New Upload & Edit Facility
New Upload & Edit Facility
As part of of the forums first birthday celebrations we are launching a new online system to allow the submission of requests for changes to ZXDB and adding of new titles.
We are extremely grateful to [mention]Mike Davies[/mention] who developed this for us during his limited spare time. Thanks also to [mention]Einar Saukas[/mention] for providing ZXDB related support.
The system is currently on test, so we would like you to try it out and see how you get on. Changes requested during the testing phase won't be actioned. For now continue requesting changes by either dropping us an email or using the little bugs in the database thread.
The URL is as follows (You must be logged into the forum to access the page - The system records the name of the user who requested the change):
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/edit/
Start by clicking the 'Start new edit' button. The rest should be self-explanatory.
One of my favorite features is the predictive search when you start typing in the name of a game to edit. Just to note that this is case sensitive.
Once you have requested a change and saved it you can login again and view the changes that you have requested.
Let us know how you get on.
We are extremely grateful to [mention]Mike Davies[/mention] who developed this for us during his limited spare time. Thanks also to [mention]Einar Saukas[/mention] for providing ZXDB related support.
The system is currently on test, so we would like you to try it out and see how you get on. Changes requested during the testing phase won't be actioned. For now continue requesting changes by either dropping us an email or using the little bugs in the database thread.
The URL is as follows (You must be logged into the forum to access the page - The system records the name of the user who requested the change):
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/edit/
Start by clicking the 'Start new edit' button. The rest should be self-explanatory.
One of my favorite features is the predictive search when you start typing in the name of a game to edit. Just to note that this is case sensitive.
Once you have requested a change and saved it you can login again and view the changes that you have requested.
Let us know how you get on.
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Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
Pretty cool! Will have to wrap my head around it. (For example, I’m not certain how to submit updates. Do I alway have to fill out every field or is the implication that the fields left blank are meant to remain unchanged?)
Time will only tell if this gets abused, but it’s certainly a great idea.
Time will only tell if this gets abused, but it’s certainly a great idea.
Every man should plant a tree, build a house, and write a ZX Spectrum game.
Author of A Yankee in Iraq, a 50 fps shoot-’em-up—the first game to utilize the floating bus on the +2A/+3,
and zasm Z80 Assembler syntax highlighter.
Author of A Yankee in Iraq, a 50 fps shoot-’em-up—the first game to utilize the floating bus on the +2A/+3,
and zasm Z80 Assembler syntax highlighter.
Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
Thanks [mention]Ast A. Moore[/mention],
Yes only record the fields you want changed. We are hoping that recording the user against each edit will help minimise the second point you raised.
Yes only record the fields you want changed. We are hoping that recording the user against each edit will help minimise the second point you raised.
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Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
Cool! That makes sense.
Every man should plant a tree, build a house, and write a ZX Spectrum game.
Author of A Yankee in Iraq, a 50 fps shoot-’em-up—the first game to utilize the floating bus on the +2A/+3,
and zasm Z80 Assembler syntax highlighter.
Author of A Yankee in Iraq, a 50 fps shoot-’em-up—the first game to utilize the floating bus on the +2A/+3,
and zasm Z80 Assembler syntax highlighter.
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Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
Great idea. Easy to use.
Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
Nice. Some quick feedback:
1. I can't upload amendments to existing entries without attaching a file. The following error messages appear at the bottom of the form:
Notice: Undefined index: fileExt in /var/www/zxdb-edit/src/ZxdbEdit/EntryForm.php on line 301
Notice: Undefined index: fileExt in /var/www/zxdb-edit/src/ZxdbEdit/EntryForm.php on line 431
2. The menu button in the top right appears as just a grey rectangle.
1. I can't upload amendments to existing entries without attaching a file. The following error messages appear at the bottom of the form:
Notice: Undefined index: fileExt in /var/www/zxdb-edit/src/ZxdbEdit/EntryForm.php on line 301
Notice: Undefined index: fileExt in /var/www/zxdb-edit/src/ZxdbEdit/EntryForm.php on line 431
2. The menu button in the top right appears as just a grey rectangle.
Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
Thank you [mention]Rorthron[/mention]. I'm sure [mention]Mike Davies[/mention] will look at these issues when he can.
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Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
I have tried to upload one missing Czech game - Transfer.
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/edit/en ... 72a3dde50d
I added four files - TAP+TZX+2xSCR, but only the last one was uploaded I guess.
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/edit/en ... 72a3dde50d
I added four files - TAP+TZX+2xSCR, but only the last one was uploaded I guess.
Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
Thanks for the feedback [mention]pavero[/mention] we will check this out.
During this testing phase can you continue to post on the forum about new MIA?
Many thanks
Peter
During this testing phase can you continue to post on the forum about new MIA?
Many thanks
Peter
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Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
Never mind, I have upload those missing files again.
