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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: JPMOSE on January 18, 2007, 13:35:28

Title: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: JPMOSE on January 18, 2007, 13:35:28
My profile under "Car Registry" has some errors.  I can't figure out how to make changes (I am sure the instructions are right in front of me  :mrgreen: ).   Please advise.

Best Regards,

J. P. Mose
1968 250SL
1987 560SL
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: TheEngineer on January 18, 2007, 20:54:39
I'd like to add the chassis number to my profile. If you find out how, please let me know.
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: J. Huber on January 18, 2007, 23:04:25
Fortunately, the only thing that needs updating on mine is the mileage!

James
63 230SL
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: rob walker on January 19, 2007, 07:30:46
Also have wanted to amend, but never worked out how!

Rob Walker
1968 280SL papyrus white/green leather
Spain and Turkey
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: Ed Cave on January 19, 2007, 17:40:58
Realize that their are two entirely different areas of this website, each requiring you to log in with a user name and password. If you go out to the front page, where the color photos are along with access to the various navigation links you'll see in the upper right corner a yellow "log in" button. If you are logged in as a member and go into the database, you are able to edit the data you have input for your car.  ;)

Simple as that!

Ed Cave
Atlanta, GA


1971 280SL
1973 911S
2006 GS430
2007 328i Coupe
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: CraigD on January 19, 2007, 23:44:45
OK, I logged in as a full member from the front page...  I still don't seem be able to edit my car registry info.  I see the option to add a new record, but not how to edit an existing record. What am I missing?

Craig
'70 280SL Euro, Manual,  Leather
Silver/Black

 
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: Peter van Es on January 20, 2007, 06:59:28
I don't know if this is because as administrator I have superpowers, but when I log in I get "edit" and "delete" buttons on the far right of the registry records...

(http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/vanesp/20071208541_registry.gif)

If you log in, don't you get these also ?

Peter
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: JPMOSE on January 20, 2007, 08:06:12
No...if perform the task as Ed Cave described I can only edit my user profile.  I cannot edit changes to the Car Registry.

Best Regards,

J. P. Mose
1968 250SL
1987 560SL
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: 66andBlue on January 20, 2007, 10:34:35
quote:
Originally posted by vanesp

I don't know if this is because as administrator I have superpowers, but when I log in I get "edit" and "delete" buttons on the far right of the registry records...  

Yes Peter,
Some are more privileged than others.  ;)
When I log on I cannot see the last two columns to the right shown in your picture. Although when you look close you can see the beginning of the next column to the right.  I doubt that this is simply screen adjustment problem because when I copy the text in the first row the
edit and delete buttons do not show up either.  Looks like these buttons are under the control of the admin.

Alfred
1966 blue 230SL automatic
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: Cees Klumper on January 20, 2007, 14:02:07
I can't edit my profile any longer either (used to be able to). I tried changing the font size, scrolling over to the right etc., but it's like Alfred (66andblue) describes. Something changed apparently.

Cees ("Case") Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: JPMOSE on January 20, 2007, 22:13:11
Cees...will it be corrected?

Best Regards,

J. P. Mose
1968 250SL
1987 560SL
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: Ed Cave on January 20, 2007, 23:01:16
OK, I just went in as described below, logged in and edited my entry in the Car Registry without a problem. That is what we are talking about, right?

I have no special credentials and had no problem doing it. 8)

I guess the Pagoda Gods are with me.

Ed Cave
Atlanta, GA


1971 280SL
1973 911S
2006 GS430
2007 328i Coupe
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: Peter van Es on January 21, 2007, 00:46:22
I can assure you nothing changed in the code for that page, however, I'll put on my programmers hat and dive into the code. Watch this space and I'll let you know how it goes...

Sorry for all the confusion this is causing...

Peter
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: Cees Klumper on January 21, 2007, 02:17:16
Eeehh - after logging in as a full member, I am able to update the profile ....

As it turns out, non-full members can add a record, however are unable to edit or delete it, once it's in. Only full members can edit their records, but only after logging in.

If possible Peter, I would suggest allowing the 'edit/delete' option also to non-full members.

Cees ("Case") Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: Peter van Es on January 21, 2007, 05:01:04
Aha..

well, that explains it. The reason you need to login to delete or modify your car registry is to prevent anonymous users from defiling this registry. So I am afraid that I am unable to provide access to anyone except for full members (they are the only ones capable of logging in).

