New Feature - Quick System Specs

Mike · **9th June 2008, 11:03 PM**

I just added some javascript plus little extra code to what is known as the "postbit" template - it's the one you're looking at now.

The output is a neat little "fly out" box at the bottom of the column where your avatar is displayed and it provides your Media Center specs without putting them in your signature, or asking someone to visit your profile page to see them.

Of course, given that the the code is wrapped in some <if> <else> tags, unless you've added your system details to your profile - (look for "My Media Center" in the left column of your CP) - nothing will show for you.

So now's the time to fill in those little boxes guys.

AdrianW · **9th June 2008, 11:34 PM**

Great idea!

But, it only seems to appear if you have a "member mood" (as in "I'm feeling xxxx") - if your mood is set to blank (the default) then there's just an empty box at the bottom of that column.

Mike · **10th June 2008, 12:01 AM**

LOL - so there ya go - time for everyone to get in the mood

I'll take a look at that tomorrow - thanks for the heads up!

Mike

vlad · **10th June 2008, 12:05 AM**

Excellent idea, thanks Mike.
Now I can remove link to my profile from my signature.

DDH · **10th June 2008, 09:14 PM**

Excellent idea Mike - I like it.

Astrotoy7 · **11th June 2008, 01:22 AM**

nice idea

Unfortunately I have 3 rigs. My setup pic link will have to suffice

btw, why is OS omitted ?? being able to identify, and hence avoid, those perpetually annoying myth users would be a bonus

astro

DDH · **11th June 2008, 08:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by Astrotoy7

nice idea

Unfortunately I have 3 rigs. My setup pic link will have to suffice

....

Astro, same issue. I tried to put in all three MCEs. I think it makes sense to others

Am I fooling myself and its just confusing?

AdrianW · **11th June 2008, 03:58 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDH

Astro, same issue. I tried to put in all three MCEs. I think it makes sense to others

Am I fooling myself and its just confusing?

I saw your specs last night, and I soon realised that you had 3 systems listed. I think the format you used makes sense.

Astrotoy7 · **11th June 2008, 04:26 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDH

Astro, same issue. I tried to put in all three MCEs. I think it makes sense to others

Am I fooling myself and its just confusing?

For someone that knows specs, it isnt really confusing, just bit of an ordeal to wade through

I just realised....I have an animated sig gif with specs on it I could dig back out....

astro

ExtremePC · **11th June 2008, 05:28 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astrotoy7

For someone that knows specs, it isnt really confusing, just bit of an ordeal to wade through

I just realised....I have an animated sig gif with specs on it I could dig back out....

astro

Nah, the rules evolved and no more pics in sigs.