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Great menu system, just installed and configured 1.1.1 on my 3.2.3 :tongue: Even my server admin commented how cool the 'new' menu is.



However, since I am in the support topic there has to be something of concern, right?



While the menu looks to be working fine on my site, it has thrown up some errors in my logs.




[Thu Mar 08 17:03:15 2012] [error] [client ###.###.###.##] PHP Strict Standards:  Declaration of globalProMenuRemovalTool::globalTemplate() should be compatible with that of skin_global_13::globalTemplate() in /###/###/###/###/public_html/forum/admin/sources/classes/output/publicOutput.php(3435) : eval()'d code on line 78



or is this more to do with my servers PHP config and less to do with Pro Menu?

Cheers for an awesome bit of code either way.


thanks for the heads up .. but I am aware of this and have plans on going a different direction with how I do the removal tool (especially with the next releases groups and the many hooks that will be contained within the system) .. it shouldn't effect the performance of the system on the front end


Hello,



I have a suggestion--an option to be able to push a custom menu to the first position (like what Default Application Features can do with an application).



It'd be great if we could create a menu like that that we could give "priority" over other IPB modules.



I've also been thinking of how useful could it be if the custom menus could be assigned to a specific skin, because some (unique) skins may not want the dropdown element, just the additional tabs (links).



Oh and by the way, wonderful application. :thumbsup:



you can drop and drag the menus in any order you desire .. for best results remove all default menus and create all custom .. as far as different menus for different themes..really don't see that being feasible .. but..I do plan on attempting to add in a visual editor to allow color alterations of the menus (per theme) with a preview of the work in the ACP as you apply the changes with the editor

on that note..the next release will no longer contain the "default application" settings .. they are basically moot at this point and just gives the application a big and bulky feel .. as far as the breadcrumb aspect of that section ... for those who still want that on their forum it is available for free already on the marketplace .. once I release this next version .. I will make sure that it will install and function with ProMenu 2.0.0 w/o conflicts
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Hey Robert,

Just purchased this mod, I removed Fusion Menu which I had been using for a long time and installed this.
I've ran into a problem though, the menu does not appear correctly on my skin "Pro Blue" from ibskin.com

See screenshot attached.
Any ideas?

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Hey Robert,



Just purchased this mod, I removed Fusion Menu which I had been using for a long time and installed this.


I've ran into a problem though, the menu does not appear correctly on my skin "Pro Blue" from ibskin.com



See screenshot attached.


Any ideas?



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as stated on the purchase/download page .. and the first page of the support ..


[u]NOTE:[/u]


This menu system will not inherit third party themes. Since this is the first menu of its kind, there is no stylesheet currently within IPB for me to use a basis to build apon. As a result I must create my own, using the IPB default as a base. Due to these factors, it is up to the end user to change the stylesheet provided with this application too accommodate the look and feel of each theme you may have installed.


For those who are having issues with your stylesheet alterations, I do offer a service to adjust your menu system to have the look desired for your theme. This service is $5 per theme ($10 for skinbox..or any other extensively altered payed theme). If you have a large amount of themes, contact me via pm for details on bulk deals.




if you wish me to theme your menus .. its $5-10 per as stated above .. just pm me and we can setup a time frame to do the job

with that said .. for all those ppl out there having issues skinning their menus .. plans are in the works to create a visual editor for the menus...making it alot easier to style..it will take awhile to implement but the idea is in the works
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Pity I did not read that part, thought it would work straight out of the box similar to Fusion Menu.

instead of taking up your time Im sure if you direct me towards the files required to be modified in order to make the menu work I could do it myself.
I'm sure its just basic positioning in the CSS that need to be adjusted?

cheers

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Pity I did not read that part, thought it would work straight out of the box similar to Fusion Menu.



instead of taking up your time Im sure if you direct me towards the files required to be modified in order to make the menu work I could do it myself.


I'm sure its just basic positioning in the CSS that need to be adjusted?



cheers




the promenu.css is well documented on what does what .. that is where you would do your styling ....

just an FYI ... since ProMenu does more than a single tier menu and has extensively more functionality, it does require a more extensive stylesheet and a default background color to be established, especially with parent activation. This is why we have plans on implementing some type of visual editor to aid in the skinning of menus for the end user.

and don't feel alone..alot of ppl tend to miss that note for some reason .. if for some reason you get stuck and just need a quick eye or some aid..just pm me..I don't charge for that..only when I have to do it all myself do I charge a fee
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Hello again,



Thanks for the previous feedback.