If you are not a full member, then you can send me (admin@sl113.org) an e-mail request with:
 
Full members can update these details themselves. If I receive this email, I will then update the database directly. An example of this e-mail:

quote:

Member Name: Paul Jones
Year/Model: 1967 250SL
Colors (Ext, Int, Tops): Gold, Purple, Black
VIN: 113042-12-016378
Engine #: 13098310002102
Options: Airconditioning, Becker Europa
Mileage and date recorded: 125500 December 2001
Comments: Currently in restoration

Colors (Ext, Int, Tops): Blue, Blue, Blue
Mileage and date recorded: 130000 December 2006
Comments: Restauration completed October 2006


Peter van Es

Check out http://bali.esweb.nl for photographs of classic car events and my 1970 280 SL
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: JPMOSE on January 21, 2007, 09:31:51
What constitutes a full member?  I paid $30 last year and just renewed for 2007...does this only provide me with limited benefits?

Best Regards,

J. P. Mose
1968 250SL
1987 560SL
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: Peter van Es on January 21, 2007, 10:09:49
If you've paid up, you are a full member. For the difference between full and basic membership, check http://www.sl113.org/membership/default.asp.

Well, I've looked into the software. All of us can edit records, provided you have logged in. There is an exception possible (if you managed to get two different member numbers due to duplicate registration) which would prevent you from editing your records, but this should be rare. In that case, just send me an e-mail as identified below.

The process therefore should be:

 
If you do not have that, but you can see on the home page that you are loggged in correctly, send me instructions as per the e-mail below. In all likelihood your member number (internal in the system) has changed.

Success.

Peter

Check out http://bali.esweb.nl for photographs of classic car events and my 1970 280 SL
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: Peter van Es on January 21, 2007, 13:55:17
Ok, I've found it. If you entered your registration details, either
  that would explain you not being able to update your record. Please follow the instructons below to mail me AND send me the mail from the e-mail account from which you registered, and I'll ensure that you can update your records yourself (by linking them back to your member number).

Peter

Check out http://bali.esweb.nl for photographs of classic car events and my 1970 280 SL
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: Ricardo on January 21, 2007, 15:45:23
Hi Peter
Since we're talking about the site itself, this seems like a good time to ask why threads like this one end up wider than normal? Does the software not size attachments to fit the normal screen size?
Or is it my vintage computer  8)
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: Cees Klumper on January 21, 2007, 16:18:17
Ricardo - as to the sizing of this thread, I will bet the farm that it is so wide due to the screenshot that is copy-pasted by the 6th respondent ('66andblue') into his reply. All (or 99%) of the other threads should fit into your screen.

Cees ("Case") Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: JPMOSE on January 21, 2007, 17:01:38
Peter....it worked!!!  Yeah!  :D  :D

Hope I wasn't too much of a pest!

Best Regards,

J. P. Mose
1968 250SL
1987 560SL
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: 66andBlue on January 21, 2007, 17:21:37
quote:
Originally posted by cees klumper

Ricardo - as to the sizing of this thread, I will bet the farm that it is so wide due to the screenshot that is copy-pasted by the 6th respondent ('66andblue') into his reply. All (or 99%) of the other threads should fit into your screen.

Absolutely correct, Cees!
I deleted the offending screenshot and now the text in the window adjusts.  Learned something again, thanks!

Alfred
1966 blue 230SL automatic
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: Peter van Es on January 22, 2007, 01:35:13
I'm pleased to hear it...

And 66andBlue... you will have noticed I adjusted the size of the screenshot down to be 640 pixels wide on purpose, to make sure it fits in the standard browser...

You can do the same next time!

So, if you are a full member, and you cannot update your car registry, send me the details as per the instructions below and I'll ensure you can edit it again.

Peter

Check out http://bali.esweb.nl for photographs of classic car events and my 1970 280 SL
Title: Re: Car Registry: Need To Edit My Profile
Post by: rob walker on January 22, 2007, 04:41:20
Peter, still unable to update car registry even though I am a full member.
Will also send message through internet.

Rob Walker
1968 280SL papyrus white/green leather
Spain and Turkey