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Mighty Gorgon [ Sat 16 May, 2009 19:07 ]
Post subject: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Hi all,
here is the second release candidate version of Icy Phoenix.

What's New Respect To RC 1
  • CMS Standard Pages now is more flexible... can also handle new pages (even if a little code should be added to those pages to work correctly)
  • Removed the old CMS Pages Permissions section in CMS which has been replaced by the new Standard Pages section
  • Event Registration feature has been added
  • Fixed a lot of bugs in IE
  • Fixed some minor bugs


What's New Respect To Latest Stable Release

  • CMS Administration recoded with new features (some AJAX) and restyled
  • CMS Blocks and Layouts recoded from scratch to increase flexibility and performance (now block style is in a single file to help designing new styles)
  • New template structure: it is now possible to create brand new templates by just creating a CSS and a CFG file, this will reduce the number of files needed for each template, reducing also the job in case of updates or customizations; not only, you will be able to easily create combinations between different templates without having to duplicate directory structure
  • Common CMS and ACP templates now fully independent from all other templates
  • Common JS and CSS in common folder and possibility to include extra CSS and JS via PHP without editing TPL
  • Some Functions and other common includes splitted among several files to reduce memory charge and increase performance
  • Created new overall vars and switches to increase flexibility and performances (old switches were based upon loops, new ones are based on conditions, which are faster to be processed)
  • English language files grammatically reviewed (thanks Lopalong!) and in some cases updated to the new phpBB 3 format
  • New Junior Admin permission which gives full admin power while in the forum but restricted in ACP and CMS (ACP modules can be assigned via Junior Admin management and CMS permission for CMS management)
  • Brand new Statistics system which integrates new features and replace also old Site History page
  • Bots Parsing now is DB dependent and bots can now have REG access... also you can now add a switch for bots in TPL files to avoid bots spidering something you don't want them to
  • URL Rewrite modified to be more efficient
  • Print Page improved
  • Added Google Search page to be used alternatively the standard search system, this will reduce the charge on your server
  • Colorize username function recoded to reduce looping and cache issues with a large userbase
  • Recoded caching system which in older Icy Phoenix version was proved to fail for high traffic sites: this new way to cache should be more efficient and should reduce CPU charge under stressing condition
  • Birthdays and Calendar should now use less resources than before, again big sites will benefit from this
  • New CRON system which should be easier to be customized and improved... basic functions already added, new features to come with future versions...
  • Created new user related functions to simplify Icy Phoenix integration and coding: user_get_avatar, build_im_link, PM Class, generate_user_info
  • AJAX Sorting in some ACP and CMS pages to speed up things in administrating things
  • New Recent Topics page allowing admins to track latest users activity
  • Forums Sorting capabilities both by adding alphabetical sorts and columns headers links
  • Higher Lang Encoding compatibility
  • Mass PM feature integrated in Mass Email section
  • Brand new Ads and Banners system
  • Mass Email supports now full HTML format for nicely formatted newsletters
  • Smileys Categories section... it is hardcoded to improve performances even with thousands of smileys
  • Step by step DB Backup System similar to MySQLDumper... to avoid nasty timeouts when backing up the site
  • HighSlide JS (http://highslide.com/) integration
  • Many smaller updates and features... install the release candidate to discover all of them!


  • Requirements
    Spoiler: [ Show ]

  • Fresh Installation
    Spoiler: [ Show ]

  • How To Upgrade From phpBB
    Spoiler: [ Show ]

  • How To Upgrade From Old Icy Phoenix Versions
    Spoiler: [ Show ]

  • How To Upgrade From Icy Phoenix Beta OR RC Versions
    Spoiler: [ Show ]


Available Packages

Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Package Name: Icy Phoenix
Package Version: 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Release Spot: Happy Birthday Giorgia!!!


DOWNLOAD: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2 ( Mirror ) ( Mirror 2 ) ( SourceForge )

As per HighSlide JS license agreement I report this:


This is only the standard package, should you be interested in having extra languages or styles, currently they are only available @ SVN (check the SVN topic to have more info about this).

Using an SVN client:
Code: [Hide] [Select]
http://svn.assembla.com/svn/icy_phoenix
http://svn.assembla.com/svn/icyphoenix_langs


Using a browser:
Code: [Hide] [Select]
http://code.assembla.com/icy_phoenix/subversion/nodes/ip/trunk
http://code.assembla.com/icyphoenix_langs/subversion/nodes/trunk


Support

During the RC phase a basic level of support will be given only for standard installations. We will provide answers to general setup and update questions, configuration problems and support for determining common problems mostly related to bugs. We will not support modifications and customizations until the final release.

Please note that if you decide to upgrade your existing site with this version, you may face some problems and you may not be able to recover your datas in case something goes wrong. Make sure you have a full backup before proceeding.

