Fixing Forum locally

koehler

So, using Firefox and YARIP extension on the Mac.

Have removed the Column on the right side which has increase viewing area
Have removed the TAG Cloud, just because it annoyed me and I can.

Next I am going to try doing similar on the P1/P2, heck the Discussion Categories as well to see if I can regain more space.
There's probably a lot more stuff that could be done, or Greasemonkey sounds like a possibility.


Took 2 minutes to find and finagle out what I have so far, which makes just enough difference reading to be satisfying.

See attached.

EDIT- Well, ain't that a treat.  Looks like its already working on the Discussion forum.  Fully wide page-view per file2.

Tor

Is it possible to use that extension to filter on threads with unread posts?

Ding-Batty

I installed the "Stylish" extension for Chrome (also available for Firefox, not tested yet), and was able to "fix" the width problem with a very small script. This removes the 960px limitation on the width of the body of the forum, and seems to apply to all the pages:
For URLs starting with "http://forums.parallax.com/", use the following "code" (script):

#Body > div {
max-width: inherit !important
}

(I'll learn how to embed an image later... Boy, fixing the code fragment was annoying.)
Update: Links: Stylish add-on for Firefox

Peter Jakacki

I installed the "Stylish" extension for Chrome (also available for Firefox, not tested yet), and was able to "fix" the width problem with a very small script. This removes the 960px limitation on the width of the body of the forum, and seems to apply to all the pages:
For URLs starting with "http://forums.parallax.com/", use the following "code" (script):

#Body > div {
max-width: inherit !important
}

(I'll learn how to embed an image later... Boy, fixing the code fragment was annoying.)
Update: Links: Stylish add-on for Firefox

Hey, that works a treat, you're a top bloke Ding-Batty.

Ding-Batty

Update 2: The Stylish script work in Firefox on Android, but you have to load the style from a URL (this one on userstyles.org), since you cannot create a new style on Android. And apparently Chrome for Android does not support add-ins or extensions, sigh.

Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)

'Works great in Safari, too! Now this is more like it! Thanks!
-Phil

mindrobots

Winner, winner, chicken dinner!!  Firefox 38.0.5 on Fedora 22 works like a champ and forum look more like it should!

Thanks Ding-Batty!!

xanadu

You rock ding-batty and koehler!

Hal Albach

Works GREAT! Thanks ding-batty!
Now if we could somehow resize this .01 font to maybe an 8 or a 10.....

jmg

This removes the 960px limitation on the width of the body of the forum, and seems to apply to all the pages:
Surely Parallax can do this removal, in less time than it takes to read this thread ?

Ding-Batty

Hal Albach said:

Works GREAT! Thanks ding-batty!
Now if we could somehow resize this .01 font to maybe an 8 or a 10.....


Well, in Chrome you can control the Zoom level, which (mostly) just increases/decreases the font size (all fonts): try 110% or 125%. Control-scroll-wheel will change it, or change it from the Chrome menu. I believe this can also be controlled/changed with Stylish -- perhaps I'll try that soon (CSS is new to me.)

Hal Albach

Yes, I have been using the zoom feature ever since the forum change over, but the zoom remains when leaving the forum.  ( Control 0 (either number 0 will do) will go back to normal)  Weird thing is, some programs continue with the selected zoom level while others revert back to normal size. I'm hoping that there is a simple solution either with Parallax or a secret incantation on Stylish.Isn't it strange how we can sit at a keyboard tapping away all day but ask us to use a particular key combination to improve readability and all of a sudden people like me whine and complain,"Why should I have to do that??!!"  I guess having all that white hair is making me selectively lazy, or cranky, or ... or......geez, I forget..!

RDL2004

Surely Parallax can do this removal, in less time than it takes to read this thread ?



Agree, and get rid of the two column format while they're at it. Shouldn't take more than 15 minutes.

Heater.

Sorry, inadvertent post.

Cluso99

This removes the 960px limitation on the width of the body of the forum, and seems to apply to all the pages:
Surely Parallax can do this removal, in less time than it takes to read this thread ?


I think they are currently too busy discussing priorities to actually do anything

xanadu

Put this in stylish to change font size, page width and fix the posting box size
#Body > div {    max-width: inherit !important;    font-size: 110%;}
.UserSignature { font-size: 110%;}
#DiscussionForm textarea {
width:inherit!important;height:400px!important;}.cleditorMain iframe {border:none; margin:0; padding:0;width:inherit!important;height:400px!important;}.cleditorMain textarea {border:none; margin:0; padding:0; overflow-y:scroll; font:10pt Arial,Verdana; resize:none; outline:none;width:inherit!important;height:400px!important;}

koehler

Thanks Xanadu.

BTW, the extension I was using doesn't work on Pale Moon, so I am going to give Stylish a shot.

--SNAP, works great.
Although I didn't do anything but name it, and I think it is working on any site I browse.  Haven't noticed any issues with other sites, though they look w-i-d-e-r and cleaner for some reason.

WBA Consulting

Excellent, works nice! I took Xanadu's code and added the domain line to restrict the style to the forums which resulted in this:

@-moz-document domain("forums.parallax.com") {
 
  #Body > div {
    max-width: inherit !important;
    font-size: 110%;
}

.UserSignature {
    font-size: 110%;
}

#DiscussionForm textarea {
width:inherit!important;height:400px!important;
}
.cleditorMain iframe {
border:none; margin:0;
 padding:0;
width:inherit!important;
height:400px!important;
}
.cleditorMain textarea {
border:none;
 margin:0;
padding:0;
overflow-y:scroll;
 font:10pt Arial,Verdana;
resize:none; outline:none;
width:inherit!important;
height:400px!important;
}
}

xanadu

Sorry for not mentioning the domain. Perfect example of why sort by vote... nvm it's on the list

koehler

WBA, that works nicely as well. 

LOL, on the Userstyles link, looks like someone had a GreaseMonkey script on 7/2.....

Hal Albach

@-moz-document domain("forums.parallax.com") {
When I copy the latest script provided by Andrew Williams, Stylish flags the first and last lines with a red circled X stating that the @ in the first line is an unknown rule.  Is there something I am overlooking?Doggone it, can't get quote to stop

Hal Albach

Previous posting the quote thing is going squirrly

Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)

Frankly, Stylish solves all of the style complaints I might have about this forum. If Parallax wants to retain their current style to accommodate portable device users and provide a Stylish script for desktop users, that would be fine with me.
-Phil

mindrobots

Coolio!

I just took Andrew's modified Xanadu Stylish script and it looks pretty good so far.

Well done, guys. It certainly is an acceptable workaround while the Parallax team goes and tackles bigger fish.

WBA Consulting

Hal, what browser are you using? The @moz format is for Firefox so if you are using a different browser, I think the "-moz-" should be removed. (Check the user docs on the stylish website.)

Hal Albach

Using Chrome, need to do some research for non -Firefox browsers.

Ding-Batty

Using Chrome, need to do some research for non -Firefox browsers.



The initial post I made was for desktop Chrome, and the Stylish download link I left (for screen width only) should work for Chrome as well. Chrome on Android does not support add-ins or extensions, so Stylish is not an option there.

Hal Albach

Would anyone know the Stylish script for increasing the font size of the posts under the various categories.  For instance, when I select "Recent Discussions" all the posts are in micro font.  When I open a post the font is nice and big, but the post listings are extremely small.  Finally dumped IE and Chrome, trying Firefox.