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West
12-05-2005, 01:09 AM
The site was disabled the later part of today for the start of a major upgrade and reconstruction. I finished the first part of the process and will continue to work on the site as time permits. Expect Zilvia.net to have a new layout very soon. We are converting to a Content Management System that will allow us to easily maintain the website and have everything integrated. The days to follow we will implement the CMS and convert the webs content into that system.

Today I upgraded to vBulletin 3.5 as well as converted the Member Rides section to work with vB 3.5.

If you see anything that doesn’t look right or isn’t working please inform me ASAP! Thanks!

Andrew Bohan
12-05-2005, 01:31 AM
woot logout works finally!
good job

S14DB
12-05-2005, 01:38 AM
Quick Reply is not working for me. Clicking on a quick reply Icon doesn't open up the quick reply box. Stays grayed out.

Andrew Bohan
12-05-2005, 01:57 AM
i used the quick reply box for this post

kingsol
12-05-2005, 02:11 AM
quick reply doesn't work for me either, but i'm looking forward to the changes!

NemeGuero
12-05-2005, 02:44 AM
So.... what's new? Other than the different shades of gray for member stuff vs. post? And logout fixed?

FaLKoN240
12-05-2005, 02:48 AM
Quick reply doesn't work for me as well.

I use Mozilla, if that makes any difference.

NemeGuero
12-05-2005, 02:49 AM
You have to click the little button next to quote first on the last post in the thread.. then it works.

*Ooohh.. there's spell check too.

Edit posts is different... AIM contact is in post info...
Kinda takes some getting used to.

JohnC
12-05-2005, 02:56 AM
Can't use the insert pic/email/link/smilies buttons
but then again I am using Mozilla Firefox.
BTW, It worked before.

John

mrmephistopheles
12-05-2005, 05:00 AM
quick reply is working for me.

West
12-05-2005, 07:11 AM
It works, it’s just grayed out.

You must click on the quick reply for this message that is on the lower right of the users post you want to reply too. The image looks like the one below. This makes more since so now it will know what post you are replying to and will quote their post if you choose too.

http://www.zilvia.net/f/images/buttons/quickreply.gif

Edit posts is part of the new system where it wont require you do go to a new page to edit your post. This is a great benefit to the server and the user.

S14DB
12-05-2005, 07:20 AM
It works, it’s just grayed out.

You must click on the quick reply for this message that is on the lower right of the users post you want to reply too. The image looks like the one below. This makes more since so now it will know what post you are replying to and will quote their post if you choose too.

http://www.zilvia.net/f/images/buttons/quickreply.gif

Edit posts is part of the new system where it wont require you do go to a new page to edit your post. This is a great benefit to the server and the user.Nope. I have 3.5 on another board and know how it works. Nothing happens when you click the Icon. I went onto another forum and posted just to make sure and it works fine.

When I click edit it takes me to an Advanced Editing page. Doesn't open up a box within the post like on other forums.

West
12-05-2005, 07:24 AM
What browser are you using just in case? Everything works for me. Ill have to look into this.

P4rD0nM3
12-05-2005, 08:23 AM
Test. My QR worked!

P4rD0nM3
12-05-2005, 08:24 AM
When I tried opening the 'Member's Ride' section it gives me this error message.

Warning: main(./vbgconfig.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in \vbgarage.php on line 216

Fatal error: main(): Failed opening required './vbgconfig.php' (include_path='.;c:\php4\pear') in D:\inetpub\wwwroot\Zilvia.net\f\vbgarage.php on line 216

West
12-05-2005, 08:59 AM
When I tried opening the 'Member's Ride' section it gives me this error message.

Warning: main(./vbgconfig.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in \vbgarage.php on line 216

Fatal error: main(): Failed opening required './vbgconfig.php' (include_path='.;c:\php4\pear') in D:\inetpub\wwwroot\Zilvia.net\f\vbgarage.php on line 216
http://www.zilvia.net/f/vbpicgallery.php?

This is the new Members Rides. A bit different however. Its the only option we had in order to proceed with the site.

I will update the top menu tonight and install the CMS so the menu will be re done then as well.

mrmephistopheles
12-05-2005, 09:21 AM
What browser are you using just in case? Everything works for me. Ill have to look into this.

Hey Mark, I disabled the 'require click' option, so the box should be white by default now.

West
12-05-2005, 11:06 AM
Strange, I did the same but it erased my post I had typed in the QR so I reenabled the required click for QR. I guess if this works we will keep it this way.

JohnC
12-05-2005, 11:11 AM
FireFox works now.
Thanks.

