osDate Roadmap for 1.1.0

[g8z]

Greetings osDate users!

I've been getting a lot of emails about what's happening with osDate, and when the fixes will be made, and what's going to be in the next major update.

There is no official release date at this point, but we're probably looking at the beginning of April 2006 for the 1.1.0 version.

The anticipated changes include:

1) Fixes for most of the issues posted on the forum (at least for those that we were able to reproduce).

2) Proximity searches for USA zip codes. We're looking for zip code databases for some European countries, too.

3) Categorization of the global settings (sort of like how vBulletin does it), and addition of about 50 new settings to control many aspects of osDate.

4) Insertion of the language strings into the database, rather than as an external file. There are a lot of good reasons to do this. Some basic admin tools are being added to manage the language strings in the database.

5) About a dozen new email notifications for various actions. For example, when a user receives a wink, an email is sent, etc.

6) Search improvements. Users will be able to search on every profile option for their ideal match.

7) 5 "small" feature additions, like: vBulletin as a forum choice, TOS acknowledgement option, saving searches, custom cookie headers, timezones in place of GMT times. More small feature additions might be added before the final release.

Thanks for your patience as these features are implemented!
Darren

[netmed]

Hi Darren,
Thanks for the update.
There is one question I have been hanging on for a response to. At present the program will not upgrade a membership via the payment module. it goes through the payment routine fine returns you back to the site but it greets you with 'Your membership has been upgraded to...' and thats all. I was told this was a bug and patch would be released as a fix. but up until now this bug hasnt even been addressed oficially even though it is a major one. Will this problem be fixed in version 1.1.0 or will there be a patch released beforehand?

John

[Apocalyptic]

Hi Darren,
Thanks for the update.
There is one question I have been hanging on for a response to. At present the program will not upgrade a membership via the payment module. it goes through the payment routine fine returns you back to the site but it greets you with 'Your membership has been upgraded to...' and thats all. I was told this was a bug and patch would be released as a fix. but up until now this bug hasnt even been addressed oficially even though it is a major one. Will this problem be fixed in version 1.1.0 or will there be a patch released beforehand?

John
John
I seen on a freelancer board where one of the members here (I believe) has hired a programmer to fix this, perhaps if they read this they would share the fix, even if people here helped with the cost ;)

[vijaynair]

Hi,

The payment update issue will be resolved with the release 1.1.0

[Stryker]

A few features that I would love to see if they are not already on the drawing board would be

1) to have the option to require the user to upload at least one picture during the sign-up process.

2) Have a link in the admin panel to show all pictures in a persons profile when managing profiles.

3) Have links to 'Accept/Reject/Suspend' while reviewing a profile, not just under the master list.

Thanks a million for all the hard and awsome work you guys are doing.

[mickyd]

Sounds good... No rush guys we dont want bugs and have to make it 1.1.1 lol ;)

Hope these new updates will not affect the templates:)

[afrogeek]

Hello Darrem, I just wanted to confirm some features I would REALLY like to see in OSdate.

1. I really cool photo/video messenger. Not one that is fixed like you have it now. But in a nice neat floating box. Yahoo messenger is a good example. I do realize maybe it's best to make this a separate project. If this is the case please let me know?

2. Flash templates or the capability of using flash templates. Maybe even work something out with template monster?

3. I'm not sure, is there a way to alter the size, location and arrangements of feature photos on the front page? Could you include those who have peeped you out in thumbnails?

I guess what I am saying is that I would prefer to see more photos than I do text.

[guichard]

Hi Darren

At the risk of sounding like a old recursive function. Can you please let us all have some answers on a few things.

1 Has the image upload issue that has been report by more than one of us been identified or re-produced by any one there?

2 If so is it going to be fixed? or is there an answer?

3 Any chance of users being able to save their own user defined searches? Looks like this used to exist at some stage.

4 In extended search there have been error conditions reported by a few users that result in what I think is debug code....has been identified? and will it be fixed?

TIA

CC

[bunty1_kk]

Hi daren,

1- Can we put a small link like Back To Search Result (not a button ) on the top left hand side corner of the search page so that user can go back to his serach result after sending the message and winks.(avoiding use the Browser back arrow)

I have checked with many people all suggest the same think, and I have browsed lot of web sites and all have a Text link for the same.

2- And is there any permanent solution regarding some probelem with IM messenger not working after some days (because it needs to be flushed from the database regularly !!!)

These are just some suggestion.
waiting for the new vesrion.

Regards,

[vijaynair]

Hi,


1 Has the image upload issue that has been report by more than one of us been identified or re-produced by any one there?

2 If so is it going to be fixed? or is there an answer?


This is not reproduced here. However, you may check two things.
a) The user have rights to upload pictures and you have given rights to load at least one picture
b) Space is available in DB or File System depending on your choice

3 Any chance of users being able to save their own user defined searches? Looks like this used to exist at some stage.


Release 1.1.0 will provide for saving of searches which will be improved in later versions

4 In extended search there have been error conditions reported by a few users that result in what I think is debug code....has been identified? and will it be fixed?

