New Features!

Mickey · 08-01-2005, 04:15 AM

Over the last few days we've added a handful of new features. They include:

File Ratings: You now have the ability to rate files on the site, on a scale of 1-5. As more and more people rate files, our new Top Rated Files list will get more and more useful. For now, there are too many files rated "5", but I'm sure that will change over time.

Improved popular and newest pages: These pages are no longer capped to the first 25 files. There is now a "next" link at the bottom of each page where you can view the next 25, and the next 25, and the next 25...

Unapproved Files List: We're just about caught up on file submissions, but if you'd like to see what's in the queue, just use this link!

Top Submitters List: See who has submitted the most files to the site. This list will show you the top 50. You can also pull up a user's profile (typically via the forums) and it will show you how many files they have submitted, and it will give you a link to view a list of those files.

State and Country labels: You may have noticed that all new submissions now require that you enter the US State and/or Country in which the file is located. We'll be using that info in a few different ways. First, you can now browse all files by state or by country. In addition, this info can be used in our advanced search, which is described below.

Advanced Search: I should first mention that our normal search has been enhanced, using some of PHP's advanced fulltext searching features. You won't notice a huge difference, but it should do a better job of putting your desired results at the top. Beyond that, however, is the brand new advanced search. This search allows you to enter your keywords, then select a specific category, state and country. This search also allows you to skip the keywords and just choose various categories. For example, I could select "Weather: Real Time" from the "Category" and then choose "Georgia" from the "States" box, and it would show me all of the real-time weather files for the state of Georgia. Used properly, this advanced search can be quite powerful.

File Denials: We get a lot of files every day that we can't post. Some are duplicates, others are missing information, etc. Rather than simply delete those files, we now "deny" them and give a reason why they were denied. These items show up in your My Files area so you can see what went wrong.

That's it for now. We've got a few more things we're working on. Our top priority right now is making sure all of the files on the site have proper state/country information (150 of them don't) and getting completely caught up on the submissions.

If you have any more ideas for things we can add to enhance the site, please let us know!

Mickey

ulmen · 08-01-2005, 02:22 PM

coooooooooooool

juliachristiena · 08-02-2005, 04:26 PM

hm I dont think I have an idea to improve the page...but what about improving the program? More places that you can have a closer look at? Whom could I contact to request such? That would be cooler for everyone right?

Steeefan · 08-02-2005, 04:40 PM

In that case you have to contact Google.

Paeterman · 08-02-2005, 04:54 PM

if u need persons who help you by checking new files *here-i-am*

Rwootton · 08-08-2005, 09:09 PM

Hi Mickey,

I know the second overlay I uploaded for Omaha beach looked to be a dupe, but it is actually an adjoining map sheet showing the east section of the invasion beach

Thanks,
Ross

Steeefan · 08-08-2005, 09:16 PM

Thanks for the info but please use PM the next time.

iricigor · 09-28-2005, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey

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State and Country labels: You may have noticed that all new submissions now require that you enter the US State and/or Country in which the file is located. We'll be using that info in a few different ways. First, you can now browse all files by state or by country. In addition, this info can be used in our advanced search, which is described below.

Add my country Serbia and Montenegro to the country list! There are dozen posts about it, but all of them in "other" country

08-01-2005, 04:15 AM	#1
Mickey Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,327	New Features! Over the last few days we've added a handful of new features. They include: File Ratings: You now have the ability to rate files on the site, on a scale of 1-5. As more and more people rate files, our new Top Rated Files list will get more and more useful. For now, there are too many files rated "5", but I'm sure that will change over time. Improved popular and newest pages: These pages are no longer capped to the first 25 files. There is now a "next" link at the bottom of each page where you can view the next 25, and the next 25, and the next 25... Unapproved Files List: We're just about caught up on file submissions, but if you'd like to see what's in the queue, just use this link! Top Submitters List: See who has submitted the most files to the site. This list will show you the top 50. You can also pull up a user's profile (typically via the forums) and it will show you how many files they have submitted, and it will give you a link to view a list of those files. State and Country labels: You may have noticed that all new submissions now require that you enter the US State and/or Country in which the file is located. We'll be using that info in a few different ways. First, you can now browse all files by state or by country. In addition, this info can be used in our advanced search, which is described below. Advanced Search: I should first mention that our normal search has been enhanced, using some of PHP's advanced fulltext searching features. You won't notice a huge difference, but it should do a better job of putting your desired results at the top. Beyond that, however, is the brand new advanced search. This search allows you to enter your keywords, then select a specific category, state and country. This search also allows you to skip the keywords and just choose various categories. For example, I could select "Weather: Real Time" from the "Category" and then choose "Georgia" from the "States" box, and it would show me all of the real-time weather files for the state of Georgia. Used properly, this advanced search can be quite powerful. File Denials: We get a lot of files every day that we can't post. Some are duplicates, others are missing information, etc. Rather than simply delete those files, we now "deny" them and give a reason why they were denied. These items show up in your My Files area so you can see what went wrong. That's it for now. We've got a few more things we're working on. Our top priority right now is making sure all of the files on the site have proper state/country information (150 of them don't) and getting completely caught up on the submissions. If you have any more ideas for things we can add to enhance the site, please let us know! Mickey

08-01-2005, 02:22 PM	#2
ulmen Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ulmen, Germany, Postal Code: 56766 Posts: 41	! coooooooooooool __________________ I´m from Germany, sorry my English isn´t very good! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. visit my website: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-02-2005, 04:40 PM	#4
Steeefan Lost In Johansson Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 49° 54' 60.00"N, 7° 3' 60.00"E Posts: 311	In that case you have to contact Google. __________________ -Steeefan To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-08-2005, 09:09 PM	#6
Rwootton Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 30	My 2nd Dday file overlay not a dupe! Hi Mickey, I know the second overlay I uploaded for Omaha beach looked to be a dupe, but it is actually an adjoining map sheet showing the east section of the invasion beach Thanks, Ross

08-08-2005, 09:16 PM	#7
Steeefan Lost In Johansson Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 49° 54' 60.00"N, 7° 3' 60.00"E Posts: 311	Thanks for the info but please use PM the next time. __________________ -Steeefan To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-02-2005, 04:26 PM	#3
juliachristiena Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6	hm I dont think I have an idea to improve the page...but what about improving the program? More places that you can have a closer look at? Whom could I contact to request such? That would be cooler for everyone right?

08-02-2005, 04:54 PM	#5
Paeterman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 24	if u need persons who help you by checking new files here-i-am

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