casey Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 As I am sure you have noticed, we have made some changes to the site. These updates will bring increased site functionality, improved social network connections, support for mobile rowswers and host of other enhancements.As we proceed with the migration, we will update this post with additional information; please review it periodically. Feel free to reply to this topic with any feedback and/or questions you may have. Why the change was madeAbout a year and a half ago, a new version of the software suite that the old site used was released and the old version (ours) is no longer supported. Without a supported version, we are no longer able to apply version upgrades/patches and therefore, it has become increasingly difficult to secure the site and to ensure compatibility with new browsers, programing languages, etc.We would have been happy to up grade to the new version but unfortunately, the new version did not have all the features (a gallery and a content management system to name two key elements). Despite promising to release updates and add additional features, they have made little progress in developing a product that meets our needs. After a year and a half of waiting, we had no choice but to move forward with a new software suite. It is what's best for the long term viability of the site.What can I do if I am having trouble loading/browsing the site?Try clearing your browser's cache. http://www.wikihow.com/Clear-Your-Browser's-CacheUpdate your bookmark to http://www.c-130hercules.net ( http://www.C-130hercules.net/content.php ) longer exists.New featuresDrag and drop image postingMobile browser compatibilityFacebook, LinkedIn and Microsoft loginSocial media share buttons for post, articles and other pagesChat function for real time communicationSupport ticket functionAbility to add a profile page cove photosMore to follow...Lost Features:GroupsA few user avatarsItems that have to be restored/repairedForums - The biggest portion of the attached images will need to be reattachedGallery - complete reload required, all images, including user images will be restoredC-130 News - Reload of all images will be required (Forum and Articles sectionsC-130 Photos of the weekForums -reload of all images will be requiredArticles - complete reload requiredFile Archive - complete reload requiredC-130 Database - All data intact, site page wrapper integration requiredProbably a few more that I can't think of right now...What you can do to helpIf there are missing attachments in your posts and if you still have the original attachment, please edit the post and reattach the images. This has the potential to decrease my work load drastically.Most importantly, have faith. This community is extremely important to me and I will always do what's best for it. Just as we did following the upgrade a few years back, we will be glad that we made the change.While we migrate to the new siteIf there is a specific attachment, image or other item that you need restored and we haven't gotten to it yet, let me know and I will make it a priority. Thank you for your patience and welcome to the new C-130Hercules.net!--Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC10FE Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Casey, I'm not sure if I like this new format. Like a lot of other members here, I'm an old fart and was very comfortable wandering around the old format. I'll probably get used to it over time. It's still the best aviation site on the Internet.Maybe I'm missing it, but one of my favorite things to do just before logging out was to check any new member's profile, if there was one. Also, no more signature?Don R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I sure as hell don't like it. What was wrong with the old one???I have two computers 1 with XP and 1 with windows 7 Pro, I can not get the page to upload on the Windows XP @ all,and super slow on Windows 7 Pro.Please go back."Dutch" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olcatmech2 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 So far I haven't had any problems with it; looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdaley Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Looks pretty good. No problems.Thanks CaseyBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbsoto Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Thanks for your hard work with maintaining this site. Figuring it out, but it seems ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre623 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Hey Casey I like the new site, seems more user friendly. Thanks for all your hard work on the site. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 I sure as hell don't like it. What was wrong with the old one???I have two computers 1 with XP and 1 with windows 7 Pro, I can not get the page to upload on the Windows XP @ all,and super slow on Windows 7 Pro.Please go back."Dutch"Dutch,Sorry to hear that the changes aren't agreeing with you. Hopefully you will change your opinion once we get everything restored and you get more familiar with it.I have updated my original post in this thread with an explanation of why we are making the change and a link with instructions on clearing your browser cache which may help with your browser issues. --Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Dutch,Sorry to hear that the changes aren't agreeing with you. Hopefully you will change your opinion once we get everything restored and you get more familiar with it.I have updated my original post in this thread with an explanation of why we are making the change and a link with instructions on clearing your browser cache which may help with your browser issues. --CaseyCasey, it seams to be working now. Thanks.Dutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Casey, it seams to be working now. Thanks.DutchGood deal! You are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) Casey, I'm not sure if I like this new format. Like a lot of other members here, I'm an old fart and was very comfortable wandering around the old format. I'll probably get used to it over time. It's still the best aviation site on the Internet.Maybe I'm missing it, but one of my favorite things to do just before logging out was to check any new member's profile, if there was one. Also, no more signature?Don R.Don,Hopefully it will grow on ya' and thank you for the kind words.I have added a member statistics block that shows total members, most members online, and the newest member to the bottom of the forums page.To add a signature, click on the arrow by your avatar and name on the top right corner of the page and select settings. Signatures and several other goodies are located there.