Search is being redone (merging simple search and extended search into Simple and Advanced Search )

1- Can we put a small link like Back To Search Result (not a button ) on the top left hand side corner of the search page so that user can go back to his serach result after sending the message and winks.(avoiding use the Browser back arrow)

Will try to provide this link

2- And is there any permanent solution regarding some probelem with IM messenger not working after some days (because it needs to be flushed from the database regularly !!!)


Will try to solve this issue

[Apocalyptic]

Hi daren,

1- Can we put a small link like Back To Search Result (not a button ) on the top left hand side corner of the search page so that user can go back to his serach result after sending the message and winks.(avoiding use the Browser back arrow)

I have checked with many people all suggest the same think, and I have browsed lot of web sites and all have a Text link for the same.

2- And is there any permanent solution regarding some probelem with IM messenger not working after some days (because it needs to be flushed from the database regularly !!!)

These are just some suggestion.
waiting for the new vesrion.

Regards,
Did you try the mod in the database listed in two threads?
also I have joined the two searches even back in .62, eliminating 1 of the duplicate tables (countries, I believe)

[Phyro]

2) Proximity searches for USA zip codes. We're looking for zip code databases for some European countries, too.


I've got the Switzerland ZIP-Codes, where do i have to send them?

[someone]

Can we please have the ability to turn off "profile ratings". On my dating site it is being used to hurt people's feelings and I can't see who is misusing the feature... Someone keeps giving 1 ratings to new members making them feel very unwelcome.

[Apocalyptic]

Can we please have the ability to turn off "profile ratings". On my dating site it is being used to hurt people's feelings and I can't see who is misusing the feature... Someone keeps giving 1 ratings to new members making them feel very unwelcome.
I believe this will exclude the "rateing" part of the profile view
open profileview.tpl and remove this include, now you wont have that feature
{include file="rate.tpl"}

remember to make a backup , ;)

[zigzag]

Horoscopes would be a nice feature as under profile they can choose their star sign so it would be nice if when a member logs in they see their horroscope for that day :grin:

[pharg]

Hello Darren,

Can you add these text boxes below to the profiles please?

It would be great to know what the person is looking for in a
man/woman/couple/etc/

About me:
Text area for user to write a little personal bit about themselves first needed?

What I am looking for:
Need a question area where the user can write what they are looking for please?

This way when reading a persons profile, the reader will know whether to
msg the user or not, example ( I am looking for a honest caring male/woman or both if bi with a great sense of humour. must like kids and going out or for walks on the beach etc )
Anything they want can be written by the users!

thanks for all your great work and time :)

Regards: pharg

[someone]

Hi pharg,

If you go to Section Management in the admin panel you can create a new section called Personality or what ever best fits your site.

You can then add questions/answers to that section. For example, I added:

A Little About Me:
500 char length text area

Describe Your Ideal Match
Ideal Match: 500 char length text area

Describe Your Idea Of A Good Date
Ideal Date: 500 char length text area

[mickyd]

I am going to say this at the risk of sounding like a completely ungreatfull ass.. but I keep seeing posts with add this.. add that... Has no body noticed that the core is still buggy? Wouldnt it be a better idea for all to have the work completed on the current bug lists before adding new stuff and more to go wrong..

Doesnt that seem like a more sensible Idea.. I dont know how many here are actually trying to realise osdate's potential as a business tool as opposed to how many are just here to "Tinker" but what ever the case clearing up the bugs should be priority rather than adding more stuff to go wrong. Dont people realaise that a shakey site is a useless one? I personally would rather have a 100% working site than one that is all singing and all dancing.. Im sure my customers would feel the same. If osdate is to be taken seriously I would reconmend that bug fixing come before adding stuff.

I noticed in one of the 1.0 version releases issues were popping up that were fixed in 6.2... If work was concentrated on the current faults and then add the all singing and all dancing stuff that would be time and effort better served in my oppinion, or we will forever be waiting on releases that fix issues.

I have said this before and I shall say it again.. oSDate has the potential to easily match and exceed any dating script already available for silly money, But if you plan to use oSDate as a business tool which I beleive one of its purposes is then you cannot due to the exceeding ammount of bugs..

I wish to continue using oSDate... it has lots of great potential.. but if new features are gonna start coming before fixing those features and bugs we currently have.. then Im inclined to pay for a custom CMS and thats the long and short of it..

Trying to develop a site out of a core like this in its current state is next to impossible.. constantly having to wait for bug fix releases.. I was prepared for that during the beta but we are in the final now and surely at least all those bugs identified during the beta should be sorted out now in the final..

Im one for saying things as I see them, so if I sound Calous and ungreatfull then forgive me.. Im not ungreatfull.. I just thought or was under the impression that osdate was to be a serious player in the dating script game.. yet it could be so much more but we cannot seem to even get past the same old recuring bugs.

I dare say that i will be flamed by somone for posting this.. but tell me seriously.. is what I see not how it is?
Would it not at least be a consideration to seek some help with the coding to releive the workload on vijay? Would it not fix the bugs quicker? Im sure there are plenty of apt coders here that would volunteer to contibute towards the greater good of oSDate.. just an idea.

Anyway.. just to clarify.. I am greatfull. I do beleive that oSDate could be a serious player.. they just gotta work out those bugs instead of whats gonna be in the next release like they gotta try and impress people :S

No disrespect guys.. but thats how I see it :(

[someone]

I believe this will exclude the "rateing" part of the profile view
open profileview.tpl and remove this include, now you wont have that feature
{include file="rate.tpl"}

remember to make a backup , ;)


Thanks for giving some direction on what to look for...

