+southdeltan Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 I was moderated!! (and rightly so - of course these things always spill over the the general board) New 'Log a Cache' page After viewing the only thing I can say is it looks like an improvement. The picture viewing page seems slower but that may be on my end. southdeltan "Man can counterfeit everything except silence". - William Faulkner Link to comment
+TerraTrekkers Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Was the omission of the "not found" option intentional or an oversight? TerraTrekkers =[]= Jim & Deb [This message was edited by TerraTrekkers on September 24, 2003 at 03:26 PM.] Link to comment
+southdeltan Posted September 24, 2003 Author Share Posted September 24, 2003 quote:Originally posted by TerraTrekkers:Was the omission of the "not found" option intentional or an oversight? I don't see a way to upload pictures either. TerraTrekkers =[]= Jim & Deb [This message was edited by TerraTrekkers on September 24, 2003 at 03:20 PM.] The not found option appears to be there for me. It's on the drop-down menu. I'm curious as to the difference between ARCHIVE (SHOW) and ARCHIVE (NO SHOW) I assume the 'needs archived' is the same as the old 'should be archived'. southdeltan "Man can counterfeit everything except silence". - William Faulkner Link to comment
+TerraTrekkers Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 All I see is -Select 0ne- Note Found it Needs Archived TerraTrekkers =[]= Jim & Deb Link to comment
+TerraTrekkers Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 That's cute. It only shows on pages you have not logged. Instead of all these tweaks and turns why don't they fix the found and not found cache maps? TerraTrekkers =[]= Jim & Deb Link to comment
iryshe Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 What cache are you referring to? And quit griping. Maps will be up on Friday. Sheesh. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Link to comment
iryshe Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 quote:Originally posted by southdeltan: I'm curious as to the difference between ARCHIVE (SHOW) and ARCHIVE (NO SHOW) Backwards compatibility. (SHOW) still allows people to view it when it is archived. (NO SHOW) doesn't. This issue was raised some time ago when users wanted a cache deleted from view, like when placed illegally. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Link to comment
+southdeltan Posted September 24, 2003 Author Share Posted September 24, 2003 Ignore this post because: Jeremy answered my question before I could repost it. Good information. Thanks. sd Link to comment
iryshe Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 quote:Originally posted by southdeltan: new tools for cache owners? Or are they admin only? Both admins and non admins. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Link to comment
+southdeltan Posted September 24, 2003 Author Share Posted September 24, 2003 Here's another question: If I log a find, and the cache owner Archives (No Show) it - can I still see my log? I'm assuming the Find/Note/Nofind still exists so totals arent affected. southdeltan "Man can counterfeit everything except silence". - William Faulkner Link to comment
iryshe Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 quote:Originally posted by southdeltan:Here's another question: If I log a find, and the cache owner Archives (No Show) it - can I still see my log? I'm assuming the Find/Note/Nofind still exists so totals arent affected. Yes, with the new permalink feature you'll have a link to your cache log. And no, your find counts wouldn't be affected. Either the page won't be viewable, or all coordinate references would be removed from the page. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Link to comment
+Stunod Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Jeremy, I posted this in another thread, but I'm not sure if you saw it. I don't seem to have the ability as a cache owner to encrypt logs anymore. Was this an oversight? "Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson Eamus Catuli AC145895 Link to comment
iryshe Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Stunod:Jeremy, I posted this in another thread, but I'm not sure if you saw it. I don't seem to have the ability as a cache owner to encrypt logs anymore. Was this an oversight? Yes. Just have to figure out where to put that. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Link to comment
enfanta Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 How do I drop off a TB in a cache? I liked that I could just select it out of my inventory. Ode to a Pigeon: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, You Lookin' at Me? YOU LOOKIN' AT ME?! (b. katt, 7/14/03) Link to comment
enfanta Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 quote: with the new permalink feature you'll have a link to your cache log. What is this and how does it work? Ode to a Pigeon: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, You Lookin' at Me? YOU LOOKIN' AT ME?! (b. katt, 7/14/03) Link to comment
