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Post by stevemacdonald on Sept 7, 2008 8:28:37 GMT
My HWI forum background is sorta neon-turquoise. Do you have this problem too?
I would much prefer an easier-on-the-eye background color like gold or light blue. On some forums this is an easy option, but i don't know how to do that here. What's the procedure?
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Post by roger on Sept 7, 2008 11:08:19 GMT
Hi Steve,
Presumably, you are talking about the background colour of every second post as opposed to the main background which is a sort of mottled light blue? Your question implies that this is something new but no colours have been changed.
Unfortunately, ProBoards software does not enable individual members to change the colours that appear on their screen. Only Dave and I can do that and then, of course, we would be changing the default colours which would affect everyone. That might then have a knock-on effect on other parts of the forum and could result in a poor contrast between text colours and the relevant background. For that reason, sorry but I am reluctant to make any changes.
Roger (who doesn't care for the turquoise background either!)
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Post by Belinda on Sept 7, 2008 11:43:05 GMT
I think he is talking about Skins
Dave or you Roger would have to do that in admin
in customize your forum
skins/forum colours
then when there is a choice other than default it appears as an option in everyones profile then they can pic default or blue or what ever you have called the new one.
There is a bit of mucking around trying to pic the right colours so they work with each other.
But once its done its there as a new choice.
Belinda
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Post by roger on Sept 7, 2008 11:52:30 GMT
Hi Belinda,
Yes, that is what would be required but that would change it for everyone and, as you say, is a very lengthy process. As the current colours have served well for five years, I don't see the need to change them now.
Roger
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Post by Dean McCarten on Sept 7, 2008 15:22:50 GMT
Hi Belinda, Yes, that is what would be required but that would change it for everyone and, as you say, is a very lengthy process. As the current colours have served well for five years, I don't see the need to change them now. Roger I agree that changing the colours is a big task for a forum admin, even for somebody who understands Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) that many forums use. Even if the colours where changed then there is the extra work of images etc that have been tailored to the current theme. I don't think there is anything wrong with the current colours p.s Roger & Dave: I can help if you ever need a hand with any of the forum styling.
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Post by Joe on Sept 7, 2008 16:43:48 GMT
Hi all,
Actually, Roger, if you go into your account on the support forum, click on 'modify profile', and scroll to the bottom, one can select a 'Skin'. There are several skins which have new colors and backgrounds.
Admins can create different colors/backgrounds in the way Belinda mentioned. Most do it for the change of season. If you were to create a new skin, Roger, members could select a skin to their liking. So one member may still view this default skin, while another may view the new one.
Cheers,
Joe
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Post by roger on Sept 7, 2008 18:05:04 GMT
Actually, Roger, if you go into your account on the support forum, click on 'modify profile', and scroll to the bottom, one can select a 'Skin'. There are several skins which have new colors and backgrounds. Thanks for that, Joe. That is a little trick of which I was unaware. Of course, it still can't be done on this forum because we haven't created any alternative skins. Perhaps I'll experiment with that over the next few days weeks! Thanks for the offer of help, Dean, but only the Administrators would have access to the relevant part of the forum. Roger |
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Post by Dean McCarten on Sept 7, 2008 21:56:21 GMT
Actually, Roger, if you go into your account on the support forum, click on 'modify profile', and scroll to the bottom, one can select a 'Skin'. There are several skins which have new colors and backgrounds. Thanks for that, Joe. That is a little trick of which I was unaware. Of course, it still can't be done on this forum because we haven't created any alternative skins. Perhaps I'll experiment with that over the next few days weeks! Thanks for the offer of help, Dean, but only the Administrators would have access to the relevant part of the forum. Roger Hi Roger, I was aware that access to change the settings is admins only however I have done similar over email with another forum, by where the admin just sent me the css with change requirements, I would be happy to do the same for you if needed Cheers Dean |
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Post by Richard on Sept 8, 2008 7:45:44 GMT
Hello Roger!  Natasha gave us a choice of skins on her 'Pure Talent' forum. I found the default brown and orange difficult to read, so I chose the alternative in my profile there. I think it was white and beige, but Hayley might prefer green and black! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifDean has raised a very good point. When members use coloured text, it may not stand out against the alternative background, so two-tone white is probably the best second option. Richard  |
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Post by roger on Sept 8, 2008 8:24:09 GMT
When members use coloured text, it may not stand out against the alternative background, so two-tone white is probably the best second option. Exactly, Richard. That is one of many things which would need thoroughly testing which is one reason why it would take so long to make a new skin. Also, we would have to make new buttons (Home, Help, Search, etc) as the existing ones would not match the new colour scheme. Then, any images that we have changed from the default would have to be added again. Even those which we have not changed would require checking (to ensure they have not been changed) - and there are about 150 of them.  All things considered, I don't think this is a viable option unless there is a significant demand from a large proportion of our members. Roger |
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Post by Richard on Sept 8, 2008 13:38:20 GMT
Hello again Roger and everybody! I'm perfectly happy with the colour scheme as it is. Surely it must be easier for everybody if all our members and guests can see the same background colours. Richard |
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Post by grant on Sept 8, 2008 14:16:09 GMT
Hello Richard, Roger and everyone Surely it must be easier for everybody if all our members and guests can see the same background colours. I agree with Richards comment above and would add that I'm quite happy with the way the forum looks. Just to add my twopenneth - there may be some members that would prefer a change, but then you would create a new set of members who didn't like the new colours!  As Mark commented in a recent post "If it aint broke, don't fix it!!"Best wishes Grant |
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Post by martindn on Sept 8, 2008 21:51:59 GMT
Hi All,
Yes, my vote too is with Roger, Richard and Grant. The present colour scheme works well, the text is legible and I see no need for someone to put in a lot of work just to try to make it look prettier.
These things are subjective anyway. One person's idea of an improvement may be the opposite to someone else, and to open up the option will simply lead to endless wrangling if we are not careful.
Then you have to consider legibility for those who are colour blind.....
Just don't go there!
Martin
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Post by Dean McCarten on Sept 8, 2008 22:01:58 GMT
Then you have to consider legibility for those who are colour blind..... Just don't go there! I couldn't agree more, I have dealing with this type of web accessibility stuff with work and it's major headache material! As well as a minefield  for anybody who may be visually impaired, I'm sure they will enjoy Hayley's music all the same Dean |
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Post by martindn on Sept 9, 2008 21:07:41 GMT
Hi Dean,
Yes, my job also involves designing computer interfaces, for use by air traffic controllers. Although I would not expect an air traffic controller to have any kind of visual impairment (although I know of at least one lift up a control tower that has braille on the pushbuttons) clarity is all important, Getting it right has involved lots of trial and error, and once you have something that works well, you are reluctant to change it unless a real advantage can be demonstrated.
Martin
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