iVex Framework 3.2.2 Released!

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Hello,

We are proud to announce that iVex Framework 3.2.2 has been released.

This is a critical update. And has no backward compatability issues.

This update also introduces a new folder structure to lighten the footprint. This release also contains updated documentation.

iVex Framework 3.2.0 Released!

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Hello,

We are proud to announce that iVex Framework 3.2.0 has been released. There is just a ton that comes with this new version.

There are also several bug fixes in the iVex Core and a few additions such as the ability to add to the db tables placeholder after initiation. Also, the ability to load a system after loading the initial framework.

This is a mandatory update and has no backwards compatibility issues. Upgrading is STRONGLY recommended.

In release 3.2.1 there will be examples added for all the new plugins as well as documentation for all the plugins. At the current time though I just wanted to get this release out as it has so many new plugins.

iVex Framework 3.1.11 Released!

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Hello,

I have released iVex Framework 3.1.11 to address a small bug with the iVexSecurity class that caused it to cast blank vars to integers that would result in unwanted zeros.

This is a mandatory update and has no backwards compatibility issues. Upgrading is STRONGLY recommended.

As a further note. I will no longer be archiving bug fix only releases. Though they will still be available on Source Forge. Thank you.

iVex Framework 3.1.10 Released!

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This is a bug fix only release of the iVex Framework. The bugs fixed in this release are related only to the "Pagination" plug in packaged with the framework. Thus, a bug fix release has been issued. Immediate upgrade is recommended as there are no compatibility issues with this upgrade.

- Fixed Next Button issue with pagination.
- Fixed Sql Generated by pagination.
- Fixed Page Number Bold Face with pagination.

iVex Framework 3.1.9 Released!

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First, we are packaging in Mootools 1.2 and as 1.2 is a complete rewrite of 1.11 we have decided fork 1.11 and 1.2 and package them both in the framework. This will create a minor initialization change as the config variables are now ['mootools11'] and ['mootools12'] for 1.11 and 1.2 respectively. Very simple init change if this breaks functionality.

Second, there has been a functionality change with the iVexSecurity class. Previously there was no way to stop the framework from unregistering autoglobals when initialized. This is not desired as it would ruin the integration purposes of iVex Framework. So in 3.1.9 a configuration option has been added to "preserve_autoglobals" for use even after the framework loads and maintain the benefits of the framework based global filters. The sampleInit.php in the contrib folder has been updated to reflect how to set this configuration option.

Third, we have moved the path for all the javascript frameworks from "ivex/js/framework/" to "ivex/js/*" to simply organize a bit. If you are using the correct init method to load your javascript by setting a global template var to $iVex->js->getFramework() then you will be fine. If for some reason you were directly linking to the libraries please update your paths and switch to the correct loading method.

Thats all for now. Please not that 3.2 is coming up later in the year with a lot of additions.

iVex Framework 3.1.9 Due Out

Hello,

I wanted to give everyone an update. Today was supposed to be the release of 3.1.9. But, we have been delayed we are waiting to package in the full Mootools 1.2 and rather than make a double release we will wait.

So whats going to be new?

First, we are packaging in Mootools 1.2 and as 1.2 is a complete rewrite of 1.11 we have decided fork 1.11 and 1.2 and package them both in the framework.

Second, there has been a functionality change with the iVexSecurity class. Previously there was no way to stop the framework from unregistering autoglobals when initialized. This is not desired as it would ruin the integration purposes of iVex Framework. So in 3.1.9 a configuration option has been added to "preserve_autoglobals" for use even after the framework loads and maintain the benefits of the framework based global filters. The sampleInit.php in the contrib folder has been updated to reflect how to set this configuration option.

Looks for 3.1.9 later this week.

Probox for Prototype.

    Probox is a javascript library that aids in the development of rich websites. It is a port of Thickbox similar to lightbox and is compatable with the Prototype javascript framework.

To check it out Click Here for Probox 1.0

iVex Framework 3.1.8 Released!

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    Good Morning, and good news. Today I have released iVex Framework version 3.1.8 with a couple enchancements and one minor bug fix.

    First of all, I want to address the bug fix. There was one minor bug with the way empty template sections were handled. If your error reporting level was at E_ALL the theme system would generate an E_NOTICE if a template section was not found. This was not the desired functionality thus this E_NOTICE generation has been deprectated. Currently not found templates/sections are not reported and are silent. There are plans to implement a template debugging system in later versions.

    Secondly, The "pagination" plugin and the "Admin Auth" plugin have been added to the framework package. Of course, plugins do not load by default but these are very useful tools when developing website systems.

    With the addition of the new plugins and a few minor changes in 3.1.6 & 3.1.7. 3.1.8 Contains a newly generated documentation. Which contains full documentation for the new plugins.

    Finally, I have corrected one minor bug in the file headers of all framework files. I have also included sample loaders for the new plugins in the framework sample. Upgrading is transparent. There are no compatability issues with this version. So I Highly reccommend this upgrade.

iVex Framework 3.1.8 Due Out This Week

    I just wanted to let everyone know that iVex Framework 3.1.8 is due out this week. There are a couple reasons for the new release. In testing I have found that the E_NOTICE generated when a template section is not found is very lets say unappealing.

    Second, two plugins have been added to the package to help with development. These plugins are fully documented and will be included with the new documentation. Note, this will be the first documentation rebuild since 3.1.5.

    The first plugin is the Admin Auth plugin which will allow for simple session based authentication management. One of the biggest features of the plugin is the ability to handle multiple installs on the same server without accidental session hijacking further more it allow for simple array based user/pass combinations as well a easy coupling to a database with only minor condition. The session manager will handle authenticating logins, settings sessions, authenticating sessions, and the log out process. The plugin is not packaged with any visual API's but is very is to couple in with just a few templates.

    Secondly, the pagination plugin is a big enhance to framework use. In the past the framework has never contained this function it was kept at script level. I have now decided to package this plugin as it needs to be centrally maintained and with a standardized API. This plugin will generate google style paging and supports row limits and positional paging. The plugin's call can be made with only one value but can be as flexible as you can imagine.

Thats all for 3.1.8 thanks.

iVex Framework 3.1.7 Released

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    I have addressed a small bug in the templating system. Thus, a small release for the framework.

    Before 3.1.7 sending blank tags to the theme system would result in the tag not being parsed. This has been corrected. Please note, the system still skips blank tags so putting {} in your templates will do no good.

    This upgrade is highly recommended and completely transparent. It will not have any compatability issues with 3.1.6 unless for some reason your script relied on the system to not parse blank tags. This should be handled on the script end and not within the framework.

iVex Framework 3.1.6 Released

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    I have released a new version of iVex Framework to address the following critical issue.

    Before 3.1.6 the framework would not respond correctly with sessions as the security module of the framework would unregister the the $_SESSION var as it does many of the superglobals to enforce best practices. 3.1.6 no longer supports this procedure. Instead of unregistering the session variable to stay in key with safe practices the $_SESSION superglobal is now set by reference to $iVex->session.

    The problem this caused was that sessions would be unregistered at the beginning of every page load thus making sessions useless. This falls under CRITICAL releases and everyone should upgrade immediately. There are no backwards compatability issues with this release. If you were using $iVex->safe['session'] to access sessions they were not working anyways.