I have a question:



How do I got about changing the URL on Link to IP.Board Application -> Application: Forums from /index/ to /?



Currently, when set to link to the forums app, the url will show as

http://website/forums/index/

.




I assume your using forums as the default application .. in this case .. you could use the default application for that..though kinda moot at this point of the evolution of ProMenu (and has been removed in the next release for that very reason).. I suggest using link to url in junction with link to application .. add the board URL to that field .. or just the / would suffice..it will give you the desired effect
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One of the best and most considerate developers on the IPB Marketplace, thank you very much Robert for the fantastic support and time you have given me over the past few days.
10 out of 10
Above and beyond the support I expected.

Really looking forward to future releases.

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what do you need from me to share with you to achieve my desired effect?




either a copy of your theme..or a scheduled time for us to do the tweaking of your style via a remote session on my machine .. keep in mind that styling support isn't currently part of package purchase .. so that would be an extra charge (as stated on the sales page)


will this be updated to work with 3.3?




all I can say..is look at my signature LOL

seriously though... indeed ... I will always support the newest releases of IPS products ... there is a link in my signature to see 3.2 and 3.3 development (though behind at the moment with 3.3 since we are mainly concerned with completing 3.2 )

for those of you out there who have been lucky enough to preview whats coming with the new version of ProMenu .. please let some of the other clients know what you have seen, and any thoughts you might have on its progression would be welcome
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Attention Current Clients!!!

I have a question to pose to the current ProMenu clients ..

As everyone knows, ProMenu has grown extensively since its creation and has become quite the chore to develop and maintain ... and with the level of support that some ppl will require to properly operate this system (especially with the newest version about to be released).. I really feel this application needs to be under a renewal hat.

As I've previously stated, I don't have any plans on re-releasing ProMenu every time a new release comes available ( as I find that lame ) .. there will always be a version (current and previous stable) available for current IPS releases under a single download location .. but ... if I want to change this package to run renewals .. I would have to re-release it...

so here is the question(s) I pose

1) would anyone mind if I where to change this application to be renewal based .. keep in mind this wont happen until I do release the multi-hook version (which will be any week now)

2) if I were to setup as renewal, it would require a re-release .. due to these factors...I would re-release the menu (under renewal), and migrate all current clients invoices to the new release (as I don't feel current clients should have to repay to obtain this new package) , then delete this current package

3)Your opinions on pricing .. as everyone can see I low balled the price of ProMenu initially to get some exposure ... and with the new version coming up its time to rethink prices ... I'm leaning towards $25-$30 for the initial purchase price and $10 a year on the renewal fees

all thoughts and suggestions welcome

and thank you everyone for being so understanding!!!!!!

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I object to your planned change on the basis that moving the goalposts in business is not acceptable.

However provided anyone that has purchased it is given a purchase date of the day before you make these changes and do not charge anything until this date is one year later then I will remove my objection.

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any chance to edit the effects or reduce the scroll time of the menu?




already added into the next release .. will have click, click then hover for subs, or all hover .. plus settings for effects, speeds, etc


I object to your planned change on the basis that moving the goalposts in business is not acceptable.



However provided anyone that has purchased it is given a purchase date of the day before you make these changes and do not charge anything until this date is one year later then I will remove my objection.




all members that purchased before the change would be upgraded to the new release at no additional costs ...

when upgrading all current ProMenu clients invoices to the new release.. I had intended on giving those clients 1 year before the renewal fees would kick in, rather than basing it on their purchase date

and I completely understand your statement ... and I have thought long and hard on the subject and I believe its the fairest solution for everyone .. with the ability to create your own display sections in the next release..and the level of knowledge it will require to be able to use its functionality...I see alot of support being required for the basic user .. and the options are limited ... I could release a "Plus" version .. throw in the renewal there . and the plus would be all the additional support (both releases would be identical as far as functionality).. but too me..that still feels wrong...or I could continue on with the aspect like I currently doing with skin modifications (charge by the job) .. but that too I really don't care for (but found vital as it did consume alot of my time) ... so that leaves me with the re-release and migration .. this way everyone would get full support under one area versus having to different sections ... but I'm open to any other suggestions or thoughts

