New Site - Comments & Issues

[Super_fish]

ooooh new look to the forum. Overall i like it, but could do with a bit more colour.

The "New reply" button doesnt quiet work correctly. When wanting to respond to a thread, but dont want to quote the post youre responding to you can press the "New reply" button. However to press it you have to put the mouse cursor right at the top of the box, other wise you are unable to select it.

Only an annoying little problem, but a problem all the same.

Cheers

[The Technician]

Just like to say love the new layout :biglaugh:

[stuart]

Thank you for the feedback.

I have just used the "new reply" button on my notebook and clicked in the very bottom right hand corner :(

[zollaf]

i don't, its all different. buttons are in the wrong place and the screen is a different colour. :( i hate change.

[b206]

Looks amateurish if you ask me - especially the grey/black logo up top. Everyone is different I suppose!

The "new reply" button below doesn't work for me either.

[Hex69]

ooooh new look to the forum. Overall i like it, but could do with a bit more colour.

The "New reply" button doesnt quiet work correctly. When wanting to respond to a thread, but dont want to quote the post youre responding to you can press the "New reply" button. However to press it you have to put the mouse cursor right at the top of the box, other wise you are unable to select it.

Only an annoying little problem, but a problem all the same.

Cheers

I can confirm that that's happening to me, the 'onclick' action only happens for the uppermost 10% of the button (Win 7 & Firefox)

[stuart]

If I click the new reply button once I get the quick reply box under the post.. If I click it twice the full editor opens after a few seconds.

Will keep testing ;) that was the idea of releasing the update BEFORE i have to turn off the old scheme..

[Swoot]

I like it! Cleaner and more contemporary. The NEW REPLY button does work, but only if you hover over the middle of the actual button (middle at the top) and wait for your cursor to change to the hand symbol.
Change is good!

[zollaf]

ah yes, got my reply button working now. thanks.

[zollaf]

its different, soon get used to it. i think the new log at the top is nice.

[Jethro48]

I like it!

Been looking for the new log though Mr Zollaf, is it a Christmas one??

[zollaf]

lol, well spotted.

[stuart]

Thanks for your comments... Change does take getting used too, but the old scheme will not work with the newer software and the designer no longer supports it....

The logo may be "work in progress" and may change

I have merged this thread with the other about the site changes, just to keep it all in one place :)

[zollaf]

i have just noticed that when i get a notification, either a thank or like, or a pm, there is no longer a big red banner with 'notification' to alert you to the fact i have a notification. instead it just has a number next to it, which isn't very exciting. :(

[Doctle Odd]

I think the site is subtly better, everything passes everything changes. (except the wife) :You_Rock_

[JimC64]

Yeah "New reply" button is very tetchy, really need to concentrate to get it to work


Obviously I was used to the "old scheme" and it worked quite well I thought change is inevitable though and usually there's a reason for it.

I'm sure over time we'll all get used to the new layout etc, it is cleaner and more up to date looking, but personally, I think it needs a little colour here n there.
Life can be dull, drab, grey on a daily basis and I think it may be a little depressing after a short period of time.

Hopefully issues can be resolved soon and maybe add a little colour.....all good

[stuart]

Until I can replicate the "new reply" issue, which so far works fine for me I can't fix anything.... :(

It works as it should for me, single click anywhere it opens the "quick reply" box "double click" opens the full editor, exactly the same as before..

[stuart]

OK, so far this morning I have tested the "new reply" button using my Window 7 64bit Notebook with

Chrome
Firefox
Opera
Safari

All work OK for me, i.e single press anywhere on the button opens the "quick reply" box, a double click opens the full editor.

IE11

IE11 does and always will have issues with this version of vBulletin software, just type IE11 and vBulletin 4 issues in Google, it is known... maybe the full update will solve this when it is done... so far I have noticed "hit and miss" when typing, i.e letters missing...

In the meantime I am now using IE11 in " compatibility mode" and it seems to be working fine...

To do this,

Go to settings at the top rights and select the "cogged wheel"

Select "compatibility view settings"

"vwaudiforum.co.uk" should be in the "Add this website" box, if not type it in...

Then click "Add" The site should then show In the lower box..

you will then need to refresh the page...

So far this seems to work on my notebook, I can post, use the return key, using the mouse to highlight text to copy... and the new reply key...

Note: If you have the browser set to delete history and cookies when you close the browser you will need to do this each time.

Stuart

[alankru]

In case it helps; I am also experiencing the same issue with the "new reply" button as described by others. I am using Windows 7 64bit with a 23" screen - I have the problem with Chrome and IE11. I have used Chrome's "Inspect element" feature and it clearly shows that the hyperlink should be working for the entire size of the "new reply" button image, yet in practise the hyperlink is only working for a very small strip at the top of the button image...very strange. :confused:

zollaf; have you changed anything that the button is now working for you?

[stuart]

I am using Chrome, but I can click anywhere on the button... :( very strange

[M1tchy]

I'm using safari on Mac and no problems there


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[M1tchy]

And today I have a problem!

I can only click reply on the right hand side now and the button on the left that says new reply doesn't work at all.

