Andy Y Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Keep the specific questions on features etc to the Help forum but if anyone wants to give generalised feedback on how it all feels I'd be happy to hear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhills Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Andy, Vote registered and as you say I will keep specific questions to the various topics that have been started, however, I would just like to take a moment to say a huge thanks and well done on the choice of layout and format to the forum. After 3 days, 3 blog entries & several gallery openings in the photo section i can honestly say it is a joy to use and view. I cant see it taking anyone from the masses, when they arrive, anymore than a few days to settle in and find their way around the new layout. The 'Whats on your mind' idea, although needing to be heavily moderated, I suspect, is a superb ice breaker and i hope it stays as a feature. Blogs rather than layout threads will no doubt cause a 'storm in a tea cup' but for me, i find flipping the way it is read on its head and seeing the latest from someones layout or workbench on the blog as opposed to scrolling through a long winded page of text to get to the latest news on a layout thread is far more pleasing. Individual comments in connection to that particular entry on the blog has got to be better than before. Would love to be constructive and bring up some valid points to change or be negative about but there just isnt anything at the minute so i will just rave on about how good i think it is. When it opens and the non believers show up, send them my way as i have been drawn in and converted within days ! Keep up the good work and thanks again for providing us with a super place to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted September 28, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 28, 2009 I also like the new format, Andy, and again, many thanks for the hard work in keeping this going and developing it. I haven't had too much time as yet to get to know the new format, and there are still a few things that I don't quite 'get', but as a curmudgeonly old technophobe, that's only to be expected! I'll cry for help if I really get stuck (and thanks for sorting my blog out the other day!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 You will know when you've undergone the complete transformation when you go back to the old forum and think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Piszczek Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 You will know when you've undergone the complete transformation when you go back to the old forum and think After a few hours of exploring my cheeks hurt from the grin I've had solidly plastered across my face. B) I'm at Kernow's stage- knowing just enough to be dangerous. I'm still trying to find my way back to the blog I contributed to earlier... Seriously though, the format is close enough to RMweb3 that it shouldn't be that difficult to get up to speed. The new features make the transition well worth the temporary vertigo. I do have to say that getting the new software up to speed must have taken a lot of work from Team RMweb. Without getting all syrupy and overly gratuitous, a big THANK YOU from these parts is in order. Now we just need a "Thumbs Up" Emoticon to properly express ourselves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Must agree also. There is a very modern feel to the site, yet still retains that something familiar with the old versions. Having a favourites list instead of just a bookmarked list is also a good step in the right direction. I too have had a similar grin while looking around. Best get on with some modelling to add new content. Kind regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted October 1, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2009 Having had a chance now to have a good nose round and have a bit of a play with the newbie I have to say I am impressed. Obviously I'm not fully up to speed with everything but it is definitely intuitive to use, looks more attractive and is a testimonial to the huge amount of hard work that's been put into it. I did wonder if, as one who voted for no change, this new look would be one step too far for me - but it's not, I really like it and would simply like to say thank you to Andy (and the team) for putting so much work into it's creation. It was certainly worth it. (Now can I have some buttons please.....) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 1, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 1, 2009 You will know when you've undergone the complete transformation when you go back to the old forum and think That's me transformed then! New forum gets my vote too Andy - well done chap (plus support). Prepare though for the masses wanting their multiple layout and workbench threads back initially. Also thanks for letting me have a play in the advance party. I was starting to transfer blocks of stuff across but the new way this works and looks has stopped me in my tracks - instead I'm going to be very selective of what comes over and try to make the use of the new features. I particularly like the galleries and blogs. Couldn't initially get the ABC spell checker icon to work though - got an error message. Found that by doing a google search that i needed the following add-on for it to work iespell add-on download. All fine now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ian Posted October 1, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2009 I think the poll results say it all, unless you selected the advance party on the basis of being the least luddite amongst the masses Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 That is not an entirely unconnected issue Mr Morton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Yup, I think I'll have to do a bit of housekeeping, especially where there was a temporary issue which has now been resolved as it's likely to confuse folk. Anyway, when we let the masses in we'll have to hide in the cupboard and watch as they bimble around utterly confused. