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Hmm, now that's an interesting observation. I guess it's how some browsers mix execution of the shuffle process with the construction of the justified layout. I would really like to look into it, although it's very difficult from here as I can't re-create it from my browsers.Martin wrote:I noticed today that the irregular justified layout only appears when the gallery has 'Shuffle' as an option.
When changing to 'Ascending', the layout of the images is as straight as can be.... and stays that way...
That could be yes, although I did not notice myself yet. The shuffle layout is managed on client-side, not server, so it certainly adds another process. It would certainly be proportional to the amount of images in the gallery. If you have a large amount of images, then yes both the shuffle and justified layout will affect processing times, also depending on the device. I don't think the shuffle process would take much time though ... have a link?Martin wrote:I'm also under the impression that with 'Ascending' the loading of the gallery-page is much quicker... could that be so?
I'm in no hurry... for now, I can live with the images are sorted ascending.mjau-mjau wrote:I would really like to look into it, although it's very difficult from here as I can't re-create it from my browsers.
This is my largest gallery (104 images ascending sorted):mjau-mjau wrote: ... have a link? ...
I wouldn't spend much time on this... it is hardly noticable...mjau-mjau wrote: I will also look into the shuffle process (speed), although Im not sure this can be improved.
Well, the ascending sort is not always preventing a irregular layout, although most galleries do not show the problem anymore.mjau-mjau wrote:Ok, it was a very helpful observation anyway about the broken justified layout when using shuffle ... I will take a look before next release.
This is an interesting observation, that seems to indicate it's either related to the menu, or the current page before switching to the new page-layout. What happens if you first click 'more', and then click 'winter' in the menu-carousel? What happens if you scale browser down (<1024px), and click the 'winter' from the slidemenu? Would be interesting to see if the issue could be menu-related.Martin wrote:Everytime I open a new browser window I see that the mentioned behavior above is consistent in time: clicking by means of the menu-carousel always shows the irregularity, clicking by means of 'more' in menu and 'winter' in folder always does not show the irregularity.
Martin wrote:When I stay in one browser window, the irregularity does not repeat itself after the first time.
I didn't quite get the two above quotes ... They seem to contradict each other.Martin wrote:The strange thing is that when it shows irregular, it is now always showing the same irregular pattern... probably because the images are now always ordered in the same way because of the ascending sort.
Good to know. So the issue occurs also when navigating from the sidebar menu? ... It still works here when clicking first 'more' then 'winter' from the page folders listing?Martin wrote:Size of the browser window has no influence. Even when I make my window smaller and the sidebar appears the above mentioned behavior is the same.
To be honest, I think this is a bit random ... I believe its related to two position-related processes crashing into each other, for some reason only in some browsers, under certain conditions. Seems maybe the menu could be involved.Martin wrote:Typical of this gallery is that one image has a different size compared to the others (the middle one on top).
1) new browser windowmjau-mjau wrote:What happens if you first click 'more', and then click 'winter' in the menu-carousel?
1) new browser windowmjau-mjau wrote:What happens if you scale browser down (<1024px), and click the 'winter' from the slidemenu?
What I tried to say, is that in a new browser window only the first time of clicking on 'winter' in the menu-carousel shows this irregular pattern. When I stay in the same browser window I only get regular patterns regardless of what I do. Only after closing this browser window and opening a new one I can show the irregular pattern after clicking on 'winter' in the menu-carousel.mjau-mjau wrote:Martin wrote:When I stay in one browser window, the irregularity does not repeat itself after the first time.I didn't quite get the two above quotes ... They seem to contradict each other.Martin wrote:The strange thing is that when it shows irregular, it is now always showing the same irregular pattern... probably because the images are now always ordered in the same way because of the ascending sort.
Yes, the irregular pattern also shows from the sidebar.mjau-mjau wrote:Good to know. So the issue occurs also when navigating from the sidebar menu? ... It still works here when clicking first 'more' then 'winter' from the page folders listing?Martin wrote:Size of the browser window has no influence. Even when I make my window smaller and the sidebar appears the above mentioned behavior is the same.
Yes, I think you're right... even with a gallery in which all the images are the same I get an irregular pattern when in a new browser windown I click in the menu-carousel on 'more'/ 'winter'.mjau-mjau wrote:To be honest, I think this is a bit random ... I believe its related to two position-related processes crashing into each other, for some reason only in some browsers, under certain conditions. Seems maybe the menu could be involved.Martin wrote:Typical of this gallery is that one image has a different size compared to the others (the middle one on top).