Should you ask for support, please remember that this is an open source community and me and all the Staff are doing all for free and in their spare time... be kind, be patient and respect other users efforts and hard work.



Enjoy Icy Phoenix!
Luca Libralato


Mighty Gorgon [ Sat 16 May, 2009 19:13 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
I'm sorry for the amount of updated files, but I had to fix many bugs in IE, and some bugs of the standard CMS pages which were not working fine.

I'm sure many of you will like the new way of handling Standard pages.

I also hope that RC 2 will be the last RC... if no big bugs will be found, I will release the final version.

Thanks for understanding.


DWho [ Sat 16 May, 2009 19:21 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Fantastic... downloaded and testing

thank you very much



Informpro [ Sat 16 May, 2009 20:16 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Thanks a lot, 4rev in one LOL

Edit: Owned, not special rank xD


tormentor [ Sat 16 May, 2009 21:03 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
I'll try it soon on a fresh install, I cannot stay sat a lot due to bad sciatic, but I'll try... Glad you found highslide js ... I hope for a projecthoneypot support for the final release or a mod


spydie [ Sat 16 May, 2009 22:47 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Thx for the new release MG

are the styles compatible with it ??


Mighty Gorgon [ Sat 16 May, 2009 22:49 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Please refer to the new styles section for some compatible styles.


spydie [ Sat 16 May, 2009 23:29 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Another question.

does the lang file from RC1 work in RC2??? ( translation)


pax [ Sun 17 May, 2009 03:12 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
CMS --> Standard pages:

Fatal error: Call to undefined function auth_select() in /home/web/www...../www/...../cms.php on line 2237


Lopalong [ Sun 17 May, 2009 05:06 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
It appears that the somewhat very slow and erratic download speed has created a few problems with files missing or broken, and url's being invalid after install.

I couldn't believe that it would be or was released with so many errors showing immediately after install.

Downloaded a fresh copy - re-installed - and all the previous errors disappeared.

Yes! I know it shouldn't happen, but any other explanation at the moment eludes me completely.


Mighty Gorgon [ Sun 17 May, 2009 09:48 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
spydie wrote: [View Post]
Another question.

does the lang file from RC1 work in RC2??? ( translation)

Will work... but you will miss some new lang vars.

pax wrote: [View Post]
CMS --> Standard pages:

Fatal error: Call to undefined function auth_select() in /home/web/www...../www/...../cms.php on line 2237

I have fixed that... you can either re-download the package or get the updated files from SVN.

Lopalong wrote: [View Post]
It appears that the somewhat very slow and erratic download speed has created a few problems with files missing or broken, and url's being invalid after install.

I can't understand why the server is having "problems" with non-Italian requests...

I have added a mirror download from a US server.


Lopalong [ Sun 17 May, 2009 11:02 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Mighty Gorgon wrote: [View Post]
I can't understand why the server is having "problems" with non-Italian requests...

I have added a mirror download from a US server.


Thanks, but it appears that the slow download speed was not what caused my problem.

Winzip failed to cleanly unzip the first download and to write all the files to the HD. I re-tested it after both downloads were noted to be the same size, and this time both extracted to the same size in all respects.

One of life's little mysteries, or too much crap running on the PC at the same time during the extraction. More than likely the latter.



Mighty Gorgon [ Sun 17 May, 2009 11:25 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Maybe you downloaded the file while I was updating it...

Anyway, glad that everything has been solved.


brandsrus [ Sun 17 May, 2009 11:31 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
I have problems with download of the package, always time-outs and he don't pick up to download of your site


Informpro [ Sun 17 May, 2009 11:36 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Do like me: Download from the Assembla WebSite (SVN)

Link: http://code.assembla.com/icy_phoenix/subversion/nodes/ip/trunk [Download]

1o8 Out :p


Mighty Gorgon [ Sun 17 May, 2009 11:41 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
brandsrus wrote: [View Post]
I have problems with download of the package, always time-outs and he don't pick up to download of your site

Did you try the mirror link?


Lopalong [ Sun 17 May, 2009 11:42 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Try this Mirror: Tested @ 175KB/Sec

Edit:

Mirror Updated and added to a later post.


Mighty Gorgon [ Sun 17 May, 2009 11:53 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Just to make sure you have the latest uploaded file (I have replaced it twice this morning ) download it again and update your link... I will then add it as a mirror.


Lopalong [ Sun 17 May, 2009 12:05 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Mirror Update:

File: ip_20090516_122451_rc_2.zip

Added: SUNDAY, 17 May 2009, 7:30:32 PM

Size: 8.70 MB (9,133,255 bytes)

http://lopalong.com/ip_20090516_122451_rc_2.zip


spydie [ Sun 17 May, 2009 15:21 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
i really wonder. i´m in spain and i´ve got no problems downloading RC2. even if the dl link tells you at first rc1.