I was able to exclude the "rate profile" feature by removing this code from the nickpage.tpl :

{include file="nickpage_rating.tpl"}

This alone will do the trick but I went the extra step and commented out code relating to profile rating checking and calculations in the showprofile.php file in order to have slightly faster load time of the page.

I use /* and */ to make the code be treated as a comment and prevent it from being run in the script. This is what I commented out:


/*

//Calculate Profile Rating
$sqlrate = 'SELECT count(rating) as tv , sum(rating) as sm FROM ! WHERE profileid = ?';

$rowrate = $db->getRow($sqlrate, array( USER_RATING_TABLE, $_GET['id'] ) );

$tv = $rowrate['tv'];

$sm = $rowrate['sm'];

if ( $tv == 0 ) {

$is_rated = 0;

$t->assign( 'is_rated', $is_rated );

} else {

$tv = ($tv == 0) ? 1 : $tv;

$rating = round( $sm / $tv );


if ( $rating < 0 ) {

$color = '#FF0000';

$arr = array();

for( $i=-1,$j=1; $i>=$rating; $i--, $j++ ) { $arr[$j] = $i; }

$t->assign ( 'rating_values', $arr );

$diff = 5 + $rating;

for( $i=0; $i<=$diff; $i++ ) { $arr[$i] = $i; }

$t->assign ( 'diff_values', $arr );

} elseif ( $rating == 0 ) {

$color = '#0000FF';

$arr = array();

for( $i=0; $i<=$rating; $i++ ) { $arr[$i] = $i; }

$t->assign ( 'rating_values', $arr );

} elseif ( $rating > 0 ) {

$color = '#00FF00';

$arr = array();

for( $i=1; $i<=5; $i++ ) { $arr[$i] = $i; }

$t->assign ( 'rating_values', $arr );

}

$is_rated = 1;

$t->assign( 'total_votes', $tv );

$t->assign( 'rating', $rating );

$t->assign( 'is_rated', $is_rated );

$t->assign( 'color', $color );
}

//Check user has already rated
if ( $_SESSION['UserId'] ) {

$sqlcrate = 'SELECT count(*) as c FROM ! WHERE userid = ? AND profileid = ?';

$rowcrate = $db->getRow( $sqlcrate, array( USER_RATING_TABLE, $_SESSION['UserId'], $_GET['id'] ));

$c = $rowcrate['c'];

if ( $c == 0 ) {
$t->assign( 'has_rated', '0' );
}else {
$t->assign( 'has_rated', '1' );
}
}


*/

[pharg]

Hi pharg,

If you go to Section Management in the admin panel you can create a new section called Personality or what ever best fits your site.

You can then add questions/answers to that section. For example, I added:

A Little About Me:
500 char length text area

Describe Your Ideal Match
Ideal Match: 500 char length text area

Describe Your Idea Of A Good Date
Ideal Date: 500 char length text area

Hi someone,

Thanks for that help, I will do that soon. :)

Regards: pharg

[vijaynair]

miked,

Your thinking is correct if we freeze the system in current state.

We are increasing the size and content of core system. e.g. ver 1.1.0 will have a major change which will effect the method of working of osdate. THis is to move language file contents to database and take data required only by the form. This will reduce memory usage extensively as well as system load to load file contents for each process. Also, it will reduce PHP resource usage as it doesn't have to transfer full contents of language file ($lang array) .

Secondly search is getting combined and improved and made to two searches - Simple Search and Advanced Search. This will completely rewrite search programs.

Thirdly, The queries are getting improved whereever joins are happening. I may consider dividing the user table nto two parts and allow a quick or pre-registration scheme (may be in 1.2.0 version).

These changes will really efect major portion of the programs.

While making these changes, we correct bugs noted already and incorporate change.

Your suggestion of freezing the scope and fix all bugs are valid and I appreciate your straight talk.

[msszroberts]

Hi Vijay,

Its good to see that your response to mickyd was so positive. Frankly, freezing the new features development was something that he and a number of other members were also thinking and privately discussing; but only he was brave enough to say it.

Something that a few of us are hoping that you would be agreeable to, is the idea of first correcting the remaining bug issues with the core, and thereafter releasing new features one (or a few) at a time. We were thinking that if you did that, there would be certain advantages to you and to us. First, if you set a deadline on when members should have downloaded the new feature files, then you could have immediate feedback from all the active members on that single issue. Then, you would be able to see more precisely which type of servers are having success and which ones are having problems. If a patch is necessary for that particular new feature, then it could be done with more precision. This would help us as members too. With the core completly bug free, members could go forward with their business plans and feel free to pick and chose whether to install future new features.

Anyway, whatever way you decide to manage future upgrades, again, its good to hear that you will be placing more emphasis on tightening up the core, than on creating new features. Thanks again.

[Apocalyptic]

Well said and interperted, msszroberts ;)
And I as well am in agreement, you have done some good work here, otherwise you wouldn't have such a following who believe in this software.

