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SS_T

Joined: 27 Mar 2009
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Posted: Tue, 7. Aug 12, 00:21 Post subject: |
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| Killjaeden wrote: |
| Thanks for your work SS_T. The site seems to be just what X needs, a reliable database that stores alle the usefull and fun stuff for a long time. |
Thanks
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I have one critique though - browsing through the site is not very pleasant if you are just looking for something that might interest you instead of a specific mod/script. The categories are sometimes too detailed or too general, sometimes overlapping in purpose. There are too many of them imo. |
Yeah, the category layout is one of the main problems I have had with the site, I even have looked at other website like filefront to see how they do it but again thats not perfect.
Maybe I need to find some way of better searching and sorting.
The reason some categories are too general or too detailed is because when I started, I copied the structure from the x3tc sticky. However that became too detailed (58 Subcategories) and was too hard to find your way around.
I then tried making more categories to sort the mess out,.. FIGHT, BUILD, TRADE, THINK, IMPROVE. However that didn't have the right effect when the database started to fill up.
So when X3AP was released I used a simpler file structure (8 Subcategories):
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x3ap
- Cheats
Basically what the title says.
- Combat
Combat improvements, new weapons ect.
- Tools
Script editors, plugin managers ect
- Ships / Stations / Objects
- Life
- Scripts
- Visual Change
Background mods, huds, weapon effects...
Allowed people to post some mods directly in the x3ap directory, however they probably could be put into some of the directories.
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I know this is not perfect, but i'm trying to find a good balance. But struggling especially with 1272 download entries.
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Perhaps these as categories and additionally category tags that you can give the file optionally. The files are stored in their categories but could be filtered by the category tags if you added them.
i.e. Squash-mine-launcher script Category: "Scripts" Subcategory: "Combat Scripts: personal"
Category Tags: Gameplay, Ship
a shipmod that adds new shipmodels might have Category: "Mods" Subcategory: "Ships / Stations"
Category Tags: Ship, Model
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I will have a look into making something, however I would then need to edit all the entries to add a category tag which would take a long time.
| Killjaeden wrote: |
Last but not least it would be better if you could just display them in a tree-type structure without having to go into a folder to see its content. In the folder you should be able to see the name of a mod, but not it's description/picture, unless you mouse-over it. Or a Windows-explorer kind of Structure, the categories at the left side and the description of the selected file at the right side. |
I did have a tree structure module that showed only categories, I could re-added that but that not really what you are after. Have you looked at the download list link (http://www.x1tp.com/root/index.php?option=com_xmap&sitemap=2&Itemid=80) it lists all the downloads in thier categories. Its not very good as it is just basically a site map.
Overall it would take a lot of work to change the X3TC and X3R categories due their size. I think I need to work on a better system for X3AP and when XR is released.
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SS_T

Joined: 27 Mar 2009
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Posted: Sat, 11. Aug 12, 12:42 Post subject: |
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For some reason there is a database error, I have check all my settings and they seem to be fine. I also tried an old backup.
So I have contacted my hosting provider to see if it is a database server problem.
as usual there is the backup site if you need files:
http://x1pf4.dhmart.info/x1tp/jdownloads/
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SS_T

Joined: 27 Mar 2009
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Posted: Sat, 11. Aug 12, 13:42 Post subject: |
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Fixed now, they did a server update which caused a connection problem.
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DrBullwinkle

Joined: 17 Dec 2011 Posts: 3406 on topic Location: Boston, USA

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Posted: Sat, 11. Aug 12, 13:43 Post subject: |
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| SS_T wrote: |
Yeah, the category layout is one of the main problems I have had with the site ...
Maybe I need to find some way of better searching and sorting. |
Yes.
Categories are always troublesome. No matter which categories you pick, it will be easy for a user to miss what they are looking for.
Search helps a lot.
Also, a "flat" list for each game would be helpful. Similar to the Community Library sticky: You can list the categories as group headers, but show everything on one page. That simplifies browsing and allows the user to do on-page searches for any text they like.
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SS_T

Joined: 27 Mar 2009
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Posted: Thu, 23. Aug 12, 16:41 Post subject: |
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Added a new text box to the download detail page so you can easily copy and paste the link to your mod with more information.
EXAMPLES
File Size: 350.85 KB
File Size: 7.12 MB
File Size: 811.37 KB
File Size: 108.59 KB
File Size: 3.77 MB
Other formats not included yet (PDF, JPG, WAV, EXCEL ...) so the website won't generate the bbcode for them.
Would you like my to add more information in the text box such as Mod Name, modified date, which X version, author,... anything else?
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SS_T

