| Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | leopard37  | | Posted: | Mar 1, 2021 22:02 | | Subject: | Re: Category Changes, Part Two | | Viewed: | 25 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, cosmicray writes:
| | In Catalog, StormChaser writes:
| | Okay, we're ready to hear what you want moved.
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All I want, is that one thing that the existing Catalog doesn't allow … Attribute
based categories, to replace the Hierarchical categories.
Some things have a valid right to live in more than one category.
Nita Rae
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I think my head might explode...
Tyson.
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| Author: | leopard37 | | Posted: | Feb 13, 2021 11:18 | | Subject: | Re: Category Changes, Part Two | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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I have also felt that more categories would be beneficial not just for weapons
but other minifigure categories too such as headgear. For instance if your searching
a store to see what Knight/castle style helmets the store has I'm sure it
would be better to be able to do this without having to scroll through lots of
star wars helmets or ninjago wraps etc...
However the problem with categorising by theme is that there are too many crossover
parts like this hood that can be found in almost all the main themes
That said even just separating all the headgear that is unique to a specific
theme would be a good starting point meaning 'Star Wars Headgear' would
include anything from clone trooper helmets to Rebel Pilot helmets to Vader +
Boba Fett helmets along with caps with imperial insigma etc..
Whilst hoods might be used on Jedi and Sith they are quite generic and would
have to remain under the standard generic headgear category.
When it comes to weapons I would again be inclined to try and organise things
by theme/era i.e primative style weapons such as bows and axes separated from
space type weapons etc... but I think this would also present some problems as
there will always be items that are difficult to find a suitable home for likewise
even when going by your own category suggestions where they are sorted by weapon
type what do you then do with something like a flail? personally I think I would
like to see these located in the same palce as things like swords, axes, bows
etc...
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My thought that whatever did not fit distinctly into the sub category would remain
in the general main category. Therefore the flail would remain there. Perhaps
the need is there for headgear as well. However I disagree with by theme. I found
again and again that the second you think something is set by LEGO to be used
in one set it will appear in another. Maybe not often with Star Wars but still.
My opinion is to categorize with the real world (helmets, hoods) and than the
theme will work itself out. Thanks for the response.
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| Author: | leopard37 | | Posted: | Feb 12, 2021 13:06 | | Subject: | Re: Category Changes, Part Two | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, StormChaser writes:
| | Okay, we're ready to hear what you want moved.
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Alright, this post is more to create discussion, not necessarily must be implemented.
As a seller I find the Minifigure, Utensil and Minifigure, Weapon categories.
I propose sub categories to thin out the main categories. A large portion of
current listings can remain in the main category (like an other or general category
- items that do not meet the definition of the sub category).
Minifigure, Utensil Tool
-anything with tool in the title
-axes
Minifigure, Utensil Kitchenware (could use a better name - best I could come
up with)
-anything you would find in your kitchen, pots, glasses, teapots, etc.
I also believe handlebars, and chairs should move to vehicle.
Minifigure, Weapons, Bladed
-swords, knifes, you know blades...
Minifigure, Weapons, Guns (Projectile is another potential name)
-projectile weapons, bows could also go in here.
Would love to hear what others think of the idea.
Tyson.
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| Author: | leopard37 | | Posted: | Feb 12, 2021 12:48 | | Subject: | Re: Category Changes, Part Two | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| ~snip
I agree with this suggestion, I was too late the last time around (missed the
discussion completely) and this time I'm too late to suggest.
Great minds and all that.
Tyson.
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| Author: | leopard37 | | Posted: | Jan 28, 2021 12:48 | | Subject: | Re: Inventory search feature not working. | | Viewed: | 17 times | | Topic: | Inventories | |
| In Inventories, leopard37 writes:
| | In Inventories, Admin_Russell writes:
| | In Inventories, Kenopolis writes:
| | Could someone please explain why the inventory search functions are not working
correctly?
For example, I try to search for all items in my inventory that are in the stockroom
with 0 quantity, and it doesn't work.
Or if I try to search for items that have not sold in over 365 days, it also
doesn't work.