Jeremy Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 quote:Originally posted by enfanta:How do I drop off a TB in a cache? I liked that I could just select it out of my inventory. Same as before. It is on the "log a cache" page. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Link to comment
Jeremy Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 quote:Originally posted by enfanta: quote: with the new permalink feature you'll have a link to your cache log. What is this and how does it work? It's just a direct link to a log. It's more useful if the log is longer or there are a lot of images to look at. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Link to comment
Jeremy Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Stunod:Jeremy, I posted this in another thread, but I'm not sure if you saw it. I don't seem to have the ability as a cache owner to encrypt logs anymore. Was this an oversight? Owners can now permanently encrypt entries. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Link to comment
+Corp Of Discovery Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Is there still an upper limit on the size of picture that can be uploaded? If so, what is the new limit? Remember, wherever you go- there you are! Link to comment
Jeremy Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Corp Of Discovery:Is there still a limit on the size of picture that can be uploaded? Remember, wherever you go- there you are! Not really, but don't go bonkers. If it is huge it will just resize it to 600 pixels. You can even "flip" the image after you upload it, for when you take a picture with your camera at a 90 degree angle. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Link to comment
+Corp Of Discovery Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 quote:Not really, but don't go bonkers. If it is huge it will just resize it to 600 pixels. You can even "flip" the image after you upload it, for when you take a picture with your camera at a 90 degree angle. Wow! Thanks for the quick reply! Won't be going crazy here, but will be nice to upload a better quality pic. Nice feature, being able to rotate too. Remember, wherever you go- there you are! Link to comment
Jeremy Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Corp Of Discovery:Won't be going crazy here, but will be nice to upload a better quality pic. Resizing isn't the highest quality. I'll be working on better ways to resize photos in the near future. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Link to comment
+TerraTrekkers Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Jeremy (Admin):What cache are you referring to? And quit griping. Maps will be up on Friday. Sheesh. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location A simple "Maps will be up on Friday" would suffice. We have only posted one other time regarding this matter, back when all of this "upgrading" began. At that time the maps would be "up in March" then it turned to May and now it’s Friday. Since we used those maps as our primary means of planning our weekend trips it has been inconvenient but we have NOT complained. We became charter members of GC when it was first offered because we understand the time and expense an undertaking of this type must take. We support geochacing.com because we enjoy caching and appreciate the importance of this site. Your attitude towards loyal members seems to be a little strained. Perhaps you should go geocaching to relieve the stress. Sheesh. TerraTrekkers =[]= Jim & Deb Link to comment
iryshe Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Point taken. You'll have to excuse me. After countless "Why are you doing x when [pet site peeve] isn't done yet" critiques I can get a little edgy. Going back yo your initial pick, what cache can you not log a no find? Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Link to comment
+TerraTrekkers Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 That was my error. I pulled up a cache from my found list because it was convenient. It did not show up there but when I pulled one from my watch list that I had not found the "not found" choice was available. Southeast Texas TC Planning Meetingwas the page in question. TerraTrekkers =[]= Jim & Deb Link to comment
+Kealia Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 This must be related: I just got a Watch List Notification and the changes are great. I like seeing in the subject line who found which cache without having to open the message. A cacher recently went out a hit about 30 caches one night and the logs weren't bery interesting "great hide, thanks" so I didn't want to read anymore of them. I didn't want to delete them all without opening them either in case they were other logs from other cachers. Turns out there were 3 cachers on the trip so my emails were tripled with short, bland logs. Thanks for the upgrade! P.S. If those cachers are reading this, this is NOT a shot at you. I imagine after a 30 cache night it gets hard to remember and log something more descriptive. I just prefer to not read the "Found It. TNLNSL" logs. Link to comment
+Stunod Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Jeremy: quote:Originally posted by Stunod:Jeremy, I posted this in another thread, but I'm not sure if you saw it. I don't seem to have the ability as a cache owner to encrypt logs anymore. Was this an oversight? Owners can now permanently encrypt entries. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Thanks! "Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson Eamus Catuli AC145895 Link to comment