Joined: 27 Mar 2009
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SS_T

Joined: 27 Mar 2009
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Posted: Sat, 25. Aug 12, 17:43 Post subject: |
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Also done some more work on the 2nd bbcode box, so now when you copy the bbcode onto the forum you get a lot more information.
More Examples:
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[b]Argon Camouflage Blackstipes[/b] [i]for X3R v1.4[/i]
[url=http://www.x1tp.co.cc/root/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&Itemid=6&view=finish&cid=140&catid=33][img]http://www.x1tp.co.cc/root/templates/x1tp2/images/xdownload-spk.png[/img][/url]
File Size: 113.54 KB Uploaded by: System |
Add Missing Ware Selling Locations for X3TC
File Size: 22.19 KB Uploaded by: Argonaught.
Complex Hub tube models - unfinished for X3TC
File Size: 728.29 KB Uploaded by: JediBoxer
No Adsign Mod (no *modified*) for X3TC
File Size: 900 B Uploaded by: K.J.
XBTF Cheat Save [X6 Version] for XBTF
File Size: 879.35 KB Uploaded by: SS_T
Argon Camouflage Blackstipes for X3R v1.4
File Size: 113.54 KB Uploaded by: System
X-Studio Beta II
File Size: 1.93 MB Uploaded by: mr.bear
Last edited by SS_T on Sat, 25. Aug 12, 18:02; edited 1 time in total |
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X2-Illuminatus Moderator (Deutsch)

 
Joined: 02 Apr 2006 Posts: 14901 on topic

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Posted: Sat, 25. Aug 12, 17:58 Post subject: |
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| SS_T wrote: |
| Would you like my to add more information in the text box such as Mod Name, modified date, which X version, author,... anything else? |
Actually, no. At least I don't need to add more information, as I'm usually posting download buttons / links to my scripts only in their topics or directly reference the topic somewhere instead of posting just a link. In addition to that, I like the XDownloads button as it is now:
| SS_T wrote: |
I've been working on a list structure,
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Is this the sort of thing which would make it easier to navigate the website? |
Looks fine to me. Although, I have to say that I'm quite happy with the Search function in the right top corner of the site. Of course, with that, it's not possible to search for game specific scripts/mods. So a list of scripts and mods per game might indeed be a good idea.
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SS_T

Joined: 27 Mar 2009
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Posted: Sat, 25. Aug 12, 18:06 Post subject: |
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| X2-Illuminatus wrote: |
| SS_T wrote: |
| Would you like my to add more information in the text box such as Mod Name, modified date, which X version, author,... anything else? |
Actually, no. At least I don't need to add more information, as I'm usually posting download buttons / links to my scripts only in their topics or directly reference the topic somewhere instead of posting just a link. In addition to that, I like the XDownloads button as it is now:
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Yeah same here that's why there is two boxes , the old one and the more detailed one. But its a good alternative if some people need it.
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SS_T

Joined: 27 Mar 2009
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Posted: Thu, 6. Sep 12, 19:45 Post subject: |
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Worked on the top menu, so now it is in this format (except horizontal )
X1TP.com {links to X1TP.com/root}
-> X1TP.co.cc {backup domain links to X1TP.co.cc/root}
-> XSearch 2 {links to the Xsearch component} Moved
-> XDownloads backup {links to the backup server} Moved
Home {main page with latest mods}
-> EGOSOFT forum topic {links to this topic} Moved
-> Forum {website forum} Moved
XDownloads {XDownloads component main page}
-> XBTF {links to XBTF category}
-> X2 {links to X2 category}
-> X3 {links to X3 Reunion category}
-> X3:TC {links to X3 Terran Conflict Category}
->->-> File list {links to the article listing current x3tc downloads}
->->-> PUI {X3TC PUI} Moved
-> X3:AP {links to X3 AP category}
->->-> File list {links to the article listing current x3ap downloads}
->->-> PUI {X3TC PUI} Moved
-> XR {XRebirth category}
-> Download List {site map showing all downloads on the website}
User
-> Profile {your profile}
-> User List
-> Edit Account
-> Register/Login Moved
FAQ
-> FAQ items <>
I also moved the search box from the bottom to the top on the home page.
Also working on adding a background
EDIT: Added a background and worked on the category view to work with new background.
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mr.bear

Joined: 11 Dec 2010 Posts: 352 on topic Location: UK

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Posted: Fri, 14. Sep 12, 19:30 Post subject: |
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hey SS_T,
I'm trying to reset my password, but after entering the information it leads to a blank page saying "SQL Error".
EDIT: okay I actually received my password reset email, I was just being stupid. sorry.
great work on those download tags by the way, i'm going to start using them.
thanks
mr.bear
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mr.bear

Joined: 11 Dec 2010 Posts: 352 on topic Location: UK

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Posted: Fri, 14. Sep 12, 21:25 Post subject: |
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umm. i'm having another problem now - i've updated my X-Studio entry but it looks like this:
http://i.imgur.com/b6Alq.png
I'm running FireFox 6.0.2 with windows 7.
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SS_T

Joined: 27 Mar 2009
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Posted: Fri, 14. Sep 12, 22:41 Post subject: |
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Yeah the tabs are messed up, haven't got round to fixing them yet sorry.
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SS_T

Joined: 27 Mar 2009
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Posted: Tue, 18. Sep 12, 15:23 Post subject: |
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finally fixed the tabs, I forgot to close a comment line in the css file.
EDIT: Made the search box wider and changed it to white to make it more visible.
EDIT2: Sorry for the database error, i'm trying to fix it as quick as I can.
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StormRazor52
Joined: 09 Jun 2007 Posts: 70 on topic

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Posted: Tue, 18. Sep 12, 22:06 Post subject: Can't access site |
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I am having this error come up when I try hitting the links to your site
Database Error: Unable to connect to the database:Could not connect to MySQL
I am running Firefox and win 7 64 bit
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You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum You cannot attach files in this forum You cannot download files in this forum
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