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Michael Mykytyn
23,440 PointsChanges to Tracks
Hi
Noticed this morning that a locking feature has been added to track navigation. Unfortunately I tend to jump around so this was a bit of a bump. I do realize I can just jump to the library but is there a way to navigate around the track menu or are we prevented from proceeding to anything with lock in front of it?
Could you also let me know where I can see announcements for these kinds of changes? I'm sure I just don't know where to look.
Thanks!
Mike
9 Answers
Brandon Kern
8,433 PointsI got a notification about the change via an email I just noticed about fifteen minutes ago while looking for something else. lol
bothxp
16,510 PointsHi Mike,
They sent an e-mail out "Tracks, reimagined! " to announce the changes, but I haven't seen much explanation to the thinking behind the changes.
If a module is locked in the track then you need need to go and look it up in the library.
It appears that they have decided to make tracks proper programs that they expect you to follow from start to finish. Or you can still use the site by jumping around the library.
Benny Chew
Courses Plus Student 2,717 PointsI don't like this either. Like the idea however, but not the fact that I somewhat get the feeling being 'locked' out of certain content while I paid... I want easy access to everything! But if we can still access the whole library then it will be somewhat OK. They have to understand: their are users of different levels. I don't want to do every (sub) course, some of the basic stuff I already know I would skip it. Also I didn't receive an email...
bothxp
16,510 PointsIt may be worth checking your Email Notifications settings, under account settings.
Benny Chew
Courses Plus Student 2,717 PointsThanks @bothxp I guess it was the notifications settings.
I like the schedule feature however. Great work, I guess I will have to get used to it.
Michael Mykytyn
23,440 PointsOk thanks guys. Likely have the message too.
Not the end of the world but definitely not a fan of the locking function!
Mike
Jonathan Grieve
Treehouse Moderator 91,252 PointsThe locking function doesn't bother me. Certainly as long as you can still access the stages via the library. The tracks follow a clear step-by-step structure and in my opinion a good one. It's change, people, it happens. :)
Michael Mykytyn
23,440 PointsWas just asking..sheesh
Jonathan Grieve
Treehouse Moderator 91,252 PointsI know, it's cool! Just giving my opinion. :-)
James Barnett
39,199 PointsCheck out the tracks, reimagined thread to read all about the changes and reasoning behind them, the thread is quite through.
Michael Mykytyn
23,440 PointsThanks James. Appreciate the effort. I don't think anybody was angry with the overall design change just that the change control wasn't all that effective because many of us for many reason don't look at team treehouse email much.
Thanks!
Mike