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Title: Re: Events - See Calendar. IPAD viewing problem
Post by: Malc on August 02, 2014, 07:29:33 PM
I use an iPad, and usually have no issues using the full site. However, when I open the calendar, the adverts on the right hand side of the screen obscure/overwrite the last column of events. It makes no difference as to whether you use portrate or landscape.
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: scotsoft on August 02, 2014, 07:58:04 PM
Have you tried changing the resolution of your ipad screen Malc?

cheers John.
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Malc on August 02, 2014, 08:14:43 PM
You can't adjust the native resolution, but you can zoom in. Doing so makes no difference to the adverts position.
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: scotsoft on August 02, 2014, 08:35:23 PM
I am at a loss as to what to suggest Malc  :help:
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Bealman on August 03, 2014, 12:59:12 AM
Call out Inspector Pengi of the Yard...?  :help:
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Geoff on August 03, 2014, 06:48:37 AM
I have just started to use the ipad at home until I get the railway room set up, and the calender is giving me grief also, this must be an easy fix?
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: PLD on August 03, 2014, 08:16:02 AM
Writing web pages for Tablet and Mobile browsers is a black art, and what is right for one often looks odd in others...
I'd try installing a second browser (if Apple will allow it)

I found some sites had 'layout issues' in the standard browser on an Android Tablet so installed Firefox as an alternative browser.
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Malc on August 03, 2014, 10:02:32 AM
I tried Firefox on the iPad, still the same error. It just seem like the calendar is just too wide.
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Caz on August 03, 2014, 04:43:17 PM
That sounds like it has been coded with a fixed width instead of adjusting automatically, when I used to use Microsoft Front Page to create websites if you weren't careful it would put in hard page widths and anyone viewing them on lo-res screens would have to scroll yards to see the whole page.   :smackedface:
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Malc on August 03, 2014, 08:55:22 PM
I think you have put your finger on it Caz, all we need now is someone to fix it.
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: cjdodd on August 03, 2014, 10:05:21 PM
When iOS8 is out in sep/oct there is an update to Safari that will tell websites that it's a proper browser and not a mobile one, this should help your display issues.
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Malc on August 03, 2014, 10:17:36 PM
I tried Firefox, but it has the same problem, so not specifically Safari.
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Malc on October 18, 2014, 10:33:55 AM
Now iOS 8 is here, I'd just like to point out that this error still exists in both Safari and Firefox. Any chance of a fix as Sunday is a popular day for exhibitions?
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Bealman on October 18, 2014, 10:56:26 AM
Yeah I just had look on me Aldi elcheapo phone here in Australia, Malc.. same prob. I can live with it, but, as you say, it covers Sunday!
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Bealman on October 18, 2014, 11:00:48 AM
Having a mighty fine Victoria Bitter at bowling club, by the way.  ;)

Shame about the overloud and out of tune band they have on. :worried: :beers:

George
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Bob Tidbury on October 18, 2014, 12:36:17 PM
It's the first time I've looked at the Calendar I get the same problem on my IPad but I use the free app Model railway Exhibitions and Events so it doesn't bother me that much but I'm sure the techy guys can sort it.
Bob
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Bealman on October 18, 2014, 12:57:35 PM
Yeah, Bob, I'm back here at home on me laptop, (early night for Bealman!) and everything is cool.

As you say, I guess you can access shows via other means these days.... but it bugs me a bit that what I consider to be the best website on the entire net has the overlap prob. I just want it perfect.

Bloomin' schoolteacher talking!  :D ;D ;)

Once again, like you say, the techs will work it out. Not me, obviously  :worried:

George
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Tank on October 18, 2014, 04:45:21 PM
I seem to have missed this.  Can anyone send me a screen shot please? 
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Trainfish on December 05, 2014, 05:16:27 PM
I'd never looked at the calendar until now (I didn't know it existed to be honest) and checked to see if my birthday is listed next August. Luckily it is and then I started looking at others' birthdays. I never realised how old some of you are!  :D
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Malc on December 05, 2014, 08:35:21 PM
Quote from: Trainfish on December 05, 2014, 05:16:27 PM
I'd never looked at the calendar until now (I didn't know it existed to be honest) and checked to see if my birthday is listed next August. Luckily it is and then I started looking at others' birthdays. I never realised how old some of you are!  :D
We're not old, just temporally challenged.
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: trainsdownunder on December 05, 2014, 09:12:23 PM
As is so often quoted

