NZFF

by **NZ255** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:13 am

Looks great!

by **Adamski** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 11:57 am

NZ255 wrote:
QUOTE (NZ255 @ Dec 12 2008, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Looks great!

Thanks! But still no word from either Avsim.Com or Flightsim.Com on the copyright/file linking questions. Kind of crucial, really

by **NZ255** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:08 pm

Yeah, fingers crossed

by **deeknow** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:08 pm

Adamski wrote:
QUOTE (Adamski @ Dec 12 2008, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks! But still no word from either Avsim.Com or Flightsim.Com on the copyright/file linking questions. Kind of crucial, really

What's crucial exactly? We can create our own screenshots if need be, and if you can't link then just provide the filename?
BTW, was thinking, be nice to have a form so someone who's not an admin can submit/suggest a new item (maybe with some CAPTCHA widget to stop spammers) which might end up in some temporary state until an admin validates/approves the entry? I spose you already had that in mind, but just in case.

by **Adamski** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 3:49 pm

deeknow wrote:
QUOTE (deeknow @ Dec 12 2008, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What's crucial exactly? We can create our own screenshots if need be, and if you can't link then just provide the filename?
BTW, was thinking, be nice to have a form so someone who's not an admin can submit/suggest a new item (maybe with some CAPTCHA widget to stop spammers) which might end up in some temporary state until an admin validates/approves the entry? I spose you already had that in mind, but just in case.

The "crucial" thing is the possibility of saving masses of time. There are *hundreds* of entries to search out, check links, write a description for. Not everyone (here on NZFF) will have all the add-ons installed, so screenshots may be a problem. Asking for/adding screenshots for huge numbers of items would be a labour of love

It's be really handy to just copy both thumbnail + description from a couple of sources. Both of are usually provided by the repaint authors anyway, so there shouldn't really be a copyright problem. I's just that I'm not too happy to just grab stuff off other people's sites. I suppose just a filename and source website address could work - but then each user would have to login, search etc. etc. I think some servers are set up so they won't accept physical direct linking anyway - so the links thing may be a bit of a moot point.

Yes (thanks!) - I'd already started on a non-admin submission form (captcha protected) before I "downed tools". It's basically identical to the admin one, but just set to be inactive till admin approves it. People's spelling can be pretty erratic, so it'd be good to keep some sort of checking before they go live. The more the (non-admin) people can submit themselves, the easier the job will be for the admins.

I may just bite the bullet and go ahead - add stuff that I have on my system - and create my own descriptions. Play it by ear.

by **Adamski** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:26 pm

It's UP!!

www.nzfsim.org

There's no contact form or anything yet (and only those 3 test listings). You can still test the search/filter routines though - even with that limited set

Comments/feedback here, please!

by **Adamski** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:49 pm

deaneb wrote:
QUOTE (deaneb @ Dec 10 2008, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Fantastic idea and i'm glad to see somebody with the skill, time and effort to put this together.

Deane .. you'll be delighted to see that your "'Fletch" made it into the [full length] banner on the home page

... showing my 3 favourite aircraft for FSX.

P.S. I hope that's OK with you!!!!

by **C152** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:38 pm

I think Chris Brisland's ZK-JAG paint could be added?

by **NZ255** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:41 pm

In good time...

Looking great Adam! (i'm guessing it's Adam

)

by **Adamski** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:54 pm

C152 wrote:
QUOTE (C152 @ Dec 12 2008, 07:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think Chris Brisland's ZK-JAG paint could be added?

Would love to ... gimme some details

I'll be working on the "add new" scripts soon - so I may as well be entering real stuff as I test. Currently I'm adding directly on the database (not good!).

Yep [NZ255] ... got it right ... Adam[ski]

by **Naki** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:55 pm

Fantastic work Adam!

by **Adamski** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:30 pm

Naki wrote:
QUOTE (Naki @ Dec 12 2008, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Fantastic work Adam!

Flattery will get you *everywhere*

... take a look at your PM's!

by **Naki** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:40 pm

haha yep - sent a reply

by **Adamski** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 6:36 pm

Well ... most of the work is now complete ... please take a look!!! Feedback welcome.

All we have to do now is add the gazillions of NZ aircraft!!

If anyone wants to volunteer a bit of time to add data, please PM me. I think we'll all just be "nibbling away" at it (myself included), as Christmas is a way more exciting prospect

Website · by **Njbb1995** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 6:40 pm

Very nice well done

by **Alex** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:27 pm

I've had a blat today adding about 40-50 from a quick AVSIM search - do check it out.

Alex

by **Naki** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:34 pm

You added 50! - crikey I thought I was been good adding 1. At the risk of sounding like a broken record it does loook very good and will be a VERY handy resource.

by **NZ255** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:42 pm

On the links page, some of them don't work.....they have got an extra http:// on them.

by **Adamski** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:21 pm

NZ255 wrote:
QUOTE (NZ255 @ Dec 17 2008, 10:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On the links page, some of them don't work.....they have got an extra http:// on them.

Well spotted Batman! If you see any more, please make a note of the #number - visible in the whatsit bar when you mouse over the "Add a comment" link. I may just make it visible somewhere anyway - it'd makecorrections a lot easier to locate

I think Alex needs to get out more

... but not yet!! Thanks, Alex

by **NZ255** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:25 pm

Adamski wrote:
QUOTE (Adamski @ Dec 17 2008, 11:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"Add a comment" link

Where's that?

NZFF

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