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  • bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,352 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @PCGSDev said:

    @WingedLiberty1957 said:
    Some of the worst "improvements"

    1. Now unable to have custom banners
    2. Now unable to have custom comments
    3. TrueView thumbnails are now smaller and harder to see
    4. Overall clunkier design with fonts too big
    5. A marked loss of artistry

    Due to security concerns, HTML is no longer allowed to be embedded by users.

    Are we talking about only allowing WRITTEN description in the registry description box?? Seems like we are regressing instead of advancing. Any options out there to let us customize the descriptions of our sets? WingedLiberty1957 recently won a contest put on by PCGS for his showcase display. Based on that he was asked to display his set at one of the major shows. Are we sure the Brass at the Top are on board with this?

  • MonsterCoinzMonsterCoinz Posts: 1,518 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My main concern with the new UI was that they disabled embedding an image in the set description. Having a banner and "about me" section (conceived by the OP) is a really unique and beautiful way of presenting your set.

    Thankfully, that has been fixed! Thank you!!

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  • bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,352 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 9, 2017 8:13AM

    @mach1ne said:
    My main concern with the new UI was that they disabled embedding an image in the set description. Having a banner and "about me" section (conceived by the OP) is a really unique and beautiful way of presenting your set.

    Thankfully, that has been fixed! Thank you!!

    I just checked my sets and WL1957's sets and there are no images or banner in either. What has been fixed?

  • TrazTraz Posts: 377 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I strongly feel the owner comments shouldn't be in the expansion info of the coin.

    Why should pop higher be there in the expansion, too? He'll put the pcgs coin number back in the columns.

  • TrazTraz Posts: 377 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @illini420 said:
    Getting rid of the ability to add HTML to our descriptions really really really really SUCKS! Some of us had cool stuff to share with fellow collectors and not having that will be a big loss to the Set Registry.

    Security concerns??? :confused:

    It's odd that on one of my sets the counter I added still works, but on another, it doesn't. I'm sure things will get fixed around as everyone else starts to complain... just like when this forum changed formats. Will check back later I guess...

    I was actually thinking about why they let HTML code in... massive security flaw. Trust me.

  • TrazTraz Posts: 377 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Tetromibi said:
    I think a few changes could help.

    On a desktop, it takes forever to scroll through a set with the new larger, more spaced out formatting. The site also seems to load slower.

    Personally, would like to see the following changes.

    1.) Default to list all of the coins in a registry set, instead of 50.
    Reason: Less clicks needed. More user friendly.

    2.) Smaller font and/or less spacing in the grids. Things appear almost too large on a desktop browser.
    Reason: Easier to discern information at a glance. More user friendly.

    3.) Use a different color than pail green for "tied top pop" items.
    Reason: Aesthetics

    4.) Go back to the bright yellow color for "sole top pop" items.
    Reason: Aesthetics

    5.) Use a bolded font or a darker background color for the items you have already acquired. Doing this would help you quickly identify coins that you already have.
    Reason: Easier to discern information at a glance. More user friendly.

    I like the majority of the other changes. Everything looks clean. I haven't added/sold any coins yet with the new format, so I'll comment on those changes as I experience them.

    One, especially... maybe some preset color schemes. Classic, new, etc.. otherwise this is fine.

  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,893 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 9, 2017 7:16AM
    • Is there a way to change inventory column widths?
    • Can photos uploaded be side-by-side instead of stacked to cut down on fat rows with lots of empty space?
    • Can we get a "one page" option so all coins can be shown without having to traverse and load and reload pages (for those of us with more than 500 coins)?

    Lance.

  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,554 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 9, 2017 9:55AM

    I lost a lot of images (non-TrueViews) in the changeover after a quick glance. Not diggin' it so far.

    "My Inventory" does not work...or do we have to reinput them?

    https://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/mysetregistry/myitems

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  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,267 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @AUandAG said:
    I literally spent a lot of time and energy getting my set up and visible. Now, not all my pics are even there. No big deal as my set is in my safe and they are prettier to look at in hand.
    bob

    What you see when you log in is different from what's public. When logged in you have an option to switch to a public view wherein all pics for a coin are shown. Is that maybe why you aren't seeing all of your pics?

    theknowitalltroll;
  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,111 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Pictures don't appear in my albums now when I print the pdf ?

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    Bad transactions with : nobody to date

  • boyernumismaticsboyernumismatics Posts: 473 ✭✭✭✭

    I'm not too much sure what this error message means, but this is my first time trying to access my inventory since the change.

