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Title: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on February 24, 2008, 01:26:31 AM
Hello all,

I will be converting the board from Invision to SMF.  SMF is free so I'll be able to always stay up to date with the latest releases of the software without having to pay over $100 (Invision).  

After the conversion you might have problems logging in (password might be lost), in that case you'll just have to reset it by submitting your email address.

Let's shoot to update by some time tomorrow or Monday.
Title: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Chard! on February 24, 2008, 03:03:06 AM
I'm glad you've chosen not to pay.
Title: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Tea-cup on February 24, 2008, 09:43:47 AM
Good luck.

- Mel
Title: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: 420 on February 24, 2008, 01:30:21 PM
Looks the same to me...

-420
Title: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on February 24, 2008, 02:51:00 PM
Quote
Looks the same to me...

-420
[snapback]39214[/snapback]

Hasn't been converted yet.  It will be shortly.
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on February 24, 2008, 04:35:10 PM
Ok.  Everything should be converted properly now.  If your password no longer works, reset it using your email address.
I can be reached at admin@lucidmagic.net if you require help.  Let me know what you think of the new board.
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: 420 on February 24, 2008, 05:37:33 PM
It looks cool but all the image links are broken.

-420

EDIT: Look at what happened to my precious precious guide!!!
Named Item Locations (http://lucidmagic.net/forum/index.php?topic=3000.0)
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on February 24, 2008, 09:01:09 PM
Thanks.  Fixed now.
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Anheg on February 25, 2008, 12:41:19 AM
*Strokes beard*

Looks good to me. Im glad my password worked, im lazy.
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: 420 on February 25, 2008, 01:17:38 AM
Quote from: Mo on February 24, 2008, 09:01:09 PM
Thanks.  Fixed now.
How do I embed attached pics into the post? There doesn't seem to be anything similar to the [attachmentid=####] command.

-420
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on February 25, 2008, 12:04:07 PM
there's a little picture icon that you can click that adds "img" tags.
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: 420 on February 25, 2008, 02:47:05 PM
Quote from: Mo on February 25, 2008, 12:04:07 PM
there's a little picture icon that you can click that adds "img" tags.
But how do I point it to an attached image?

Also, I can't upload any images larger than 128K.

-420

EDIT: Tried uploading a smaller pic got this error: "The upload folder is full. Please try a smaller file and/or contact an administrator."

So far, I'm not thinking SMF is an improvement.

EDIT EDIT: If I get an error while trying to post and I hit the browsers "Go back one page" button (the big green arrow) it won't allow me to edit the post. The post is lost and I must try to create it again from scratch. What kind of newbs designed this program?
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Tea-cup on February 25, 2008, 03:09:04 PM
I got the same error as 420 when uploading an attachment.

- Mel
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on February 25, 2008, 03:25:16 PM
Well it certainly is an improvement. The difficulties you are having are related to setting/permissions that are improperly set.  That would be my fault =)
I can't think of every setting that needs to be tweak that's why I rely on you good people to inform me on where the problems are and I'll do ahead and fix them.

I'll get to the attachment issue after I finish work today.

I think the IMG tag is for pointing to a URL that is a picture.

Mel, I got rid of that Admin Discussion forum.  As you noticed it was empty and useless anyway.

Quote from: 420 on February 25, 2008, 02:47:05 PM
Quote from: Mo on February 25, 2008, 12:04:07 PM
there's a little picture icon that you can click that adds "img" tags.
But how do I point it to an attached image?

Also, I can't upload any images larger than 128K.

-420

EDIT: Tried uploading a smaller pic got this error: "The upload folder is full. Please try a smaller file and/or contact an administrator."

So far, I'm not thinking SMF is an improvement.

EDIT EDIT: If I get an error while trying to post and I hit the browsers "Go back one page" button (the big green arrow) it won't allow me to edit the post. The post is lost and I must try to create it again from scratch. What kind of newbs designed this program?
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: 420 on February 25, 2008, 03:36:17 PM
Quote from: Mo on February 25, 2008, 03:25:16 PM
I think the IMG tag is for pointing to a URL that is a picture.
OK, here is the process I got for embedding attached pics:

1. When creating a post click on "Additional Options..." and use the Browse button to attach images.

2. Post

3. Right-click on attached image in the new post and choose "Copy Image Location"

4. Edit post and use IMG tags with the copied URL

It's a crappy work around and the pic still appears at the bottom with the attached files but it will do the trick until a better solution comes along.