[pharg]

I did the new questions and works great, but i made a typo, and when I went to correct the typo, I found a new bug in it.
When you try to change the text and save, it comes up with a page saying does not match database so I tried to delete them, to start again.

I clicked delete, its says it had been deleted and low and behold, questions still there!
It seems its not connecting to the database when saving and deleting.:(

I ended up fixing the text in the database, not a place I like to go to everytime I need to change the text...

This is a minior bug, but I think it should be looked into.

Thanks for all your great work Darren, its the best.

Regards: pharg

[msdesmarais]

I am not sure how many people, outside of Darren and Vijay, are working on the development of osDate, but there seems to be a few here in the fourms that know more about coding in PHP then I do (I have always said I am no golden coder). I am sure there are a few that would be more than happy to volunteer their time as far as coding goes.

Core seems to be the biggest issue with osDate. Without it, all the extra features don't work. Having a stable core, that not only is bug free but secure, should be top priority in any web application. I jave to agree with MickyD and MsszR. I personally have been here in the forums since August 05 and have noticed that there are features that worked in the initial release that did not in future releases. These are not isolated bugs and they vary by release. Once it is fixed, shouldn't it stay fixed? Not to mention that there is an unusually high number of people that seem to have trouble installing the application. I personally spent 3 hours helping an osDate user get the app installed on his server. Sometimes it is user error, but in his case, it was not. osDate should be written with broad sense in mind. There is no reason why the app can not run on a variety of server configurations. Other php apps can...

I also wonder why it is that Darren is not using some kind of bug tracker, like GForge, to keep track of what is going on. With all the bug posts in the forums, especially those that do not make it into the bugs thread, I have a hard time trying to figure out what is going on. What is fixed? Should I make the modification or will it be added in an upcoming version? Do I have to continually modify all the files just to upgrade to a new version, or can I just run a patch that updates only what needs to be updated?

The forum could use a few moderators to help collect all the bugs and add them to the bug tracker where Darren or Vijay can then assign the tasks to one of the coders. Alternatively, a "beta testers" category should be created in the forums that allows only beta testers and the dev team to post. A number of people with different server configurations, that understand the use of the application, should be asked to volunteer as a beta tester and they should have ample time to test every release before making the release public. One day does not seem to cut it. I personally have tested two releases for Darren and both times I barely had time to test it on my test server before it was released - and we now see it is not bug free.

I like the application and think it has great potential. However, it will be no more than a hobby script without some firm direction. Those that have been here since the first release will eventually lose interest and leave if change does not come.

[Apocalyptic]

Well there you have it , Darren and Vijay, a great amount of people that agree, this was often thought and not spoken untill now and found that each of us weren't not alone on our thoughts, I had said awhile back, before this that I thought the final was supposed to be stable, but we know its not, and we are not criticizing you at all, if we didn't like your work, we would just move on.
we all have done a great deal of work with your project and hope to continue. :)

[pharg]

I just had a person put in their profile a childs pic, I was not happy
this person had put in a kids pic.

My site does not allow kids/teen/sexual pics and normally would suspend the person.

What Admin side needs is a way to disable users photos without having
to go to the database.

Darren can you please add this in the new version. :)

Regards: pharg

[vijaynair]

Hi Everyone,


After the release of 1.1.0, which will rectify all known issues and will change the core extensively, we will try to stabilize the core, if any error/bug is still left.

Once it is stabilised, we will add new features in 1.2.0

Having said this, I am planning to have an upgrade path from 1.0 release to all future releases including carrying over data. However, you may see some changes being effected which may require some coding from your part, if you have changed anything.

THe upgrade path will be from version to version (1.0 to 1.1.0 to 1.2.0 like that and not directly from 1.0 to 1.2.0. This is because any table changes will be done in relation with latest release only)

msdesmarais, miked, msszroberts,

Your thoughts are welcomed. Though I have a list of known bugs, I request you to collect all of these and send me a PM so that I can ensure I haven't missed out anything. This help is really appreciated.

[msszroberts]

Vijaynair

The list has already been made. It includes the issues ranging from the most urgent to the least. The most up-to-date version will be sent to you before the end of the day.

[edate2]

Vijaynair are no new features going to be released until 1.2 Or are features llike the zipcode distance and better search layout that have been planned still going to be released in 1.1. Do you know when 1.1 is goingt o be released in the ballpark.

[vijaynair]

Hi,

Search is being redone and zip code proximity search is planned for 1.1.0

I request you to kindly have zip code data ready for the country you are, in following format (coma delimited)

COUNTRY CODE, STATE CODE, ZIP CODE, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE

Please load the data into code depot and let me know.

I have a small set of test data only for my testing.

Thanks and regards,

Vijay Nair

[animas]

I hope osdate will fix the setfetchmode() issue which I have heard is due to osadate's openning more connections and not closing them. This will help busy sites atleast.

[edate2]

I put the zipcod data for the U.S. in the code depot. It should have everything that you need.

If you can pm a let me know a rough estimate for the 1.1 it would be much appreciated.

[pharg]

How do I add to the Membership Managementlist
Frontpage Feature Profiles so I can tick this as a Gold feature only?
This is what I want it to look like but with the text Frontpage Feature Profiles
I managed to add it like this, but as you see the text is missing.

http://www.kiwidatez.co.nz/images/membership.jpg

Somebody please help on this one?

