Forums Upgrade....

Matty · 21-12-2005, 21:54

Just to let you all know, we are going to be upgrading the forums to the latest version of VB very soon, the Front of site will vanish also for a short while, we will get the forums back up and running as soon as possible, though we dont have an exact day/time yet!

We will endeavour to keep the switch as quick and painless as possible, the main forums will return first, with the front end soon after, the gallery will not be affected this time.

Thanks in advance for your patience and understanding!

Venomator · 21-12-2005, 22:06

Wot - you mean the best is going to get better !?!

I don't think anyone will complain at this Matty - we will all applaude I am sure.

Well done you guys and a big, deserved thank you from me for one but I am sure I will not be alone ...

Best, seasonal wishes to all,

21-12-2005, 22:39

Aye so if the forums aren't working at some point, do not panic.
Do not adjust your set.

Normal service will be resumed as quickly as possible on the Picadilly line, detours are in place etc etc.

Warspite · 21-12-2005, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venomator

Wot - you mean the best is going to get better !?!

I thought they said "upgrade"

dod · 21-12-2005, 22:55

about bloody time too, old software, grump, grump

Venomator · 21-12-2005, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warspite

I thought they said "upgrade"

Originally Posted by Venomator
Wot - you mean the best is going to get better !?!

Umm yeah ... bit like Nikon and the D200

Matty · 22-12-2005, 08:01

heh! Thanks Venomater, glad you like it!

Forums will be off line from Midday tomorrow i think, so while your waiting perhaps you would all like to take a Photo for this months competition, Things Around the Home?

***Steve*** · 22-12-2005, 10:53

It might be an idea for everyone to go through their private messages and copy anything they don't want to lose as we can't guarantee everything will stay intact. Also if you have a personal signature and avatar, make sure you can easily replace those once the forums come back online.

We will try to keep everything intact but wont be assisting in recovering that sort of data in the unlikely event of it being lost.

***Steve*** · 23-12-2005, 10:52

Last reminder to all members, check and empty your pm's of anything important and make sure that you can upload your avatar and signatures again, should anything go wrong in the upgrades.

***Steve*** · 23-12-2005, 16:10

The forums have just been opened again after a nightmare upgrade. Due to the time taken we have not yet had time to test all the functions or bug check. If you find something wrong please report it immediately in the Ideas and Suggestions Section

Please report all issues in one thread only.

Thank you for being patient while the upgrades are being performed.

***Steve*** · 23-12-2005, 16:15

Further changes will be introduced as we finish and customise the layouts, this could result in loss of connection/time outs or us having to close the forums temporarily with no notice.

Again we are sorry if this affects you. We are doing our best to minimise downtime.

Joe T · 23-12-2005, 16:54

Thanks guys. So what new features have we got?

Edit: ooh: the quick reply has changed, the format on the main pages has chnaged, and the edit post has changed.

Matty · 23-12-2005, 17:17

the layout will alter slightly when Steve has regained his strength, so it looks almost the same as the old one, there are lots of little things see!

SammyC · 23-12-2005, 19:09

Take your time chaps. Everyone will understand and if they don't well....

Arkady · 24-12-2005, 13:49

All very nice-looking...
Well done chaps...

ppuga · 25-12-2005, 00:34

Very nice! This new version of vBulletin is very friendly and with lots of improvements!

RobertP · 25-12-2005, 12:14

Not sure if this is a bug or not as I can't reproduce it now.

I have lost my computer room for the xmas duration... so I am using an old laptop. This laptop has never been to TPF before.

I opened the home page no problem but when I clicked the forums link I got page cannot be found every time. I then logged in (once I remembered the pass I had used ) and then clicked the same link and it worked.

So I then logged out - got a cookies cleared message - and the link still worked.

I can't test it but it seems like a first time visitor cannot get to the forums via the main link. Sorry if it is just this laptop and a wild goose chase

***Steve*** · 25-12-2005, 12:27

Thanks Robert for reporting.

I have just logged out and cleared cookies, then tried what you said and all seems to work fine for me. I also tried it on a second laptop belonging to my better half, that also worked without issue.

