TheFactoryFiveForum.com Version 2.0

[peterh226]

This is great to see! The audience for this is a really important element of this project.
The Facebook groups for Factory Five have become the random question zone. Also, there are several (at least 5?) groups that all overlap and do not provide the readable log and learning that we see in the Forum entries.

We need a modern site for Factory five builders to discuss and have a good information source. Searching on the old Forum has become a hassle but is still better than Facebook, Instagram, or others.

Have you talked with some of the active, young or new builders about the forum compared to Facebook? I bet some of them don't even know the forum exists.
I think the Build log is the core of this as the questions and answers all need the context of the build.
I like the idea of milestones, but these will vary with vehicle. Also, the order is usually not linear. These could be filters for a thread as well. Maybe its a combination of topics and milestones we can use to categorize a topic for search.

• Ordered
  Space Ready
  Delivered
  Drivetrain (engine and trans)
  Frame, Suspension, and Brakes (including panels)
  Fuel, Coolant, Coolers. A/C (stuff with hoses)
  Electrical
  First Drive
  Body Prep and fitting
  Doors, Hood, and Trunk.
  Interior
  Registration
  Graduation

I think that a flag for Safety related items could be useful as well. Steering, Suspension, or brake issues where either instructions or components don't work as designed or maybe expected.

I applaud your efforts. Change is hard.

[David Hodgkins]

I'm working on data migration.

[Skuzzy]

I do not envy your data migration. I did this once for a site which had over 3 million posts in it. The hardest part for me was fixing all the internal links, in the posts, to point to the right place. Good luck!

[David Hodgkins]

I do not envy your data migration. I did this once for a site which had over 3 million posts in it. The hardest part for me was fixing all the internal links, in the posts, to point to the right place. Good luck!

You ain't kidding! I don't even want to think about internal links! I'm trying to run an attachment migrator right now.

I'm feelin' it y'all. This is a tough part.

[Skuzzy]

You ain't kidding! I don't even want to think about internal links! I'm trying to run an attachment migrator right now.

I'm feelin' it y'all. This is a tough part.

Hopefully, you have a SQL back end. The vBulletin SQL table layout is not too bad. My stuff probably would not be much help to you (PHP and C). I was on a UNIX OS with MySQL backend.

[PNWTim]

Is Thursday the anticipated transition day?

[Jeff Kleiner]

Is Thursday the anticipated transition day?

Let's hope not David asked me to do some user Beta testing and there are still some things to be sorted out.

Jeff

[David Hodgkins]

Let's hope not David asked me to do some user Beta testing and there are still some things to be sorted out.

Jeff

Jeff, I'm not sure what your issue is uploading images from a phone. I've use 3 different phones including an iPhone 16 pro and do not have any issues.

I have the site turned off for maintenance while I upload data. In about 3 hours I'll have data moved over. All except images, which will take a while.

[David Hodgkins]

Is Thursday the anticipated transition day?

I'm still shooting for Thursday.

As soon as it is turned back on I'll let you all know. No on except Jeff and my daughter have actually tried to USE the forum. There's been about 10-15 signups but everyone is a lookie-loo!

[danmas]

Requires an alternative email address? Says my current one is already taken….

Edit: I see you have ported over user names and passwords. No new account required.

[David Hodgkins]

Data Migration is proceeding.

Those that signed up before today - I have to merge your accounts

site now runs slow with additional data. time to do some table indexing

EDIT I thought the site was off. Sorry, going to kick the folks currently online off for a bit while this migration happens. I want to work on performance after that is done, then I'll bring the site back up

[RobHartley]

It's interesting reading the responses, I was in in software technical product management for over30+ years and change was always challenging especially with an established loyal user group, even changing a menu ordering caused panic and concern, going from Windows 3.x to Windows 95 was chaos. Change is inevitable especially with security and platform upgrades, migration of build forums will definitely make the transition smoother. SVP Product Management Trulioo (retired)

[David Hodgkins]

I need to work on this data locally before migrating it to the live site. It was a mistake to move data too soon.

I'm leaving the site down for now. I don't want you guys getting a bad impression. I'll be back in a bit with an update.

[David Hodgkins]

I have control of site features so I opened the site with limited functionality while I work some data issues out.

I have migrated users. Can a current user of this site attempt a login on the new site site and tell me if it works?

I'd do this myself but I'm dealing with migration data quality right now...

[Railroad]

I was in the group having trouble viewing the site, due to slow loading of pages with pictures.
I was using AT&T on copper wire and changed to internet air, which showed 267 mbps strength.
I recently upgraded to fiber optic, strength 300 mbps.
This step up in strength resolved my issues, in viewing and progressing through the site.
Hope this gives some insight or helps others.

[David Hodgkins]

I was in the group having trouble viewing the site, due to slow loading of pages with pictures.
I was using AT&T on copper wire and changed to internet air, which showed 267 mbps strength.
I recently upgraded to fiber optic, strength 300 mbps.
This step up in strength resolved my issues, in viewing and progressing through the site.
Hope this gives some insight or helps others.

New or old (current) site?

Can you log in to the new site using your old (current site) credentials?

[Dmac800]

I was able to log into the new site with my current login from the old site.

[David Hodgkins]

I was able to log into the new site with my current login from the old site.

Awesome! What do you guys think about this quote setup?