-420
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on February 25, 2008, 05:26:30 PM
Quote from: 420 on February 25, 2008, 03:36:17 PM
Quote from: Mo on February 25, 2008, 03:25:16 PM
I think the IMG tag is for pointing to a URL that is a picture.
OK, here is the process I got for embedding attached pics:

1. When creating a post click on "Additional Options..." and use the Browse button to attach images.

2. Post

3. Right-click on attached image in the new post and choose "Copy Image Location"

4. Edit post and use IMG tags with the copied URL

It's a crappy work around and the pic still appears at the bottom with the attached files but it will do the trick until a better solution comes along.

-420

Well it's quite possible that the "insert image into post" feature isn't available with SMF.  If you just can't live without inline images why not use a service like Image Shack or something?

Going home now.  Will fix the attachment errors.
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on February 25, 2008, 06:14:35 PM
Ok you should be able to attach files now. 
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Chard on February 25, 2008, 06:54:27 PM
I like it. :D Looks... Fresh.

^^^ Edit: yeah smileys aint working
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: 420 on February 25, 2008, 06:55:36 PM
Testing Attachments.

Looks like I can't add more than 10 per post. Which means the named item guide can no longer be updated.



[attachment deleted by admin]
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on February 25, 2008, 08:10:28 PM
Quote from: 420 on February 25, 2008, 06:55:36 PM
Testing Attachments.

Looks like I can't add more than 10 per post. Which means the named item guide can no longer be updated.



lol ok changes that to 50.  :)

Simleys fixed.
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Elessar Telrunya on February 25, 2008, 10:01:48 PM

Quote from: Anheg
*Strokes beard*
that's new.


bla...
You could list in lists...?
HowOrganized
ThisIs
Okay, I'm done for now....
[/list]

Oh, and skin this place - it's an eyesore!
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on February 26, 2008, 01:09:25 AM
Quote from: Elessar Telrunya on February 25, 2008, 10:01:48 PM
    Fascinating...all I see so far are flashy new BBCode....

Quote from: Anheg
*Strokes beard*
that's new.


bla...
  • did
    • you
      • know
You could list in lists...?
HowOrganized
ThisIs
Okay, I'm done for now....
[/list]

Oh, and skin this place - it's an eyesore!

It comes with a few skins that you can change to.  I'll have a look for others later on.
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: 420 on February 28, 2008, 02:29:27 PM
I saw that I had 1 new message but when I checked it the last message I have is from July '07. I know there were newer PMs than that before the forum migration.

-420
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Elessar Telrunya on February 28, 2008, 04:26:06 PM
Yeah, my newest is from August and I'm positive I've had at least one in between then and now....

and holy crap 420's avvy is wicked pixelated at that size!
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on February 28, 2008, 04:57:05 PM
Quote from: Elessar Telrunya on February 28, 2008, 04:26:06 PM
Yeah, my newest is from August and I'm positive I've had at least one in between then and now....

and holy crap 420's avvy is wicked pixelated at that size!

Hmm I couldn't tell you, I just deleted all mine. It seemed like I had a lot when I checked them.  Didn't notice the dates.
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: 420 on March 01, 2008, 01:02:29 PM
Just got this error while trying to post updated 1.2 patch notes for Hellgate: London:

The message exceeds the maximum allowed length (20000 characters).

-420

EDIT: This looks promising: new forum feature coded - ability to inline link attachments! (http://www.donationcoder.com/Forums/bb/index.php?PHPSESSID=63d0215f3fd1abc625faf3d6146e8ffe&topic=1996.0)

Is this something you have to do on your end Mo?

EDIT EDIT: Check out this action: SIMPLE MACHINES FORUM ADDONS (http://www.donationcoder.com/Software/Other/SmfMods/index.html)

The mod at the very top is Inline Attachment Images Plus (http://www.donationcoder.com/Software/Other/SmfMods/InlineAttachments/InlineAttachmentMod_FromDonationCoderDotCom.zip)
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on March 01, 2008, 04:07:48 PM
I've increased characters allowed in posts by 100x.

