new forum

[peterwaller]

I bet that is a relief I hate changing anything working as it often seems to stop but it is looking great.
Couple of queries when you get time if you click on the name of a thread it takes to the first page not the last.
By not having the links to photo's open a new tab when you test the links in preview mode you lose all your post and have to start again.

[daliad100]

What browser are you using Peter?

There is an option to always open links in a new window/ tab.

New forum is lookind shiny though.

[BeligerAnt]

PeterW, if you click on the little numbers in the boxes on the right hand side of the "Topic" column, it will take you to the page you choose. It took me a little while to get used to that one, I think the page links used to be closer to the topic title...

Enabling avatars requires PeteC to set up a directory (folder) where avatars can be uploaded to, and setting the correct permissions for it. Other than that, it's just a case of ticking a box on the control panel

One new feature is that you can embed flash animations in posts And you can define "friends and foes" . Note foes are more-or-less ignored by you, so use with care! More info in the FAQ (link at top-right of page).

Oh and I just found another cool new feature!
If someone posts to a topic whilst you are composing your (overly long-winded ) post, when you hit "submit" it will show you the new post and allow you to edit your post in the light of new information! Cool!

[peterwaller]

I just upgraded to IE9 a couple of days ago and havent got all my settings back so you could be right Jordan.
I know you can use the boxes Gary but if you are idle like me it is much easier if you just click the title and I am sure I have seen it working on other forums.

[joey_picus]

Good work Pete, it is indeed looking very nice although I will have to get used to the blue...

Might take the opportunity to do a proper signature and avatar for once.

[bitternboy]

Just a quick note to say thanks to PeteC for all the hard work.

My thanks also, it's very snazzy

[daliad100]

I just upgraded to IE9 a couple of days ago and havent got all my settings back so you could be right Jordan.
I know you can use the boxes Gary but if you are idle like me it is much easier if you just click the title and I am sure I have seen it working on other forums.

Try Tools (the gear) -> Internet options -> General tab -> Settings (under tabs) -> Always open pop-ups in new window/tab and restart your browser.

[peterwaller]

I had it set to always open links in a new window/tab and have now added pop-ups as well but it still doesn't do it.
I noticed before that the FRA site always did this where as this site didn't so I assume it is a forum setting.

[Andrew_Hibberd]

Not sure if this was the same on the old forum but the clock is 1 hour out. Could it be due to BST?

[Simon Windisch]

Try http://www.robotwars101.org/forum/ucp.php?i=174 to set to summer time.