I also just checked the URLS and they are identical from the link on the homepage to the actual address on the forums. I cant duplicate your issue and everything seems fine but at least we have it reported if someone else suffers the same problems

21-12-2005, 21:54	#1 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	Forums Upgrade.... Just to let you all know, we are going to be upgrading the forums to the latest version of VB very soon, the Front of site will vanish also for a short while, we will get the forums back up and running as soon as possible, though we dont have an exact day/time yet! We will endeavour to keep the switch as quick and painless as possible, the main forums will return first, with the front end soon after, the gallery will not be affected this time. Thanks in advance for your patience and understanding!

25-12-2005, 12:14	#17 (permalink)
RobertP Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Woodford Essex Posts: 841	Not sure if this is a bug or not as I can't reproduce it now. I have lost my computer room for the xmas duration... so I am using an old laptop. This laptop has never been to TPF before. I opened the home page no problem but when I clicked the forums link I got page cannot be found every time. I then logged in (once I remembered the pass I had used ) and then clicked the same link and it worked. So I then logged out - got a cookies cleared message - and the link still worked. I can't test it but it seems like a first time visitor cannot get to the forums via the main link. Sorry if it is just this laptop and a wild goose chase __________________ 20D. Kit lens. Canon 50mm 1.4. Sigma 150mm 2.8 macro. Tamron 28-75 XR Di. Canon 70-200 f4L . Canon 100-400L. 580EX.

21-12-2005, 22:06	#2 (permalink)
Venomator Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 922	Wot - you mean the best is going to get better !?! I don't think anyone will complain at this Matty - we will all applaude I am sure. Well done you guys and a big, deserved thank you from me for one but I am sure I will not be alone ... Best, seasonal wishes to all,

21-12-2005, 22:39	#3 (permalink)
Marcel Posts: n/a	Aye so if the forums aren't working at some point, do not panic. Do not adjust your set. Normal service will be resumed as quickly as possible on the Picadilly line, detours are in place etc etc.

21-12-2005, 22:55	#5 (permalink)
dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	about bloody time too, old software, grump, grump

22-12-2005, 08:01	#7 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	heh! Thanks Venomater, glad you like it! Forums will be off line from Midday tomorrow i think, so while your waiting perhaps you would all like to take a Photo for this months competition, Things Around the Home?

22-12-2005, 10:53	#8 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,374	It might be an idea for everyone to go through their private messages and copy anything they don't want to lose as we can't guarantee everything will stay intact. Also if you have a personal signature and avatar, make sure you can easily replace those once the forums come back online. We will try to keep everything intact but wont be assisting in recovering that sort of data in the unlikely event of it being lost.

23-12-2005, 10:52	#9 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,374	Last reminder to all members, check and empty your pm's of anything important and make sure that you can upload your avatar and signatures again, should anything go wrong in the upgrades.

23-12-2005, 16:10	#10 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,374	The forums have just been opened again after a nightmare upgrade. Due to the time taken we have not yet had time to test all the functions or bug check. If you find something wrong please report it immediately in the Ideas and Suggestions Section Please report all issues in one thread only. Thank you for being patient while the upgrades are being performed.

23-12-2005, 16:15	#11 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,374	Further changes will be introduced as we finish and customise the layouts, this could result in loss of connection/time outs or us having to close the forums temporarily with no notice. Again we are sorry if this affects you. We are doing our best to minimise downtime.

23-12-2005, 16:54	#12 (permalink)
Joe T Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Amersham, Bucks Posts: 978	Thanks guys. So what new features have we got? Edit: ooh: the quick reply has changed, the format on the main pages has chnaged, and the edit post has changed.

23-12-2005, 17:17	#13 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	the layout will alter slightly when Steve has regained his strength, so it looks almost the same as the old one, there are lots of little things see!

23-12-2005, 19:09	#14 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	Take your time chaps. Everyone will understand and if they don't well....

24-12-2005, 13:49	#15 (permalink)
Arkady Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aldershot, Hampshire Posts: 1,198	All very nice-looking... Well done chaps...

25-12-2005, 00:34	#16 (permalink)
ppuga Been here a while Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: México City, México. Posts: 290	Very nice! This new version of vBulletin is very friendly and with lots of improvements!

25-12-2005, 12:27	#18 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,374	Thanks Robert for reporting. I have just logged out and cleared cookies, then tried what you said and all seems to work fine for me. I also tried it on a second laptop belonging to my better half, that also worked without issue. I also just checked the URLS and they are identical from the link on the homepage to the actual address on the forums. I cant duplicate your issue and everything seems fine but at least we have it reported if someone else suffers the same problems