Jeff Mack Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 First, let me apologize for the downtime in the forum we just had. I was not expecting that. I thought I was doing a quick maintenance release to get ready for this 4.1 update of the forum. I guess they just pushed the 4.1 update and luckily it went through without any errors. One cool thing you will want to do is allow the browser notifications. I think it is very cool if you are active in the forum. Below is a large list of updates in the release. The activity stream is also a big update. You can no configure multiple streams for yourself to get the information you look at most often. Key Changes Changes and New Features Include: New menu structure and drag-and-drop menu manager Ability to have two menu levels Option to create both custom-link menu items and embed preconfigured menus Preview before publishing All menu items support group permissions Discovery system that allows for both admin and user created Activity Streams Admin-defined streams always visible to users. Users can edit and save admin streams to create their own, custom copy. The main show-all stream automatically tells you when there is new activity Users can create custom streams User streams can be shared but viewer will only see content based on their permissions Filter options include: All content or specific apps. Some apps support further refinement into categories or content-type. Unread content Ownership Content I posted in Content I started Content by specific members (user can create a list) Content I follow Areas I follow Specific content I follow Posted by members I follow Time Period Any time Since my last visit Specified number of days Specific date range Activity Streams that reference features not available to Guests such as unread tracking and follow system will auto-hide Option to serve images via a local proxy script (useful for SSL sites) Option to globally disallow remote images in posts Ability to preview email template wrapper Version number in AdminCP header Selective quoting to highlight a bit of a post and quote just that Pages application enhancements Now installs with better default content to help new users Pages menu manager removed in favor of Suite-wide menu manager. Upgrade system will attempt to preserve menu items. Blocks New blocks Members block, Blog comments, Blog List, Download comments, Download reviews, Poll block commentFeed/itemFeed based widgets have date limit (today, 7 days, etc) RecordFeed has a customisable title Calendar widget has a calendar selector to restrict events to specific calendar(s) Better selectors for open/pinned/featured selection External Widgets: Ability to add blocks to other websites via generated iFrame code Pages Larger editor box when editing/creating pages More tags in sidebar when editing/creating pages Custom error page configurable Fields Simple relational field added Ability to place fields above or below record content Simple Name: Value display format added Media Manager Ability to upload media for use within Pages pages, CSS, templates and blocks Compatible with designers mode Templates New templates for when viewing the record homepage as 'articles' Ability to export and import templates to share with other IPS4 communities Gallery application enhancements New upload image process Images and movies are submitted to the same upload field Image reviews Editor updates Uses div-mode which is much faster and more reliable. Clicking into the editor is now pretty much instant. Auto-linking and member mentions to use new APIs for better reliability Quotes, code boxes, and spoilers can be dragged and moved and there is no more "red line" When cmd/ctrl right-clicking: options to remove or break-out of quotes, edit links and edit image properties Pasting asks if you want to convert to plain text Totally new code plugin with syntax highlighting as you type Option to make enter behave as a new line rather than with spacing Editor is responsive, and ability to have small editor show in areas with less space Member @mentions in posts can now be selected by tab key Upgrade process New upgrade process where new files are downloaded and installed automatically when possible. Option to set email address for notifications when an upgrade is available Banner shown to admins on the front end when an upgrade is available. It can be dismissed except for security updates. Design and interface enhancements Improve typography for titles Better contrast for user-entered text (posts/comments/etc) Brighten background colors Pre-select text in when share popup is opened Make positive/negative colors consistent across all uses Better hover highlighting of 'blended' links Better styling of mentions in posts (both the username, and the menu to select a user) Better contrast for ipsAreaBackground Flatten the default photo image Checkbox/radio buttons now use custom styling, giving themers more control of their style Improve popular/selected post styles Change popular post icon to heart for consistency with likes Make date a permalink for sharing Improve sidebar contrast and block styles Remove tab bar 'stretch' option and use CSS approach Improve attachments dialog Add more IDs to the user bar template for hook use Add X to close mobile nav menu Upgrade FontAwesome to 4.4 Select messages for multiple deleting in messenger Make leaving a conversation clearer Improve warning panel in user profiles Move content status icons (pinned, hidden etc.) to start of row Improve cover photo so it automatically puts it into position mode after uploading Android title bar inherits theme header color Added date uploaded to Downloads version dropdown Browser notifications for completed actions (such as large file uploads) Option to prompt users to re-consent to Terms and Conditions and/or Privacy Policy when you change them in AdminCP Search The main search box defaults to the app you are currently browsing unless you are on home page where it searches all New default interface Results now highlight and skip to search term in preview Retina emoticons Ability to uncheck all when adding Moderators in AdminCP Instant Notifications Receive notifications via your Browser Notifications of new Personal Messages and anything in the notifications menu Intelligent auto-polling that only polls when needed to reduce server traffic Browser local storage used, to allow for cross-communication if you have multiple tabs open to further reduce resource use 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 At least this website keeps me on my toes with the UI learning curve every time there is an update. By the time I learn this UI I suppose it will change again lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildemar Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Jeff