extra server load if it's in s lot of places as it auto refreshes.

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 4

Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoPowerParts on September 08, 2013, 11:42:14 AM
Quote from: dimspace on September 08, 2013, 06:34:29 AM
Quote from: 4DRHTRD on September 07, 2013, 11:34:11 AM
Quote from: SHOdded on September 07, 2013, 05:23:19 AM
Would like to see the shoutbox on every page, not just the search results page.
Done, let's see how people like it.

You may get extra server load if it's in s lot of places as it auto refreshes.

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 4


We'll see how the new super server hosting likes it. So far so good. Once we're up in membership and the load is too much I'll limit it.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: mjhpadi on September 13, 2013, 04:57:15 PM
I still am not getting any notice I have unread messages....everything else is working and super fast, but no notification at all about messages......
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoBrick Bob on September 14, 2013, 11:33:49 PM
Maybe you don't have any messages! LOL  I get mine.  Of course I send them to myself mostly.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: EcoPowerParts on September 15, 2013, 12:51:26 AM
Quote from: mjhpadi on September 13, 2013, 04:57:15 PM
I still am not getting any notice I have unread messages....everything else is working and super fast, but no notification at all about messages......
I don't know why you're not getting notifications, anybody else?
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: dimspace on November 22, 2013, 12:31:12 PM
Quote from: mjhpadi on September 13, 2013, 04:57:15 PM
I still am not getting any notice I have unread messages....everything else is working and super fast, but no notification at all about messages......
you running any script blockers or ad blocker? it may be mistakenly spotting the alert as an ad.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: BiGMaC on November 22, 2013, 01:44:11 PM
Two items of info:

First, I get a new message notification on loading any page on the server as soon as the pm posts... It appears in a colored dialog box at the top with a link to go to the message.  I also get an email notification of new messages via the email I registered on the forum signup.

Second... and this may be unique.  For images uploaded to the EBF server (not those linked from photobucket, etc.which just appear in the posts) clicking on the link for a non-displayed pic gets me an empty image file downloaded, BUT left click in the blank area where the pic should be overlays my browser transparent darkened window field with a gallery to view all the pics posted within a given individual post. This field has a string of small preview boxes at the bottom for selection of individual pics, or the entire thing will play like a slideshow.  It just takes a minute or so to load depending on the number of pics... and I suspect the image files are large and likely Hi-Def. 
The important point is the functionality is apparently there. It just wasn't intuitive due to the speed of loading... which could even be my connection.

Hope this helps others who have had a simiar "problem"

It is interesting to me that my phone and tablet (both iOS7) display avatars... while all my computers (5 in three locations tried with MacOS (two versions) and Win 7) and every browser but Chrome only display some, while others are blank outlines or malformed/incompletely loaded... This could be a java issue or a server timeout on communications (ping) issue.... more after I figure this one out.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: BiGMaC on November 23, 2013, 03:56:14 PM
It would be convenient if there was an indication on any page that the given thread was bookmarked, or maybe a "bookmarks" popup contextual menu so the user could check quickly themselves or even jump to the bookmarked page.

Just a thought
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: BiGMaC on November 29, 2013, 02:32:09 AM
Love the shout box on every page!
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: fatmanracing2013flex on October 12, 2015, 08:03:22 PM
I can't upload a photo. The "Category" button is truncated. How do i get this to the site admin??
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: FoMoCoSHO on October 12, 2015, 10:29:34 PM
I don't see the truncated category you referred to.

Looks like your AV pic uploaded correctly.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: limited02 on March 06, 2016, 06:02:33 PM
Didn't read the whole thread, but the one thing I'm not seeing is a multi-quote button. 
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: SHOdded on March 06, 2016, 06:50:01 PM
There isn't any.  Just click the QUOTE button on every post you intend to respond to, they will all be added to your reply post box.  Add your replies, then click on POST.
Title: Re: Any functionality missing?
Post by: limited02 on March 08, 2016, 10:37:06 AM
Quote from: SHOdded on March 06, 2016, 06:50:01 PM
There isn't any.  Just click the QUOTE button on every post you intend to respond to, they will all be added to your reply post box.  Add your replies, then click on POST.

Perfect!
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