WILDACEX187
12-05-2005, 12:10 PM
how does one get a vbgallery? also quick reply works on firefox for me.

West
12-05-2005, 01:19 PM
Its part of the Premium Memberships.

Also, Premium Memberships are about to become extra PREMIUM.

A Spec Products
12-05-2005, 01:49 PM
edit window in window is fricken sweet

its like my tv picture in picture

dope, we movin into the 2006 forum technology ya heard!

theicecreamdan
12-05-2005, 03:06 PM
quick reply

RJF
12-05-2005, 03:16 PM
dope, we movin into the 2006 forum technology ya heard!

That's why Zilvia is the best Nissan 240 Forum out there. :w00t:

ThatGuy
12-05-2005, 09:05 PM
The Rep System seems to have a bug or two. When I click the scales to Rep someone, it no longer opens a secondary small window. Instead it loads a completely new page. Anyone else experience this?

kingsol
12-05-2005, 09:09 PM
yup, there's no longer a secondary window.

NemeGuero
12-05-2005, 09:43 PM
same deal^^

West
12-05-2005, 10:06 PM
Im not sure how the old rep system worked so I am unsure as to what secondary window this would be.

It seems to be working, maybe its just differnt than before. I will look into the settings to see if I can adjust anything.

mrmephistopheles
12-05-2005, 10:23 PM
The previous setup was to open a small pop-up and leave the current page alone. Once the rep was entered, the popup closed itself returning you to the original page.
I was unable to find any option for that just now (but I only spent a minute looking).

I like that we have a censored word that nobody will ever use.


****!!!

FaLKoN240
12-06-2005, 12:25 AM
OOO quick reply worky now... I like the new update and the HUGE names. . .hahaha

smellslikecurry
12-06-2005, 08:27 AM
nice great work...i love zilvia!

SimpleS14
12-06-2005, 02:16 PM
Is the layout going to be simliar to that on 240SXforums? I say this because they already have the huge SN names and editing post feature.

Anyways, can't wait to see the final product.

Chasmoore04
12-07-2005, 01:48 PM
that sounds hot

West
12-07-2005, 05:56 PM
I havent been back to 240sxforums since... hmmm. Never.

It will be simular to my other site http://www.boostaholic.org

It will start to look simple much like Boostaholic.org is since its new. We will be working to make the overall feel of Zilvia very apealing.

Tenchuu
12-07-2005, 10:05 PM
anyone else notice it is running slow as shit. please say that it isn't going to take all day to load a page like 240sxforums did. i refuse to go to that place because with zilvia it takes.5seconds to open up a page or post and with them it took about 1 min.

SimpleS14
12-08-2005, 10:32 AM
WeST - The other site does look clean and simple. Will you tie Zilvia to that site in some kind of way? i.e. redirect link?

Tenchuu - I have no issues when I check out 240sxforums...maybe its your ISP or browser?

2iv0 sx
12-08-2005, 05:44 PM
does this site lag for some of you guys? like when opening a thread it takes a while to load...

I have DSL btw dont have problems with any other forums just this one.

NemeGuero
12-08-2005, 05:55 PM
lags a little for me too.. figured it was just the left over dust from the remodeling.

SochBAT
12-08-2005, 06:04 PM
The new look is refreshing.

Zilvia is maturing, so how about its members too? :wiggle:

2iv0 sx
12-08-2005, 07:24 PM
new layout? looks the same to me...

West
12-08-2005, 08:59 PM
Site may seem slow while we are doing some very intinsive things to the server.

New look will be here very soon.

whitey240
12-08-2005, 09:28 PM
Site may seem slow while we are doing some very intinsive things to the server.

New look will be here very soon.

good work! What kind of server are you running the site on? is it dedicated? what kind of connection do you have?

West
12-08-2005, 09:41 PM
Custom built 2U Server 2.8Ghz Xeon with 1 gig Ram Raid setup with 10krpm discs.

Santa might bring Zilvia a 2nd Processor and + 1gig o ram.

NemeGuero
12-08-2005, 09:51 PM
Oooh.. I hope Zilvia's been a good little site so Santa does!!!

P4rD0nM3
12-09-2005, 07:16 AM
Warning: mysql_connect(): Client does not support authentication protocol requested by server; consider upgrading MySQL client in D:\inetpub\wwwroot\Zilvia.net\photo\pp-inc.php on line 68
I cannot connect to the PhotoPost database. [$php_errormsg]

I get that a lot on Galleries...

West
12-09-2005, 08:56 PM
Warning: mysql_connect(): Client does not support authentication protocol requested by server; consider upgrading MySQL client in D:\inetpub\wwwroot\Zilvia.net\photo\pp-inc.php on line 68
I cannot connect to the PhotoPost database. [$php_errormsg]

I get that a lot on Galleries...