[stuart]

Very strange.. .I still cannot get the buttons not to work... they all work 100% as they should..

[JimC64]

Still having problems with the "New reply" button
You have to be really careful / selective and point to the top / middle of the button for it to work......the others all seem fine for me so far.

I fully appreciate how frustrating this can be as both Admin and as a member. I'm sure everyone knows you're doing your best to resolve these issues as quickly as possible for the benefit of all.

We'll all just have to be patient and bear with you through this difficult time....

Now stop reading this post and go and fix the &*^&&^(* issues ;)

Thanks

[zollaf]

yep, still the same for me, its just the reply button on the left thats a pain, so i just use the one on the right which seems to do exactly the same thing and works easily.

[Kar Krazy]

Works fined for me in Chrome. I expect it's a browser-specific issue, so if those having problems say what browser they are using it might show which browsers are giving the trouble.

The logo looks like an A3, so excellent by me! :biglaugh:

[stuart]

I have tested the site using Chrome, Firefox, IE11, Opera and Safari and it works as it should. ...

[JimC64]

Ahhh ok, NOW it seems to be fixed in IE11

[RickT]

I like it! Cleaner and more contemporary. The NEW REPLY button does work, but only if you hover over the middle of the actual button (middle at the top) and wait for your cursor to change to the hand symbol.
Change is good!

What operating system, browser and version you using ?

[Super_fish]

Should have said I'm using latest Firefox win 7 64bit.

I'm typing this on my mobile and there's no "new reply" button at all.

[stuart]

Strange... I have just tried on my Android phone and the new reply button is there... That was using Chrome Android

[Sam]

Should have said I'm using latest Firefox win 7 64bit.

I'm typing this on my mobile and there's no "new reply" button at all.

Any chance you could provide a screenshot please - mobile and browser?

Email it to me if you'd prefer ;)

[Super_fish]

Here you go mate.

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n639/critical_mass08/Screenshot_2014-12-05-14-35-38_zpsfewiqiet.png (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/critical_mass08/media/Screenshot_2014-12-05-14-35-38_zpsfewiqiet.png.html)

[Sam]

That's the view you get when you're viewing the forum as a guest so I suspect your login session has timed out.

Clear all your cookies and restart your browser, see if it still happens.

[Super_fish]

ah yes, my bad. Apologies.

[stuart]

The site logs you out after a certain time of inactivity, this was set to 2000 seconds, or 33 mins(If I have worked it out right) I have now increased this to 60 mins... See if that helps ;)

[Super_fish]

Yeah, i thought i stayed logged in. :-)

[Chesterfield313]

Has something changed on the forums appearance tonight? I just found this thread, the forum appearance was still the same (when signed in) for me until today. Now it just looks like it is broken. On my i-pad all the menus and headings are on top of each other and it looks like a website with a fault. Is there a fault, or is this the "new site" that gas been referred to?

Live tried signing in again, and tried both safari and chrome.

[stuart]

The only thing that has changed is everyone will now be using the new site scheme.

In anticipation of the major software update I intend to perform on Christmas day the old scheme, which will not work with the new version of the software has been turned off. I have just tried the site on my Samsung phone and the layout is correct... Can you post a screen shot?

Sometimes clearing the browser cookies and cache can help, but this will loose any saved passwords.

Stuart

[Chesterfield313]

Hi Stuart, attached is the view I get on I pad, I've tried clearing web data and logging back in. It doesn't look quite right, with the header being only part visible and a couple of links on top of each other.

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[stuart]

Strange. .. that is a combination of the old and new scheme... can you select vwaf 2014 at the bottom of the screen?

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[Chesterfield313]

Strange. .. that is a combination of the old and new scheme... can you select vwaf 2014 at the bottom of the screen?

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I've looked all over, can't see anything. Just tried clearing web data and logging in again, still the same. Not just the part I sent, others look wrong too.

[Doctle Odd]

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Mine is a bit peculiar looking now too, when I click on a link in email it says "An invalid threadid or forumid was specified."

On a side issue will the forum be offline on Christmas day? Am I going to have to talk to these people in the house?

[stuart]

Is it ok now?... I have switcged the old scheme back on... you should now be able to select which you want...

If so select the VWAF 2014 and see if it is ok

If so it looks like I need to manually switch everyone to the new scheme before I turn it off or do the update


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[Chesterfield313]

I can now see both sites thanks.

The 2014 version still doesn't look ready or finished, maybe it should be renamed 2015 ;)

The main forum page for example has huge images of the A9 concept car on it, making the page 10 times longer than on the 2011 one. Also, images elsewhere just don't seem to display properly.

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[stuart]

Thoose images are not on my desktop, notebook or android phone. .. I have no idea why they appear on you screen :(

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[Chesterfield313]

Thoose images are not on my desktop, notebook or android phone. .. I have no idea why they appear on you screen :(

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Sorry, they're on the right hand side feed on the home page below as well. Also, on the home page it looks like there is an image hiding behind the top bar and also on the bar next to notices, see images below.

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[stuart]

The actual Still site is "as is" this is the finished artical and works perfect on Android and Windows in all browsers as far as I knw.. apart from Chrome on Android. . This will be fixed with the software update.