+southdeltan Posted September 24, 2003 Author Share Posted September 24, 2003 Jeremy, Is it possible for you guys to put an announcement on the main page (www.geocaching.com) explaining the new maps and how they work when they go live. I'd recommend possibly putting it near any links to the maps. A lot of users don't use the forums and some new additions are confusing. I don't think the new log page is that confusing, and bugs are being fixed, but I think a lot of changes are poorly announced. I'm fairly sure I clicked the 'send me updates' box and I never recieve emails about it. Just a suggestion (I know you're up to your eyeballs in them). Great work, all of the changes are definite improvements and it's nice to see the bugs being squashed so quickly. southdeltan "Man can counterfeit everything except silence". - William Faulkner Link to comment
+Kite and Hawkeye Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Nice page, but I think "needs archived" is a bit... grammatically challenged. Link to comment
+ClayJar Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Kite & Hawkeye:Nice page, but I think "needs archived" is a bit... grammatically challenged. Hehe... true, but we developers of Groundspeak-style GPX applications have been seeing "needs archived" long enough that it looks normal. (That's what the log type is in the Pocket Query GPX files...) [[[ ClayJar Networks ]]] Home of Watcher downloads, Official Geocaching Chat, and the Geocache Rating System Link to comment
enfanta Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 quote: Post a new log In reference to: Type of log: Date Logged: Add a waypoint to the log Comments: Does the dropping off a TB option only show up if you have a bug in your possession? Cause I'm just not seeing it on the page... Ode to a Pigeon: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, You Lookin' at Me? YOU LOOKIN' AT ME?! (b. katt, 7/14/03) Link to comment
+The Leprechauns Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Enfanta, I had no trouble using the new log page to drop off a travel bug in the cache I visited last evening. IF you have a bug in your inventory, the travel bug section shows up at the bottom of the log page just like it always did. I noted that the travel bug section does NOT appear when you log a virtual cache or a webcam cache. x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x Next time, instead of getting married, I think I'll just find a woman I don't like and buy her a house. Link to comment
+Team GPSaxophone Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 I really like being able to view the TB serial numbe in the drop down list. Once you've logged a bug, you shouldn't have to save the little scrap of paper you wrote the serial number on. Thanks for adding this feature! Took sun from sky, left world in eternal darkness Link to comment
iryshe Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Team GPSaxophone:Once you've logged a bug, you shouldn't have to save the little scrap of paper you wrote the serial number on. Thanks for adding this feature! Yeah. We'll be doing that on other pages so you can keep your travel bugs straight. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Link to comment
+g-o-cashers Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Has something changed with the way Watch List Notifications work? I'm watching this cache. I happened to make a note on this cache today and didn't get notification. So I'm assuming that either 1) you don't get notified of your own logs any longer or 2) notes don't generate notifications any longer or 3) notifications are slow right now or maybe down? I did get a couple of the new style notifications yesterday but nothing since last night. GO$Rs Link to comment
CacheMonkeez Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 I logged a cache on my watch list today and it took about an hour before the email arrived. Usually it's less than a second. quote:Originally posted by g-o-cashers:Has something changed with the way Watch List Notifications work? I'm watching http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=476dfda3-0467-4290-ab6c-497312226a63 cache. I happened to make a note on this cache today and didn't get notification. So I'm assuming that either 1) you don't get notified of your own logs any longer or 2) notes don't generate notifications any longer or 3) notifications are slow right now or maybe down? I did get a couple of the new style notifications yesterday but nothing since last night. GO$Rs Link to comment
+Doc-Dean Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 quote:Originally posted by CacheMonkeez:I logged a cache on my watch list today and it took about an hour before the email arrived. Usually it's less than a second. Hey, CacheMonkeez made a post without asking for stats or a leaderboard!! --------------------------------------------------- Free your mind and the rest will follow And may no Admin bricks fly your way Link to comment
