Forum migration discussion

[slngsht]

Hi all,
Welcome to the new forum software.
I'll be working to get things back in order over the next few days.Please follow these steps to log in:
1. Go to password recovery
2. Enter your registered email address
3. You will get an email with a link. Click on the link
4. You will receive a second email with a temporary password
5. Log in with your userid and temporary password
6. Click on User CP, then "Edit Email and Password"
7. Enter your temporary password, then a new password of your choice and click "Save Changes"

If you're having trouble, email me at mazda_ebrahimi@yahoo.com.
As you find new features, have questions about how to do things, etc..., post up on this thread.

[slngsht]

alright. looks like things are reasonably working. still alot to do... like getting some sleep. Adios. Hopefully some of you will log in soon

[slngsht]

before i go to bed.

the traditional youtube tags are not working. The good news is, you can now just post the regular http link from youtube straight into your post, and the vid will show up. I will see if I can go back and fix all existing links.

Later...

[solder_guy]

Originally Posted by slngsht

alright. looks like things are reasonably working. still alot to do...

Whoea! What happened?! Well at least I got my password updated to the new software ..

I just reset the correct timezone .. to do go to EDIT SETTINGS and scroll down & down ..

Rob

[pi7ot]

Phew! it has taken me since 01 01 1970 to remember my password

(You last visited 01-01-1970 at 1200am)


m

[slngsht]

Originally Posted by pi7ot

Phew! it has taken me since 01 01 1970 to remember my password

(You last visited 01-01-1970 at 1200am)


m

You should come around more often. LOL

YouTube vids fixed.

4 AM. time for bed.

[Kitcat]

Mazda-thanks for all the effort on this. I am glad that your case of upgrade-itus isn't limited to your car.

Mike

[slngsht]

Originally Posted by Kitcat

Mazda-thanks for all the effort on this. I am glad that your case of upgrade-itus isn't limited to your car.

Mike

I will refrain from hacking this forum


Now that I've had some sleep, here are some things to play with.

1- Search feature. It is MUCH better than before. You will actually be able to find stuff
2- There is a calendar in the top bar. I have left it open to members for now. As long as it doesn't get cluttered up with junk, you can add interesting events. If you see things that are inappropriate, report and I'll deal with deleting it.
3- There are a ton of options under User CP. have a look-see. For example, there are 3 options for editors to choose from.
4- You have multiple ways to find the most recent posts, including "Today's posts" under quick links.
5- One I recreate the Club Member group, you'll be able to create your own albums under the community link.
6- The forum package comes with a nice help file - I'm still learning from it.

Finally, if you see things you don't think you should be able to see/do, please PM me.

Thanks.

[JohnCh]

Mazda, thanks again for all your hard work! Everything looks great, but I see the Avatar bug is back.

BTW helpful hint for folks: The default editor doesn’t show the buttons to insert images, hyperlinks, or emoticons. To have those options display when you are writing a post, do the following:

User CP>Edit Options (in left hand navigation)>Miscellaneous Options (bottom of the page)>change drop box from “Basic Editor – a simple text box” to “Standard Editor – Extra formatting controls”

-John

[mebrahimi]

Originally Posted by JohnCh

Mazda, thanks again for all your hard work! Everything looks great, but I see the Avatar bug is back.

BTW helpful hint for folks: The default editor doesn’t show the buttons to insert images, hyperlinks, or emoticons. To have those options display when you are writing a post, do the following:

User CP>Edit Options (in left hand navigation)>Miscellaneous Options (bottom of the page)>change drop box from “Basic Editor – a simple text box” to “Standard Editor – Extra formatting controls”

-John

Yup, I was unable to migrate avatars and passwords

I also spent some time looking for how to make one of the more advanced editors as default, but could not find that setting. I'll see if I can find it tonight.