Progress Update 5 - July 20 2020

[Admin]

So, I got up early and decided to run a TEST import of the existing database into a new, empty, database.


After what seemed like a very long, and after staring at a zillion messages flying by, the process completed. And, for the most part, it appears to have been successful - with a few blips.


e.g. if you have "friends" here, that gets messed up as the new software has a "follower" system. More on that another time.


I'm going to provide a link to web page showing an IMAGE of the imported data (don't be tempted to try to click anything as it's just a screenshot).


What you will be looking at is a default version of the software - colourwise, etc. - NOT how it will be when we go into production.


Also, it's based on a backup I did on June 25 so it will appear dated. However, you'll notice in the sidebar that 15,046 threads and 204,668 "messages" (posts) were imported.


I haven't played any further but will be in the days ahead to get an understanding of the Administration sub-system as that is what I will be using to set things up and plan for next steps.


You'll notice in the upper right that it shows that I am logged in and also in the sidebar under "Members Online".


Have a look HERE

 

[PG409]

Good looking format Frank

 

[Admin]

Thanks Keith. As I said, it won't look that way once we convert.


I will be working on customizing a theme to something more recognizable to the CR "brand" so-to-speak.


I will also implement the ability to choose a desired width: that is, depending on monitor size, you could choose narrow or wide.


And, unlike this forum, the theme I will implement will be friendly across devices: monitor, laptop, tablet, smartphone.


Lots of work to do yet.

 

[58chev]

Looking good Frank.

Can't wait.

 

[Rusty Olds]

Thanks Frank. Whatever the format is I’m sure we will get used to it.

 

[351CFalcon]

yes, it does look good.

like the right hand margin with the new posts listed.

 

[ratrig]

 

[Taggart29]

Hahaha lmfao, I honestly hurt myself with this stupid hernia laughing at that Lee hahaha.
I second Lee's post

 

[Fopar]

Nice work Frank. I'm in awe of anyone who can fix something without using a bloody big hammer.

 

[licensed to kill]

Nice work Frank. I'm in awe of anyone who can fix something without using a bloody big hammer.

If you are using a "bloody big hammer", you must be trying to fix marital problems. :roll eyes:. Sorry, couldn't resist. Been watching too much "forensic files" lately I guess.