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 My initial reactions is that I feel at home already - but then having being somewhat busy over the last week Ive not really had too much time to test drive - but using that analogy I have the distinct feeling Ive got into something with a little more style and elan. Be interesting to see what happens with a full complement of winkers, sorry members on board because at the moment things seem very civilised! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 2, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 2, 2009 Yup, I think I'll have to do a bit of housekeeping, especially where there was a temporary issue which has now been resolved as it's likely to confuse folk. Anyway, when we let the masses in we'll have to hide in the cupboard and watch as they bimble around utterly confused. Andy, Not sure how many you've let loose but if my initial few days 'bimbling' around is anything to go by then there's going to be a new European Bimble mountain being created. Mind you, once you get into the mind set that this is a different way of doing things and isn't the old site rebadged then you start to see lots of possibilities. Have fun in Manchester! PS like the word 'Bimble' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I'm certainly feeling more comfortable in here now, and to be honest I've virtually stopped posting in the old forum - instead looking at restarting topics in here or moving stuff over where appropriate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
77philg Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 love it already a lot easier to find pics etc still getting used to finding my way around phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
torkardlane Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Finding my way round and enjoying it all. This is the best modelling resource on the web. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Registered and poking about - well done - it looks good so far, with a nice new customer interface, that is bright, clean, and clear. Looks as though I was one of the 15% so I have re-registered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Alder Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Not usually a me-tooer but this new version seems to offer a lot more scope than previous ones. I am stumbling my way around with a steep learning curve ahead of me, but no doubt all will become clear in time. I take it by this reply that I've made it across OK. Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste234 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I also had to re-register, not bothered like I like the new site, havnt had a good look round yet, but sure looks fine. It kinda reminds me of a certain social networking site with the status updates etc Ste Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Another one having to re-register - hey ho - not bothering me shall just have to get back into post ###### mode to pump up the post count Having given it a look over at Manchester I have to say it didn't look as bad as I feared though the jury is still out AFAIC on the bloggy bits. BIG steep learning curve ahead over the next week or two while I find my way around ... bit of a Jungle ATM Seem to have found 2 bugs already but will post them elsewhere (after I have found where) and checked that they are not already on the TODO list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Piszczek Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Having given it a look over at Manchester I have to say it didn't look as bad as I feared though the jury is still out AFAIC on the bloggy bits. I have to say the bloggy bits were the most confusing for me, at first. It does take a little time to figure out the blog structure. Once you do, it'll seem like a better way to work through your projects. If you have an ongoing project, use Martin's excellent utility here to transfer over the earlier old RMweb parts. That way the whole project will be in one blog and as you continue with the project you'll have new blog additons. I've been roaring through my D6123 project, makes me look like a really fast worker! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold pirouets Posted October 4, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 4, 2009 Given that I am exploring this whilst cooking dinner, the basics seem fairly simple. I need have a bit more of a play with the blog structure but being able to mark up favorites is really useful. Any way, of to turn the tatties before I come back for another 15 min stint Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beacon Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I've just started exploring within the last hour and am already getting used to it. I like what I see! I like the structure of forum areas, like the products split into manufacturer groups etc. Everything seems very clean and well organised. I think it will take a while to get used to all of the new and added features but it all seems quite intuitive so far. Never having got into blogs before I think that will be a learning curve (but one I had to take at some point!) Well done and thank you for all the hard work behind the scenes putting it all together and to all those who've been involved in 'testing'. PS - should have added that I had to re-register but it was a painless process and extremely quick! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennine MC Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Morning all, just a quickie for now to get the feel and say hello. Looking forward to having a proper ferret around later B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold martin_wynne Posted October 5, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2009 Looking forward to having a proper ferret around later B) If it's ferrets you are looking for, see: http://www.rmweb.co....r-ending-story/ Martin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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