XanaNews update URL working again

[Graeme Geldenhuys]

Hi,

I've pushed some minor changes to the "master" branch. Importantly is
that the release/download URL has been updated, and that XanaNews now
queries the Git repository on Github for any new releases.

I've got a few more updates to make then I'll create a new binary release.

ps:
I want to update the information in the "Thank You" tabsheet in the
About dialog. Anybody know the full names of some of the commiters (the
svn conversion to git just brought in user id's). If somebody has a copy
of the original "contributors.txt" file, that would be great too.

Regards,
Graeme

[Dave Keighan]

Post by Graeme Geldenhuys
I've got a few more updates to make then I'll create a new binary release.

Thanks for your efforts Graeme, it is very much appreciated.

Sorry I can't help with "contributors.txt" but I'm still looking on old
back-up CDs.

Could you update the build number on your next release please?

Thanks again.

[Q Correll]

Graeme,

MANY thanks for your work at keeping XanaNews alive and well!!!

I have a "Gold Icon" from the early Colin Wilson days but sorry, I
don't have the "contributors.txt" file.

[Graeme Geldenhuys]

Post by Q Correll
I have a "Gold Icon" from the early Colin Wilson days but sorry, I
don't have the "contributors.txt" file.

I noticed that in the Status Bar too. What does that mean? I haven't had
time to search the source code for clues.

Regards,
Graeme

[Q Correll]

Graeme,

| I noticed that in the Status Bar too. What does that mean? I haven't
| had time to search the source code for clues.

Way back when,,, if someone contributed to XanaNews Colin added their
ID somehow to show the gold icon. I don't know how he did it.

[Dave Keighan]

Post by Q Correll
I have a "Gold Icon" from the early Colin Wilson days

Hmmm, mine's gone ... using Greme's latest version.

[Graeme Geldenhuys]

Post by Dave Keighan
Hmmm, mine's gone ... using Greme's latest version.

Ah, I haven't tested the theory yet, but I think the gold coin appears
if your name is in the contributors.txt file - matching the name of one
of your Account Names.

I'll check the code, and try and restore the contributors.txt file
(latest XanaNews checks the AUTHORS.txt file on Github).

Regards,
Graeme

[Dave Keighan]

Post by Graeme Geldenhuys

Post by Dave Keighan
Hmmm, mine's gone ... using Greme's latest version.

Apologies for misspelling, I'll have to add you to the dictionary.

Post by Graeme Geldenhuys
Ah, I haven't tested the theory yet, but I think the gold coin appears
if your name is in the contributors.txt file - matching the name of
one of your Account Names.

That is the case as I recall.

Post by Graeme Geldenhuys
I'll check the code, and try and restore the contributors.txt file
(latest XanaNews checks the AUTHORS.txt file on Github).

I believe that that text file is the list you're looking for.

Post by Graeme Geldenhuys
Regards,
Graeme

[Q Correll]

Graeme,

| I'll check the code, and try and restore the contributors.txt file
| (latest XanaNews checks the AUTHORS.txt file on Github).

I'm a bit confused. I have the gold icon but my system does NOT have
either of those files on it! (???) So now I'm wondering how I get my
gold icon?

[Graeme Geldenhuys]

Post by Q Correll
I'm a bit confused. I have the gold icon but my system does NOT have
either of those files on it! (???) So now I'm wondering how I get my
gold icon?

Xananews never looked for the contributors.txt locally. Neither does it
for the AUTHORS.txt file. The latest Xananews (post v1.19.1.372 release)
looks for the file using this URL:

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/graemeg/xananews/master/AUTHORS.txt

That's the only part I updated... a new URL.

The medal appears if Xananews can match the name of your default
Identity to one of the names in the AUTHORS.txt file. Your name appears
as "Quentin Correll" in the txt file, but it seems you have your
identity set as "Q Correll".


Regards,
Graeme

[Q Correll]

Graeme,

| Your name appears as "Quentin Correll" in the txt file,
| but it seems you have your identity set as "Q Correll".

True. But I also have "Other Identity" set to Quentin Correll. So it
appears to look for, if not all Identities, at least "Other."

[Q Correll]

Dave,

| | I have a "Gold Icon" from the early Colin Wilson days
|
| Hmmm, mine's gone ... using Greme's latest version.

Hmmm,... hope Graeme figures out how Colin did it. I think it's a COOL
idea. One worth perpetuating. Anyone been in touch with Colin lately?

[Dave Keighan]

Post by Q Correll
Hmmm,... hope Graeme figures out how Colin did it. I think it's a
COOL idea. One worth perpetuating.

Indeed. I'd contribute again.

Post by Q Correll
Anyone been in touch with Colin
lately?

I've not heard of him since he left.

[Graeme Geldenhuys]

Post by Q Correll
Hmmm,... hope Graeme figures out how Colin did it.

A quick look at the source code, and yes the Medal or Gold Coin is a
match between one of your Identities and the list of names in the
contributors.txt (now AUTHORS.txt)

Update update the AUTHORS.txt with the latest contributors.txt I could
find on the internet. So if you use the latest XanaNews from the Git
repo your medals should be back. :)

Post by Q Correll
I think it's a COOL idea.

+1 And why I wanted to get it working again.


Regards,
Graeme

[Q Correll]

Graeme,

| A quick look at the source code, and yes the Medal or Gold Coin is a
| match between one of your Identities and the list of names in the
| contributors.txt (now AUTHORS.txt)

I just left another reply stating that I do not have either of those
files on my system, jet my gold [coin] icon shows up. (???)

[badgolferman]

Post by Graeme Geldenhuys
Hi,
I've pushed some minor changes to the "master" branch. Importantly is
that the release/download URL has been updated, and that XanaNews now
queries the Git repository on Github for any new releases.
I've got a few more updates to make then I'll create a new binary release.
I want to update the information in the "Thank You" tabsheet in the
About dialog. Anybody know the full names of some of the commiters
(the svn conversion to git just brought in user id's). If somebody
has a copy of the original "contributors.txt" file, that would be
great too.
Regards,
Graeme

My version doesn't have a Thank You in the About menu item.

[Graeme Geldenhuys]

Post by badgolferman
My version doesn't have a Thank You in the About menu item.

You are not using the latest version of Xananews. Your version shows as
XanaNews/1.19.1.320. You need to be using one compiled from Git (post
v1.19.1.372 release).

Older versions of Xananews looks for a URL that doesn't exist any more -
hence no "Thank You" tab.

Regards,
Graeme