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 Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 11:40 Post subject: [Plug-in] BOPIT |
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AstonishMe has released a plug-in that is sure to please both users and developers. Introducing "AM BOPIT", a funky name which is acronym for the "AstonishMe - Back Office Plug-In Tool". The plug-in provides the ability for users to see, at a glance, if their plug-ins (or skins) are up-to-date.
FOR USERS
The plug-in is unobtrusive. It shades the plug-in description, on the plug-ins page, in the Back Office - GREEN = current version, RED = an update is available. In addition, it adds a download link, so all you have to do is click to get the updated version. 
The plug-in also adds a "AM BOPIT" tab to the Tools section, where there's a full list of BOPIT-capable plug-ins and skins. Users can easily see/get other BOPIT-capable plug-ins and/or skins, by clicking the Home Page, Help File or Download links presented. They can also tell (at a glance), which of the plug-ins or skins they are currently using.
FOR DEVELOPERS
At present, only AstonishMe plug-ins are BOPIT-enabled. But we've created an easy way (via a simple XML file) for developers to include their plug-ins or skins.
The benefits are obvious! Users will know when you've updated your plug-in or skin. They'll have a visual cue in their own back office and have links to your plug-ins home page, help file and download link.
Developers retain control over the XML file and their plug-ins and skins.
Easy. Simple. Effective
Head over to AstonishMe to learn more about BOPIT and get your copy today.
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| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 20:18 Post subject: |
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One odd quirk: I have the latest version of YouTube plugin installed (0.95), but the Bopit plugin insists there is a newer version.
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 1:55 Post subject: |
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It should be sorted now, thanks
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It's all green now, thanks!
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| Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 13:49 Post subject: |
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We finally managed to update this for 2.3 although we're still adding all the version information for our plugins as and when we confirm they work in the 2.x series.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 20:05 Post subject: |
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Is it available for download yet?
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| Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:26 Post subject: |
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Can you believe, the one link I forgot to update was the download link 
The direct link to the download is here ( BOPIT 2.x version )
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| The use of "random" for the order of doodlies on the BOPIT subtab is ... interesting. Is there a setting to alphabetize them that I somehow haven't found, or, am I being a snarky little pup in my method of identifying a problem statement and a desired solution to the issue? |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 3:17 Post subject: |
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The things we overlook huh? The list was sorted in date added order .... or something. I've updated it to put the list in alphabetical order
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Found a little issue with BOPIT (v2.3.2): it says I don't have the countdown plugin installed but in fact it is installed. It told me when a newer version was available, and it tells me I now have the newest version, but both before and after it tells me [not installed].
Could it be because it is installed in only one blog that happens to not be the 'blog on index' blog? I shall do a brief experiment...
Nope: installing it on blog #1 did not change BOPIT's opinion on whether or not that particular plugin is installed. hmmm.... (head scratching emoticon here) |
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It was a blonde moment 
BOPIT updated, which of course you'll know, because it'll be red
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tuxnus: that's two more thoughts than I give you credit for |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 22:31 Post subject: |
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For some reason, when I download the BOPIT plugin into my plugins directory, my b2 no longer shows any available plugins to install.
Deleting the BOPIT folder makes the list return... |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 3:45 Post subject: |
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Based on the other thread on this it's a memory problem.
Try, upping your memory limit and then going to admin > tools > system and see if the limits changed
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upload another plugin ( any should do ) and seeing if you have the same problem.
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yabba_hh: I think, I type, I read what I type, I think "fuck, what was I thinking when I typed that?!"
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I downloaded and installed a different plugin (Democracy Poll) with no trouble.
I uploaded the BOPIT plugin to the plugins directory and again the list of available plugins does not display.
I renamed the plugin php file within the bopit plugin folder to give it a .$$$ suffix instead of .php and thdn the plugins list does display.
Pretty crazy, eh? |
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