Welcome to the new look IceInSpace Forums!

[iceman]

Well the upgrade is done!

The forums are now running vbulletin v3.0.7, so take some time to look around at the new features. There's extra options in your user control panel, which you can find under the "User CP" option below the logo up the top.

If you have any questions about features you find, or how to do something you used to be able to do, use this thread to post it in.

The style and colours have changed as well, as you can tell :) It's not 100% complete, expect that there may be a change or two still to come in the next few weeks. If you've got comments or feedback about the style and colours, please use this thread to post it in. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

A couple of notes:

Image attachments are now stored on the filesystem instead of the database (good for our backups! :))
Images will be shown as a thumbnail. Click the thumbnail to see the larger size.
You can attach 3 images to a single post now, just press the "Manage Attachments" button and it's pretty self-explanatory.
The quick-reply box is simply that, for a quick-reply. If you want added features such as attachments, click "Go Advanced" or hit the normal "Post Reply" button.
At the bottom of each thread is a "Similar Threads" search summary.
In your profile, you can now have a "Profile Picture"
We will relax the image posting guidelines a bit in a few days, thanks to the attachment changes and thumbnails as mentioned above.
I've added a couple of extra "hacks" (mods) at the bottom of the index page - "Members that have posted today" and "Users that have visited today".
The "Private Messages" link is now on the top right of the main index page.
The "Newest user/Total # of posts/threads" is now at the bottom of the main index page.
That's about it!

One important thing to note: A big thankyou to those who have donated (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/?donate) to IceInSpace. Without their contributions, this upgrade could not have occurred.

Any questions or problems, post here!

[[1ponders]]

At first glance it looks good Mike and Terry. I'm sure you'll get hammered today. Hope your typing fingers are warmed up. :thumbsup:Once question though, have you done away with my favourite link button "View New Posts"?

[iceman]

Thanks Paul.

It's gone from where it was yesterday, but it's still available under the "Quick Links" menu underneath the logo.

I'll consider putting it back where you're used to it, once I've collated everyone else's suggestions and feedback :)

[Smokey]

There is also a link "New Posts" in the top row of links between "Calender" and "Search"

[iceman]

heh, of course there is! I knew that ;) :ashamed:

Thanks Smokey :computer:

[[1ponders]]

:doh: someone whip some intellegence and visual aquity back into me will you. :ashamed:

[[1ponders]]

Well in that case we need a link at the bottom :P:P

[seeker372011]

luv it

[Robby]

It's gonna take some time to get used to the new format. Looks pretty smart though.
Keep up the good work Mike.
How do I donate? Can I paypal you Mike? Transferring to an Aussie bank account is too expensive in terms of fees for transfer & currency conversion.
Cheers

[acropolite]

Mike, the stuff we include in our sig, i.e. scope, camera details, web address etc could all go in the banner next to our avatar and save on post length.:D

[trufflehunter]

I love the new look, Mike. Very slick and easy on the eye. I especially like the new system for posting attachments. The calendar is a great idea... did we have that before?

[slice of heaven]

Top idea acropolite.

[slice of heaven]

I like the 'Quick reply to this message' button.
Was that on the old layout?

[iceman]

I don't think i'm setup to accept Paypal, I'll see what's involved.

Good idea Phil, i'll look into it.

Yep, it was always there, but was hidden up on the top right next to the logo.

Nope, that's a new feature :)

Thanks guys! Keep the feedback and suggestions coming :computer:

[slice of heaven]

Ive noticed that using the quick reply , it automatically subscibes you to that thread.
How do you remove that option? I couldnt find anything related to this in my profile apart from instant notification checkbox.
I might have been bedazzled by the new layout and couldnt see it.

I found it. Its in user cp.

[xstream]

In the members list we don't seem to have the option of checking members By Date Joined any more.......I found this option much easier for finding New members.

[iceman]

You still can John, click on the memberlist (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/memberlist.php?), and click on the "Join Date" heading to sort it. You may need to click again as by default it sorts it in the opposite order you're after.

[Striker]

I Like it......Blue is my favourite colour...looks good Mike.

[ballaratdragons]

This is different! Gonna take some getting used to though. Seems a bit easier on the eyes.

Can't comment yet as I need to look around a bit more.

[ballaratdragons]

Cool! There is a little green light next to my name to say I am online.

[ving]

dang!
better go clear my emails now :(

looks great mike. it seems to load faster too (but this could be my imagination) :reindeer:

[Jonathan]

Looks good. Well done Mike and Terry. I like the calender. Is it going to have moon phases on it? :)

[iceman]

Good idea Jonathan! :)

I think it loads faster too, David.

[Dave47tuc]

Great job Mike and Terry,
Looks fantastic.

Now you have finished this Terry I hope you get time to use that LX200 of yours :astron:

[xstream]

That's a bit of a sneeky one Mike :)

Well done with the Forum Mike and Terry this should be good!

[RAJAH235]

Wow, Looks really COOOOOOOOLLLL Mike & Terry. Love the shade of blue you picked. Subtle & not too overpowering, & easy to read.
Now all I have to do is, find my way around, like everyone else. :P :D L.

[acropolite]

Hey mike, can you have toggle to red theme for those members that just can't bear to be away from IIS whilst observing??? :cool: BTW the green online now indicator is nice...:D

[trufflehunter]

I'm with Phil re the green online now indicator!
...and the 'go to advanced' button so I get one of these==> :reindeer:

[mojo]

don't thank me. Mike did the work. if you ever update vbulletin you'll appreciate the changes more, because Mike probably has RSI now :computer:

Dave, I think I've pulled the scope out 4 times since I got it. Either the clouds wont go away or I'm not at home when the sky is clear. You sold me a scope that attracts clouds. i want my money back! :)

[trufflehunter]

...and congrats for the seemingly glitch-free roll-out! (from this end anyway!)
It's working like a charm!

[astromark]

:computer: Thanks for the note.
I like what I see. You have done well, I will continue to wonder through these rooms. Be encoraged.

[Gordon]

A lovely new look Mike. Very well done!

[toetoe]

Full credit to you guys, very impresive.

[videoguy]

Good stuff Mike - Very slick new look

[De-Gen]

Cool thanks, Mike :)

[wavelandscott]

Looks pretty funky...just need to get used to the colors....

It sure looks bright to me!

Good work Mike and Team...

[rowena]

I love it! Eaasy to read, and the new Pesonal Message area is good, because it tells you your quota!

[johnno]

Hi All,
Love the new look,and no doubt it will take a little getting used to,but well worth the effort you guys have put in,Thanks.
Regards all.John

[cometcatcher]

VB3 forums are the nicest. Thanks for that.