Anyone else seeing this? I am not getting this issue :(

I will test in all browsers tonight but as I do not have either Apple or Mac I can't try them..



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[Sam]

Chesterfield it looks as though the icon we use to take you to the last post on a thread - a double more than symbol >> - has been replaced with that image. That suggests a client side browser cache issue to me.

Could you clear all cache and cookies and see if it still does it?

[Chesterfield313]

Ok, done that and it did work thanks. It is the 3rd time I've cleared it today, so not sure what caused it in the first place. Hopefully it won't happen again.

[stuart]

Excellent. ... :) I may turn off the old scheme sgain to see if it works now. .. will be tonight so please let me know

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[Chesterfield313]

Will do. Maybe a guide or just refer people to this thread, as I'm guessing i might not be alone in i pad ownership.

[stuart]

I have now turned it off again, please let me know if you have issues...

For people using any form of Apple device that shows any errors etc as described above please clear all browser cookies and cache.... NOTE: As stated above this may need doing more than once...

[PomcaT]

This is how the forum looks on my machines, both Windows 7 and Mozilla Firefox... the menus do not render correctly.

I have cleared all cookies and cache etc.... still same result.



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[stuart]

have you tried clearing all cookies and cache?

[PomcaT]

Yes mate. :)

[stuart]

I have turned the old scheme back on again, has it cured it?

[PomcaT]

Yes, looks perfect now.

[stuart]

Here is what I see on my Window 7 64 bit notebook.....

Chrome:

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=26473&stc=1

Opera:

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=26474&stc=1

IE11:

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=26475&stc=1


Firefox:

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=26476&stc=1

Safari:

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=26477&stc=1

[PomcaT]

Most odd, as I posted, the menu does not flow right at all. The menus work, but it does not look right.

[stuart]

Yes, looks perfect now.


Mmmm.... very strange... so if I turn the old one off it causes issues...

Question, which scheme were you using?

I suspect I need to run a script to change every one's default to the new one before I turn the old one off...

Need to do some testing....

[PomcaT]

I used the default one, tbh I never changed anything!! :Blush2:

[stuart]

I used the default one, tbh I never changed anything!! :Blush2:

Was that the brown/orange?

[PomcaT]

This is how it looks now:

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[stuart]

This is how it looks now:

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OK, so you are using the old scheme,

i want to try something quickly, in your settings, you can change the default scheme to VWAF-2014 this should make you get the white scheme... Once done let me know I will then turn off the scheme to see if you get issues ;)

[PomcaT]

Hi Stuart,

That has worked. It looks like your screenshots now.

[stuart]

I think the problem is if you are using the old scheme, and the default in your settings is the old scheme when I turn it off it confuses things... I suspect that now you have changed to the new site as your default when I turn it off you will be ok... I hope...

I will try it now... let me know


try logging out now, clear the cache etc and try the site... does it work?...

[PomcaT]

Back again... every cleared out... It looks broken again... I noticed this on the bottom of the screen, the drop down menu for choosing your themes is blank:

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When I choose the theme... it works perfectly.

[stuart]

If you click on setting at the top, then general settings, towards the bottom is your default skin, may say VWAF-2011, change this then do the above...

Unless that is what you did? One of the team has just tried and it worked..

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=26481&stc=1

[PomcaT]

Worked perfectly.

Thank you for your support!!! :beerchug:

[stuart]

Excellent.. that is the issue, if you have that set as the default it is causing the issue.. the new scheme works different to all the others we have used, so when the old one is turned off it is trying to find the old one, gets confused and messes itself up...

I need to migrate everyone to the new scheme before I do the update, that way it should work... or it has for you and the team member (Chris) today..

The old one is turned back on now, so you can use that if required... :)

Thanks for helping with this...

[PomcaT]

No problem, glad to have helped. I will keep it as this new theme. :)

[stuart]

The site has now been updated to the latest software, and you should al be on the new scheme.

As far as we can see all is running as it should, but if you do see anything please get in touch.

Stuart

[B5NUT]

Could you look at the "NEW REPLY" button at the bottom of the thread, using chrome the click area is the black line above NEW REPLY. All other buttons appear to be fine.

[Guest 2]

Could you show us a screenshot? Does signing out and in again do anything?

[stuart]

I use Chrome all the time... I can click anywhere on the "new reply" button no problem at all... In fact if I hover the pointer anywhere on the button it changes to allow me to click

[Scott K]

On my windows 8 laptop it is the same-the new reply only works by pointing at the line at the top of the box. Also noticed that the reply and quote buttons have a bar on the right which goes black when you point at them, the new reply button doesn't do this.

[stuart]

The new reply button does not change colour like the others, no idea why, that is how they designed the scheme...

So far I have used Chrome, both current and beta versions (39 & 40), Firefox, Opera and Safari, all work 100% as it should for me...

IE11 has a few issues which will never be solved, most are down to IE and vBulletin...

[JimC64]

New reply button in FF and IE11 still unresponsive?

I have to waver the mouse pointed al lover the place for a time before it may actually change and allow me to make a new reply........still issues with this