EAB 3.5 launched

RCK · 02 July 2005, 16:18

Welcome to the latest version of the English Amiga Board !
This release will unveiled some longtime asked features, I hope you will enjoy them !

AJAX Integration
AJAX (Asynchronous Javascript and XML) allows your browser to send data to and receive data from a server without reloading the current page. This technology, whose use is being pioneered by Google, allows developers to create rich, fast-responding interactive pages.
For example, you can try using quick reply with recent browser (FireFox, Opera, IE6)

Database-Based Thread and Forum Read Marking
Yes, it's finally here! Now, instead of using cookies and inactivity timeouts to determine what should be considered unread versus read, EAB will be able to track this via the database. (over a period of 10 days)
Individual threads will be considered as read only if you read them.
Also, as soon as you will have read all threads in a forum, it's light bulb will go out; no need to visit the forum list!

Filter some Forums from "Show Unread Posts"
You are now able to select certain Forums you do not want to appear on Show Unread Posts.
To remove the forums you don't want, simply go at the end of your user panel options.

Whole new Message Editor
This new editor has more extensible code, more features and should be quite a bit faster (especially for IE)

Inline Moderation for moderator
EAB 3.5 now includes a comprehensive inline moderation system. Moderators can now manage threads and posts wherever the threadbit or postbit is displayed, and this even includes search results! Actions include stick/unstick, open/close, delete/undelete, approve/un-approve, move and merge.
Global Moderators are also back, you should contact them if you have any problem over the board

Javascript Issues
As EAB 3.5 contains some fairly extensive changes to various javascript systems, you should have to empty your caches or do hard-refreshes from time to time to make sure that you have the latest javascript code.

Best regards to all

Long life at the amiga community !
RCK - father of the abime.net network

RetroMan · 02 July 2005, 16:46

Nice Update

I will for sure enjoy the new form of moderation

Keep up the superb work

bippym · 02 July 2005, 16:49

Yes same for me..

A fantatsic effort RCK.. Great to see the new & improved EAB and hopefully the moderating will be fair, precise and invisible

kriz · 02 July 2005, 17:18

Great RCK!! It still works very good in IBrowse

Dary · 02 July 2005, 17:46

Wonderful!!! This is best forum, keep it up EAB! Nice , nice ..

jmmijo · 02 July 2005, 19:06

Nice, keep up the good work RCK

Effy · 02 July 2005, 19:07

What can moderators do now that they couldn´t do before ???

bippym · 02 July 2005, 19:36

Kick your ass to the moooooon

Effy · 02 July 2005, 20:22

Looks promising

Does it include spanking

lopos2000 · 02 July 2005, 21:03

Good work RCK

02 July 2005, 21:45

We can no longer see the number of unanswered posts can we?

Joe Maroni · 02 July 2005, 23:06

clicking on the emoticons also didn´t work...

nevertheless...good work...thumbs up

dreamkatcha · 02 July 2005, 23:44

Groovy! A good dollop of Ajax and a bit of elbow grease will keep the forum sparkling like new. :|

Galaxy · 03 July 2005, 00:03

Nice!

Don't know if this is a bug - but I just uploaded a file to the zone (with a comment attached) and the comment is not appearing.

RCK · 03 July 2005, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by pxscroll

We can no longer see the number of unanswered posts can we?

Because of the Database-Based Thread and Forum Read Marking, I can no longer calculate this number without loosing a lot of resources. I will see if there is one acceptable solution for future.

note: you have this number at the top right of the "Show Unread Posts" page

RCK · 03 July 2005, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galaxy

Nice!

Don't know if this is a bug - but I just uploaded a file to the zone (with a comment attached) and the comment is not appearing.

I have just fixed this bug.

Marcuz · 04 July 2005, 01:19

trying the Ajax. should i wait to say good job? naaa...

Dastardly · 04 July 2005, 09:09

Oh yes, some definite improvements to the EAB

Good work RCK

RetroMan · 04 July 2005, 18:35

Btw. : The new EDIT function is really great

CodyJarrett · 04 July 2005, 18:48

RCK - with all these updates can you have new members automatically be members of The Zone group?

gunatm · 04 July 2005, 20:51

nice work ... thx rck

RCK · 04 July 2005, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by CodyJarrett

RCK - with all these updates can you have new members automatically be members of The Zone group?