  • boyernumismaticsboyernumismatics Posts: 473 ✭✭✭✭

    That's a bit hard to see. It says "DataTables warning" and then some code for the error.

  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,267 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 9, 2017 10:55AM

    @boyernumismatics said:

    I'm not too much sure what this error message means, but this is my first time trying to access my inventory since the change.

    Report the error. I saw something like that too, but it just went away. Make sure that you scroll to the bottom and click the "I accept" button.

    theknowitalltroll;
  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,956 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 9, 2017 9:48AM

    @10000lakes said:
    All this bitching kind of reminds me when of when the forum software was last updated.
    As someone that works in IT, I can tell you that constructive comments will be a much better help to the developers that just random requests to put it back to the old way.

    It looks like a lot of the changes were put in place to make it more user friendly to someone using a mobile device.

    At least give them a chance to tweek a few things and see if things improve.

    Carry on :)

    It sort of reminds me when IT does something it wasn't asked to do, gets no input in advance from those to be affected, and gives no warning before implementing. I've been down that road a bunch of times. Just sayin..... ;)

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  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,956 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 9, 2017 9:55AM

    One comment to the creators- The boxes for individual sets on the "My Set Registry" page are way too large for the amount of information they contain. They can be condensed so more sets can be viewed all at once. I can only see 3 and part of a 4th at one time where prior it was easy to view many. Thanks.

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  • WingedLiberty1957WingedLiberty1957 Posts: 2,992 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 9, 2017 5:29PM

    I laughed when I read the post above that whenever they get to a "mobile friendly" version of a web site ... they always click on the "switch to desktop version".

  • WingedLiberty1957WingedLiberty1957 Posts: 2,992 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 9, 2017 5:29PM

    I do the exact same thing!

  • boyernumismaticsboyernumismatics Posts: 473 ✭✭✭✭

    @WingedLiberty1957 said:
    I laughed when I read the post above that whenever they get to a "mobile friendly" version of a web site ... they always click on the "switch to desktop version". I do the exact same thing!

    The mobile version of CoinFacts is awful ... I always switch to the desktop version on the miniscule times I surf there on a mobile device. Mobile Friendly is a code word for dummied down with terrible layout and crippled format.

    Why wouldnt PCGS get some feedback and input from their users before implementing? I dont get it.

    The CoinFacts app is one of the most user friendly apps out there.

  • WingedLiberty1957WingedLiberty1957 Posts: 2,992 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 9, 2017 5:29PM

    Thanks in advance for considering making improvements.

  • WingedLiberty1957WingedLiberty1957 Posts: 2,992 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 9, 2017 5:30PM

    Had some trouble w the showcases.

  • dbldie55dbldie55 Posts: 7,741 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have an edit button next to all my showcase sets.

    Collector and Researcher of Liberty Head Nickels. ANA LM-6053
  • ambro51ambro51 Posts: 13,945 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Get used to the Internet constantly changing. However, many changes seem riddled with useless complications posing as simplifications. Remember, the teenage kid on the skateboard from ten years ago is now running the world. Us old fartz are SOL, pretty much.

  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Boy us old farts love to complain I was only lost about a half hour or so trying to mark a coin as sold.

  • SteveSteve Posts: 3,312 ✭✭✭

    I have a long comment in my Lincoln PROOF cent 1909-Present with Major Varieties. The comment section needs to be edited so that I can add certain new data like referencing 1909 thru 2016 dates instead of 1909 thru 2015. How do I do this? Thanks. Stephen Cohen. Rank #4 current.

  • @AUandAG said:
    I literally spent a lot of time and energy getting my set up and visible. Now, not all my pics are even there. No big deal as my set is in my safe and they are prettier to look at in hand.
    bob

    Were your images Trueviews or images you uploaded?

    Josh Logier

    Software Engineer, PCGS
    app@pcgs.com
  • @Steve said:
    I have a long comment in my Lincoln PROOF cent 1909-Present with Major Varieties. The comment section needs to be edited so that I can add certain new data like referencing 1909 thru 2016 dates instead of 1909 thru 2015. How do I do this? Thanks. Stephen Cohen. Rank #4 current.

    Go to "My Sets" from the dropdown and select the NAME of the set you want to change. (in this case it will be SJ Cohen Collection). On that page you click the "Edit" button in the box below the "What If" section to update your description.