I can finally get around to the Gallery and Reivws now that everything is mostly in place. Sorry about this!

P4rD0nM3
12-10-2005, 08:51 AM
It's ok Mark, I'm still here.

P4rD0nM3
12-10-2005, 09:01 AM
Active Server Pages error 'ASP 0126'

Include file not found

/webmail/signup/info.asp, line 3

The include file '/include/header.asp' was not found.

Here's another one from the webmail when I try to click on the 'How toget 10-25mb of mailbox'. I hope every error message I post here helps you.

Tenchuu
12-10-2005, 12:04 PM
wow just saw the new homepage screen. nice work. looks clean as hell.

NemeGuero
12-10-2005, 01:01 PM
Zilvia gets a face lift!!

RJF
12-10-2005, 03:56 PM
Active Server Pages error 'ASP 0126'

Include file not found

/webmail/signup/info.asp, line 3

The include file '/include/header.asp' was not found.

Here's another one from the webmail when I try to click on the 'How toget 10-25mb of mailbox'. I hope every error message I post here helps you.

What are you doing? Just looking for errors.:D

2iv0 sx
12-10-2005, 05:45 PM
New layouts PERFECT! everything loads up quick

P4rD0nM3
12-10-2005, 09:54 PM
What are you doing? Just looking for errors.:D
Yep. :D Hehehe.

Silverbullet
12-11-2005, 01:27 PM
i love it! it dosnt seem to lag right when it goes onto a page anymore.

mr_240sx
12-11-2005, 05:34 PM
i love it! it dosnt seem to lag right when it goes onto a page anymore.


thats awesome!!! it doesnt lag anymore for me either!

derux
12-11-2005, 10:28 PM
what is the deal with the sponsored links things in the middle of the threads???

mr_240sx
12-12-2005, 05:20 AM
what is the deal with the sponsored links things in the middle of the threads???

yeah i find that i little annoying !

RJF
12-12-2005, 07:57 AM
what is the deal with the sponsored links things in the middle of the threads???

What do you mean?

mrmephistopheles
12-12-2005, 08:27 AM
EDIT by WeST: Read WeST's posts on next page.

FaLKoN240
12-12-2005, 09:56 AM
WTF?! Are you kidding? These ads are friggin eye sores. They're after the first post, or after the 3rd post in more "busy" threads. Is there anyway to get rid of them?

derux
12-12-2005, 10:08 AM
WTF?! Are you kidding? These ads are friggin eye sores. They're after the first post, or after the 3rd post in more "busy" threads. Is there anyway to get rid of them?


ya those are the ones. I get to one and i think the thread is done but it isnt.

RJF
12-12-2005, 10:19 AM
EDIT: Read below posts.

derux
12-12-2005, 10:51 AM
there is one on this page. if it is me how can i stop it. I only have them on 240sxforums and now this forum.

RJF
12-12-2005, 10:58 AM
Edit by WeST

It is coming from Zilvia. It shows up for Guests and Registered Members.

Read my posts below.

smellslikecurry
12-12-2005, 11:39 AM
ya i dont have that problem

West
12-12-2005, 11:42 AM
Yes. If you purchase a Premium Membership they will be removed.

I cannot put the sponsored links in the Quick Reply like before because it violates Googles TOS.

derux
12-12-2005, 11:45 AM
I have ran the spysweeper and it found nothing. I have looked online and it is the adsense by google. it seems to be in the vbulletin projram. Is there a way i can make it go only to the top of bottom of the page and not be in the middle.

-usmd-180sx
12-12-2005, 12:58 PM
indeed.. never used quick reply.. but most handy indeed

West
12-12-2005, 11:02 PM
I have ran the spysweeper and it found nothing. I have looked online and it is the adsense by google. it seems to be in the vbulletin projram. Is there a way i can make it go only to the top of bottom of the page and not be in the middle.

Read my above post.

I can’t do anything right now with the positioning of the ad, but once someone makes one that will be after the first post or somewhere better we are stuck with this one. Suggestions to the positioning are welcome.

You seem to forget that it takes money to run Zilvia.net. We aren’t getting rich, in fact the opposite. It takes TONS of our time. That being Me, Bob, and our Mods.

Compared to other forums out there, you got it quite good here. I make sure that ads aren’t intrusive or overpowering like some of the other sites. Although I will look into alternatives to the placement of the Google ads.

Gnnr
12-12-2005, 11:12 PM
I like the new quick reply. Also, I hope that this site will soon look like the boostaholic one. That one is very clean. You should add 1 more gig for the server, that should give it a kick in the pants.

