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Multi-Submit and Scheduled Submit

Tue May 14, 2013, 3:16 PM
Two heavily requested tools to make submitting art to deviantART even easier than before have just been launched to Beta Testers!

Multi-Submit


Screen Shot 2013-05-14 at 11.07.21 AM by $danlev

Multi-submit is a tabbed interface built into the Submit page which allows you to upload and submit multiple deviations at once.

There are several ways to upload multiple files:
  • Drag and drop several files onto the Submit page at once. 
  • Select several files from your Sta.sh by opening the "Select file from Sta.sh" modal and dragging to select, or by using control+click (command+click, for Mac users) to highlight several files at once.
  • Submit an entire stack from your Sta.sh by hovering over a stack and clicking Submit!
You can then change settings for each one, and then save them for later or submit them to your gallery. In addition, the Submit page will retain the order and settings of any files uploaded, even if you navigate away from the page itself, which means that you can complete the submission process at your convenience, from anywhere you go, without having to keep track of what you were planning to submit or when.

Scheduled Submit


Screen Shot 2013-05-14 at 11.38.10 AM by $danlev

Scheduled Submit lets you upload and prepare submissions, then set a time and date for them to be publicly posted to deviantART. For deviants with a busy schedule, or for those who are likely to upload and submit multiple deviations at once, this gives them the opportunity to prepare and present their work to their watchers without having to worry about flooding Message Centers or risking works going unnoticed.

Once you select and confirm your date and time, that file's tab will turn orange and will remain on the Submit page each time you come back to it.

Screen Shot 2013-05-14 at 12.31.51 PM by $danlev

Try it out!


Go to the Submit page and give these new features a try!

As of now, there are no limits to the amount of submissions that are queued up. We are working on finalizing the specifics for these limits, so we'd love to hear your feedback.

We appreciate any and all feedback you have, and if you run into anything that works differently than you'd expect it to, please let us know in the comments on this article. If you encounter any bugs or other issues, please file them in the #devBUG Issue Tracker, under the Multi-Submit project.



A new set of tools have been added to deviantART muro, for even more options when creating and editing artwork!
  • The new "Adjust" panel allows you to adjust a variety of color settings, including contrast, tint, and color temperature. These changes can be applied to an individual layer or the whole image, giving you an even broader means of creating dynamic works of art!
  • Crop your artwork by selecting a portion of the canvas and then selecting the "Crop to Selection" option from the Edit menu.



Try it out!


These new tools have been launched to Beta Testers, and can be tested out in deviantART muro. We encourage you to try out these tools, and feel free to post your creations in the comments below!

To import an image into deviantART muro: 
  1. Upload an image to Sta.sh
  2. On the Sta.sh item's page, click "Import to deviantART muro" 
OR
  1. In deviantART muro, select "Import Image As Layer"

If you run into anything that works differently than you'd expect it to, let us know in the comments on this article. If you encounter any bugs or other issues, please file a ticket in the #devBUG Issue Tracker under the Muro Image Adjust project.


The New Way To Write Journals

Fri Apr 5, 2013, 2:30 PM
Sta.sh Writer's toolbar and sidebar have been incorporated into the Write a Journal Entry page to make for a more dynamic journal creation experience!


Some of the most highly requested features for the Journal submission page have been present in Sta.sh Writer for some time, such as rich-text formatting and a formatting toolbar. With Sta.sh Writer's advanced capability added, writing a Journal becomes even easier than before. All of Sta.sh Writer's tools are available, and because the journal is being created and submitted from the Write a Journal Entry page, creating a journal, adding thumbnails, and submitting a journal can all be done from one page, in one step.

In addition, because of the inclusion of Sta.sh Writer, Journal drafts can be saved to Sta.sh, and then brought back into the Journal page at a later time with the use of the "Open Draft" option in the File menu. This gives deviants the chance to create Journals regardless of constraints, making the feature more inclusive.

Try it out!


You can give this new integration a try by going to the Write a Journal Entry page, which can also be accessed from the Submit menu! Feedback can be left on this article, and if you encounter any bugs or issues, please file a ticket in the #devBUG Issue Tracker under the Journal Writer project.


Hey Everyone :wave:

It's finally time! :eager: After much deliberation we are finally ready to announce the new alpha testers!

First off, I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who applied, we had almost 450 applications :faint: There were lots really tough decisions to make to try and get that number down to a mere 20 alpha testers!

So without further ado, give a hearty congratulations to:
=diphylla
`electricjonny
`GillianIvy
`GrimFace242
=groundhog22
`JoseFelipeM
^Katara-Alchemist
`KnightAR
^KovoWolf=Xcetera

Thanks again to all those who applied, if you didn't make it this time, don't be disheartened there will be other chances to apply in the future, and in the meantime there will still be some exciting and awesome beta projects for you all! :squee:

Stay devious,


Update: A massive thank you to everyone who sent in a application to be an alpha tester! Applications are now closed. Due to the volume of applications it will take a few more days to finish going through them. Users will be contacted if they are successful in getting a place, so keep an eye out! - $DEVlANT

Calling all beta testers, bug lovers and feature loving deviants. :noes::megaphone:

I have exciting news! #devBUG is looking for some new deviants to be Alpha Tester! :la:

But what is an alpha tester? :confused:


An Alpha tester is a bit like a Beta tester only they get to test out new features before Beta testers do. :omg:

So, what do alpha testers get to do? :evileye:


As an alpha tester you'll have the chance to talk to staff and developers about new and upcoming features, and help find and report any bugs that there may be, before it goes to beta testers or the general public.

On top of that, you'll be able to see the #devBUG issue tracker containing bug reports submitted by other users during beta testing, helping to prioritise tickets and answer questions, giving the best possible experience to beta testers and users when they see the final product. :dummy:

What do I need to become an alpha tester? :idea:


There is only one requirement for being an alpha tester, and that is that you must currently be an official beta tester - if you're not, you can find out how to become one here. ;)

There are however a few qualities that are useful, but not essential for becoming an alpha tester

  • Love for bugs - Nothing is ever perfect first time and things do occasionally break. If you enjoy fiddling with features and picking things apart, alpha testing would be the perfect way of doing that, and in the process you'll make deviantART a better place for everyone. :happybounce:

  • HTML - It may be useful (but not essential) to know the very basics of html and how to debug to help get useful info to the developers so they can squish bugs faster. (anything beyond is a plus :B)

  • Talkative - Being an alpha tester gives you the chance to talk to staff and give your feedback on features, so if you have an idea or think something could be improved let us know!

  • Helpful - It's always nice to help out other deviants.

  • Enthusiastic - :squee:


Do I get anything for being an alpha tester? :flirty:


Yes!

You get this cookie. :cookie:

And a bug squishing alpha tester badge to make your friends jelly.

And the chance to make it even easier to get your opinions and feedback heard by staff. :w00t:

And this gummy bear. :gummybear:

And the chance to play with features that may never even be released. :noes:

And that warm fuzzy feeling inside for knowing you're making deviantART a better place. :meow:

And maybe a few other things along the way. :ninja:

I'm in, where's the button to apply? :#1:





Stay devious,
$DEVlANT :DEVlANT:


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