@ExtremeFiretop,

Well, I decided to implement the code early this morning (while I had it fresh in my mind) before getting busy with other "stuff" for the rest of the day, where I might not be able to get away with some free time as the day starts coming to a close later in the afternoon.

Anyway, the goal was that when the future 1.4.0 version is eventually released "into the wild" the then-current 1.3.9 version (or perhaps even a later 1.3.10 release, if needed), will work with the following scenarios:

1. If "Automatic Script Updates" is ENABLED, the code will automatically download & install the 1.4.0 version script file (as usual), and when it detects that it's indeed getting the predetermined "1.4.0 webGUI" version, it will make an explicit call to "force update" using the just-installed "1.4.0" script which will then download the required ASP file and perform the webGUI page setup & configuration as necessary.

2. If "Automatic Script Updates" is not ENABLED, or the user doesn't want to wait until the cron job for auto-updates runs as scheduled, the user has the option to manually call the "force update" by adding an extra parameter:

   ./MerlinAU.sh forceupdate newgui

The above call will go through the same steps as in the 1st scenario when the 1.4.0 script version is downloaded; otherwise, the code will behave the same as before (e.g. say, you call "force update" to re-install the 1.3.9 version for some reason).

Please take a look and test/verify when you get a chance.

Enjoy the New Year's Eve celebration, bud!!
And I'll see you on the other side.

Approved! Happy new years buddy!

I follow the logic, basically if the version matches the 1.4.0 version then it will execute a special routine to use the forceupdate parameter, otherwise it's basically the regular process, where the user can force update the same version.

Like you mentioned we can call this special routine using the new parameter called: newgui from the external "forceupdate" entry point :)

Approved! Happy new years buddy!

I was just about to submit some code improvements to this PR. My apologies, I should have sent you a message once I started to make further changes to the PR. I was just doing some testing while my wife is getting ready for tonight (we're going to my brother's house for New Year's Eve), and found a couple of areas that needed some fine-tuning. Well, no worries; I'll just submit a new PR.

Approved! Happy new years buddy!

I was just about to submit some code improvements to this PR. My apologies, I should have sent you a message once I started to make further changes to the PR. I was just doing some testing while my wife is getting ready for tonight (we're going to my brother's house for New Year's Eve), and found a couple of areas that needed some fine-tuning. Well, no worries; I'll just submit a new PR.

Darn it Martinski! Communication! 😉😂
Just kidding, open a new one that's no problem!

I haven't tested your changes yet but I reviewed them just to follow the logic and make sure I was on the same page. I was going to test them once the count down was over 😉 I got a beer in hand so testing will be on the back burner for the next few hours hehehe

Only got 3 hours to go! More like 6 hours for you?

I follow the logic, basically if the version matches the 1.4.0 version then it will execute a special routine to use the forceupdate parameter, otherwise it's basically the regular process, where the user can force update the same version.

Like you mentioned we can call this special routine using the new parameter called: newgui from the external "forceupdate" entry point :)

Yes, exactly. Once the new future "1.4.0" release is issued, we can let users know of the required manual update call in case they don't have "Automatic Script Updates" enabled; otherwise, the auto-update feature should take care of it transparently.

Approved! Happy new years buddy!

I was just about to submit some code improvements to this PR. My apologies, I should have sent you a message once I started to make further changes to the PR. I was just doing some testing while my wife is getting ready for tonight (we're going to my brother's house for New Year's Eve), and found a couple of areas that needed some fine-tuning. Well, no worries; I'll just submit a new PR.

Darn it Martinski! Communication! 😉😂 Just kidding, open a new one that's no problem!

I haven't tested your changes yet but I reviewed them just to follow the logic and make sure I was on the same page. I was going to test them once the count down was over 😉 I got a beer in hand so testing will be on the back burner for the next few hours hehehe

Yeah, there's no rush. I didn't think you were going to merge the PR this evening, so I thought I had some time until tomorrow, LOL!!! Anyway, take your time, bud. Enjoy the evening and relax. Tomorrow will still be there.

Only got 3 hours to go! More like 6 hours for you?

Yep, about 6 hours. I'll be signing off in a few minutes myself.
Take care, bud. Don't do anything I wouldn't do!!! LOL!!

Approved! Happy new years buddy!

I was just about to submit some code improvements to this PR. My apologies, I should have sent you a message once I started to make further changes to the PR. I was just doing some testing while my wife is getting ready for tonight (we're going to my brother's house for New Year's Eve), and found a couple of areas that needed some fine-tuning. Well, no worries; I'll just submit a new PR.

Darn it Martinski! Communication! 😉😂 Just kidding, open a new one that's no problem!
I haven't tested your changes yet but I reviewed them just to follow the logic and make sure I was on the same page. I was going to test them once the count down was over 😉 I got a beer in hand so testing will be on the back burner for the next few hours hehehe

Yeah, there's no rush. I didn't think you were going to merge the PR this evening, so I thought I had some time until tomorrow, LOL!!! Anyway, take your time, bud. Enjoy the evening and relax. Tomorrow will still be there.

I keep you guessing it's all good 😉

Only got 3 hours to go! More like 6 hours for you?

Yep, about 6 hours. I'll be signing off in a few minutes myself. Take care, bud. Don't do anything I wouldn't do!!! LOL!!

I shall wish you a happy new year! In case you aren't around at midnight! Enjoy the celebration 🎉

I myself am having a pretty relaxed night but I do have a beer in hand, a nice steak cooking as we speak, and will watch some fireworks in a bit. Hopefully all things you WOULD do 🥳