Inline pictures now available.  Thank you 420 for finding the package.  I've attached instructions.
In it's simplest use

Code: [Select]
just add the tag [attach=number] where number is the 1st 2nd 3rd etc. attachment.

[attachment deleted by admin]
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on March 01, 2008, 04:38:41 PM
There's a problem with the Inline attachment package.  I'll fix it shortly and let you know.
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on March 01, 2008, 04:47:52 PM
Ok should [attachthumb=1] work now.

[attachment deleted by admin]
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Elessar Telrunya on March 01, 2008, 05:03:37 PM
I always think that pic is really disturbing....looks like her torso is severed from her hips...
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Throbblefoot on March 01, 2008, 11:17:04 PM
*barks shin on the new end table* Wow.... this place is...... confusing, yet shiny....

-Throbblefoot
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on March 01, 2008, 11:36:10 PM
Quote from: Elessar Telrunya on March 01, 2008, 05:03:37 PM
I always think that pic is really disturbing....looks like her torso is severed from her hips...

That movie really sucked however.

Hey Throbble good to see you around.
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Anheg on March 01, 2008, 11:55:41 PM
Quote from: Elessar Telrunya on March 01, 2008, 05:03:37 PM
I always think that pic is really disturbing....looks like her torso is severed from her hips...
I think you are crazy
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: 420 on March 02, 2008, 12:23:12 AM
Quote from: Mo on March 01, 2008, 11:36:10 PM
Quote from: Elessar Telrunya on March 01, 2008, 05:03:37 PM
I always think that pic is really disturbing....looks like her torso is severed from her hips...

That movie really sucked however.
That movie was brilliant! Do you just hate Transformers?

-420
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on March 02, 2008, 03:16:08 AM
Quote from: 420 on March 02, 2008, 12:23:12 AM
Quote from: Mo on March 01, 2008, 11:36:10 PM
Quote from: Elessar Telrunya on March 01, 2008, 05:03:37 PM
I always think that pic is really disturbing....looks like her torso is severed from her hips...

That movie really sucked however.
That movie was brilliant! Do you just hate Transformers?

-420

Blasphemer!

I grew up with Transformers.  That movie was so bad I only stayed through it past the first 5 mins cause I don't walk out of movies.  I couldn't stand the humor (that stupid kid was so fucking annoying).  Also I'm sick and tired of Michael Bay, he needs to change things up a little, same old shit different day.

Megatron was stupid...he's a damn gun not a plane.
Bumblebee wasn't a beetle wtf...

shit shit shit
Unicron ftw
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Elessar Telrunya on March 02, 2008, 08:33:43 AM
Hi, Throbble!

Quote from: Anheg
I think you are crazy
Pfffft! I don't think I'm crazy - I know I'm crazy!

And the Transformers movie was excellent, btw! :)
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: 420 on March 02, 2008, 12:00:33 PM
The Transformers movie was basically the plot of the Transformers Marvel Comic, same family of humans and all.

I don't mind them changing Megs because transforming into a gun is stupid on so many levels. In the cartoon he would physically shrink down to a hand-gun where every other Transformer in existence basically kept their full bulk when transformed (with the exception of Shockwave of course).

Besides Megs has been a lot of things, as Galvatron he transformed into a giant energy cannon. And the next-generation Megatron from Beast Wars became a Tyrannosaurus Rex and later a dragon.

I agree that Bumble Bee should have been one of those new VW Bugs however.

But what it really comes down to is: Was Optimus Prime a blue and red semi and did he have his original voice? Both answers were "yes" therefor the movie rocked!

-420
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on March 02, 2008, 01:12:00 PM
Laaaame.

The silly humor bothered me the most.  It just wasn't funny.
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Anheg on March 02, 2008, 03:42:05 PM
I thought it got worse as the movie progressed. It went from serious and progressed into a level of stupidity I wasnt expecting.

That movie only reinforces the opinion that the Shila Boof kid only ruins movies. I hope he doesnt have much of a part in Indiana Jones 4 =(
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on March 02, 2008, 05:06:14 PM
Quote from: Anheg on March 02, 2008, 03:42:05 PM
I thought it got worse as the movie progressed. It went from serious and progressed into a level of stupidity I wasnt expecting.

