XenWord 3.0.6.02 is now available in the download area of the store. This release contains bug fixes for the earlier beta releases. This is most likely the only release candidate before moving to a gold release.
The release is installed on Tux Reports, and this post’s comments will show off some of the XenWord features. Please test this release on a development environment before using it on a live production website.
XenWord is a simple, incrementally developed bridge between XenForo community forums and WordPress. Development began in the summer of 2013 with the initial release available in January 2014.
This version has a stripped down XenWord class, with unused methods removed.
The CSS file has been organized for easier editing.
Three files were deprecated for easier maintenance of future releases.
( 112 ) Release Candidate 3.0.6.02 – May 21, 2016
Wrapped dependencies in a conditional (XenForo/index.php)
Deprecated class-xenword-login-wpusers.php, class-xenword-users-data.php, and class-xenword-cookies.php
Stripped down the XenWord class and removed unused methods
Started organizing the xenword-public.css
- Changed CSS for login widget to support mobile view
- Changed CSS in discuss link
- Changed CSS for postratings add-on
What’s next?
Now that the XenWord plugin has entered release candidate stage, the focus will shift to fixing bug reported in the bug forum. As bugs are squashed then the plugin will move from release candidate to gold. No new features will be added until this version sequence is complete.
Pre-Sales Questions
Please ask any questions regarding this release in the pre-sales forum.
New Installations
Before installing the XenWord plugin, please make sure you aligned the IDs and user_ids for the administrator, editor, contributor accounts. The www settings for WordPress and XenForo must be the same (including capitalizations). Create WordPress Administrator, WordPress Editor, WordPress Author, and WordPress Contributor user groups in XenForo. After activation, you must set the absolute path to XenForo. Next, turn on advanced user mapping and map the secondary user groups to WordPress roles.
Do NOT use FTP to upload this plugin. Please use the Add New plugin under the WordPress plugins area.
Upgrading
Please do not overwrite older versions of XenWord. Upload the zip file through the plugins –> Add New. Deactivate the older version. Login with your WordPress admin account, activate the new XenWord version. You will be asked to Login with the XenForo admin account. Go through all settings in the XenWord Settings Panel. Save and test.
Support
Please do not open a support ticket or send a private message. If you run into issues then please open a new thread in the support forums. It’s vital that you add as much information as possible to help figure out the issue.
Documentation
New documentation for this version is slowly being uploaded. Video and screenshots may vary based on the release, therefore, feel free to post any suggestions and request clarification in the support forums.
I appreciate all of the feedback so that XenWord is improved.