    Josh Logier

    Software Engineer, PCGS
    app@pcgs.com
  • renman95renman95 Posts: 7,037 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My Inventory page no longer has indications that coins that have moved up or down in value. Also, the cost column is gone, one needs to click on the coin's details and go to another page.

  • @renman95 said:
    My Inventory page no longer has indications that coins that have moved up or down in value. Also, the cost column is gone, one needs to click on the coin's details and go to another page.

    What size screen are you using or are you on a mobile device? If you are not on a desktop screen, odds are that some of the columns will be removed in order to fit everything cleanly on the screen.

    Josh Logier

    Software Engineer, PCGS
    app@pcgs.com
  • goldengolden Posts: 9,990 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Why can't they leave well enough alone?

  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,554 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @golden said:
    Why can't they leave well enough alone?

    "Constant Improvement Process"...at least that is what my boss calls it. "If we are not improving then we are falling behind the competition".

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  • MercuryBen1MercuryBen1 Posts: 72 ✭✭✭

    I actually like the new site better. Far from perfect, but much cleaner

  • @1630Boston said:
    Pictures don't appear in my albums now when I print the pdf ?

    We have made some changes with the images. Do your images show up now when you print the PDF?

    Josh Logier

    Software Engineer, PCGS
    app@pcgs.com
  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,929 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @PCGSDev said:

    @AUandAG said:
    I literally spent a lot of time and energy getting my set up and visible. Now, not all my pics are even there. No big deal as my set is in my safe and they are prettier to look at in hand.
    bob

    Were your images Trueviews or images you uploaded?

    Images that I uploaded. How does that matter?
    bob

    Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
  • @AUandAG said:

    @PCGSDev said:

    @AUandAG said:
    I literally spent a lot of time and energy getting my set up and visible. Now, not all my pics are even there. No big deal as my set is in my safe and they are prettier to look at in hand.
    bob

    Were your images Trueviews or images you uploaded?

    Images that I uploaded. How does that matter?
    bob

    Thanks, it helps us trace the issue. For the images that don't show up, are you seeing a blank gray circle or an error?

    Josh Logier

    Software Engineer, PCGS
    app@pcgs.com
  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,929 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Blank

    Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    ARGH! I can't even bring up "My Inventory".......it just quits!

  • @DIMEMAN said:
    ARGH! I can't even bring up "My Inventory".......it just quits!

    Do you get an error message of some sort? Does it take you back to the previous page? Does the page show up blank?

    Also, does this happen every time you go to "My Inventory" or only sometimes?

    Josh Logier

    Software Engineer, PCGS
    app@pcgs.com
  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,267 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 9, 2017 4:50PM

    @DIMEMAN said:
    ARGH! I can't even bring up "My Inventory".......it just quits!

    Mine loads right up. Must be an issue with your computer, browser, IP or whatever.

    I did see this with EfferFox!

    A script on this page may be busy, or it may have stopped responding. You can stop the script now, open the script in the debugger, or let the script continue.

    theknowitalltroll;
  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @PCGSDev said:

    @DIMEMAN said:
    ARGH! I can't even bring up "My Inventory".......it just quits!

    Do you get an error message of some sort? Does it take you back to the previous page? Does the page show up blank?

    Also, does this happen every time you go to "My Inventory" or only sometimes?

    It happens every time. No error message. The screen gets dim, but you can still see it. Only way out is to just click out.

  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,893 ✭✭✭✭✭

    When I load the "my inventory" page, with 694 coins, it takes 34 seconds (most recently). The screen is dim for that time and the spinning wheel of slow progress displays.

    Eventually the page will display. Are you giving it enough time DIMEMAN?
    Lance.

  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @lkeigwin said:
    When I load the "my inventory" page, with 694 coins, it takes 34 seconds (most recently). The screen is dim for that time and the spinning wheel of slow progress displays.

    Eventually the page will display. Are you giving it enough time DIMEMAN?
    Lance.

    34 seconds is way to long. The wheel stops spinning right away.

    It loaded in probably 10 seconds before.

  • coinlieutenantcoinlieutenant Posts: 9,320 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Is anyone having a problem reordering collector showcase additions?

  • sparky64sparky64 Posts: 7,041 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I bit the bullet and logged on to my registry.
    It took a few attempts but was able to list my inventory.

    I didnt have time to get too deep buta few of my Trueview pics aren't there and I kinda miss those red and green trending arrows.

    Look forward to doing a more thorough review this weekend.

    "If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"

    My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress

  • bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,352 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @coinlieutenant said:
    Is anyone having a problem reordering collector showcase additions?

