mutley 4,498 Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 From AVSIM/ A host of new features await you, as well old favourites are available to allow you to quickly access the latest releases by category in the File Library News The What’s New link in the Library has a beautiful layout of the files with pictures now included , and the scan feature allows the weeks uploads at a glance. The Forums are abuzz with reactions, as is the way of things not all are happy to see such a radical change and some good suggestions have been presented to build on the progress , patience on all our parts will make it work. More Here Link to post Share on other sites
needles 1,013 Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Hi Joe, Just had a quick sortie and it looks quite clean, fresh and easy enough to nav' through. Good on them. Thanks for the HU. Brian Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted March 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 As with all things it will take a little getting used to but I like the new format. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
JD_LincsUK 0 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 As with all things it will take a little getting used to but I like the new format. Cheers I had AVSIM in my Firefox 'Observation Post' folder - which is sites that I visit every day. In the new format, I found it difficult to find the newest files for FSX - used to be right in front of your face and updated each day - but I couldn't find the 'latest files' link they mentioned, and it also wouldn't accept my log-in. I'm a grumpy old fart (if you hadn't noticed...) and set in my ways. I used to have Simviation in that place - until they started blatantly presenting commercially copyrighted material for public download and scoffed at my suggestion they should remove it. That's when I switched to AVSIM. Now I've switched to SOH No doubt, in a few months I'll be going somewhere different, too! Chars JD Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I like it! @JD - do you have a forum log-in? The new system requires this. The 'New Files' will be under Library News Link to post Share on other sites
JD_LincsUK 0 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I like it! @JD - do you have a forum log-in? The new system requires this. The 'New Files' will be under Library News Yes, I have a forum log-in which is the same as here (my old AVSIM was different) - I did spot that after I'd tried to log in, but by then it was too late! :th_smiles73: I tried that new files link, but for some reason I didn't see what I expected - tbh I can't remember now, didn't expect to need to remember, so I just flushed the memory down the pan. I'm sure I'll visit there now and then - just not every day. The only reason for the daily visit was to check the files as they were put in the library - otherwise, it's too easy to miss something potentially useful or interesting. It's a shame FlighSim.com require payment of subs yearly, rather than monthly, as their download limit is pretty slow (50KB/s). If it was monthly, I'd have no qualms about paying for the upkeep of the site. JD Link to post Share on other sites
charlie 6 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Must be a bit busy at the moment, I've just got text. Will try again tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites
ddavid 149 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Tried the new AVSIM Library and I find it O.K. Given that I was registered with the AVSIM Forum, 'registering' for the new system required me only to give my name. After finding out what this was - from Pam - I was away! After a couple of cycles through the 'What's New?' section, I couldn't remember what the old format was like, so that's all right, then! The 'Search' facility feels quite similar to the old system, except for the removal of the 'back to previous page' option, where you could edit your search criteria after an unsuccessful search. The new system resets all the search fields to blank fields in both Quick and Advanced options. Not good, I'm afraid. The Forum uses the same 'engine' as our own Hangar - so that's Good! And it's nice to see that Just Flight are sponsoring AVSIM - their adverts (for IL-2 Sturmovik - Cliffs of Dover) are plastered all over the place... Cheers - Dai. Link to post Share on other sites
JD_LincsUK 0 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I see AVSIM are again trying the "What's New" thing again with their file library. Not really happy with that and that's because instead of listing the links to the new files as they did on the front page, the link leads to a list as per the files library - so you get each file presented in detail, on a total of 21 pages. I don't know what the thinking behind the order is, but the first page is full of sounds for FS9 - I don't even have FS9, so it's of no use to me whatsoever. So, it looks like I would have to go through all 21 pages, just to see if there is an FSX file that I like the look of. I really can't see that being popular - I think AVSIM are setting themselves up for more trouble (read 'complaints') from members. The original list idea seems so obviously the thing to do, I really can't understand why it should be made more awkward for visitors - seems crazy. JD Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Johm - I agree with you. I think they should launch the new system but keep the old file listings on the front page Anyway, I'll just pop over to the AVSIM forums and tell them that politely :001_th_smiles89: Link to post Share on other sites
JD_LincsUK 0 Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Well, today they have listed them on the front page again - so looks like either a one-off or too many people didn't like it. I agree - roll out the new site design - but keep the overview. JD Link to post Share on other sites
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