Both times, it just says Loading inventory data.
I am using the latest version of Chrome.
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As has been mentioned downthread, this is a performance issue with the site,
not a problem with the search itself. When the performance issues are handled,
the search should work again.
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Still slow, how long Russell? how long?
Tyson.
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Now it's inventory too!!! C'mon guys.
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| Author: | leopard37 | | Posted: | Jan 28, 2021 12:30 | | Subject: | Re: Inventory search feature not working. | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Inventories | |
| In Inventories, Admin_Russell writes:
| | In Inventories, Kenopolis writes:
| | Could someone please explain why the inventory search functions are not working
correctly?
For example, I try to search for all items in my inventory that are in the stockroom
with 0 quantity, and it doesn't work.
Or if I try to search for items that have not sold in over 365 days, it also
doesn't work.
Both times, it just says Loading inventory data.
I am using the latest version of Chrome.
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As has been mentioned downthread, this is a performance issue with the site,
not a problem with the search itself. When the performance issues are handled,
the search should work again.
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Still slow, how long Russell? how long?
Tyson.
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| Author: | leopard37 | | Posted: | Jan 27, 2021 14:39 | | Subject: | Re: Inventory search feature not working. | | Viewed: | 23 times | | Topic: | Inventories | |
| Search is pretty critical to buying and listing right? Can we get this working
BL?
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| Author: | leopard37 | | Posted: | Oct 13, 2020 22:28 | | Subject: | Re: BAM Plans | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, yorbrick writes:
| | In Catalog, leopard37 writes:
| | In Catalog, yorbrick writes:
| | In Catalog, StormChaser writes:
| | Per the catalog roadmap, we're now taking suggestions for what we should
do with BAM sets, parts, and figures. Please provide specific suggestions for
how you'd prefer to see these items handled and the rationale for your preferred
method.
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I'd prefer to see BAM parts only in the catalogue. I know that stores are
assembling figures, and then also putting these into the packaging for now, but
as soon as this stops and stores go back to customers picking the parts it will
seem bizarre to have these listed as sets.
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I agree that the whole concept is to build the figure how you want. However there
are lots of unique complete figures that TLG has meant to be assembled together.
I think the suggestions from TLG should be able to be found and sold as a complete
fig. There are a few I want to get my own hands on.
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In normal times, we assume that LEGO intend them to be put together in a certain
way. That goes against the BL way of definitely go together rather than presumed
to go together. Plus what happens if for example a torso / head / headgear combo
comes out that could be used with any legs and none are obvious? Do all permutations
get added or none? Especially with human figures, the heads could be controversial.
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The cases I'm talking about have the full minifigure assembled exactly like
a normal instruction book. eg. Pink valentine's elephant
Tyson.
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| Author: | leopard37 | | Posted: | Oct 12, 2020 13:40 | | Subject: | Re: BAM Plans | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, yorbrick writes:
| | In Catalog, StormChaser writes:
| | Per the catalog roadmap, we're now taking suggestions for what we should
do with BAM sets, parts, and figures. Please provide specific suggestions for
how you'd prefer to see these items handled and the rationale for your preferred
method.
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I'd prefer to see BAM parts only in the catalogue. I know that stores are
assembling figures, and then also putting these into the packaging for now, but
as soon as this stops and stores go back to customers picking the parts it will
seem bizarre to have these listed as sets.
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I agree that the whole concept is to build the figure how you want. However there
are lots of unique complete figures that TLG has meant to be assembled together.
I think the suggestions from TLG should be able to be found and sold as a complete
fig. There are a few I want to get my own hands on.
Tyson
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| Author: | leopard37 | | Posted: | Apr 23, 2020 15:38 | | Subject: | Re: Category Definitions Discussion - Parts B sect | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:
| | In Catalog, randyf writes:
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This is a difficult area to contend with. My personal opinion is that themed
parts really don't need to exist if we create appropriate generic part categories
that combine like items. I honestly believe it is possible.
[… example for Large Figures parts …]
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+1
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++1
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