I would prefer not, I created this group to force them reading the FAQ at least one time, why do you whish to revert back ? do you think we still have a lot of "how to access the zone" request ?

RetroMan · 04 July 2005, 22:47

We had one today but hey ....

Shit happens

04 July 2005, 22:55

New user/mod/globmod/admin color difference doesn't look good.

RCK · 04 July 2005, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by pxscroll

New user/mod/globmod/admin color difference doesn't look good.

Send me new #htmlcolortag and I will test them

The actual one are very basic, but at least they are clear

04 July 2005, 23:14

Hmm I didn't say I didn't like the colors. I don't think color alternatives is pretty or necessary. I'd simply use the same color for everyone but if you really want difference, try to use the different brightness alternatives from the same hue.

In fact this is something you could do with the old eab versions isn't it?

RCK · 05 July 2005, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by pxscroll

In fact this is something you could do with the old eab versions isn't it?

True, but I didn't take time to add it.
The goal of those visual name differences was to help new users to quickly know when a moderator have replied to a thread.

Chuckles · 07 July 2005, 05:39

I was reserving any comments on 3.5 until I had an opportunity to play with it a bit, but now that I have, I like what I've seen. Being able to post a quick reply without having the page reload is great, as are the improvements in editing posts.

Good work!

Adeptus · 07 July 2005, 05:57

Love the quick reply function...

edit: and the edit too!

Chuckles · 07 July 2005, 09:34

Hmmm ... Maybe this is a problem on my end, but I inserted a .png as an attachment to a post in another thread, but I can't see it in my post. Any ideas?

Here is the post

RCK · 07 July 2005, 14:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuckles

Hmmm ... Maybe this is a problem on my end, but I inserted a .png as an attachment to a post in another thread, but I can't see it in my post. Any ideas?

Here is the post

I see you attachement, but I think there is a bug when you are editing such attachment, I will have a look about that.

02 July 2005, 16:18	#1
RCK Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Paris / France Age: 34 Posts: 2,541	EAB 3.5 launched Welcome to the latest version of the English Amiga Board ! This release will unveiled some longtime asked features, I hope you will enjoy them ! AJAX Integration AJAX (Asynchronous Javascript and XML) allows your browser to send data to and receive data from a server without reloading the current page. This technology, whose use is being pioneered by Google, allows developers to create rich, fast-responding interactive pages. For example, you can try using quick reply with recent browser (FireFox, Opera, IE6) Database-Based Thread and Forum Read Marking Yes, it's finally here! Now, instead of using cookies and inactivity timeouts to determine what should be considered unread versus read, EAB will be able to track this via the database. (over a period of 10 days) Individual threads will be considered as read only if you read them. Also, as soon as you will have read all threads in a forum, it's light bulb will go out; no need to visit the forum list! Filter some Forums from "Show Unread Posts" You are now able to select certain Forums you do not want to appear on Show Unread Posts. To remove the forums you don't want, simply go at the end of your user panel options. Whole new Message Editor This new editor has more extensible code, more features and should be quite a bit faster (especially for IE) Inline Moderation for moderator EAB 3.5 now includes a comprehensive inline moderation system. Moderators can now manage threads and posts wherever the threadbit or postbit is displayed, and this even includes search results! Actions include stick/unstick, open/close, delete/undelete, approve/un-approve, move and merge. Global Moderators are also back, you should contact them if you have any problem over the board Javascript Issues As EAB 3.5 contains some fairly extensive changes to various javascript systems, you should have to empty your caches or do hard-refreshes from time to time to make sure that you have the latest javascript code. Best regards to all Long life at the amiga community ! RCK - father of the abime.net network

02 July 2005, 16:46	#2
RetroMan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Germany Age: 40 Posts: 3,704	Nice Update I will for sure enjoy the new form of moderation Keep up the superb work __________________ --~~= RetroMan =~~-- -= AmigA =- -= ForeveR =-

02 July 2005, 19:07	#7
Effy http://www.amigaclub.be/ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Belgium Age: 45 Posts: 676	What can moderators do now that they couldn´t do before ??? __________________ My new toy besides my Amiga's

02 July 2005, 20:22	#9
Effy http://www.amigaclub.be/ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Belgium Age: 45 Posts: 676	Looks promising Does it include spanking __________________ My new toy besides my Amiga's