+g-o-cashers Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Looks like CacheMonkeez is right -- I just didn't wait long enough. Took an hour or two to get the notification whereas it used to take seconds. GO$Rs Link to comment
iryshe Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Email server was down for a part of the day. In the new code it just cues the emails for sending. The old code would have just thrown them out. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Link to comment
G.O. Mental Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 after logging a cache tonight i followed the link back to the cache page. from there i tried to use the tabs to get back to 'my' page. the only tab i could get to work was the one for the forums. i havent logged caches for a while and was trying to catch up. has something else changed? Link to comment
+Tsegi Mike and Desert Viking Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 quote:Originally posted by southdeltan:Jeremy, I'm fairly sure I clicked the 'send me updates' box and I never recieve emails about it. I know I clicked that box too back in March, and I have never received any updates other than the weekly cache notifications. Do some people get updates? Link to comment
+CYBret Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 I might be wrong about this, but at one time there was talk about a check box being added to the "Log a cache" page that would let you receive a copy of your log by email. Is that still planned or was it dropped or am I dreaming that? Also, would it be possible to include a "watch this cache" checkbox on the log a cache page? Just thinking it might be easier if it was all there together so you could get it all done at once. Thanks for everything...looks great here! Bret "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again." Mt. 13:44 Link to comment
+CYBret Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 I just logged some caches and noticed that we don't have the option to leave our homepage url on the cache log. Personally, I'd like to see this back. I'm sure it doesn't affect that many cachers, but I get a lot of response to my site...much coming from people who read my logs. Is this an oversight or has it just been removed? I've always thought it would be easier and less clunky if there was an option on our "Modify your account" page (where we're asked to enter our homepage url for our profile page) for "Show or do not show your homepage in logs." Not being a programmer, I don't know how possible this is, but it's been a thought. Thanks again! Bret "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again." Mt. 13:44 Link to comment
+CYBret Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Giving this topic a bump. I still haven't seen any word on adding our webpage urls to our cache logs. Is this feature just plain gone or will it be coming back? Thanks! Bret "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again." Mt. 13:44 Link to comment
iryshe Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 quote:Originally posted by CYBret:Giving this topic a bump. I still haven't seen any word on adding our webpage urls to our cache logs. Is this feature just plain gone or will it be coming back? It's gone. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Link to comment
+BruceS Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Jeremy: quote:Originally posted by enfanta:How do I drop off a TB in a cache? I liked that I could just select it out of my inventory. Same as before. It is on the "log a cache" page. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location This seems to work fine when entering a new log but I see if I forget to drop a bug when I enter the log I can not do it if I go back to edit the log. Link to comment
CacheMonkeez Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Oh. When are the stats going to be available? quote:Originally posted by Doc-Dean: quote:Originally posted by CacheMonkeez:I logged a cache on my watch list today and it took about an hour before the email arrived. Usually it's less than a second. Hey, CacheMonkeez made a post _without_ asking for stats or a leaderboard!! --------------------------------------------------- Free your mind and the rest will follow http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung/aktion/action-smiley-076.gif And may no Admin bricks http://img.Groundspeak.com/cache/19490_2600.gif fly your way Link to comment
+Zhanna Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Jeremy (Admin): quote:Originally posted by CYBret:Giving this topic a bump. I still haven't seen any word on adding our webpage urls to our cache logs. Is this feature just plain gone or will it be coming back? It's gone. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Would you mind elaborating? Why is it gone? Thanks. Zhanna Link to comment
+martinp13 Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Dropping off a travel bug is not available for locationless caches either. I can't put one into the Travel Bug Graveyard now. _____________________________________________________ > Martin (Magellan 330) Don't have time to program and record your shows while geocaching? Get a TiVo! Link to comment
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