Regards: pharg

[pharg]

How do I add to the Membership Managementlist
Frontpage Feature Profiles so I can tick this as a Gold feature only?
This is what I want it to look like but with the text Frontpage Feature Profiles
I managed to add it like this, but as you see the text is missing.

http://www.kiwidatez.co.nz/images/membership.jpg

Somebody please help on this one?

Regards: pharg

LOL I fixed all myself, wasn't hard at all :cool:

[astrologer]

I know this might seem a 'stupid' idea but is there any chance of a 'flat-file' version for folk like me being stuck on netfirms and desperately wanting to jump aboard this band-wagon?

[dantol]

Darren (and the rest of friendly programmers who work on osDate project),

OsDate's signup process is just terrible and it has to be fixed (please).

1. For example, if during signup process you change countries (e.g. from USA to Canada) and provinces etc, page refreshes. My page refreshed at least 5 times before I hit 'Submit' button. This is highly annoying, please fix it guys. Registration page should not refresh itself everytime different country, province or else is selected.

2. Templates - I guess I could contribute some professional templates. Current template just does not do it.

3. And, probably the worst feature of all - why in the world would anybody narrow down their searches to Time Zones? This is ridicoulous. Most people don't even understand GMT (like people care about GMT and differences between GMT and their Canadian or US time zones? Come on!)


- Please fix #1 and #3 and I will contribute #2. I can't think of anything else now, but I am sure there is more. Well, maybe I could add one comment about your FlashChat, that is optional part of osDate.

* Can you please make an option for inserting ads into FlashChat? Every part of the website needs to be monetized. Thank you!

[astrologer]

Vijay.

Is there any way around the discepencies with Netfirms yet?
(Database won't load properly manually. Duplication error. - Cannot access database in the install scripts!)(I've got a rather large account with them and I'm prepared to help out. Plenty of bandwidth too.)

If not, is there any such thing as a flat-file version of osdate?
(text based version of the database - ie - save all data to text files in a hidden, safe area of the site)

If not, direct me what and where to change to make it so and I'll have a go!
(files to alter, which parts etc.)

Chris
:D

[msdesmarais]

You're not going to find a "flat-file" version of osDate. Install sql yourself.

Vijay.

Is there any way around the discepencies with Netfirms yet?
(Database won't load properly manually. Duplication error. - Cannot access database in the install scripts!)(I've got a rather large account with them and I'm prepared to help out. Plenty of bandwidth too.)

If not, is there any such thing as a flat-file version of osdate?
(text based version of the database - ie - save all data to text files in a hidden, safe area of the site)

If not, direct me what and where to change to make it so and I'll have a go!
(files to alter, which parts etc.)

Chris
:D

[JE2004]

I was wondering if there is a projection of release date for the next version of osDate. You previously indicated beginning of April. Are we still on target for that? Specifically, I am most interested in two items that were discussed as anticipated inclusions for the next release-1-distance from zip search,
and 2-external email notification of email. I was wondering if files for these
features may be able to be available to be incorporated even before the release.

[logratis]

Hello,

I am not a programmer so I can't help in that area, but I could contribute with the next version of OsDate with a good and complete Spanish translation. I have seen that current Spanish versions available are very incomplete and full of spelling mistakes.

If someone in Tufat could e-mail me the final and complete English language file for next release, I could start ASAP with this translation. This is my little grain of sand to contribute in this wonderful project.

Regards,
Gustavo

[Apocalyptic]

Darren (and the rest of friendly programmers who work on osDate project),

OsDate's signup process is just terrible and it has to be fixed (please).

1. For example, if during signup process you change countries (e.g. from USA to Canada) and provinces etc, page refreshes. My page refreshed at least 5 times before I hit 'Submit' button. This is highly annoying, please fix it guys. Registration page should not refresh itself everytime different country, province or else is selected.

2. Templates - I guess I could contribute some professional templates. Current template just does not do it.

3. And, probably the worst feature of all - why in the world would anybody narrow down their searches to Time Zones? This is ridicoulous. Most people don't even understand GMT (like people care about GMT and differences between GMT and their Canadian or US time zones? Come on!)


- Please fix #1 and #3 and I will contribute #2. I can't think of anything else now, but I am sure there is more. Well, maybe I could add one comment about your FlashChat, that is optional part of osDate.

* Can you please make an option for inserting ads into FlashChat? Every part of the website needs to be monetized. Thank you!

Just curious to what you may have contributed to this project? monetarily, code? assistance? your words are more as you have paid for a script and its not what you wanted

[someone]

The zip code distance locator will be such a powerful feature it will propel this script to the forefront of dating scripts. The email notifications when a message is received by a member will also make a HUGE difference in the script. It's quite exciting... can't wait for the new release! =)))

[pharg]

Just curious to what you may have contributed to this project? monetarily, code? assistance? your words are more as you have paid for a script and its not what you wanted

What on earth did you send me this for, its not me that started that posts, try reading the posts.

[Apocalyptic]

is your name "dantol?

[pharg]

is your name "dantol?

My question was, why did i get this sent to my email, it says you replied
to my post, must be a error in the forum, thats what I am saying!
No need to reply!!!