[David Hodgkins]

I am currently loading up build threads into build logs. this is a big deal for a lot of you folks so I'm gonna pay attention to feedback. Remember though, Images are a "thing", to import separately...

[danmas]

I like the quote setup.

[Skuzzy]

I got into the new site with my login and password. Quote setup is nice.

I get what you are doing with the different kits represented in the name of the forums, but it does look a bit busy. How about reversing it? Put a collective picture of all the models in the background with the forum names overlaying it in a white panel and make it slightly transparent? Just a thought.

Pretty sure aesthetics are more of an annoyance right now with all the work you have in the data migration. I just wanted to note it, or I would forget.

[Papa]

https://thefactoryfiveforum-bkhxambg...ewebsites.net/

Have a look!

I was able to log on and look around. Did you want folks playing with this yet? I didn't want to do anything without knowing it was okay first.

Dave

[egchewy79]

dave
Do you need more beta testers?
I wasn't aware if this was available to just anyone or if you needed a special invitation/link.

[Tooth]

Says registration closed.

[PNWTim]

Quote setup looks good. Clear and easy to read. Hopefully editing capabilities will be improved as well.

[Papa]

Says registration closed.

You can log in using your email address and password that you use for this site.

[egchewy79]

what's the site? I didn't see it on this thread.

[David Hodgkins]

what's the site? I didn't see it on this thread.

https://thefactoryfiveforum-bkhxambg...ewebsites.net/

I'm doing lots of local testing and re-importing of data currently.

If you are a member of this site you can use your current login, as others have noticed.

Go ahead and play with it; just know that the data you post may be temporary. I'm particularly interested in image uploads, both desktop and mobile. Mobile has been the biggest question mark so far; I know Jeff Kleiner has had some issues. I'd like other folks top try in and tell me their thoughts.

[Tooth]

Won't let me add an avatar. Push save, and it sort of blinks, then does not add it. From a desktop with the new windows.

[Tooth]

Also, logged in, but only thing that seems to be there is pom. Link to register is there, though I'm logged in.

[David Hodgkins]

I see there are a lot of errors happening. Sorry about that. The platform will be much more stable later today.

[tnt_motorsports]

https://thefactoryfiveforum-bkhxambg...ewebsites.net/

I'm doing lots of local testing and re-importing of data currently.

If you are a member of this site you can use your current login, as others have noticed.

Go ahead and play with it; just know that the data you post may be temporary. I'm particularly interested in image uploads, both desktop and mobile. Mobile has been the biggest question mark so far; I know Jeff Kleiner has had some issues. I'd like other folks top try in and tell me their thoughts.

I get an invalid email or password error when trying to log into the new site. I had previously registered when you started this thread. Maybe that is the issue...??

[Papa]

https://thefactoryfiveforum-bkhxambg...ewebsites.net/

Have a look!

what's the site? I didn't see it on this thread.

https://thefactoryfiveforum-bkhxambg...ewebsites.net/

I'm doing lots of local testing and re-importing of data currently.

If you are a member of this site you can use your current login, as others have noticed.

Go ahead and play with it; just know that the data you post may be temporary. I'm particularly interested in image uploads, both desktop and mobile. Mobile has been the biggest question mark so far; I know Jeff Kleiner has had some issues. I'd like other folks top try in and tell me their thoughts.

I logged on to "play". I tried to create a new thread with a picture and it wouldn't let me with or without the picture. I also tried to reply to an existing post with no luck.

[Jeff Kleiner]

David,
Just tried to log in with the same email and password that I've been using since 4/15 and am getting an "invalid email or password" message

Jeff

[David Hodgkins]

David,
Just tried to log in with the same email and password that I've been using since 4/15 and am getting an "invalid email or password" message

Jeff

Sorry about that Jeff. My bad. I'll fix your account right after lunch.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Sorry about that Jeff. My bad. I'll fix your account right after lunch.

I'm still locked out. Guess you're taking a long lunch

[David Hodgkins]

I logged on to "play". I tried to create a new thread with a picture and it wouldn't let me with or without the picture. I also tried to reply to an existing post with no luck.

David,
Just tried to log in with the same email and password that I've been using since 4/15 and am getting an "invalid email or password" message

Jeff

I'm still locked out. Guess you're taking a long lunch

ACK!

Yes, I am very busy downloading analyzing converting. Things are looking much better locally. I'm almost done with poms. Here's a POM from our cloud storage. I'm almost done with poms locally: Then I'll move the data online.

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[egchewy79]

not able to log in or register. I'm sure you're on it.

[David Hodgkins]

not able to log in or register. I'm sure you're on it.

yep. User glitch will be fixed in a bit. Very busy with data converting. About 2 hours from having Build logs (hopefully). Posts and threads work locally, need to transfer. Last big thing will be images in threads

POM is live, check it out on the POM page https://thefactoryfiveforum-bkhxambg...bsites.net/pom as well POM displays on the home page

[David Hodgkins]

Still moving images, Learned a lot along the way. The site has come a LONG way in performance locally.

POM is done, you can out all the past winners. Build Logs are almost done, in terms of image data. The big one is forum threads and post images. I have the data locally. Looking 95% there. Quoted replies look great.

I got too much sleep at 5 hours last night. Maybe if I pulled and all nighter I would have made it today.

Day's not over yet though.