This morning we launched new features on the AR2 testing system. These included:

Permissions system

This allows you to restrict access to content by both userlevels and usernames. This whole system has been built from the ground up and will allow greater control over the users of your site. For example, in Harry Potter RP sites you have multiple ‘Houses’. Each ‘House’ can be given different permissions. So each ‘House’ can see different forums, pages, posts or even different layouts. Within each ‘House’ you can assign permissions to individual users. This extra permissions will be used on top of the ‘House’ permissions. This means you can give extra permissions to ‘Head of House’ or anyone else.

Applications

Ability to apply to each site (for people that know this is ’standalone’ users by default). You are probably thinking that this is a fundamental part of the system and doesn’t justify announcing it, however, thks system will do away with the complicated application forms you need to have now to allow non-AR members to join. We are still debating on methods to link members who want to have the added benefits which are provided by the AR user accounts.

Language translation

This is one I’m excited about! We have noticed that many users come from non-english speaking countries. Now you can already translate the pages for your site into your language however you can’t edit the admin CP. This will change. We currently have 6 languages which will plan to include on launch. These are English, German, Dutch, Swedish, French, Spanish. With just a preference change within the AdminCP the AdminCP will be translated into the chosen language. Obviously this system allows for future languages to be added whenever is needed.

Ability to edit EVERYTHING

This ties in slightly to the point above. Everything on your site can be edited by you as an admin. This includes error messages, page content, navigation, system messages and anything else you can find! This will ensure that, if you did want to translate your site, all content will be in your chosen language. Or if you want to theme the error and system messages to the theme of your site, you are free to do so!

Phew! Thats a lot of updates. There are still more to be tested so keep your eyes peeled for future updates as we get closer to the AR version 2 launch.