That movie only reinforces the opinion that the Shila Boof kid only ruins movies. I hope he doesnt have much of a part in Indiana Jones 4 =(

I don't think it's him personally, as he was ok in Constantine and I, Robot (maybe cause he wasn't the star), the writing was just horrid.
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: 420 on March 02, 2008, 05:21:42 PM
Quote from: Mo on March 02, 2008, 05:06:14 PM

the writing was just horrid.
And I suppose that the writing for the Transformers TV show and animated movie were deftly rendered morality plays with perfectly sculpted prose worthy of Shakespeare or Moliere?

-420
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on March 02, 2008, 07:00:18 PM
Quote from: 420 on March 02, 2008, 05:21:42 PM
Quote from: Mo on March 02, 2008, 05:06:14 PM

the writing was just horrid.
And I suppose that the writing for the Transformers TV show and animated movie were deftly rendered morality plays with perfectly sculpted prose worthy of Shakespeare or Moliere?

-420

It was the humor!! The movie was not funny! How can you laugh at that??
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: 420 on March 02, 2008, 07:12:50 PM
I didn't laugh at it. I must have missed the jokes.

-420
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Tea-cup on March 03, 2008, 10:04:21 AM
Had a little error when posting my previous post.  But aside from the message, the post seems fine.  Attached a screen shot that includes the url.

Edit: had the same thing on this post and the pic didn't get uploaded.
Edit2: it doesn't appear if I edit a message.

- Mel

[attachment deleted by admin]
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on March 03, 2008, 10:42:54 AM
Quote from: Tea-cup on March 03, 2008, 10:04:21 AM
Had a little error when posting my previous post.  But aside from the message, the post seems fine.  Attached a screen shot that includes the url.

Edit: had the same thing on this post and the pic didn't get uploaded.
Edit2: it doesn't appear if I edit a message.

- Mel

Your picture file is 0B.

I believe your error was due to my disk being 100% full.  :S

tmp dir went a little crazy.  I'm going to repartition to more space this week.
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: 420 on March 04, 2008, 02:19:13 PM
I keep getting notifications from "My Messages" that I have a new PM but when I go to view them it still only shows the real old messages and the last one from July of last year.

I get the feeling that my PM inbox got full before it finished migrating my inbox from the old forum so it left off PMs from the most recent months (Aug07-Feb08). Consequently my new messages are getting lost though I'm getting notification for them.

Is there any way to recover these lost messages?

And I apologize to anyone that sent me a PM that I didn't reply to.

-420
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on March 04, 2008, 03:20:10 PM
Quote from: 420 on March 04, 2008, 02:19:13 PM
I keep getting notifications from "My Messages" that I have a new PM but when I go to view them it still only shows the real old messages and the last one from July of last year.

I get the feeling that my PM inbox got full before it finished migrating my inbox from the old forum so it left off PMs from the most recent months (Aug07-Feb08). Consequently my new messages are getting lost though I'm getting notification for them.

Is there any way to recover these lost messages?

And I apologize to anyone that sent me a PM that I didn't reply to.

-420


Try pruning your PMs?  I can't seem to find a setting to increase amount of PM storage available...
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: 420 on March 04, 2008, 04:03:16 PM
Quote from: Mo on March 04, 2008, 03:20:10 PM

Try pruning your PMs?  I can't seem to find a setting to increase amount of PM storage available...
Whoops, never mind. The "sort by date" button just does weird things. My PM's are listed from most recent at the bottom of the page so I just couldn't see them.

But I am getting them, sorry for not responding to everyone's PM. This new board takes a lot of getting used to.

-420
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on March 04, 2008, 04:08:44 PM
Glad we got that sorted out.
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Anheg on March 06, 2008, 06:00:03 AM
So how much sence does it make that i can report my own posts? And im posting from my ps3!
Title: Re: Lucidmagic migrating to SMF
Post by: Mo on March 06, 2008, 07:35:26 AM
Quote from: Anheg on March 06, 2008, 06:00:03 AM
So how much sence does it make that i can report my own posts? And im posting from my ps3!

Maybe it's for people with split-personality disorder.