UBB.threads v8 Release - PHP 8.3 Support · Blog
After a solid beta period testing against the latest PHP builds and waiting on partner scripts to update their packages to also support modern technologies in the process, we're happy to say that UBB.threads v8 was released on August 26th (Changelog). We have been working diligently behind the scenes on bug reports, further script upgrades, and keeping assets current.
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UBB.threads 8.0.0 Changelog
Version 8.0.0 brings php 8 support to your forums. It has been tested to be compatible with php 7.2 - php 8.3. This release also contains added features, library and asset updates, maintenance items, and fixes.
Primary Changes In This Release
- PHP 8 support. UBB.threads now supports php 7.2 - 8.3.
- All libraries and assets updated.
- Reformatted and standardized all code.
- Cleanup of UBB scripts, templates, and CSS files.
- More bug squashing and layout updates.
Summary of Changes
Added
- Added PHPMailer library version 6.2.0.
- Post editor interface toolbar option to choose interface between Standard and Classic styles.
Changed
- Updated PHPMailer library to version 6.9.1.
- Updated FontAwesome library to version 6.5.2.
- Updated jQuery library to version 3.7.1.
- Updated Smarty library to version 4.5.2.
- Updated Autosize asset to version 6.0.1.
- Updated Clipboard asset to version 2.1.1.
- Updated Jdenticon asset to version 3.2.0.
- Updated TinyMCE asset to version 6.8.3.
- Updated Dropzone asset to version 5.9.2.
- Updated LightGallery asset to version 1.10.0.
- PHPMailer X-Mailer header will now only broadcasts when debugging is enabled.
Fixed
- Many coding issues related to php 8.0 - 8.3.
- Forum Help (FAQ) description ordering display bug fixes. (Thanks to Gismo Der Erste for reporting this bug.)
- Fixed a bug that causes HTML special characters to be encoded twice on Portal News Blocks. (Thanks to Morgan for reporting this bug!)
- CP: Adding, replacing, or Removing Graemlin images has been fixed.
- Disabling a style from the CP reverts any user who has selected that style, to instead use the default style. Re-enabling the style will enable the member's style again if they have not specifically chosen another one since. Note, deleting styles always reverts users back to the set forum default style.
- When a user logs out, the default style will be automatically chosen for them as a guest. This does not affect their member account style selection.
- Post Author Initial-Avatars are correctly sized when enabled.
Removed
- This version removes support for php 5.4 - 7.1. UBB.threads 8.0 will be the final release to support php 7. All future versions of UBB.threads will require at least php 8.
All notable version changes can be found in the UBB.threads Changelog
Posted on August 26, 2024 · Updated on October 16, 2024
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UBB.threads 8.0.0 Changelog
Version 8.0.0 brings php 8 support to your forums. It has been tested to be compatible with php 7.2 - php 8.3. This release also contains added features, library and asset updates, maintenance items, and fixes.
Primary Changes In This Release
- PHP 8 support. UBB.threads now supports php 7.2 - 8.3.
- All libraries and assets updated.
- Reformatted and standardized all code.
- Cleanup of UBB scripts, templates, and CSS files.
- More bug squashing and layout updates.
Summary of Changes
Added
- Added PHPMailer library version 6.2.0.
- Post editor interface toolbar option to choose interface between Standard and Classic styles.
Changed
- Updated PHPMailer library to version 6.9.1.
- Updated FontAwesome library to version 6.5.2.
- Updated jQuery library to version 3.7.1.
- Updated Smarty library to version 4.5.2.
- Updated Autosize asset to version 6.0.1.
- Updated Clipboard asset to version 2.1.1.
- Updated Jdenticon asset to version 3.2.0.
- Updated TinyMCE asset to version 6.8.3.
- Updated Dropzone asset to version 5.9.2.
- Updated LightGallery asset to version 1.10.0.
- PHPMailer X-Mailer header will now only broadcasts when debugging is enabled.
Fixed
- Many coding issues related to php 8.0 - 8.3.
- Forum Help (FAQ) description ordering display bug fixes. (Thanks to Gismo Der Erste for reporting this bug.)
- Fixed a bug that causes HTML special characters to be encoded twice on Portal News Blocks. (Thanks to Morgan for reporting this bug!)
- CP: Adding, replacing, or Removing Graemlin images has been fixed.
- Disabling a style from the CP reverts any user who has selected that style, to instead use the default style. Re-enabling the style will enable the member's style again if they have not specifically chosen another one since. Note, deleting styles always reverts users back to the set forum default style.
- When a user logs out, the default style will be automatically chosen for them as a guest. This does not affect their member account style selection.
- Post Author Initial-Avatars are correctly sized when enabled.
Removed
- This version removes support for php 5.4 - 7.1. UBB.threads 8.0 will be the final release to support php 7. All future versions of UBB.threads will require at least php 8.
All notable version changes can be found in the UBB.threads Changelog
Posted on August 26, 2024 · Updated on October 16, 2024
