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Meta Calendar

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:49 am
by Abide
With approval of BrianMac, the forum has added a Meta Calendar which can be accessed by clicking on the beach picture at top right. Thank you to Joe Ross for technical expertise.

Clicking on any calendar event will provide information on downloads, deadlines, etc.

PM me for any suggestions, additions, or errata.

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:53 am
by MikeM000
I noticed this earlier today. Very nice; I'm presuming MMMM wasn't added for March due to back-dating? I already signed up for the (new to me) picture-puzzle meta listed on there...

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:11 am
by Abide
MMMM was there yesterday, but may have rolled off. Thanks for pointing that out; let me get with “tech support”.

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:39 am
by Joe Ross
Abide wrote: Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:11 am MMMM was there yesterday, but may have rolled off. Thanks for pointing that out; let me get with “tech support”.
Yes, MMMM "aged-off" due to its date being in the past, 3-1-2021.

Click to April & beyond and MMMM will show, along with all future puzzles.

All thanks go to Peter Abide for conceiving of & editing this calendar. Thank you, Peter!

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:53 am
by boharr
All thanks go to Peter Abide for conceiving of & editing this calendar. Thank you, Peter!

I second that.

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 10:58 am
by Hector
What??? That's amazing.

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 12:17 pm
by Abide
Testing this link for preview of past puzzles until official tech support arrives

http://localendar.com/public/xword-mugg ... ent_only=Y

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 12:41 pm
by Joe Ross
Abide wrote: Wed Mar 03, 2021 12:17 pm Testing this link for preview of past puzzles until official tech support arrives

http://localendar.com/public/xword-muggles?current_only=Y
Try this, also, Peter:

http://localendar.com/public/xword-muggles?current_only=N

with the key change being the "N" for "Y" at the end of the URL.

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 1:21 pm
by Joe Ross
Another option, but modifying the current link by changing the "N" to "Y":

https://localendar.com/public/xword-muggles?style=M4&show_past=Y

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 6:13 pm
by BarbaraK
This is a great idea! Thank you!

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 6:25 pm
by Al Sisti
Yeah, I like keeping the old puzzles still on after the date.

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 7:50 pm
by TMart
This is great! I have a hard time remembering what day it is, and this will certainly help!

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:20 pm
by Dplass
Request: Can links in the little window open in a new window, instead of inside the little window?

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:24 pm
by Joe Ross
Dplass wrote: Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:20 pm Request: Can links in the little window open in a new window, instead of inside the little window?
Right-click/Sustained press on link, Open in New Tab/Window

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:25 pm
by Dplass
Joe Ross wrote: Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:24 pm
Dplass wrote: Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:20 pm Request: Can links in the little window open in a new window, instead of inside the little window?
Right-click/Sustained press on link, Open in New Tab/Window
Yup, I can do that, but I want to be even lazier. :)

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 10:12 pm
by boharr
This is really incredible work. So much detail and so many links.
A handy reminder for us all, but I can also see it being incredibly useful to newbies.
After all, when I first joined I recall needing a nudge to figure out who Isaac was.

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 10:40 pm
by Abide
Dplass wrote: Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:20 pm Request: Can links in the little window open in a new window, instead of inside the little window?
Looking through the support forums, I don't think what you are asking is doable. I did increase the size of the little pop-up window.

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2021 12:57 am
by BrianMac
Really great work, Peter! Thanks again for putting it together. I know Joe also helped, so thanks is due there too.

I'm hoping to find a way to do a more permanent or more normal link because I know the beach picture doesn't always show up on a phone (even if you turn it sideways).

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2021 6:48 am
by Joe Ross
Dplass wrote: Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:25 pm
Joe Ross wrote: Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:24 pm
Dplass wrote: Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:20 pm Request: Can links in the little window open in a new window, instead of inside the little window?
Right-click/Sustained press on link, Open in New Tab/Window
Yup, I can do that, but I want to be even lazier. :)
DOH! The scales have fallen from mine eyes... :oops:

When you click on a puzzle in the calendar a new window does open. Maximize it at the top-right corner.

To have the details open in a new tab, right-click, etc.

Sheesh...

Re: Meta Calendar

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2021 11:41 am
by madhatter5
Thanks Peter! Love the calendar.