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#1 Marcello

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Posted 12 August 2005 - 08:59 AM

Hello guys,

Am wondering, can I start working on a new skin on 2.1 BETA 4? So when the final release comes out that I just have to replace the altered coding from BETA 4-5 to 2.1 Final (usually Matt includes this in his upgrade files)?

Ofcourse I know that I might have to alter some skin files after the upgrade or that I even might loose some skinning of my own...

Reason why I'm asking is that I want to have the skin ready before I do the live upgrade...I'm guessing it will take me 4-5 days to make a complete and awesome skin...

What do you guys advice?

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Posted 12 August 2005 - 09:23 AM

I'd say: go ahead but keep in mind template bits may change due to bug fixing, etc so be prepared to re-do some of your work.

I will be providing a diff export with each release announcement which will show you which template bits have changed and what's changed.

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#3 Marcello

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Posted 12 August 2005 - 09:53 AM

Matt, that's awesome. If changes are added into a file as they usually (always) are, than everything is fine I guess!

One more question though...would it be wise to start skinning a new (not upgraded live board) IPB 2.1 BETA 4...after done with skinning upgrade the board to 2.1 Final (copy all skin files etc..) and then launch the upgrade script?

Or would that be impossible and should I first do the upgrade to my live board and then start skinning?

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Posted 12 August 2005 - 10:01 AM

I'd install a test copy of IPB 2.1 (adhereing to the license which allows such a test board as long as every effort is made to ensure that new members cannot register) and develop your skin.

When a stable version of IPB 2.1 is released, upgrade your live 2.0.4 to 2.1.0 and then copy your skin across to your live upgraded board.

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Posted 12 August 2005 - 10:07 AM

Matt will we see Beta 5 this week or will it be early next week like mon-wed

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bfarber, on 27 March 2009 - 09:17 AM, said:

lol - I could be crazy then. What with the 11-12 hour workdays somedays, kid's soccer practices, boy scouts, and so on I wouldn't doubt it I've been seeing things.

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#6 Matt

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Posted 12 August 2005 - 10:08 AM

Yes. One of those.

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Posted 12 August 2005 - 10:10 AM

Matt, on Aug 12 2005, 06:08 AM, said:

Yes. One of those.

only main reason i want it soon so i can test my live site backup copies of DB's and start skinning

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bfarber, on 27 March 2009 - 09:17 AM, said:

lol - I could be crazy then. What with the 11-12 hour workdays somedays, kid's soccer practices, boy scouts, and so on I wouldn't doubt it I've been seeing things.

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Matt, on Aug 12 2005, 03:08 AM, said:

Yes. One of those.

The first or second one?

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Posted 12 August 2005 - 10:10 AM

Matt, will it be this week?

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Posted 12 August 2005 - 10:11 AM

woflie he said one of these

Matt will we see Beta 5 this week or will it be early next week like mon-wed

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bfarber, on 27 March 2009 - 09:17 AM, said:

lol - I could be crazy then. What with the 11-12 hour workdays somedays, kid's soccer practices, boy scouts, and so on I wouldn't doubt it I've been seeing things.

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Posted 12 August 2005 - 10:14 AM

I'm aware of what he said. I'm trying to narrow it down. :lol:

If it doesn't come out this week, then oh well.

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Posted 12 August 2005 - 10:17 AM

i agree o well because 1 thing i would rather have is this

more time he takes before beta 5 is released less bugs in it

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bfarber, on 27 March 2009 - 09:17 AM, said:

lol - I could be crazy then. What with the 11-12 hour workdays somedays, kid's soccer practices, boy scouts, and so on I wouldn't doubt it I've been seeing things.

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Posted 12 August 2005 - 10:22 AM

Yep. I bet you that some people are going to be like "But you promised"..

Sheesh.. Chill already!

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#14 Marcello

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Posted 12 August 2005 - 11:14 AM

Please keep this topic on target guys.

Matt, on Aug 12 2005, 03:01 AM, said:

Thank you for your fast reply.

By test copy you mean the latest BETA version of 2.1?

So if I do the following, it would be alright:

1. Leave my IPB 1.3.1. as it is right now;
2. Create a subdirectory on my server and install the 2.1 BETA 4 there;
3. Start working on the skin for 2.1 on the 2.1. BETA 4 version;
4. After completion, wait till full and stable version of 2.1. Final comes out;
5. After release, install the final 2.1 release;
6. Do the live upgrade from 1.3.1. to 2.1. Final;
7. After a succesfull upgrade, copy the skin files into the upgraded version directory (import css etc);
8. Done?

Thanks for your support so far.

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Posted 12 August 2005 - 12:26 PM

I'd say that's a good plan Marcello.

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Posted 12 August 2005 - 12:33 PM

Can't wait for this release!

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Jack Chapple, on Aug 12 2005, 09:33 AM, said:

Can't wait for this release!

I can't wait for it either, disappointed though that we won't be seeing it today

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#18 Marcello

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Posted 12 August 2005 - 12:46 PM

Matt, on Aug 12 2005, 05:26 AM, said:

I'd say that's a good plan Marcello.

Matt,

Thanks alot! Can't wait to get started tomorrow!

Kind regards,
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Posted 12 August 2005 - 01:06 PM

Ya this release will rock!

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#20 nightfox_pc_asst

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Posted 13 August 2005 - 08:35 AM

First let me say, Thank you IPB, Matt and staff for providing such a wonderful board. I have had mine now for two years and enjoyed it alot.

Currently for some site owners I installed the beta versions on my reseller account so that they can field test skins, mods, and third party add-ons.

I know some sites might offer this as well, I just wanted to be part of a family.

Again thank you Matt, IPB and Staff for all the great work you guys have produced.

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