Mack said: ... Hi Jeff, thanks for the update. I really appreciate your hard work. One important thing (at least for me): I always use the "unread content" function and have bookmarked the link. The new link seems to be: http://community.brickpicker.com/discover/unread/ Unfortunately, I get an error when I try to load that page: Fatal error: Access to undeclared static property: IPS\collab\Collab::$urlBase in /var/www/vhosts/condor1271.startdedicated.com/forum.brickpicker.com/system/Content/Item.php on line957 I tried logging out and in, but it didn't help. I use Chrome btw. Thanks in advance. Edit: same on Firefox with deleted cookies. Edited October 27, 2015 by Wildemar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mack Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Yes. already submitted that to the developer of the Groups Application Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickLegacy Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I'm also hitting an error when I try to view all my unread content (not just the home page threads). Here is the link I was using: http://community.brickpicker.com/new-content/?updateFilters=1&&vncTimePeriod=day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mack Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Let me know if the "Unread Content" is working now. I disabled the Groups Application until I can get an update from them to fix this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mack Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 6 minutes ago, BrickLegacy said: I'm also hitting an error when I try to view all my unread content (not just the home page threads). Here is the link I was using: http://community.brickpicker.com/new-content/?updateFilters=1&&vncTimePeriod=day Is this a bookmarked link from before, or new now with the new update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildemar Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 6 minutes ago, Jeff Mack said: Let me know if the "Unread Content" is working now. I disabled the Groups Application until I can get an update from them to fix this. Yes, cool new stream! I'm looking forward to test it. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mack Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 The two largest changes in IPS Community Suite 4.1 are the new Menu Manager and Activity Streams. I will do a quick overview of what we were thinking with designing each one and show a nice video to summarize. I made a video to quickly go over the new Activity Streams and also a bit on the new Menu Manager. I hope you will see just how powerful and flexible they are. You can do everything you could do in previous versions of our software plus a whole lot more. We are really excited to see all the inventive uses our clients come up with for the new Activity Streams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickLegacy Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 16 minutes ago, Jeff Mack said: Is this a bookmarked link from before, or new now with the new update? Bookmarked link from before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mack Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Ok you will need to make a new bookmark, possibly create a new stream to match it. I posted a video from the devs on the activity streams to see if you can create one that works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickLegacy Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 5 minutes ago, Jeff Mack said: Ok you will need to make a new bookmark, possibly create a new stream to match it. I posted a video from the devs on the activity streams to see if you can create one that works for you. Simple enough. I found the link to Unread Content. I like the new formatting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) Nice!! I can cuztomize and save streams, even make 1 as default So what is this? (Btw, it even allows you to quote a selected text... HOT DANG!!) 52 minutes ago, Jeff Mack said: Retina emoticons To quote specific text: just highlight / select a text and a pop up with "Quote this" link will appear. Just click the pop up and the selected text appears as a quote on your reply box. Edited October 27, 2015 by Darth_Raichu clarification 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mack Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 The highlight and quote feature is really sharp. No need to copy a wall of text to get one small key point 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickStanley74 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 What happened to the "Groups" tab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mack Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 6 minutes ago, BrickStanley74 said: What happened to the "Groups" tab? It will be back, but right now there is a bug with that App that is causing errors when people are trying to use some core features. I have already notified the developer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 The Search function is much improved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I'm in meetings all day, but I assume the app is broke for now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGallows Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 ooo a beep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregpj Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 39 minutes ago, exciter1 said: I'm in meetings all day, but I assume the app is broke for now? Won't let me login via the app... Booo. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 11 minutes ago, gregpj said: Won't let me login via the app... Booo. :) Same for me, just wanted to double-check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregpj Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 6 minutes ago, exciter1 said: Same for me, just wanted to double-check. I guess I'll try the mobile version of the website - just not a fan of surfing on mobile browsers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 1 hour ago, gregpj said: Won't let me login via the app... Booo. :) 1 hour ago, exciter1 said: Same for me, just wanted to double-check. me 3... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mack Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 That's up to Tapatalk to get an update. They made no mention that it would have worked with the update. I already posted on their forums when a patch will be ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mack Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 UPDATE: The mobile app should be working now! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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