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/edit/en ... 72a3dde50d
BTW, this duplicit record from [mention]solaris104[/mention] can be deleted...
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/edit/en ... 7316394fb2
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/edit/en ... 72a3dde50d
BTW, this duplicit record from [mention]solaris104[/mention] can be deleted...
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/edit/en ... 7316394fb2
Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
Excellent! Thanks for the hard work, this database is getting better and better!
Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
Ok, first question. If I want to remove a game from a group, for example, I want to remove https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... 96&id=2778 from "vector graphics" group, how I must proceed? Seems to me that a "no group" option should be present at the top? Or a checkbox?
Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
Another thing. Seems that it is required to upload a file, even when you're only editing an entry.
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Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
Now you can only add or edit, not remove anything.druellan wrote: ↑Sun Nov 11, 2018 1:26 pm Ok, first question. If I want to remove a game from a group, for example, I want to remove https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... 96&id=2778 from "vector graphics" group, how I must proceed? Seems to me that a "no group" option should be present at the top? Or a checkbox?
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Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
Hi Rorthron, thanks for the feedback.
Ah, amendments to an existing entry files, that's something I didn't anticipate. I've added a fix that allows that now, so it should work now.Rorthron wrote: ↑Fri Nov 09, 2018 9:56 pm 1. I can't upload amendments to existing entries without attaching a file. The following error messages appear at the bottom of the form:
Notice: Undefined index: fileExt in /var/www/zxdb-edit/src/ZxdbEdit/EntryForm.php on line 301
Notice: Undefined index: fileExt in /var/www/zxdb-edit/src/ZxdbEdit/EntryForm.php on line 431
To help me replicate, can you post a screenshot along with the browser/OS you are using? Probably something CSS related.
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Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
Thanks for the bug report. I'll look into it. Not sure what's causing that yet.pavero wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 7:22 pm I have tried to upload one missing Czech game - Transfer.
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/edit/en ... 72a3dde50d
I added four files - TAP+TZX+2xSCR, but only the last one was uploaded I guess.
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Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
I'd suggest making a note of such corrections using the Comments box in the "General" section for now for anything that can't be handled by the current editing form.pavero wrote: ↑Sun Nov 11, 2018 4:48 pmNow you can only add or edit, not remove anything.druellan wrote: ↑Sun Nov 11, 2018 1:26 pm Ok, first question. If I want to remove a game from a group, for example, I want to remove https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... 96&id=2778 from "vector graphics" group, how I must proceed? Seems to me that a "no group" option should be present at the top? Or a checkbox?
Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
It's Chrome 70.0.3538.80 for Android 8.0.0. I'll try to post an image. I'll also try testing it on a PC.Mike Davies wrote: ↑Sun Nov 11, 2018 6:26 pmTo help me replicate, can you post a screenshot along with the browser/OS you are using? Probably something CSS related.
Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
It's the same on Firefox 63.0 2 and Edge 42.0.0.2741 for Android 8.0.0
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Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
At first I selected all four files one by one. And after then I pressed Save button.Mike Davies wrote: ↑Sun Nov 11, 2018 6:32 pmThanks for the bug report. I'll look into it. Not sure what's causing that yet.pavero wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 7:22 pm I have tried to upload one missing Czech game - Transfer.
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/edit/en ... 72a3dde50d
I added four files - TAP+TZX+2xSCR, but only the last one was uploaded I guess.
If I press Save button after every file separatelly all works fine.
Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
I can't take a screen shot, but it's as I described: the usual menu button, minus the three horizontal white lines.Mike Davies wrote: ↑Sun Nov 11, 2018 6:26 pmTo help me replicate, can you post a screenshot along with the browser/OS you are using? Probably something CSS related.
Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
Evening [mention]Mike Davies[/mention]
I think [mention]Rorthron[/mention] is referring to this on the edit page:
Compared to this on the website home page:
It only happens on mobile view. Even though it is missing the horizontal lines I still find it functions fine and brings up the menu items when you click on it. At least in Google Chrome mobile.
I think [mention]Rorthron[/mention] is referring to this on the edit page:
Compared to this on the website home page:
It only happens on mobile view. Even though it is missing the horizontal lines I still find it functions fine and brings up the menu items when you click on it. At least in Google Chrome mobile.
Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
Yes, that's it. It's pretty minor.PeterJ wrote: ↑Sun Nov 11, 2018 9:51 pm Evening @Mike Davies
I think @Rorthron is referring to this on the edit page:
Compared to this on the website home page:
It only happens on mobile view. Even though it is missing the horizontal lines I still find it functions fine and brings up the menu items when you click on it. At least in Google Chrome mobile.
Re: New Upload & Edit Facility
Hi! I'm going to try and start adding the Vector Graphics games changes (viewtopic.php?p=13332#p13332). There are a lot of games that are miscategorized as vector, so, in that case, since I can't remove title from a group, I'm going to leave a comment.