and another FYI everyone .. I have redesigned the stylesheet(s) on the next release to be less dependent on itself and use as much of the skins style as possible .. making it profoundly easier to redesign to each skin's menu(s) .. plus as I mentioned in previous posts, we (Provisionists) have plans on attempting to add a visual editor in ProMenu to make those menu style adjustments extremely easy for the end user
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already added into the next release .. will have click, click then hover for subs, or all hover .. plus settings for effects, speeds, etc





all members that purchased before the change would be upgraded to the new release at no additional costs ...



when upgrading all current ProMenu clients invoices to the new release.. I had intended on giving those clients 1 year before the renewal fees would kick in, rather than basing it on their purchase date



and I completely understand your statement ... and I have thought long and hard on the subject and I believe its the fairest solution for everyone .. with the ability to create your own display sections in the next release..and the level of knowledge it will require to be able to use its functionality...I see alot of support being required for the basic user .. and the options are limited ... I could release a "Plus" version .. throw in the renewal there . and the plus would be all the additional support (both releases would be identical as far as functionality).. but too me..that still feels wrong...or I could continue on with the aspect like I currently doing with skin modifications (charge by the job) .. but that too I really don't care for (but found vital as it did consume alot of my time) ... so that leaves me with the re-release and migration .. this way everyone would get full support under one area versus having to different sections ... but I'm open to any other suggestions or thoughts



and another FYI everyone .. I have redesigned the stylesheet(s) on the next release to be less dependent on itself and use as much of the skins style as possible .. making it profoundly easier to redesign to each skin's menu(s) .. plus as I mentioned before we (Provisionists) have plans on attempting to add a visual editor in the acp to making those menu style adjustments extremely easy for the end user




Hey Robert. In my opinion, I think this is fair, and worth it in my opinion. This is a great app. I love the functionality, and as for the reskinning, it was nothing I didn't have to do with Fussion Menu, but with Fussion Menu I had to stay away from Skinbox Skins because they wouldn't support them. But I now have 3 Skinbox skins with your menu and ti works fine.
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Hey Robert. In my opinion, I think this is fair, and worth it in my opinion. This is a great app. I love the functionality, and as for the reskinning, it was nothing I didn't have to do with Fussion Menu, but with Fussion Menu I had to stay away from Skinbox Skins because they wouldn't support them. But I now have 3 Skinbox skins with your menu and ti works fine.




Thanks for the vote..highly appreciated .. as far as functionality .. you'll drool once 2.0.0 is released (hopefully within the next 4-8 weeks) and you see all the functionality .. for front end previews hit the links in my signature

I too run skinbox themes .. and I know all too well how they can be a pain to skin for as they go sooo far off the defaults .. but yes .. very doable .. and with the new structure I currently have in place .. its going to be even easier
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all members that purchased before the change would be upgraded to the new release at no additional costs ...



when upgrading all current ProMenu clients invoices to the new release.. I had intended on giving those clients 1 year before the renewal fees would kick in, rather than basing it on their purchase date



and I completely understand your statement ... and I have thought long and hard on the subject and I believe its the fairest solution for everyone .. with the ability to create your own display sections in the next release..and the level of knowledge it will require to be able to use its functionality...I see alot of support being required for the basic user .. and the options are limited ... I could release a "Plus" version .. throw in the renewal there . and the plus would be all the additional support (both releases would be identical as far as functionality).. but too me..that still feels wrong...or I could continue on with the aspect like I currently doing with skin modifications (charge by the job) .. but that too I really don't care for (but found vital as it did consume alot of my time) ... so that leaves me with the re-release and migration .. this way everyone would get full support under one area versus having to different sections ... but I'm open to any other suggestions or thoughts



and another FYI everyone .. I have redesigned the stylesheet(s) on the next release to be less dependent on itself and use as much of the skins style as possible .. making it profoundly easier to redesign to each skin's menu(s) .. plus as I mentioned in previous posts, we (Provisionists) have plans on attempting to add a visual editor in ProMenu to make those menu style adjustments extremely easy for the end user



This is just what I expected to see you say and gets my support.

I will also take this opportunity to restate that this app and support is of the highest standard!
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