A "new look" for BT3Central

[Sam Conder]

Folks,

I'd like some input on something, just to get your "gut reaction". But first, a little background...

Wayback when... before we used vBulletin, 90% of the website was custom code that I wrote, with the Snitz software integrated in. Now with vBulletin, 100% of the site is vBulletin code, with some "mods" and "hacks" that were written by other people.

When I wrote the code, I always forced the site to 776px wide, so that the text flow, image location, etc. would be consistent no matter what screen resolution a user was running. I carried that 776px width over to vBulletin, mostly out of habit.

Now I'm starting to wonder. Since the site is 100% "dynamic" via vBulletin, there really isn't the same formatting issues.

So... I have added a second "Style" for the site called "BT3Central - 100% Width". You can switch to it at the bottom of any page:



Try switching to it and give me your "gut reaction" in the poll.

[Adele]

I'm old and can see it better.

Adele

[JSCOOK]

OH YA!!!!

.... didn't see the option until you pointed it out ... I'm definitely liking it a lot ... less scrolling for starters

[Bruce Cohen]

Great decision, see, size DOES count!

Bruce

[LCHIEN]

Sam, if there's anything we have learned over the years, its not
"BT3Central First style", it's not even "Original Style", it's "Classic Style"
ala' Coca Cola and Microsoft. You must learn from the Marketing masters.

[Pappy]

I went 'Don't Care', Sam. If one set up/style is easier or less work and hassle for you, go with it.

Your call, Boss!

[Kristofor]

My "display" is 4800 pixels wide across 3 screens, I much prefer being able to fill the full width of a monitor and scroll less. Only down side is the comparatively smaller image sizes, but there are easy fixes for that.

Glad you pointed this out, thanks!

[Jeffrey Schronce]

Love it! But then again I have 4 monitors! Woot!

[jwaterdawg]

I can't find it. Where's the yellow circle and arrow?

Seriously, me likey!

[Tarheel]

It is fine, just the way it is!!!!!

You guys have been a world of help to us newbies, and it is sure appreciated!!

(When you reach an older age .... change is difficult!)

Thanks for all of your current support!)

Wayne

[TheRic]

I agree with Pappy what is easier for you. If I HAD to pick one then the 100% size.

The one thing I was wanting it to fix/improve, it didn't.

When looking a the home page the Title is cut off, even in the 100% width setting. I'm on enough that I find keeping up with the recent threads on the home page works for me. I hate / dislike how it cuts the titles short. Tried minimizing the third column items. But the second column items stay the same size.

IFF (if and only if) it's an easy fix, being able to jump to the last page of a thread from the home page would be great. As is I have to open the thread, then select last page. When looking in one section / forum I can jump right to the last page of that thread.

If there is a way that I can change these setting on my account that would be great, but I can't seem to find them if they are there.

P.S. to you people with multiple monitors.

[Stormbringer]

The one thing I was wanting it to fix/improve, it didn't.

When looking a the home page the Title is cut off, even in the 100% width setting. I'm on enough that I find keeping up with the recent threads on the home page works for me. I hate / dislike how it cuts the titles short. Tried minimizing the third column items. But the second column items stay the same size.

IFF (if and only if) it's an easy fix, being able to jump to the last page of a thread from the home page would be great. As is I have to open the thread, then select last page. When looking in one section / forum I can jump right to the last page of that thread.

If there is a way that I can change these setting on my account that would be great, but I can't seem to find them if they are there.

Ric,

What are you referring to as the home page. I can see the full length of the thread title and jump to the first new post from the "homepage". All i do is click on "New Posts". Sorry if I'm misunderstanding you.

Greg

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[TheRic]

Greg:

THANKS!!!!!!!!!


YES!!!! That is what I wanted / was talking about!!!!
Hate to say I never saw/found that option.

[Stormbringer]

Greg:

THANKS!!!!!!!!!


YES!!!! That is what I wanted / was talking about!!!!
Hate to say I never saw/found that option.

Your welcome. Glad it worked.
For those that aren't exactly sure where it is: When you go to www.bt3central.com the following attachment comes up. Simply click on "New Posts" and you'll be able to an expanded version of the new posts with the ability to go to the new posts within each thread from this page.

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[Deadhead]

*two thumbs up!*

I'm a chronic multi-tasker and usually have at least 6 windows open at once - all sized and scattered around the screen. The 100% option give me a better view and allows me almost unlimited option in resizing.