: I'm a bit confused with this ... "regular pattern" here means correct layout? It seems that means that it "works" also from the menu in this case, if you are on the "more" page before clicking "winter" ... This would insinuate that it is not an issue related to the menu, but possibly related to layout-factors of the current page when clicking "winter". I am trying to figure out the following:Martin wrote:1) new browser windowmjau-mjau wrote:What happens if you first click 'more', and then click 'winter' in the menu-carousel?
2) clicking on 'more' (so the folder appears)
3) clicking on 'winter' in the menu-carousel
==> regular pattern
Ok, so you only get the corrupted layout ONCE per browsing session? If you re-visit the same page that was previously corrupted, from the menu, it would always display correctly, within the same browsing session?Martin wrote:What I tried to say, is that in a new browser window only the first time of clicking on 'winter' in the menu-carousel shows this irregular pattern. When I stay in the same browser window I only get regular patterns regardless of what I do. Only after closing this browser window and opening a new one I can show the irregular pattern after clicking on 'winter' in the menu-carousel.
My second remark above is, that when an irregular pattern is seen, it is always the same irregular pattern ... always the same images are sticked together.
So basically, you also get the corrupted layout also when clicking the item in the folders-listing on the "more" page? I thought earlier you said that it works when clicking the "winters" item from the page folders-listing.Martin wrote:Yes, the irregular pattern also shows from the sidebar.
And yes, the irregular pattern also shows when clicking on 'more' in the sidebar and then on 'winter'
The site object starts loading a couple of seconds after you first load the application. If the site object is not already loaded when you click an item in the menu, it will load the normal page-object first. After the siteobject is loaded once, unless you make changes from the panel, the siteobject is stored in your html5 "localstorage", and will be available immediately on page load.Martin wrote:Just a question: when is the Site Object being loaded?
Is it being loaded when clicking on 'winter' in the menu-carousel? Or is it being loaded only after clicking on a gallery in a folder?
Is it being loaded when refreshing the window with F5?
I've got the feeling that the irregular pattern shows itself when the Site Object is not yet loaded.
And what about the effect of shuffle sort in combination with the Site Object?
Just some questions from someone who lacks the technical insight
It's my pleasure... I like puzzlesmjau-mjau wrote:First of all, thanks for taking the time with this.
Yes, that's what it means... after clicking on a gallery in a folder (that is, ignoring the menu-carousel) I cannot recreate the irregular pattern.mjau-mjau wrote:I'm a bit confused with this ... "regular pattern" here means correct layout?Martin wrote:1) new browser windowmjau-mjau wrote:What happens if you first click 'more', and then click 'winter' in the menu-carousel?
2) clicking on 'more' (so the folder appears)
3) clicking on 'winter' in the menu-carousel
==> regular pattern
mjau-mjau wrote: Btw. Does the layout ALWAYS render correctly when clicking the "winter" item from the folders listing (not menu)?
mjau-mjau wrote: Ok, so you only get the corrupted layout ONCE per browsing session? If you re-visit the same page that was previously corrupted, from the menu, it would always display correctly, within the same browsing session?
No, I'm talking here about the sidemenu... when clicking on 'more' in the sidemenu the menu expands so that the names of the galleries under 'more' can be seen. And that's when I click on 'winter'. When the window is small so that the sidemenu appears, clicking on 'more' does not show the folders, it only expands the menu. (not that I think that you don't now this, but just to trying make clear what I want to saymjau-mjau wrote:So basically, you also get the corrupted layout also when clicking the item in the folders-listing on the "more" page? I thought earlier you said that it works when clicking the "winters" item from the page folders-listing.Martin wrote:Yes, the irregular pattern also shows from the sidebar.
And yes, the irregular pattern also shows when clicking on 'more' in the sidebar and then on 'winter'
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No, I guess you're right... disabling the preload site object gives the same behaviors....mjau-mjau wrote:I really don't see how this could have anything to do with the corrupted layout. You could disable the preload option and check yourself, but I am pretty sure it will have no effect.Martin wrote:Just a question: when is the Site Object being loaded?
) When I click on the 'more' page first (from menu), the folder opens. And when next I click on 'winter' in the menu-carousel the pattern is regular. That would mean your second option is in effect: the issue is likely related to the page being viewed.mjau-mjau wrote:Sorry, there is still one question I can't find a clear answer to.
When you navigate to the "MORE" page first (from menu), what happens when you then click "WINTER" from the CAROUSEL menu?
If the layout is "irregular", it would mean the issue is likely related to the menu (since it works when clicking the folder item from the same page). If the layout is "regular", it would mean the issue is likely related to the page being viewed before the new page renders (since it works from the "more" page in all cases).