[Pewit]

miked,

Secondly search is getting combined and improved and made to two searches - Simple Search and Advanced Search. This will completely rewrite search programs.



This is good news - However, on many dating sites they show all the advanced search features but gray out those that the user level doesn't have access to to encourage basic users to upgrade.

So can I make a request to simplify the admin of the layout of the Simple and Advanced Search by using a grid layout.

I would like to be able to pick using check boxes which search facilites are included with which level of user. Similarly I would like to be able to decide which search facilites are in Simple and Advanced.

The grid should enables you to move items up and down the list with a divider between Simple (above the line) and Advanced (below the line). Finally I would like to be able to decide which items are shown in full and which are hidden on the search page and which are shown but inactive.

Hope this helps

[eckimo]

My question was, why did i get this sent to my email, it says you replied
to my post, must be a error in the forum, thats what I am saying!
No need to reply!!!

Are you sure it didn't say replied to a thread you have subscribed to entitled?

[pharg]

Are you sure it didn't say replied to a thread you have subscribed to entitled?

Hi eckimo.

It may have, as I said, there no need to reply.
Thanks I will look out for that next time.

Cheers

[date32]

Will the advanced proximity search that will support zip codes also support 3-digit area codes?

Any idea when will a beta of 1.1.0 be available to test?

TX
-j

PS my simple wishlist for 1.1.0 which is probably aleady coded in some shape just not enabled/displayed which should take <1 days work:
1) option to display last login time
2) a text flag near IM if someone send you an IM and you have a popup blocker on.
3) send a profile via email to a friend
4) sort search option by most viewed or newest profiles first
5) in your sent mailbox, show if and when a message was opened.

[someone]

There is no official release date at this point, but we're probably looking at the beginning of April 2006 for the 1.1.0 version.


I'm hoping the next release will be made soon as I'm particularly interested in these features:

1) Zip code proximity search

2) Email notifications when a message is received by a member

I'm hoping that with the proximity info in the DB, the usa states/cities will be selectable rather than be text input although it won't be overly important if we have the distance search working.

Any official date yet for the 1.1.0 release?

[Apocalyptic]

well Larry, I hope its soon :confused:

[jimbowilly]

g8z,

I was looking for an option in the admin menu that would allow me to edit the canned letters (Welcome, lost email) that come with the script. I couldn't find anything.

Is this something that will be included in the upcoming release? If so, I'll wait. If not, I'll write something and share it with the group.

Thanks,
Jimbo

[sketchi]

It would be really useful to get a hint on when version 1.1.0 might be released, so everyone can make informed desisions on whether to contine work on their 1.0.2 installs or wait for the next version...

Greatful for any replies from the development team. Ta!

[msdesmarais]

Last I knew it was supposed to be released sometime this month - but don't hold me or anyone else to that. ;)

[dantol]

It would be really useful to get a hint on when version 1.1.0 might be released, so everyone can make informed desisions on whether to contine work on their 1.0.2 installs or wait for the next version...

Greatful for any replies from the development team. Ta!

It was supposed to be early April, that's what they said before. I am waiting for the next release so I can install it. I already purchased a new domain.

[dantol]

Here is what Darren replied:

hi Daniel,

It's at least 3 weeks away, but progress is going well.

thanks,
Darren

[JF3000]

The release is aiming for the 16th - 17th April.

Just be patient, it will come.

[sketchi]

Awesome, thanks for the heads up. Keep up the good stuff :-)

[cfshsco]

when you fist sign up for membership , there is a place to fill out for your birthday. i was wondering, if it's a couple signing up, why is there not a place
for both birthdays ?
has anyone eles come across this ?

[msdesmarais]

I am sure many have noticed that. Personally, I think there should be a separate signup form for couples/partners. Having two fields for birthdays might confuse many. Just a thought.

[Best Life Partner]

It's early April 2006. How close is the upgrade?

I do appreciate all the great work done here by the tufat team. I'm also glad to see all the ideas and good constructive criticism. Thanks

[dantol]

It's early April 2006. How close is the upgrade?

I do appreciate all the great work done here by the tufat team. I'm also glad to see all the ideas and good constructive criticism. Thanks

Read my previous message.

Darren told me: "It's at least 3 weeks away, but progress is going well."

Hopefully it gets done much sooner.

[g8z]

hi guys,

I do apologize for the extensive delays on the 1.1.0 release... the development is going well, though. I think that everyone will be very pleased with the final result.

We want to try as much as possible to reduce the number of patches that are made available after release, by testing and debugging thorougly.

cheers,
Darren

[dantol]

hi guys,

I do apologize for the extensive delays on the 1.1.0 release... the development is going well, though. I think that everyone will be very pleased with the final result.

We want to try as much as possible to reduce the number of patches that are made available after release, by testing and debugging thorougly.

cheers,
Darren

Hi Darren,

First of all - BIG THANKS for development team working on osDate.

Current version only has banner management system. Please include text ads management system in your next version of osDate. It's very important.

Please?

We really need it.

I am currently working on templates, so I will contribute to osDate too.

Thank you Darren.

PS: And please, please, please, don't forget to include text ads management system in the next version of osDate. :)

[Victor]

Is it possible for the team to incorporate phpBB 2.0.20 released today by phpBB into the osDate 1.1.0 release? Or, can phpBB be upgraded independently without affecting osDate?