RJF
12-13-2005, 08:20 AM
You should add 1 more gig for the server, that should give it a kick in the pants.

Would you like to make a donation or become a Premium Member to help with that purchase? :D

S14DB
12-13-2005, 12:30 PM
Would you like to make a donation or become a Premium Member to help with that purchase? :DI know Mark found the price for the new proc. But how much is the Ram?

NemeGuero
12-14-2005, 09:02 PM
Ok, so threads I'm subscribed to keep jumping up on the recent update list in my user cp... even though they haven't been posted in. Mostly seems to be polls... or do they just update whenever someone votes? 'cuz that would make sense.. and explain my stupid question...

S14DB
12-14-2005, 10:27 PM
Ok, so threads I'm subscribed to keep jumping up on the recent update list in my user cp... even though they haven't been posted in. Mostly seems to be polls... or do they just update whenever someone votes? 'cuz that would make sense.. and explain my stupid question...
Yep.

NemeGuero
12-14-2005, 10:55 PM
K, thanks.

shiftnslide
12-15-2005, 03:08 PM
a problem that i've had on another board that uses the same software as this one with the updated in window editing is that when you edit a post, and go to the advanced editing section to change the title, it changes the title when you view the post, but when you're looking at the forum, the title is still the same.

West
12-15-2005, 04:41 PM
Think thats a premissions problem. I will double check.

mr_240sx
12-17-2005, 11:17 AM
i dont know if anyone else noticed... but theres no more group buy section. Theres a special section but there also used to be a group buy section and now i cant find it anymore. has that section been cancelled? or is it something that hasnt been uploaded yet in the upgrade?

ThatGuy
12-17-2005, 11:49 AM
There is a Group Buy Section. It is not accesible to Pink Members.

mr_240sx
12-17-2005, 01:09 PM
how come i can see the rest of the market sections though? cause i only used to be able to see the chat and tech sections and since about 1 week ago... i can see all of them except the group buy. actually 2-3 weeks ago for a few days i could see everything (including the group buys)

NemeGuero
12-17-2005, 01:33 PM
Because Zilvia is undergoing construction.

mr_240sx
12-17-2005, 07:29 PM
and now i only get the chat and tech sections :wtf:

ThatGuy
12-17-2005, 08:18 PM
That is all you are suposed to be able to view as a Pinkie. What good would a punishment be, if you could still do everything you did before? Welcome to "being grounded".

mr_240sx
12-17-2005, 10:11 PM
That is all you are suposed to be able to view as a Pinkie. What good would a punishment be, if you could still do everything you did before? Welcome to "being grounded".
i thought that it was only supposed to be chat and tech section but last week or so, i was getting them all so i was just wondering what was up thats all.... i guess ill be back to normal on monday! :w00t:

ThatGuy
12-18-2005, 11:42 AM
During the update process some of the privelages got mixed-up. Everything should be back to normal now.

mr_240sx
12-18-2005, 06:17 PM
well its no big deal because tomorrow afternoon everything will be back to normal for moi!

NemeGuero
12-18-2005, 06:23 PM
Haha, your release date?

mr_240sx
12-18-2005, 07:02 PM
december 19th ~3pm

ThatGuy
12-18-2005, 07:31 PM
Actaually mr_240sx, it's 12-19-2005, ~05:00 PM

mr_240sx
12-18-2005, 08:28 PM
Actaually mr_240sx, it's 12-19-2005, ~05:00 PM


NICE !!!! the coutdown started back in november lol

S14DB
12-18-2005, 09:51 PM
Shouldn't this be in the pinkie forum?

mr_240sx
12-19-2005, 05:14 AM
Shouldn't this be in the pinkie forum?
it all started because i was saying how i was getting everything but the group buy forum.... just letting the mods know that since the upgrades something was wrong.... thats all

NemeGuero
12-28-2005, 07:17 PM
What's the deal with some key words having links?

like "rod ends" in this link: (RBS14's post)
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?p=888606#post888606

RJF
12-28-2005, 07:47 PM
What's the deal with some key words having links?

That's a new advertising option we're trying out.

mr_240sx
12-28-2005, 07:49 PM
im not sure but it sure gets annoying though:-/

drftone
12-29-2005, 12:12 AM
wiring sr20det??????? on a 89 240sx

enen11
12-31-2005, 01:39 PM
what's with the gallery section layout? i'm kinda lost of how to find certain pics compared to the old layout

ThatGuy
12-31-2005, 01:45 PM
The current VPicGallery took place of the former Member Rides. The new Gallery is not up and running yet.