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Last post by Transmute Jun 8 Sep 2007 13:44
Hello peeps,
I thought I best start this thread here so that you can tell me your problems, bugs discovered and other usage questions with the new Fic Library.
I am aware of several problems already that I will be trying to fix and a couple of others have come to light which I will remedy too.
Is..um... 
one of the bugs to be sorted or just my eyes needing adjustment trying to find the download button?
one of the bugs to be sorted or just my eyes needing adjustment trying to find the download button?
Hey there Ceppers....can I get a bookshelf?
I'd much prefer one of the lower ones since I'm a shorty! And nearest to the fireplace if that's okay.
*grins*
As for downloading, you can either access the fic from the library button at the top, going to the bookshelf, opening the fic post and clicking the download button
Alternatively you can enter the fic discussions forum, then enter the fic dicussion and click the download link which will then take you to the fic area above where you can click the download button.
Alternatively you can enter the fic discussions forum, then enter the fic dicussion and click the download link which will then take you to the fic area above where you can click the download button.
I mispoke on my last message wrote down wrong thing,I can download the fic listed on the page by the authors name. it's the others I can't link to when signed in. The one that was most weird was transmutejun's Snowbound-Swan part 2,After i downloaded it and then opened it theit were lines under every sentence. But that is the only one I have problems with after downloading. The others that I managed to get before my prblem with the fics page started worked fine. to re-cap what I have,
I have a PC,Windows XP,IE. I hope that helps.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 21 May 2007 20:05
FTR, I uploaded that particular fic again, and downloaded and unzipped it myself, and had no issues.
Berg Katse
Pleather Goddess
posted 21 May 2007 20:32
Well...I guess if everyone else is getting a bookshelf...I should too.
I hate making my fanfics public because they're really just writing exercises that I use when I get myself in writer's block (or am overwhelmed writing homework 
) But I've got a mountain of them...someone might get a bit of enjoyment from reading them.
Let me know when it's up so I can go and break it (you know how dangerous I am around technology--it's a Katse-ian legacy).
Katse
) But I've got a mountain of them...someone might get a bit of enjoyment from reading them.
Let me know when it's up so I can go and break it (you know how dangerous I am around technology--it's a Katse-ian legacy).
Katse
@Zoessister
Can you tell me what program the fic's open up in on your computer?
@Katse
I will set you up a shelf.
I can either open them with WordPerfect or Wordpad.Another question, should I try clicking on reset when I go to login on the page to download to see if it would work.
Well it sounds like you are not having a problem downloading the fics as they appear on your machine perfectly fine, it just sounds like you are using outdated software to read them.
The lines you are seeing are most likely caused by formatting issues between the MS Word documents being created by fic writers and your WordPerfect, Wordpad programs trying to read them.
Can you take a screenshot of what you are seeing?
No, as I don't know how to do that. If you let me know how I will try to do it.
Press the Print Scrn key on your keyboard when you have the fic open where you find the problem and then open up a graphics editor like paint and then,
go edit and paste.
Your screen should dump into the program as an image and you can then save and upload the image here.
Hello zoesisster,
I took a look at the picture you sent me and I can see the problem straight away 
I think I will show it here in case anyone else is having a similar problem.
Have a look below and look at what you currently have the filter menu set too,
Also you are using AOL not IE 
I think I will show it here in case anyone else is having a similar problem.
Have a look below and look at what you currently have the filter menu set too,
Also you are using AOL not IE
So what do i need to set this to,so it doen't keep doing this,can you let me know in an email. Thanks.
Please disreguard last message i figured it out myself and fixed it.But thanks for all the help. I appreciated it.
Okay I may have to figure out what Zoe did cause my computer is still being a major pain.
Tried with Explorer and Firefox.... neither way will let me read anything
Just look at the filter in the image above GG, I am sure once you see it that you will slap your forehead in amazement 
Cep I feel like a total morroon.. I looked at the image above and still couldn't see the filter level. Now maybe people can see why it's dangerous to have someone like me on a computer.
[unrecoverable text]
Cep this fic library hates me.... I did as TJ suggested and have it set up to show all since the beginning..... still nothing is showing up when I click on download link....
Just about ready to say... I GIVE and stop trying.
@Springie
As mentioned in the Fic announcement you have to add an extension to the file you download, you have not. When saving the document to your machine give it a name with a .zip extension as in "nameoffile.zip" then you will need to unzip the file using either XPs extraction utility (for Windows) or a third party program such as Winzip, Powerarchive etc
@Gatchgirl
Which link are you clicking? The one in the discussions or the one in the fic library?
Springie
Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans...
posted 29 May 2007 02:30
(edited 29 May 2007 02:33)
I'll try adding the zip extension...thanks, Cep! 
Sorry, having a ditzy moment...(and before anyone says anything, yeah, I know I have a lot of those...
)
Sorry, having a ditzy moment...(and before anyone says anything, yeah, I know I have a lot of those... )
The one in the fic library.... Like when I went to springies nook to read one of hers.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 May 2007 09:19
Originally posted by Springie Sorry, having a ditzy moment...(and before anyone says anything, yeah, I know I have a lot of those...
We love you, Springie!