Looking forward to osDate 1.1.0. Thanks for a great script.

[eckimo]

well, I'm going to open a dating site for programmers
and as admin I'll get first pick ;)

[Apocalyptic]

well, I'm going to open a dating site for programmers
and as admin I'll get first pick ;)
Do you think that this will make them more productive ? ;)

[dantol]

well, I'm going to open a dating site for programmers
and as admin I'll get first pick ;)

most programmers are guys - you might have shortage of girls. :D

[Victor]

most programmers are guys - you might have shortage of girls. :D

What makes you think he's talking about girls?!!!

[eckimo]

ah hmmmmm, I'm a lady lol

[sketchi]

I'm sure there are more of us than you guys realise... lol ;)

[sarangan]

Hi Darren.
Do you think you can give us a date for the release.. Are you ready nearly to give us atlease a date like (with xx. April to xx April)

Thank you..:D

hi guys,

I do apologize for the extensive delays on the 1.1.0 release... the development is going well, though. I think that everyone will be very pleased with the final result.

We want to try as much as possible to reduce the number of patches that are made available after release, by testing and debugging thorougly.

cheers,
Darren

[eckimo]

The trouble with stating a date is, people get
disappointed, some even annoyed, if the date
comes and goes without a release.

I really don't mind if it takes extra time if it means
more bugs are ironed out :)

[dantol]

What makes you think he's talking about girls?!!!


*lol* :grin:

[Victor]

~A woman is like a teabag - warm her up just right and you'll find out how delicious she is ~

[sarangan]

I agree with your comment.. You don`t know how happy I am with osDate :roll:
Really superb!:D
The trouble with stating a date is, people get
disappointed, some even annoyed, if the date
comes and goes without a release.

I really don't mind if it takes extra time if it means
more bugs are ironed out :)

[Heather77]

I noticed in the osdate documentation that integration is also planned for IPB (Invision Power Board). Any idea when this will be available? IPB integration would be awesome.

[someone]

Will 1.1.0 capture and store the IP address for each member on sign up? I think this is a good idea as a fraud prevention method and to have someway of knowing who signed up from where if such information is requested by authorities due to some criminal misconduct by a member such as rape allegation or worse.

[nightguest]

some ideas
http://www.tufat.com/forum/showthread.php?p=75631#post75631

[spydera]

Any dates on when the 1.1 will be released? Anxious:mrgreen:

[jesifra]

Has that latest version been released yet? We are in April, please let us know. What is the exact date? A

Also how can I turn of the profile stats, because I do not wish to let anyone know exactly how many members I have.

[dantol]

Has that latest version been released yet? We are in April, please let us know. What is the exact date? A

how about if you read previous comments? There, you will find the answer.

[lawjigga]

how about if you read previous comments? There, you will find the answer.

Dantol:

I guess a lot of the people are just excited my friend. BTW Thanks again for your contributions, i follow your posts quite a bit, and now I am trying to offer my help to the community as well.

Vic

[vijaynair]

Hi Everyone,

osDate 1.1.0 release is delayed by about 11-12 days. (ETA 27th/28th April).

We are replacing the current IM with AJAX based IM interface. This is taking more time to incorporate than expected. Also, the work on payment gateways are in full swing and will be incorporated in this release.

We are reworking on the User Rating section. Zip code proximity search is incorporated.

Just to make things better, new release will work on PHP5 and MYSQL5 platform as well as php4 and mysql4 version.

I am uploading new language file for English here so that other language versions can be kept ready by the time of release. (Please translate to other languages and send the completed files to me via email and load it to code depot)

Thanks for your kind words, guidance, suggestions and patient waiting.

All the Best.

Vijay Nair

[eckimo]

Vijay that sounds brilliant :) and I have the patience
of a saint :)

[msszroberts]

Hi Vijay,

Will there be any upgrades to the calendar?

msszroberts

[Azaghtoth]

Did anyone mentioned how much we love you guys!?? :D

[eckimo]

Did anyone mentioned how much we love you guys!?? :D

I wanna know how old he is and if he's single LOL

[Astroman]

Great stuff vijaynair. :)

[machtzu]

Looking forward to seeing 1.1.0 you mentioned that it would work with vBulletin, does that mean the login and user access will be the vbulletin database? That would be extremally handy!

[mike1976]

Hi Everyone,

osDate 1.1.0 release is delayed by about 11-12 days. (ETA 27th/28th April).

We are replacing the current IM with AJAX based IM interface. This is taking more time to incorporate than expected. Also, the work on payment gateways are in full swing and will be incorporated in this release.

We are reworking on the User Rating section. Zip code proximity search is incorporated.

Just to make things better, new release will work on PHP5 and MYSQL5 platform as well as php4 and mysql4 version.

I am uploading new language file for English here so that other language versions can be kept ready by the time of release. (Please translate to other languages and send the completed files to me via email and load it to code depot)

Thanks for your kind words, guidance, suggestions and patient waiting.

All the Best.

Vijay Nair

If i understand it correctly you are asking for new translation's? maybey it's wise when somebody starts to work on a language he/she let's the rest of us know so that nobody is working on the same thing?

