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AWSOM Uninstaller updated to version 1.0.1
Hi everyone, I just released a quick update to the AWSOM Uninstaller to cover the new release of the AWSOM Archive 1.4.0 plugin. One other benefit is the Uninstaller specifically states the version numbers of plugins that it supports. The plugin is now available for immediate download from the AWSOM.org website.
AWSOM Archive 1.4.0 released
The new version of the AWSOM Archive plugin for WordPress, version 1.4.0, has been released and is now available for download from the AWSOM.org website.
The new version of the Archive plugin adds in a much requested category limiting feature that works in conjunction with the “Archives for a Category” plugin to allow your archive to show only entries from specific categories. (Note, you MUST have the Archives for a Category plugin version 1.3 or above installed for the custom category limiting feature to work). So now all ComicPress users can set the archive to only display posts from their comic category if they want.
AWSOM Uninstaller 1.0.0 released
The new AWSOM Uninstaller 1.0.0 plugin for WordPress has been released and is available for download at the AWSOM.org website. This plugin was designed to help in uninstalling any AWSOM plugin from your WordPress database and is released as part of the AWSOM.org commitment to responsible plugin development.
There is a growing concern in the WordPress community over the amount of database elements that can be left behind by plugins after they are deactivated. There is no current standard in WordPress in regard to removal of plugin database elements, so I’ve gone ahead and created a method for my own plugins to help out.
Please note that you should not leave this uninstaller plugin active or uploaded to your WordPress site unless you plan on immediately using it–then try to remove it as soon as possible. While I have attempted to secure it to the highest standards possible, mistakes can occur and once you select a plugin to uninstall, those database elements will be deleted without a way to recover them except through a previous back up of your database file.
AWSOM Pixgallery 4.5.2 released
AWSOM Pixgallery version 4.5.2 has been released. This version of the image gallery plugin for WordPress fixes a problematic bug related to the EXIF function, and finishes the Individual Comment system by displaying pre-existing comments on the main gallery level (as opposed to not showing them at all :) ). It also adds in a new debug mode for admins that will allow them to see extra information about their gallery set up to help fix display issues–it also displays the sort order number attached to an image or gallery in the thumbnail view to help in using the numerical sort option.
It is strongly suggested that all AWSOM Pixgallery users upgrade to this new version.
Upcoming Dev items, plus Uninstaller
I just wanted to let everyone know that AWSOM Pixgallery will soon be getting a few new features to help both the admin and debugging side of things. I’m adding a “debug” mode which will display information to the admin that will help in determining why certain issues are occurring, plus it will also help with certain things like numerical sorting by displaying the current position number next to images in the thumbnail view. A fix is also in place for the individual comment system so that pre-existing comments now will properly appear on the main gallery level. Lastly, a new “plugin” is being developed that will allow a full uninstall of all AWSOM plugins . This AWSOM uninstaller plugin will be able to remove all database elements of any of the AWSOM plugins to help fix cases where there is a install or upgrade problem.
I hope to have the newest Pixgallery update (4.5.2) as well as the uninstaller plugin finished soon. (as in the next week). Please note that the uninstaller will NOT be a part of Pixgallery or the other plugins but will be it’s own separate plugin–this is to cut down on the possibility of malicious manipulation or mistaken uninstalls–the workflow will be to upload it, activate it, use it, then remove it.
If anyone has any feedback on this or any other feature of any of the plugins please contact me or post comments here or at Harknell.com