I´ve allready installed rc2 on my pc for testing


Lopalong [ Sun 17 May, 2009 15:31 ]
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spydie wrote: [View Post]
even if the dl link tells you at first rc1.


MG does things like that to see if everyone is awake and / or actually reading the stuff.


spydie [ Sun 17 May, 2009 17:03 ]
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yep i thought of that. i just went on to see what happens later. and the dl said rc2


Chaotic [ Sun 17 May, 2009 19:16 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Nice to see Event Registration added to the package.

Looks like another great RC2 here.

Thanks MG


brandsrus [ Mon 18 May, 2009 23:17 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Problem is solved with the mirror link in the first post of this topic.

Thursday will be a next version of the Dutch Languagepack available


ankur0412 [ Sat 23 May, 2009 19:06 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Hi, is it just me facing problems with event registration after upgrading from RC1?


General Error

Could not obtain topic information

DEBUG MODE

SQL Error : 1054 Unknown column 't.topic_reg' in 'field list'

SELECT t.topic_id, t.topic_title, t.topic_status, t.topic_replies, t.topic_time, t.topic_type, t.topic_vote, t.topic_last_post_id, t.title_compl_infos, t.topic_first_post_id, t.topic_calendar_time, t.topic_calendar_duration, t.topic_reg, f.forum_name, f.forum_status, f.forum_id, f.forum_similar_topics, f.forum_topic_views, f.forum_kb_mode, f.auth_view, f.auth_read, f.auth_post, f.auth_reply, f.auth_edit, f.auth_delete, f.auth_sticky, f.auth_announce, f.auth_pollcreate, f.auth_vote, f.auth_attachments, f.auth_download, t.topic_attachment, f.forum_rules, f.auth_ban, f.auth_greencard, f.auth_bluecard, fr.*
FROM phpbb_topics t, phpbb_forums f, phpbb_forums_rules fr
WHERE t.topic_id = '110'
AND f.forum_id = t.forum_id
AND fr.forum_id = t.forum_id


Line : 259
File : viewtopic.php


Limun [ Sat 23 May, 2009 20:19 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
ankur0412 wrote: [View Post]
Hi, is it just me facing problems with event registration after upgrading from RC1?


Spoiler: [ Show ]


you opened topic about this in general suport , but the problem you posted here

anyway here is ther soltuion
http://www.icyphoenix.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5873#p39633


Alejandro [ Fri 29 May, 2009 22:48 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Hi! I tried to install Icy Phoenix and I have a problem, I get an error message (after putting all the information of the database and user):
Spoiler: [ Show ]

The hosting meets all the requirements and I have all the permissions correctly, I do not know what happens. I have this problem with the RC 1 version too, but not with the 1.2.0.27

Greetings!
PD: I hope don't have mistakes with the traslation in to english


spydie [ Fri 29 May, 2009 22:59 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
did you update from .27 to RC2 ??


Alejandro [ Fri 29 May, 2009 23:03 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
spydie wrote: [View Post]
did you update from .27 to RC2 ??

No, I've tried to make a fresh installation.


Lopalong [ Sat 30 May, 2009 00:48 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Alejandro wrote: [View Post]
No, I've tried to make a fresh installation.


If you are absolutely sure that you entered the information correctly, and that the database actually exists before trying to install Icy Phoenix, then I suggest you contact your host with this problem.


DWho [ Sat 30 May, 2009 00:55 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
your error is stating that the database password/username is not correct...

normally it is the password...

if this is a fresh install delete the database in cpanel (if that is what you are using) and redo it...

the username/password normally on a shared host is what ever you use to get into your cpanel.. so you can always check that first...

unless you added a password for a new user on that database...



edit Lopalong posted just before me... so if nothing works as he said contact your host


Alejandro [ Sat 30 May, 2009 01:21 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
DWho wrote: [View Post]
your error is stating that the database password/username is not correct...

normally it is the password...

if this is a fresh install delete the database in cpanel (if that is what you are using) and redo it...

the username/password normally on a shared host is what ever you use to get into your cpanel.. so you can always check that first...

unless you added a password for a new user on that database...



edit Lopalong posted just before me... so if nothing works as he said contact your host

Hi!
Yes! Which apparently created the problem, was that the password that contains symbols (bHW1$s>.M}Ll). Wich nonsense !

Greetings and thanks (to spydie too, that he tried to help me via PM)


Lopalong [ Sat 30 May, 2009 12:10 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Glad you fixed it, because the one thing that passwords can't have is non standard alpha-numeric characters in them.

Though it can have *



DWho [ Sat 30 May, 2009 15:06 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
cool


Mighty Gorgon [ Sun 31 May, 2009 18:56 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Added SourceForge link in first post.


Haruhi-sempai [ Tue 02 Jun, 2009 03:32 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
hello, I would like to know if there are styles available for this version???