[swan3344]

as i read it, it seems that not all the file have to be translated, so i'll compare both files ( 1.02 vs 1.1 ) to see what lines has been added then correct the one already translated in 1.02 by adding the new lines translated then send it back as soon as possible.

[mike1976]

Opperbuddy and me are working on the dutch language file. It is going well and soon it will be finished ( hopefully:D )

[Colinire]

Hi all. Anyone have an idea when in April we can expect the new version to be released? Oops - sorry - should have read the forums first! Good luck Vijay with the work - you're doing a brilliant job ;-)

[Astroman]

http://www.tufat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=77086&postcount=85

[opperbuddy]

Mike1976 and me did the job!
thx Mike1976!!

lang_main.php DUTCH is ready to useeee yessssss !!!!!

enclosed on this post

Greetzzzz Opperbuddy

[dantol]

I am working on translation for Bosnian language.

[JE2004]

The release is aiming for the 16th - 17th April.

Just be patient, it will come.


I guess we missed that target date! Are there any projections at this point,
when the next release will be?

[eckimo]

Pays to read all the posts ;)


osDate 1.1.0 release is delayed by about 11-12 days. (ETA 27th/28th April).

[JE2004]

I guess we missed that early April target date for release of 1.1.
I was wondering if there are any new projections for release.
(Perhaps the following should be a whole new topic, but it is certainly pertinent):
With tufat.com being one of the very best resources on the web, and $5 being a really low price for anything, I was wondering why you decided to offer osDate
(and for that matter-the pixel script) for free. Quite honestly, I would be happy to pay the $5, and I am sure almost everyone would, particularly, if this would speed development. With a some revenue stream on this, it would be feasible to place more coders on the project, and get things moving more rapidly.
I would even suggest an additional $5 for each upgrade. It would still be the biggest bargain anywhere! And the profit motive would speed the process.
I know there are some people for who would rather just continue to get completely free scripts, so they could just use the present version.
However, I think that anyone serious about creating a real website will agree with this.
Regardless, I wish to thank Darren for all of the great work coming from tufat.com!

[eckimo]

Pays to read all the posts ;)


osDate 1.1.0 release is delayed by about 11-12 days. (ETA 27th/28th April).

[JE2004]

Thanks for the info. I did look through many of the posts but was unable to locate this info. Just for curiosity, can you supply previous URL of this info?
Jay

[Astroman]

http://www.tufat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=77086&postcount=85

[eckimo]

Might be worth clicking on Vijay's name and checking
his posts that way. I know sometimes there are loads
of replies to wade through. :)

[hadog]

are we still on the timeline for the next release? End of this week!!!
Can't wait!!

[snap]

Hope its still going to happen on time I see a lot of work suddenly popping up on rentacoder as the deadline approaches.

[raw]

-Stepping up on my soapbox-

Well, whenever 1.1.0 is released I'll be grateful. We're lucky to have a free script this nice with such a lack of other good options out there. What is that old proverb about not looking a gift horse in the mouth? I sure would hate having all this pressure put on me if I was nice enough to release a script like this for free. I'd love to see way more posts thanking this team for their work than impatient queries about when they'll release the next version. I'm certain they aren't hanging out and slacking off and they'll release the updated version as soon as all the bugs are worked out. I'd certainly rather have that than a buggy script they released just because they were under too much pressure! Well, that's my opinion anyway ;)

-Stepping off my soapbox- :rolleyes:

[hadog]

Well I am very thankful.
This script has revived my interest in computers...been at it too long.
If I end up making $$ from this I will pass some along to the cause for sure.

[jimbowilly]

Well I am very thankful.
This script has revived my interest in computers...been at it too long.


I'll second that. I picked up this script about the first of March knowing nothing about php. It took me a while to figure out what SMARTY was suppose to be doing but once I got that down, it was easy going.

I've seen a lot of people complain about the bugs, but I have not seen that many. THIS IS A VERY WELL WRITTEN PROGRAM. The code is easy to follow, you can for the most part, tell what's going on. It's easy to find and change something you want to change.

I'm not trying to blow my own horn but I've been programming professionally since the 70s. And I've seen some crappy code. Hell, I written some crappy code myself. One guy I worked with couldn't ever share any of his work with the team because no one could figure out what he was trying to do. Needless to say, his was the really buggy stuff.

Writing code like this that is easy to follow and easy to modify with little to no documentation, is not as simple as one would think.

Kudos to the team! Well done!

[sketchi]

I agree with all the positive comments, I love this script and can't wait for the next release!

While waiting for 1.1 - could someone suggest the best way to make the transition as smooth as possible for your exisiting members while upgrading? What's the best way to go about it? Install it on a new domain and then once all the testing is done redirect the old domain there? Create a subdirectory for the new version (is that possible without screwing up the 'old' version)?

If possible I would like to avoid having to shut down the whole site for a significant amount of time, and would hate to lose any of my current member data... Any advice on a fool proof process, for a fool with very limited PHP or database knowledge...? :)

[hadog]

I have been wondering about this too..."the upgrade"
Since I am still only testing and have not yet offically launched the site my intention is to install the new version seperate....once it is running smoothly I will ditch the old version.
I would assume that the new version would allow a user/database import of some sort