Cliff

I agree, it's a bit of a chore, but only once. First, try clicking the circled link at the top right. This should have been set as everyone's default stream. I suspect that is the prior view you were looking for. Once that opens, I suggest clicking the condensed view option (I like this a lot better - much less busy). I'll bet this is what you are looking for? I know it seemed like a few steps to get there, but once this is set, the site will save it for you and you only need to click on the first link above. If that isn't the search you want, please let me know. The site has a bunch already built in, and I can show you how to create your own. Then you can set that first button to be whatever search you want. It's really pretty neat.

I suspect this is a caching issue. Did you see the notice at the top of every page? If you do not clear all of your browser cache, I'd be surprised you are able to post at all. The prior version of the editor had a lot of settings that were stored locally on your computer to make it work faster. This version of the editor is significantly more sophisticated and many of those settings have changed and are likely stuck in the old mode on your PC. Hmm, please let me know if it happens again, after this point. I just updated the software again, the vendor released a fix for this. Thank you

We use Velcro shelf labels. For the part that gets stuck to the fridge / freezer, we use Gorilla glue.

Thank you. The search is much improved over the prior search. This is an actively worked on version by the software vendor. I held off a very long time waiting for a solid and stable version, so it seemed like a really big upgrade for us. There will be a lot of small incremental upgrades that will happen at least monthly. I probably won't even announce those unless there is a great new feature. I am not the blood bank manager here, but the compliance officer. A little less stressful I imagine. I eat plenty, something I have been trying to cut down on, and sleeping is highly overrated.

Thank you!

I really like this new version, I've been using it for about 6 months on another site I have making sure it was stable before I started it on this site. I agree it will take a little getting used to, but I promise you, you will grow to love it.

This was something that took a while for me to get used to. The site now has Activity Streams. There are some that are built in, there are 4 that I created, and at the bottom there is a button that says Create New Stream. Here you can create your own custom stream, then you can set this as your default. No one else can see it, it's just for you. You're getting an email for each user who is having a birthday? That IS NOT supposed to be happening. Please confirm on this one. It was named Downloads, I just renamed it to Library.

Feel free to ask. Hopefully you'll quickly find it better than before.

If this is something you regularly look for, you can create your own custom activity stream. Once it's been saved you set that as your default stream, then simply click the link and it will load. You can create as many streams as you want. They are only for your use.

Love it? Hate it? Need help? Have suggestions?

We’re excited to have PathLabTalk turned back on. We think you’ll like the many new features of posting on the site. Before you can use the site you must follow these steps. You will not be able to post unless you do. If you are still logged into the site, you must log out. Clear ALL of your cookies related to the site and ALL of your browser cache. Close your browser. Reopen your browser and log in. You must do this for each device you use for the site, including mobile devices. The site may look a little different, but most of the features we previously had should still be there, plus there are many added features. Most links you had prior to the upgrade will no longer work, please reset your favorites. The new editor automatically adds a paragraph return when you press enter, so no more need to press enter twice when starting a new paragraph. Some forums have been eliminated to streamline the look of the site. In particular, the Hot Topics forums have been eliminated. All of the topics have been preserved, just moved to their correct forum. We’re excited to announce a new option, Premium Membership. This site has remained completely free for your use for over 10 years and will always remain this way. There is now an option to help support PathLabTalk and use a few more features the site has to offer. You can learn more by clicking the Store tab at the top of any page. There may still be a few items that are a little “buggy”, we are working hard to fix those items. This was a significant upgrade, and these types of upgrades often come with a few items that need cleaning up. If you have any issues or need help using the site, please use the live help link on the left of any page – and please be patient waiting for your response, this is a big upgraded, and while we expect it to work well, there are always hiccups.

Thanks Malcolm! Stopped by work for a few quiet hours. We're celebrating in a couple of weeks, so just another traffic-less day for me.