Swellinfo Update Thread

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by Swellinfo, Jul 9, 2018.

  1. Swellinfo

    Swellinfo Administrator

    May 19, 2006
    Thanks. fixed.
     
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  2. Merx

    Merx Well-Known Member

    515
    Apr 4, 2018
    I just noticed you possess a wicked sense of humor, while quoting you...

    During sign-in, after typing the password, the "enter" key is no longer functional (must utilize mouse). Please update, when time permits.
     

  3. seldom seen

    seldom seen Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2012
    One critique and this may be bc I'm still getting used to it, I don't like how there's no direct link on foreskin I mean forecast page to get to a nearby cam...ie/RI forecast had linky to gansett cam which for me served as a barometer of sorts for the whole coast...
     
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  4. Merx

    Merx Well-Known Member

    515
    Apr 4, 2018
    Good morning. Is there a manner of retrieving historical (from earlier in the month) reports/forecasts?
     
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  5. Merx

    Merx Well-Known Member

    515
    Apr 4, 2018
    Dear Mr. 6",

    The close of July is upon us, which means its time for me to create a graphic for Wave of the Month. I require forecast/reports for July 1-5, so that it is most accurate, which was the reason behind my previous question. Locale with AM/PM data is all that is required, while water temp would be nice, as well. Thanking you in advance.
     
  6. Merx

    Merx Well-Known Member

    515
    Apr 4, 2018
    Come on, now...time's a wastin...

    Well aware you can temp reset the server date, in order to acquire the data, if necessary...:D
     
  7. Swellinfo

    Swellinfo Administrator

    May 19, 2006
    No, there is no archived data as of now. Maybe a feature down the line.
     
  8. Merx

    Merx Well-Known Member

    515
    Apr 4, 2018
    Thank you for your time in reply (I shall improvise), and have a lovely day.
     
  9. Swellinfo

    Swellinfo Administrator

    May 19, 2006
    This change has been made. Thanks for the suggestion.
     
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  10. Swellinfo

    Swellinfo Administrator

    May 19, 2006
    Added a new feature on the forecast pages, to toggle between all photos/video and local photos and video.

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  11. Merx

    Merx Well-Known Member

    515
    Apr 4, 2018
    Was just noticing this, very nice.
     
  12. Wetstuff

    Wetstuff New Member

    4
    May 15, 2013
    Admin, Honestly, when I first saw the new format, I passed. It simply looked too basic. The colors did not match in my head to any way I think about the water.

    It was perhaps the third time I looked a little deeper I found the nuggets and adapted to the color blocks. (there is still some reason I don't much like them visually)

    I had switched from 'reports' to things like Ve'sky where I can visualize the big picture better. I am an hour away and the cameras do not provide much.

    Jimmy
     
  13. Merx

    Merx Well-Known Member

    515
    Apr 4, 2018
    I believe it's important to make the user actually feel as if water is being experienced, at all times while visiting the website. Which combination of colors can cause you to feel that way?


    https://color.adobe.com/create/color-wheel/
     
  14. Swellinfo

    Swellinfo Administrator

    May 19, 2006
    Here is the light blue background color we had on the old site layout. Do You guys like it better with a background color, rather than just all white? I think I prefer it with a little color.

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  15. sisurfdogg

    sisurfdogg Well-Known Member

    Jun 17, 2013
    Me like colors

    Aqua, turquoise, sky blue, deep blue, indigo, sea foam green, bluegreenmarine, and of course....mellow yellow.
     
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  16. Merx

    Merx Well-Known Member

    515
    Apr 4, 2018

    Maybe try different colors each day and receive the feedback. I did see where Xenforo makes it simple to alter colors for the forum, itself. Probably fails to register with the northerners, but seeing a wetsuit throughout the summer during every visit to the homepage is unrealistic and even disconcerting to many southerners (a major put-off, if only subconsciously). Even more absurd was using a rendition of that photo for Wave of the Month, being that MX water temps were in the 80+ range. Thought about stripping him down to boardshorts, but was simply too much work...
     
  17. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
  18. seldom seen

    seldom seen Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2012
    Oh Micah, how doth makes me feel marginalized.

    Againe, easiest link from forecast to cam?
     
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  19. Swellinfo

    Swellinfo Administrator

    May 19, 2006
    Warmwinds cam is now on the Rhode Island report:

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    The other cams that were on the old layout will be added this week, but because you asked so nicely, I started with this one.
     
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