Growing OLD is compulsory - Growing UP, optional
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Newportnobby on December 05, 2014, 09:34:18 PM
Quote from: trainsdownunder on December 05, 2014, 09:12:23 PM
As is so often quoted

Growing OLD is compulsory - Growing UP, optional

Just noticed - why do the driving wheels on your loco go backwards yet the smoke is correct for going forwards? :confused1:
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Trainfish on December 05, 2014, 10:13:57 PM
As opposed to this one?

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/35/thumb_19237.png) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19237)
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Bealman on December 05, 2014, 10:20:57 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on December 05, 2014, 09:34:18 PM
Quote from: trainsdownunder on December 05, 2014, 09:12:23 PM
As is so often quoted

Growing OLD is compulsory - Growing UP, optional

Just noticed - why do the driving wheels on your loco go backwards yet the smoke is correct for going forwards? :confused1:
Nothings really moving, Mick... it's all computrickery  :uneasy:
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: scotsoft on December 05, 2014, 11:11:26 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on December 05, 2014, 09:34:18 PM

Just noticed - why do the driving wheels on your loco go backwards yet the smoke is correct for going forwards? :confused1:

Fairly obvious really, bloody strong head wind  :D  :nerner:
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Newportnobby on December 06, 2014, 10:28:42 AM
Trainfish has it right :confused2:
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Malc on January 03, 2015, 10:32:36 AM
Any movement on this issue? The calendar is still NFG at the RHS.
Title: Re: Calendar
Post by: Tank on January 03, 2015, 02:41:16 PM
Sorry Malc, went out of my head.  I'll look into it when the server move finally happens. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Events - See Calendar. IPAD viewing problem
Post by: Railwaygun on May 19, 2015, 08:41:06 AM
It is impossible to resize the calendar and the ads on the Right are superimposed on the weekend events, making them impossible to read.

Is this fixable??
Title: Re: Re: Events - See Calendar. IPAD viewing problem
Post by: Bob Tidbury on May 19, 2015, 08:47:49 AM
Railway gun if you click on the arrows on the leftover the calendar it opens up separate dates which are much easier to read"
Bob
Title: Re: Events - See Calendar. IPAD viewing problem
Post by: Railwaygun on May 19, 2015, 09:10:30 AM
Thanks - legible at last ( even if we can't fix the top,page)

Nick R
Title: Re: Events - See Calendar. IPAD viewing problem
Post by: Malc on May 19, 2015, 09:26:04 AM
Any more news on this issue @Tank (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2) ?
Title: Re: Events - See Calendar. IPAD viewing problem
Post by: Tank on May 19, 2015, 09:37:43 AM
Sorry, I thought someone else had fixed it.  It's a job to keep up with everything. :worried:  Will PM him right now!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Events - See Calendar. IPAD viewing problem
Post by: Vonk on May 19, 2015, 09:42:02 AM
I suspect it will be down to the coding on how the page layout is set up so rather than the "image" of the calendar being a specific size it may be given a % of screen space where as the adds may be a specific size. Hard to explain unless you understand internet coding. I also suspect it may be down to the company that hosts the forum set up that the issue lies with rather than something that can be amended in the admin settings. (I hope that all makes sense)
Title: Re: Events - See Calendar. IPAD viewing problem
Post by: Tank on May 19, 2015, 09:48:22 AM
That's right Vonk, it'll be the coding for the Advertising modification interfering rather than the calendar itself.  I might be able to fix it myself, but after 'breaking' the forum a couple of years back my confidence has gone!  LOL  Plus, I'm at work and I'm not allowed to use FTP.
Title: Re: Events - See Calendar. IPAD viewing problem
Post by: Vonk on May 19, 2015, 03:34:08 PM
T'has been a few years since I have done any coding and even then I wasn't running a forum so can't offer much help. I know things have come on leaps and bounds since then as well so can only offer my best wishes to you over this tank!