    Started another thread asking about this. I see no way to rearrange your showcase coins. Last one added is at the bottom of the set. We had move up and move down buttons before.

  • SteveSteve Posts: 3,312 ✭✭✭

    @PCGSDev said:

    @Steve said:
    I have a long comment in my Lincoln PROOF cent 1909-Present with Major Varieties. The comment section needs to be edited so that I can add certain new data like referencing 1909 thru 2016 dates instead of 1909 thru 2015. How do I do this? Thanks. Stephen Cohen. Rank #4 current.

    Go to "My Sets" from the dropdown and select the NAME of the set you want to change. (in this case it will be SJ Cohen Collection). On that page you click the "Edit" button in the box below the "What If" section to update your description.

    The edit function to CHANGE the description does NOT work. I can copy and paste my original comments into the NEW comments section which appears AFTER the coin list. But that does NOT effect the original comments. So my registry has the original comments shown before the coin listing and the SLIGHTLY revised comments also shown AFTER the coin list. Please correct this. Thank you. SJCOHEN COLLCTION. Steve :)

  • SteveSteve Posts: 3,312 ✭✭✭

    @Steve said:

    @PCGSDev said:

    @Steve said:
    I have a long comment in my Lincoln PROOF cent 1909-Present with Major Varieties. The comment section needs to be edited so that I can add certain new data like referencing 1909 thru 2016 dates instead of 1909 thru 2015. How do I do this? Thanks. Stephen Cohen. Rank #4 current.

    Go to "My Sets" from the dropdown and select the NAME of the set you want to change. (in this case it will be SJ Cohen Collection). On that page you click the "Edit" button in the box below the "What If" section to update your description.

    The edit function to CHANGE the description does NOT work. I can copy and paste my original comments into the NEW comments section which appears AFTER the coin list. But that does NOT effect the original comments. So my registry has the original comments shown before the coin listing and the SLIGHTLY revised comments also shown AFTER the coin list. Please correct this. Thank you. SJCOHEN COLLECTION. Steve :)

    I FINALLY figured out how to change the comments. It is NOT user friendly. I then tried to delete my NEW comments shown after the coin list. It replied that it cannot delete the comment. So again, please check on this area. I am sure others will have trouble getting to the CORRECT EDIT POINT for comment changes. Thanks. Steve :)

  • @Steve said:

    @Steve said:

    @PCGSDev said:

    @Steve said:
    I have a long comment in my Lincoln PROOF cent 1909-Present with Major Varieties. The comment section needs to be edited so that I can add certain new data like referencing 1909 thru 2016 dates instead of 1909 thru 2015. How do I do this? Thanks. Stephen Cohen. Rank #4 current.

    Go to "My Sets" from the dropdown and select the NAME of the set you want to change. (in this case it will be SJ Cohen Collection). On that page you click the "Edit" button in the box below the "What If" section to update your description.

    The edit function to CHANGE the description does NOT work. I can copy and paste my original comments into the NEW comments section which appears AFTER the coin list. But that does NOT effect the original comments. So my registry has the original comments shown before the coin listing and the SLIGHTLY revised comments also shown AFTER the coin list. Please correct this. Thank you. SJCOHEN COLLECTION. Steve :)

    I FINALLY figured out how to change the comments. It is NOT user friendly. I then tried to delete my NEW comments shown after the coin list. It replied that it cannot delete the comment. So again, please check on this area. I am sure others will have trouble getting to the CORRECT EDIT POINT for comment changes. Thanks. Steve :)

    Hi Steve,

    I'm not sure I understand the problem you were facing regarding the comment locations. There is the "Description" that is provided by the OWNER of the set. It shows up on your private set page (the same page you can make any changes to your set). The "Comments" section is intended for OTHERS to leave comments on your set so it shows up on the public facing set page. Both existed in the previous version in the same places. I hope that clarifies what you were referring to, if not please let me know so I can better assist you.

    I did however discover the error that you noted when trying to delete a comment. We will work to address that promptly. Thanks for letting us know about that!

    Josh Logier

    Software Engineer, PCGS
    app@pcgs.com
  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,111 ✭✭✭✭✭

    While the developers are here, when I 'print' an album to pdf I now get no pictures just 'ERROR" ??

    Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko

    Bad transactions with : nobody to date

  • @1630Boston said:
    While the developers are here, when I 'print' an album to pdf I now get no pictures just 'ERROR" ??

    We are aware and working on it.

    Josh Logier

    Software Engineer, PCGS
    app@pcgs.com

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