Danielc [ Tue 02 Jun, 2009 03:56 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Haruhi-sempai wrote: [View Post]
hello, I would like to know if there are styles available for this version???

I think that some of the RC1 styles are compatible with RC2.

I also wanna' ask this : I'm interested in one style: Milky Way. I have RC2. Do yo know if this style is compatible with RC2? I tried to upload it in the templates folder, but it doesn't work.


Haruhi-sempai [ Tue 02 Jun, 2009 05:31 ]
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I think we do not support that I did the same, and I showed up to install anything T__T.

I mean the version that works well without any problem.


Lopalong [ Tue 02 Jun, 2009 06:10 ]
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Danielc wrote: [View Post]
I tried to upload it in the templates folder, but it doesn't work.


Milky Way * is a nested theme and part of the icy_phoenix themes and the files need to be uploaded to /templates/icy_phoenix, and the style folder to templates/icy_phoenix/images/

Don't use the theme_info.cfg to overwrite the existing one in /templates/icy_phoenix.

http://www.icyphoenix.com/styles/styles.php?cat_id=ip


Alejandro [ Tue 02 Jun, 2009 17:50 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Hi !
I have noticed that the translations for Icy RC2, specifically in the spanish translation (which I use) are missing 2 files in the folder install>language>lang_spanish (index.html and lang_install.php, index file doesn't matter, it can be copied of another folder).
I am currently making a translation, I hope I do not take a long time.

Greetings!!


spydie [ Tue 02 Jun, 2009 21:32 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Alejandro.

That files aren´t important.

if you upload lang_spanish files before install you can choose spanish language right away.
even the install runs in spanish then


Alejandro [ Tue 02 Jun, 2009 22:26 ]
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spydie wrote: [View Post]
Alejandro.

That files aren´t important.

if you upload lang_spanish files before install you can choose spanish language right away.
even the install runs in spanish then

Mmm...
I know that I can use another language after install of IP, but when the install is running I can't see the page in spanish, I only see the images without text and I get an error message on the top:
Spoiler: [ Show ]


For me isn't a problem, but probably for other users that doesn't know much of this, it will be dificult.

Maybe I am complicating myself, but ...

Greetings!!


Danielc [ Tue 02 Jun, 2009 23:42 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
I had the same problem, but i just rename the lang_english folder to lang_spanish..

Lopalong wrote: [View Post]
Danielc wrote: [View Post]
I tried to upload it in the templates folder, but it doesn't work.


Milky Way * is a nested theme and part of the icy_phoenix themes and the files need to be uploaded to /templates/icy_phoenix, and the style folder to templates/icy_phoenix/images/

Don't use the theme_info.cfg to overwrite the existing one in /templates/icy_phoenix.

http://www.icyphoenix.com/styles/styles.php?cat_id=ip


MMM, i don't understand so much. First i extract the compressed file and i get a folder called "icy_phoenix" . I just upload it to templates. I understand that it isn't correct, but so, where should i upload that folder? Should i upload to templates/icy_phoenix? If this is correct, the templates folder should result templates/icy_phoenix/icy phoenix, or not?
Thanks


Danielc [ Sat 06 Jun, 2009 00:33 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
I solved my problem.. I just reupload the style and then i could install the style using the ACP ..


Shaythong [ Thu 11 Jun, 2009 07:01 ]
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Still got it going huh Gorgon? I like how the CMS Standard Pages is more flexible. Great job!


Mighty Gorgon [ Fri 12 Jun, 2009 08:08 ]
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Shaythong wrote: [View Post]
Still got it going huh Gorgon? I like how the CMS Standard Pages is more flexible. Great job!

Yes... still going...

Thanks.


Informpro [ Fri 12 Jun, 2009 17:02 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Did u work on ;p ?


system [ Fri 26 Jun, 2009 09:48 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
Hello,
I'm using IP 1.2.0.27c version. is this a next version of it? i wanted to upgrade my site to the latest IP version.i already installed some Mods to my site like Cash MOD , Portal Recent forum discussion Block Mod & customize some Blocks...

If i update site to a new version all previous settings reset ?
is there any dangerous ?
i have installed a IP 1.2.0.27c version is this RC version is a next version of it?

in which one i have put ??

# How To Upgrade From Old Icy Phoenix Versions
# How To Upgrade From Icy Phoenix Beta OR RC Versions

i need full details.....
bye
system


DWho [ Fri 26 Jun, 2009 10:11 ]
Post subject: Re: Icy Phoenix 1.2.24.51 RC 2
this is the latest version... though an rc .. I would recommend waiting till full final rlease is done b4 updating...

though you can download and run test using this version...

any modifications you have added will need to be redone for this version and recoded as the newer version user different code now... (though if you post your mods I am sure they will get updated for you or you can learn the new system)

There is a doc section in the download on how to update and the first post here...

I hope that helps..





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