02 July 2005, 23:44	#13
dreamkatcha My elbow tastes of icky Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 357	Groovy! A good dollop of Ajax and a bit of elbow grease will keep the forum sparkling like new. :\| __________________ Get in touch with your inner tadpole

02 July 2005, 16:49	#3
bippym Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 37 Posts: 8,141	Yes same for me.. A fantatsic effort RCK.. Great to see the new & improved EAB and hopefully the moderating will be fair, precise and invisible

02 July 2005, 17:18	#4
kriz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: No(R)Way Age: 31 Posts: 2,201	Great RCK!! It still works very good in IBrowse

02 July 2005, 17:46	#5
Dary Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hungary Age: 32 Posts: 406	Wonderful!!! This is best forum, keep it up EAB! Nice , nice ..

02 July 2005, 19:06	#6
jmmijo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PDX Age: 51 Posts: 2,338	Nice, keep up the good work RCK

02 July 2005, 19:36	#8
bippym Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 37 Posts: 8,141	Kick your ass to the moooooon

02 July 2005, 21:03	#10
lopos2000 Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cider is best In The West Posts: 1,238	Good work RCK

02 July 2005, 21:45	#11
oldpx Posts: n/a	We can no longer see the number of unanswered posts can we?

02 July 2005, 23:06	#12
Joe Maroni Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Germany Age: 33 Posts: 1,056	clicking on the emoticons also didn´t work... nevertheless...good work...thumbs up

03 July 2005, 00:03	#14
Galaxy Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Age: 35 Posts: 1,418	Nice! Don't know if this is a bug - but I just uploaded a file to the zone (with a comment attached) and the comment is not appearing.

04 July 2005, 01:19	#17
Marcuz Wurk??? Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: . Age: 37 Posts: 4,742	trying the Ajax. should i wait to say good job? naaa... __________________ Large paintings and installations Commercial illustration

04 July 2005, 09:09	#18
Dastardly Into the Wonderful Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gods Country Age: 38 Posts: 2,009	Oh yes, some definite improvements to the EAB Good work RCK __________________ Into the Wonderful - The Bitmap Brothers Social Group Pixel Pusher's H.Q - Everyone welcome, even squares

04 July 2005, 18:35	#19
RetroMan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Germany Age: 40 Posts: 3,704	Btw. : The new EDIT function is really great __________________ --~~= RetroMan =~~-- -= AmigA =- -= ForeveR =-

04 July 2005, 18:48	#20
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 35 Posts: 5,442	RCK - with all these updates can you have new members automatically be members of The Zone group?

04 July 2005, 20:51	#21
gunatm Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hamburg (Germany) Age: 38 Posts: 76	nice work ... thx rck

04 July 2005, 22:47	#23
RetroMan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Germany Age: 40 Posts: 3,704	We had one today but hey .... Shit happens __________________ --~~= RetroMan =~~-- -= AmigA =- -= ForeveR =-

04 July 2005, 22:55	#24
oldpx Posts: n/a	New user/mod/globmod/admin color difference doesn't look good.

04 July 2005, 23:14	#26
oldpx Posts: n/a	Hmm I didn't say I didn't like the colors. I don't think color alternatives is pretty or necessary. I'd simply use the same color for everyone but if you really want difference, try to use the different brightness alternatives from the same hue. In fact this is something you could do with the old eab versions isn't it?

07 July 2005, 05:39	#28
Chuckles The Ancient One Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kansas City/USA Age: 58 Posts: 684	I was reserving any comments on 3.5 until I had an opportunity to play with it a bit, but now that I have, I like what I've seen. Being able to post a quick reply without having the page reload is great, as are the improvements in editing posts. Good work!

07 July 2005, 05:57	#29
Adeptus epun umop ap!sdn Join Date: May 2003 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 285	Love the quick reply function... edit: and the edit too! __________________ "I think there is a world market for maybe five computers." - Thomas Watson, Chairman of IBM, 1943 "There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home." - Ken Olson, founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977 "640K ought to be enough for anybody." - Bill Gates, 1981

07 July 2005, 09:34	#30
Chuckles The Ancient One Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kansas City/USA Age: 58 Posts: 684	Hmmm ... Maybe this is a problem on my end, but I inserted a .png as an attachment to a post in another thread, but I can't see it in my post. Any ideas? Here is the post

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