Originally posted by gatchgirl The one in the fic library.... Like when I went to springies nook to read one of hers.And your clicking the download button in the top left hand corner of the fic window? If nothing happens when you press this button please tell me the following, 1. What platform your on 2. What operating system your on 3. What browser your using 4. What anti-virus your using
SJ_SwanJun
Forum Goddess
posted 29 May 2007 18:09
Can I, purty please, have my berry own bookshelf?
This place is spurning a few fics and tickling my muse, so it's only fitting I should post here...
Thankee...
SJ
Okay Cep, I looked into it more and didn't see any download button.. on either top corner. The one that follows under the writters name doesn't do anything either.
Now I'll try to answer your above questions with my little knowledge...
1) it's a PC
2) windows xp
3) firefox
4) nortans (if it's working) haven't checked in awhile
hope this helps
@SJ
My dear I was hoping you would ask me your shelf is now ready for you to use.
@gatchgirl
That sounds a little odd... could you place a screenshot here of what you are seeing when you enter a fic in one of the bookshelves?
your shelf is now ready for you to use.
@gatchgirl
That sounds a little odd... could you place a screenshot here of what you are seeing when you enter a fic in one of the bookshelves?
SJ_SwanJun
Forum Goddess
posted 30 May 2007 05:54
Awwwwwwww Cep, thankee darlin'!
Now to work out how to zip something and I can post, post away!!
Am currently tossing up a coin to determine which fic idea I want to play with ... my muse has given me several ideas.
Really want to do the CSI/BotP crossover, and really want to do the Springie-Art piece...
Sigh ....
Decisions, decisions...
Thanks again!
SJ
SJ_SwanJun
Forum Goddess
posted 30 May 2007 09:15
Damn, I was going to upload here at work, because this puter has all my original docs, but we have no zip proggies ... and I can't install new progies.
Grrr ...
Hy home puter is unreliable at best - when I can play on it - so I will have to wait.
Sigh.
However, it seems to want to let me just post like normal on my bookshelves .... you know, new thread thingie ...
Is that acceptable, Cep, darling?
LMK
Thankee
SJ
I'm not sure what you mean hun 
Anyway if your work computers are running Windows XP you can right click the word document and then "send to" and then compressed file folder. This will create a windows .zip file.
Anyway if your work computers are running Windows XP you can right click the word document and then "send to" and then compressed file folder. This will create a windows .zip file.
SJ_SwanJun
Forum Goddess
posted 30 May 2007 10:57
Woohoo!
Let me go try that
*Ahem* Can I put in my vote for the Art piece ficcie, SJ? 
I'm dying to see what the muse put into your head...I know it will be good!
I'm dying to see what the muse put into your head...I know it will be good!
*ahem*
What was the topic again??? LOL 
CricketBeautiful
Forum God
posted 31 May 2007 06:36
Cep, rather than requiring us technically challenged authors to do the zipping, can you make the program itself do the zipping? One headache for you, rather than one headache from each author?
For that matter, are you really saving that much space? I know MSWord zips down to 1/3 the size, but depending on the smallest ?segment? on the server, you might not be saving enough to make the hassle worth it.
It would take a lot to program something like that into the current system but if anyone is struggling then use this,
http://www.nippyzip.com/
Its not just space you have to consider but the bandwidth from downloads, which is why the smaller the better.
SJ_SwanJun
Forum Goddess
posted 31 May 2007 07:56
Originally posted by CricketBeautiful Cep, rather than requiring us technically challenged authors to do the zipping, can you make the program itself do the zipping? One headache for you, rather than one headache from each author? For that matter, are you really saving that much space? I know MSWord zips down to 1/3 the size, but depending on the smallest ?segment? on the server, you might not be saving enough to make the hassle worth it.You know, Cricket, I am perhaps the most technologically handicapped person on the face of this Earth, but I find the process extremely simple. Like Cep said on an earlier post in this thread, just right-click on the document and send to compressed folder. Piece of cake, really. I dunno. I think our boy has enough on his plate with keeping us all in line and on topic without having to worry about whether or not we can work it out. But, hey. If he's up for it ... I'm a lazy little shit and will most definitely say "yeah, you can do it" heh heh Nah, I can do this ... I just have to remember to take off the password when I zip ... LOL! SJ
I'm trying to get into my shelf, but it says it's password protected.
What password should I use?
That should do it.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Sep 2007 06:35
Can't wait to see your fics up there, Maddy!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Sep 2007 08:56
It has been so long I can't remember if Cloud is sitting in The Library waiting or not. 
But Cloud is doing so now. 
And Cloud would love to see some new Fics if Maddy has any.
But Cloud is doing so now.
And Cloud would love to see some new Fics if Maddy has any.
Thanks, Cep. No password now & I've uploaded a fic for approval. Please let me know if I've stuffed it up somehow.
Nope its all good your fic has been approved and now you have a new thread dedicated to it in the fic discussion forum . ah the wonders of the modern age ey? 
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 8 Sep 2007 07:41
Which Fic is it?
Cloud races off to see muttering to herself, "I really must not get distracted by IF's and all. I said I was going to sit and wait on Maddy's shelf." 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 8 Sep 2007 13:44
Off to Maddy's shelf....
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