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[Jane Louise]

Anyone else on Android not getting the mobile version of the site? Or am i missing something, it came up automatically before.

All seems to be working well on my Android phone Paul.

[johnholmes]

hi Paul

ref the spell check issue, I loaded as you suggested but as you can see below its not showing within Net Wx?

[AderynCoch]

More avatar issues.

I've uploaded a new image twice and twice it's reverted back to the old avatar when I've logged out. I'm not sure I want to stick with the current one if I can't get it to start dancing again (it still does in my profile strangely enough).

Time to form an orderly queue methinks!

[Paul]

It's by design that it's not dancing on posts etc I'm afraid - a lot of people find moving images by posts a bit distracting so it's now set to disable animation on those screens. I imagine the return of the old avatar is purely a caching thing, so refreshing the page a couple of times should clear it.

Re Iespell, does it not highlight words as you type John?

If not, then unfortunately as it's not a native thing in either the browser or the forum there's little that can be done.

[johnholmes]

no highlighting and no little tick in the top right the old system had-sad that ability will not be there

I can't abide spelling errors so it seems I'll have to do most posts into word and check then into word pad as Net Wx seems not to like word then into the forum, a bit tedious really but if there is nothing you feel you can do so be it I suppose?

Edited August 12, 2011 by johnholmes

[Paul]

It's unfortunate that while every other browser has a built in spell checker, ie doesn't and is reliant on a very old, freeware addon which doesn't look like it's been updated in some time and may not be up to the job in more modern text editors.

[johnholmes]

oh well I'll just have to put up with the system I suggested

[AderynCoch]

a lot of people find moving images by posts a bit distracting so it's now set to disable animation on those screens.

Ha, I knew it! :lol:

I'll try removing the image first before uploading the new one, rather than replacing it directly.

[alr1970]

I'm missing the dropdown navigator that used to appear at the bottom of each page, with all the forum folders listed in it. It was very useful for navigating without having to drill down from the top every time. Any chance of getting it back?

[Radiating Dendrite]

I'm missing the dropdown navigator that used to appear at the bottom of each page, with all the forum folders listed in it. It was very useful for navigating without having to drill down from the top every time. Any chance of getting it back?

Is it not still there?

Under the advertising banner?

[Paul]

Top right of the page next to view new content there's a link to the new quick nav options.

[Paul_P1]

It looks fine on my android too, only its the full html version, not mobile. Just checked it on my colleagues Android and its the same. Any ideas?

[Paul]

Try now, it should automatically select the mobile version.

[Paul_P1]

Works now, cheers Paul.

[4wd]

The favicon has reverted to software default I see.

I like the gravatar option as I'm using it on other sites already.

[Paul]

Good point, have re-uploaded the netweather one.

[Ja23]

I kinda like it a bit on the bright side and colourful though.

[kaz]

looks good to me .. just wanted to have a test to see what its like...

kaz

ps i am on firefox but dont have spell check it has vanished.

Edited August 12, 2011 by kaz

[Radiating Dendrite]

I never knew we had spell check at all.

Maybe Paul could post something up highlighting the new "toys" and how to get the most from the site as I am sure there is a lot that people do not notice.

[Paul]

Yep, I'll definitely put something together to show some of the new features and gadgets available on here - will hopefully do it this weekend or early next week.

[Radiating Dendrite]

Yep, I'll definitely put something together to show some of the new features and gadgets available on here - will hopefully do it this weekend or early next week.

Great stuff!

Really liking the new look now I am getting use to it!

[AderynCoch]

I'll try removing the image first before uploading the new one, rather than replacing it directly.

Success!

[TonyH]

Is there the option of normal view or mobile view, as I can't see it anymore?

If it's been automated, my phone is getting the forum in long-winded normal style which is a pain.

thanks

[Paul]

There's a link at the bottom left - 'change theme'

[TonyH]

Don't seem to have that Paul, not on computer nor mobile phone. thanks

Edited August 12, 2011 by Tonyh