Try the demo. I was unclear, too until I played with it for a minute. The learning curve wasn't steep.
hmmm.. maybe its the demo version that is giving me problems? I asked a couple fellow admin and they couldn't do much either
1. how do you attach images to an article? is that feature not active with demo? can't get any images to show for articles :erm:
2. how did you get the thumbnails to show (like for editor's choice)?
3. can't get anything to appear in area above "important news" like where you have your group pic.
4. articles all run off the right side (seems to not work with fixed width forums? )
5. adding ANYTHING to the head messes up entire forums (ajax stops working and drop down menus all disappear/break)
6. is there a way to have it post articles from an RSS feed? or like "recent threads"? or did you have to set your articles all manually?
sorry, for the questions..again, I know I'm either just missing something really easy (entirelky possible) or just not working for the demo.
some quick error lines appear when posting article but go by quick before I know what they are...and seems to post fine anyway. don't know if that's related. :/
1. how do you attach images to an article? is that feature not active with demo? can't get any images to show for articles :erm:
When adding an article, at the very bottom is a browse button, use that to add images from your own computer and when you submit the article, it will be uploaded and resized to your settings - as set in admincp.
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2. how did you get the thumbnails to show (like for editor's choice)?
Once you click 'editors choice' in the left side menu, the program makes an automatic thumbnail for you and adds it.
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3. can't get anything to appear in area above "important news" like where you have your group pic.
Breaking news is made when you click 'breaking' in the left menu (while in edit mode).
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Originally Posted by GrendelKhan{TSU
4. articles all run off the right side (seems to not work with fixed width forums? )
Yes, they do actually wrap - but it goes to the very edge when viewing in MSIE. However, firefox, safari & opera do display it correctly.
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Originally Posted by GrendelKhan{TSU
5. adding ANYTHING to the head messes up entire forums (ajax stops working and drop down menus all disappear/break)
I've not amended any code in the head, so cannot help, sorry.
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6. is there a way to have it post articles from an RSS feed? or like "recent threads"? or did you have to set your articles all manually?
Unfortunately, it is all manually added. Though I think RSS from a specific forum would be an immense improvement, bringing it up to vbadvanced standards.
The major benefit of having it all manually added, is that YOU get to choose what is put on the front page - very specifically. And of course, by manipulating the usergroups, you can allow other trusted members to add specific articles too.
Originally Posted by Nova99 View Post
Any comments on this suggestion MicroHellas?
Many members do really care about their post count, so this would be a nice addition..
Maybe after 1-2 months. Sorry, but I'm very busy right now. I already released a new commercial version, so I don't think that it can be done earlier than the end of June.
I haven't been able to read through all of the posts yet, but has this been implemented yet (in the free or paid version) ??
How do u adjust the news? http://xtremexbox.com/index.php Some images arnt showing at the bottom an its to wide.How can I fix that? Also,Cant log in either.
When adding an article, at the very bottom is a browse button, use that to add images from your own computer and when you submit the article, it will be uploaded and resized to your settings - as set in admincp.
yah... I've been using that browse to add image when posting articles. just nothing happens! maybe its a demo version thing?
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Once you click 'editors choice' in the left side menu, the program makes an automatic thumbnail for you and adds it.
Breaking news is made when you click 'breaking' in the left menu (while in edit mode).
weird..my breaking news area...is non-existent. :/ nothing above important news.
and yah, same thing. thumbnails not generating. again, maybe a demo version limit?
That said, I finally able to copy an error at top of page when adding articles (been going by too fast)...maybe this is the culprit?
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Warning: move_uploaded_file(./vbnews/tmp/phpQP5bv1.jpg) [function.move-uploaded-file]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /vbnews.php on line 444
Warning: move_uploaded_file() [function.move-uploaded-file]: Unable to move '/tmp/phpQP5bv1' to './vbnews/tmp/phpQP5bv1.jpg' in /vbnews.php on line 444
any one with ideas how to FIX that?
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Yes, they do actually wrap - but it goes to the very edge when viewing in MSIE. However, firefox, safari & opera do display it correctly.
ugh. most my users are IE. that might be a major hitch for me.
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I've not amended any code in the head, so cannot help, sorry.
Unfortunately, it is all manually added. Though I think RSS from a specific forum would be an immense improvement, bringing it up to vbadvanced standards.
The major benefit of having it all manually added, is that YOU get to choose what is put on the front page - very specifically. And of course, by manipulating the usergroups, you can allow other trusted members to add specific articles too.
Warning: move_uploaded_file(./vbnews/tmp/phpQP5bv1.jpg) [function.move-uploaded-file]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /vbnews.php on line 444
Warning: move_uploaded_file() [function.move-uploaded-file]: Unable to move '/tmp/phpQP5bv1' to './vbnews/tmp/phpQP5bv1.jpg' in /vbnews.php on line 444
any one with ideas how to FIX that?
Did you amend the CHMOD as directed in the instructions?
I'll make the same offer I made to bmwusa, if you'd like...:
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I'm not affiliated with vbnews or madebymary in any respect, so I understand if you decline the following, offer... if you'd like though, I'd need ftp access and admincp access, i could have a look around for you and investigate the issue further. if you take up the offer, pm me the details and i'll get on it today.
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