Site Update

[bfrd]

All,

Due to a potential security flaw, I updated the forum software to the newest version. This is causing many problems with our customizations. Please be patient with me as I sort them out.

As of now, I know of the following issues:

• Advanced BBCode Editor is not working Fixed, I think
• Image Integration is not working Fixed for desktops, need to check mobile devices
• User Flags are not displaying Fixed
• Options for Thread/Post limits are not working Fixed
• Breadcrumbs are not displaying Fixed
• Ads are not displaying Fixed

If you see anything else that is not working, please add it to this list so that I can address it. I apologize for the interruption in service. At this point, I am not sure if it will be faster to fix or revert to backups. My preference would be to fix it. I will be prioritizing the BBCode editor and Image integrations as those directly affect the usability of the site.

[digger303]

guess that's why I was having trouble accessing for a while. I'm sure you will sort it out....as sure as the sun comes up tomorrow I know I can't.

[RangerNeil]

Not sure if this is included in the OP list but. I notice now that if I follow a post from the "Recent Topics" sections the blue bar at the top of the screen that starts "Board index now only has a series of chevrons to indicate the levels below the Board Index page.
Before the upgrade the first part of every step was a link that could be clicked on to navigate back up the tree.
Thus if I followed a link to an entry in the Hovering build I could have clicked on the first back step to return to the index of the Hovering build to see other new posts. Now this cannot be done, I have to return to the Board index - Recent posts section and page through to see if there are any other new posts there - or navigate my way down through all the levels.

I hope that makes sense??

[bfrd]

Not sure if this is included in the OP list but. I notice now that if I follow a post from the "Recent Topics" sections the blue bar at the top of the screen that starts "Board index now only has a series of chevrons to indicate the levels below the Board Index page.
Before the upgrade the first part of every step was a link that could be clicked on to navigate back up the tree.
Thus if I followed a link to an entry in the Hovering build I could have clicked on the first back step to return to the index of the Hovering build to see other new posts. Now this cannot be done, I have to return to the Board index - Recent posts section and page through to see if there are any other new posts there - or navigate my way down through all the levels.

I hope that makes sense??

Those are the breadcrumbs. Still working on how to get those back.

[Twokidsnosleep]

I bet it is a Coronavirus....darn Chineese, or is it????

[bfrd]

Just testing... @Twokidsnosleep

[digger303]

I bet it is a Coronavirus....darn Chineese, or is it????

HAhahah !

[bfrd]

Ok, I have good news, OK news, and not so OK news...

The good news is that I believe I have fixed most of the errors due to the upgrade.

The OK news is that I know what is wrong with the bread crumbs at the top of the forums that aren't appearing.

The not so OK news is that it will not be an easy or quick fix. The backend system for styles is completely changed. Lee and I spent weeks modifying a custom style for this site and it will take quite a bit of time to re-incorporate those changes back into a new style. I do have the new style loaded and am in the process of converting into something that would be seamless to our users. I'll keep everyone updated as I have additional news.

[Gary30]

I have no idea what bread crumbs are, but they sound tasty and I'm sure you guys will work it all out.

We're all patient here and appreciate your sterling work.

[AAC]

Hi Matthew,

No problem while you sort out the teething problems with the update, however I did notice when the upgrade was going on I was getting SQL errors (understandably) but the thing was the error page doesn't have a "contact admin" link to send an email or something. I sent an email to the Ultimate retail site as I didn't know what else to do.

Some sort of contact link would be useful in case someone sees an error and want to notify you.

[Twokidsnosleep]

I think we all should give Matthew a big THANK YOU for all of this behind the scenes work
I have no friggen idea what he is talking about or doing with all this compertrizing programeratin stuff
I don't like breadcrumbs in my beard or down my shirt so I can't imagine what computer breakcrumbs are, sounds scary and itchy

But THANKS MATTHEW, bfrd, for all you do buddy

[digger303]

I think we all should give Matthew a big THANK YOU for all of this behind the scenes work
I have no friggen idea what he is talking about or doing with all this compertrizing programeratin stuff
I don't like breadcrumbs in my beard or down my shirt so I can't imagine what computer breakcrumbs are, sounds scary and itchy

But THANKS MATTHEW, bfrd, for all you do buddy

I'll go along with that.....I'v no idea either, but I expect Matthew knows that.

[bfrd]

Apparently we had another small kerfuffle with the site. It seems to be fixed now, but I will try to keep a closer eye on things for the next few days.

[Quax]

thanks Matthew!

Paul

[Meliodas2019]

as other have said thank you Matthew for you hard work keeping things working

[RangerNeil]

Congrats on all the hard work sir.
But I think you win't be too happy with me for this. As soon as I leave the home page I get a blue box at the top of the screen that gives this error message:

[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/ext/BFRD/ForumExtension/event/main_listener.php on line 114: Use of undefined constant background_path - assumed 'background_path' (this will throw an Error in a future version of PHP)

[Richy]

I'm on my mobile phone and get the same message as Neil.

Sorry

[bfrd]

Congrats on all the hard work sir.
But I think you win't be too happy with me for this. As soon as I leave the home page I get a blue box at the top of the screen that gives this error message:

[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/ext/BFRD/ForumExtension/event/main_listener.php on line 114: Use of undefined constant background_path - assumed 'background_path' (this will throw an Error in a future version of PHP)

No worries, I saw that one as well. It has to do with the background switching for certain forums. I noted that this morning and will get it sorted soon. I will never turn down a bug report.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Congrats on all the hard work sir.
But I think you win't be too happy with me for this. As soon as I leave the home page I get a blue box at the top of the screen that gives this error message:

[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/ext/BFRD/ForumExtension/event/main_listener.php on line 114: Use of undefined constant background_path - assumed 'background_path' (this will throw an Error in a future version of PHP)

No worries, I saw that one as well. It has to do with the background switching for certain forums. I noted that this morning and will get it sorted soon. I will never turn down a bug report.

There's this big hairy spider in the basement. If you wouldn't mind.....

[digger303]

I don't get any message's, but when changing pages a different basic screen briefly displays before reverting to the intended display.

[bfrd]

Congrats on all the hard work sir.
But I think you win't be too happy with me for this. As soon as I leave the home page I get a blue box at the top of the screen that gives this error message:

[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/ext/BFRD/ForumExtension/event/main_listener.php on line 114: Use of undefined constant background_path - assumed 'background_path' (this will throw an Error in a future version of PHP)

I believe I have this one fixed. Let me know if you still see it. Thanks!

[RangerNeil]

Congrats on all the hard work sir.
But I think you win't be too happy with me for this. As soon as I leave the home page I get a blue box at the top of the screen that gives this error message:

[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/ext/BFRD/ForumExtension/event/main_listener.php on line 114: Use of undefined constant background_path - assumed 'background_path' (this will throw an Error in a future version of PHP)

I believe I have this one fixed. Let me know if you still see it. Thanks!

Yep - that annoying message is gone!!! Well done sir

[bfrd]

The breadcrumb menu at the top of the pages should be fixed now.