--Casey Edited April 22, 2015 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomeoDelta Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 As I am sure you have noticed, we have made some changes to the site. These updates will bring increased site functionality, improved social network connections, support for mobile rowswers and host of other enhancements.As we proceed with the migration, we will update this post with additional information; please review it periodically. Feel free to reply to this topic with any feedback and/or questions you may have. Why the change was madeAbout a year and a half ago, a new version of the software suite that the old site used was released and the old version (ours) is no longer supported. Without a supported version, we are no longer able to apply version upgrades/patches and therefore, it has become increasingly difficult to secure the site and to ensure compatibility with new browsers, programing languages, etc.We would have been happy to up grade to the new version but unfortunately, the new version did not have all the features (a gallery and a content management system to name two key elements). Despite promising to release updates and add additional features, they have made little progress in developing a product that meets our needs. After a year and a half of waiting, we had no choice but to move forward with a new software suite. It is what's best for the long term viability of the site.What can I do if I am having trouble loading/browsing the site?Try clearing your browser's cache. http://www.wikihow.com/Clear-Your-Browser's-CacheUpdate your bookmark to http://www.c-130hercules.net ( http://www.C-130hercules.net/content.php ) longer exists.New featuresDrag and drop image postingMobile browser compatibilityFacebook, LinkedIn and Microsoft loginSocial media share buttons for post, articles and other pagesChat function for real time communicationSupport ticket functionAbility to add a profile page cove photosMore to follow...Lost Features:GroupsA few user avatarsItems that have to be restored/repairedForums - The biggest portion of the attached images will need to be reattachedGallery - complete reload required, all images, including user images will be restoredC-130 News - Reload of all images will be required (Forum and Articles sectionsC-130 Photos of the weekForums -reload of all images will be requiredArticles - complete reload requiredFile Archive - complete reload requiredC-130 Database - All data intact, site page wrapper integration requiredProbably a few more that I can't think of right now...What you can do to helpIf there are missing attachments in your posts and if you still have the original attachment, please edit the post and reattach the images. This has the potential to decrease my work load drastically.Most importantly, have faith. This community is extremely important to me and I will always do what's best for it. Just as we did following the upgrade a few years back, we will be glad that we made the change.While we migrate to the new siteIf there is a specific attachment, image or other item that you need restored and we haven't gotten to it yet, let me know and I will make it a priority. Thank you for your patience and welcome to the new C-130Hercules.net!--CaseyThank you, Casey for all your hard work in upgrading the old site software to new software. In the new software the clutter is missing, making it much easier to read and follow for us old folks. The web page now fits my monitor screen. Navigating the web site is very easy compared to the old site. Great Job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC10FE Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Thanks, Casey. I guess it's just called "resistance to change." I know I'll figger it all out.Keep up the good work.Don R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donwon Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I am slowly getting to where I can find my way around.Thanks for putting up with us and providing this site for us.The other Don (donwon) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nascarpop Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 It gets easier to use everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) It gets easier to use everyday.Good to hear and good to see that you are taking advantage of the new signature capabilities. Nice.... Edited April 24, 2015 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mt.crewchief Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Casey, At first I thought "what the crap"! Then after working my way through the new format, I have found it just as easy to use as the old one! Although I am one of those "old codgers", I think I can make it work!! Then of course after I read the reasons for the change, it was easier yet!!!Also, thank you for all the work you are doing to keep this going!!!Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 All,I'm having some serious issues here. Tried to upgrade, lost some content and broke some parts of the site. Too frustrated to go into details. Please hang in there with me. I'll get it straightened out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbsoto Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I'm sure you'll have it fixed in no time. Take a night off and have a cervesa to celebrate "Cinco de Mayo":-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) Good news, it looks like I have pulled the site out of its tail spin! I have a ton of news to add and I will continue to restore the Gallery. I will update the "Items that have to be restored/repaired" portion of the first post in this thread as I progress.Please let me know if you discover any broken functions. --Casey Edited May 9, 2015 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 I have caught up on the recent news, reloaded some content in the Reference and Info section, reloaded the Production Number Gallery through 4099, and have adjusted multiple settings.Everything seems to running we pretty good on my end. How is it on your all's end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre623 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Looking better Casey. Wonder about the Gallery though. Is it me or are the serial #'s loaded backward. Found 3010 Ghostrider on page 20. Otherwise glad to see the site getting back to normal. Thanks for all you do here. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 I guess you could say the images are loaded backwards. I load them in order but the default sort order is to list the most recently updated image first which makes the last image added the first in the album. Just to the right of the pagination controls, you can select the sort order and sort the album by name which will list the lower c/n's first.--Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Quick update...The Production Number Gallery has been restored through 4799.The Database is now accessible and the search functions seem to be working okay. There are some links to the old site that are broken and additional work needs to be on the layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbsoto Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Super!!!! Thanks for your hard work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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