Launching a new window - Aquarium Advice

FawnN · 09-26-2005, 12:18 PM

When did the setting change here at AA? Why does a new window open when reading/replying to posts?

I personally don't like it, especially when I'm at work. Is it just me?

Steven_Askham · 09-26-2005, 12:40 PM

Me to.

It has only just started and I also do not like it at all.

fishfreek · 09-26-2005, 01:28 PM

What browser are you using.

The ONLY change we made recently in this reguard was to have the search results open a new window when clicking as there is a slight bug in some browsers that caused people when they hit back to go back to the search listhing to get a page error.

I personally have used IE6 and Firefox 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 and do not have this occur when using the Post new topic or the quick reply.

FawnN · 09-26-2005, 03:57 PM

This occurs when I go to view new posts since my last visit, and then go to the actul post I want to read and/or reply too. It leaves my original window open and then launches a new window to the post I want to read.

I haven't changed any of my settings at work or at home and I just noticed this over the weekend.

It's no biggy, but I kinda liked the way it was.

fishfreek · 09-26-2005, 03:59 PM

Right. Cause the view new posts since last visit is a search query. Hence the new window. Some people where having the issue of hitting the back button to go to the search list and getting a page error.

FawnN · 09-26-2005, 04:33 PM

oh ok, sorry to be a pain. I guess I'm not one for change. Thanks for clarifying.

ccCapt · 09-26-2005, 05:23 PM

I can't say I like the new window opening up either.

reefrunner69 · 09-26-2005, 06:52 PM

One way to keep the window from opening is to hit the little graphic for the "last post", highlighted in this screen cap. Or if the topic is more than one page...if you hit the specific page number it will open in the same window (also highlighted in the screen cap).

If your searching by posts rather than topics...it will simply open the post in a new window/tab. I think most people will prefer this method after they get used to it, I can understand how it might be tedious using the "view new topics since last visit", but there are options to make it work the "old" way, it will just take a little bit of getting used to, but at least if you forget where to click to open in the same window...you haven't lost your place. Personally using a browser that uses tabs, I haven't noticed it at all, as I always opened opsts in a new tab anyway.

gsxrguru2 · 09-29-2005, 10:18 PM

seems to work

gsxrguru2 · 09-29-2005, 10:19 PM

sorry wrong pic, wrong forum...

09-26-2005, 12:18 PM	#1
FawnN Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 978 Images: 19	Launching a new window When did the setting change here at AA? Why does a new window open when reading/replying to posts? I personally don't like it, especially when I'm at work. Is it just me? __________________ Regards, Fawn

09-26-2005, 12:40 PM	#2
Steven_Askham Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England / Posts: 1,144	Me to. It has only just started and I also do not like it at all. __________________ 3 Foot : 4 Discus & 2 Blue Rams & 2 Bristlenose & 3 Cockatoo's 3 Foot : 2 Yellow Belly Turtles. 2 Foot: Salt Water

09-26-2005, 01:28 PM	#3
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	What browser are you using. The ONLY change we made recently in this reguard was to have the search results open a new window when clicking as there is a slight bug in some browsers that caused people when they hit back to go back to the search listhing to get a page error. I personally have used IE6 and Firefox 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 and do not have this occur when using the Post new topic or the quick reply. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

09-26-2005, 03:57 PM	#4
FawnN Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 978 Images: 19	This occurs when I go to view new posts since my last visit, and then go to the actul post I want to read and/or reply too. It leaves my original window open and then launches a new window to the post I want to read. I haven't changed any of my settings at work or at home and I just noticed this over the weekend. It's no biggy, but I kinda liked the way it was. __________________ Regards, Fawn

09-26-2005, 03:59 PM	#5
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	Right. Cause the view new posts since last visit is a search query. Hence the new window. Some people where having the issue of hitting the back button to go to the search list and getting a page error. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

09-26-2005, 04:33 PM	#6
FawnN Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 978 Images: 19	oh ok, sorry to be a pain. I guess I'm not one for change. Thanks for clarifying. __________________ Regards, Fawn

09-26-2005, 05:23 PM	#7
ccCapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,681 Images: 3	I can't say I like the new window opening up either. __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project /Larry

09-26-2005, 06:52 PM	#8
reefrunner69 Aquarium Advice Freak Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 311 Images: 109	One way to keep the window from opening is to hit the little graphic for the "last post", highlighted in this screen cap. Or if the topic is more than one page...if you hit the specific page number it will open in the same window (also highlighted in the screen cap). If your searching by posts rather than topics...it will simply open the post in a new window/tab. I think most people will prefer this method after they get used to it, I can understand how it might be tedious using the "view new topics since last visit", but there are options to make it work the "old" way, it will just take a little bit of getting used to, but at least if you forget where to click to open in the same window...you haven't lost your place. Personally using a browser that uses tabs, I haven't noticed it at all, as I always opened opsts in a new tab anyway. __________________ Kevin Visit Nature Coast Photography Join the Central Florida Aquarists Regional forum or the Southeastern States Aquarists Regional Forum or the N. FL (North Florida Hobbyists) Regional Forum!

09-29-2005, 10:19 PM	#10
gsxrguru2 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 107 Images: 4	sorry wrong pic, wrong forum...

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