Mike
Well-Known Member
OK, apologies for this just being a teaser photo, but I've set up a test site with Invision Power Board 3.2.0 Beta 1.
The other applications we use on this live site are not yet upgraded to be used with the new forum software, so no, it won't be installed here for a while. It's just been released as a Beta test version, which means I cannot run it on a live site. I've allowed the moderators access to the site, so they can start getting a feel for it. And with them testing things on their own, we've a better chance of uncovering bugs. As I've explained to them, the more bugs we uncover, the sooner Invision can squash them and move this project closer to a public release.
Nearly everything is different in this new version. Which means we're going to lose some of our custom skins for a while. And that means what you are seeing above is what we'll be using for a while. As soon as we get it running in the live environment with the Library app and the Gallery app running properly, I'll dive into the code and start editing some new skins for us. Since the new skin is already close to our Aztech Blue, I doubt I'll re-code that one. But we'll get red and green as soon as I can crank them out. I suspect the CleanCut skin will get updated fairly quickly, so we'll bring that one back, as well.
I know there will be some grumping and griping about the new software, but as completely different as it is, nearly all the functions you use on a day-to-day basis are found in the same places. You'll see some differences when you add images or links, because those functions all appear in lightboxes, but other than that, the regular users will be able to adapt in a matter of minutes. The backside of it is where everything is located in a different place. And even at that, I was already getting comfortable with it inside an hour's time. When I set up the first new forum section, I was lost. When I did the second one, I was tickled to see how simple and easy the process really is. Keep an open mind and you'll be comfortable before you know it.
Like i said, it's just a teaser peek, but with Bruce, Jim and Todd helping me test things, we'll help get this one into a public release as soon as possible.
The other applications we use on this live site are not yet upgraded to be used with the new forum software, so no, it won't be installed here for a while. It's just been released as a Beta test version, which means I cannot run it on a live site. I've allowed the moderators access to the site, so they can start getting a feel for it. And with them testing things on their own, we've a better chance of uncovering bugs. As I've explained to them, the more bugs we uncover, the sooner Invision can squash them and move this project closer to a public release.
Nearly everything is different in this new version. Which means we're going to lose some of our custom skins for a while. And that means what you are seeing above is what we'll be using for a while. As soon as we get it running in the live environment with the Library app and the Gallery app running properly, I'll dive into the code and start editing some new skins for us. Since the new skin is already close to our Aztech Blue, I doubt I'll re-code that one. But we'll get red and green as soon as I can crank them out. I suspect the CleanCut skin will get updated fairly quickly, so we'll bring that one back, as well.
I know there will be some grumping and griping about the new software, but as completely different as it is, nearly all the functions you use on a day-to-day basis are found in the same places. You'll see some differences when you add images or links, because those functions all appear in lightboxes, but other than that, the regular users will be able to adapt in a matter of minutes. The backside of it is where everything is located in a different place. And even at that, I was already getting comfortable with it inside an hour's time. When I set up the first new forum section, I was lost. When I did the second one, I was tickled to see how simple and easy the process really is. Keep an open mind and you'll be comfortable before you know it.
Like i said, it's just a teaser peek, but with Bruce, Jim and Todd helping me test things, we'll help get this one into a public release as soon as possible.