Hello Piwigo beta testers,

We're still on the 6-month release cycle, and it's time for version 2.4.0beta2. This version is for test only, so don't install it on your live website.

1) Changes

Here is the list of changes compared to Piwigo 2.4.0beta1:

* [Bugtracker, feature 2548, fixed] multisize improvement : includes ability to select size on index page, server side watermarking, compatility with upload form and remote uploaders such as iPhoto, Lightroom, Digikam or Shotwell
* [Bugtracker, feature 2561, reopened] redesign on album administration screen
* [Bugtracker, feature 2558, fixed] avoid unwanted lock gallery action
* [Bugtracker, feature 2549, fixed] Allow to disable comments for everybody
* [Bugtracker, feature 2559, fixed] minor redesign on configuration screens
* [Bugtracker, feature 1560, fixed] Add a configuration for thumbnails dimensions.
* [Bugtracker, feature 2514, fixed] improve prev/next navigation navigation on picture page
* [Bugtracker, feature 2517, fixed] ability to change username
* [Bugtracker, feature 2021, fixed] email notification on user creation
* [Bugtracker, feature 2550, fixed] replace Sort order label and select on index page
* [Bugtracker, bug 2553, fixed] menubar / register / forgot password on indentification page
* [Bugtracker, bug 2554, fixed] warning PHPWG_URL is not defined in page_tail.inc.php
* [Bugtracker, bug 2544, fixed] Embedded cssmin is imcompatible with font-face syntax

2) Screenshots



When registering a new user, Piwigo can send the connection settings by email.




Ability to change the username from the profile page.





The administration screen for an album has been redesigned for a simpler user interface. Actions such as photos sort order or permissions are dispatched in several tabs.





Multiple size : you can select the photo size to display on the index page.





On the main page, the selector for the photo sort order was redesigned into an icon + link box.



3) Start to beta test

Download Piwigo 2.4.0beta2

Please, try to open a new topic in the beta testing forum for each problem you may encounter.

Piwigo 2.4.0RC1 will be released in one month, with new features. See planning details on [Forum, topic 18535] Piwigo 2.4 planning.

Happy 2.4 beta testing!

The Piwigo Team wishes you a happy new year 2012!

What happened in 2011?

* 2 major versions 2.2 and 2.3, 8 minor versions and 9 beta versions were released. The release cycle was shortened to 6 months. An increased coding activity with 4,400 commits in the source code manager. 11 new languages: Piwigo now supports 45 languages.

* a page for Piwigo on Google+ to publish news about Piwigo on this new social media and let our fans discuss about Piwigo.

* applications Piwigo for iOS (iPhone/iPad) and Piwigo for Android: share your photos from your smartphone with simplicity

* the Piwigo Showcase was born this summer. It currently gathers more than 300 examples of Piwigo galleries. The best galleries are tagged as Featured and 2 of them are randomly shown on piwigo.org home page.

* mistic100 has joined the team and has quickly found his feet as developer

* launch of an online translation plateform on piwigo.org/translate, created by mistic100

* donations to the Piwigo Association have covered our hosting fees, domain names and various licenses required for coding and distribution. If you haven't done it yet, be aware that your donation is welcome, that it is guaranteed painless and that it will be really useful for us.


What can you expect for 2012? (at least regarding Piwigo...)

* (for sure) export plugin for iPhoto

* (for sure) Piwigo 2.4 during spring with important changes such as multiple size and a new default theme. Piwigo 2.5 expected for fall.

* (for sure) small redesign on piwigo.org website with new pages: team members, logos and graphics, desktop and mobile applications, testimonials, more ideas for participation, a press review, a real blog instead of the forum for announcements...

* (for sure) Zaphod joins Piwigo team. Zaphod has created theme Stripped.

* (very likely) opening membership to the Piwigo Association

* (likely) export photos from Aperture

* (likely) ebook about Piwigo

* (likely) a basket plugin that let your visitors select some photos in order to download them or send them to a printing service

* (dreamed) an export plugin for Picasa



As you can read the year 2012 looks promising, at least you are warned!

Hello Piwigo beta testers,

Following our 6-month release cycle, it's now time for version 2.4.0beta1. This version is for test only, so don't install it on your live website.

1) Changes

Here is the list of changes compared to Piwigo 2.3:

* [Bugtracker, feature 2541, fixed] multisize : many sizes for each photo
* [Bugtracker, feature 2471, fixed] [Batch Manager] "zoom" and "edit" links on each thumbnail
* [Bugtracker, feature 2538, fixed] Make a unified messages management
* [Bugtracker, feature 2542, fixed] replace $conf['local_data_dir'] with $conf['data_location']
* [Bugtracker, feature 2466, fixed] display dimensions/filesize of the HD on photo administration screen
* [Bugtracker, bug 2474, fixed] capitalized consistently In the action list of the Batch Manager
* [Bugtracker, bug 2515, fixed] a few icons are not in CSS sprite

2) Screenshots



Multiple Size is the big new feature of Piwigo 2.4 (for now): once the "original" photo is uploaded, Piwigo generates "on the fly" several sizes for each photo. This is a first step, has a big impact and many parts of Piwigo still need to switch to this new system.




Multiple Size on the picture page: with themes "clear" and "dark", you can select which size Piwigo displays.





In the Batch Manager you can zoom on any photo without losing current selection and filter.





To manage comments, icons have been replaced by three textual links.



3) Start to beta test

Download Piwigo 2.4.0beta1

Please, try to open a new topic in the beta testing forum for each problem you may encounter.

Piwigo 2.4.0beta2 will be released in one month, with new features. See planning details on [Forum, topic 18535] Piwigo 2.4 planning.

Happy 2012 and happy 2.4 beta testing!

Stop searching: make a donation (even a small amount) to the Piwigo association!

Collected donations will help us to cover project fees, such as piwigo.org server hosting, domain name subscriptions or events organization... By default we propose a Paypal button, but you can also make a bank transfer (contact us for details).

Donate Now

The Piwigo Team wishes you happy holidays, a merry christmas and please, don't eat so many chocolates!

Hi Piwigo folks,

Piwigo 2.3.2 is out. We have fixed several bugs in this version, see full details on the Piwigo 2.3.2 Release Notes.

Please welcome a new language Cambodia by Vanndy, which makes Piwigo available in 45 languages! Congratulations to all translation team members for their continued effort.

And also a few small features:

* a list of all triggers is available on any Piwigo installation
* in the Batch Manager, the filter on tags get an option for "All tags" or "Any tag"
* new album are automatically placed on top of the list
* new option on API method pwg.images.add to let Piwigo generate websize photo and thumbnail

Follow the automatic upgrade procedure and run the most recent version of Piwigo.

Have a nice upgrade!

--
Piwigo Team