16 September 2009 Revision

NOTE: You must be Registered (http://elsmar.com/Forums/register.php) to Start a New Thread. Registration is FREE.

First, Go to the forums Home Page (http://Elsmar.com/Forums/) which lists all the forums.
Choose a Specific Forum - Scroll to the forum you feel is appropriate for your 'Thread' (question, comment, whatever it is). Yes - it's a long list and sometimes your topic could fit into more than one forum. Just make your 'best guess' as to which specific forum is most appropriate.
Click on that forum and you will arrive at the 'Forum View' listing the posts in that forum.

Near the top of the page you will see a 'New Thread' button:

http://Elsmar.com/jpg/new_thread_1.jpg

Near the bottom of the page you will see the same button:

http://Elsmar.com/jpg/new_thread_2.jpg

Click on either New Thread button. IF you have less than 10 posts, you will see this 'screen':

http://Elsmar.com/jpg/New Thread - Select the Appropriate Forum_600.jpg

You should already be in the correct forum, but this helps to make sure newer people think about the different forums that are available to post in. Clicking on the 'Drop Down' menu will expand to list all the discussion forums:

http://Elsmar.com/jpg/New Thread - Select the Appropriate Forum-1_600.jpg

If you think your thread would fit better in a different forum, choose the correct forum for your New Discussion Thread and click the 'Continue' button:

http://Elsmar.com/jpg/New Thread - Select Continue_600.jpg

Decide on a Title for your Discussion Thread. It is best to think about it a bit and make sure your Title reflects your intended Topic. PLEASE! Think about your title. It is the first thing people see. The more detail, the better. A title that just says something like "I need HELP FAST" doesn't draw much interest...

If you have problems, please post in this thread or e-mail or PM me and I'll help out.

NOTE: Currently you are reading a thread in a forum. Because of that, you will see a 'Post Reply' button in these locations because here you would be Replying within the thread.

In addition, when you are in a thread like this, each post, at the bottom right, has a Quote button http://Elsmar.com/Forums/images/buttons/quote.gif and to the right of it what looks like a quill pen and parchment (paper, whatever) 'icon' which is the 'Quick Reply' http://Elsmar.com/Forums/images/buttons/quickreply.gif button where you can reply to that post in the Quick Reply box near the bottom of the page. Clicking the 'Quick Reply' button in any post in a thread should take you to the 'Quick Reply' box.

http://Elsmar.com/gif/quick_reply_box.gif

Hello, Debate!

Welcome to the Cove!

As Harry suggested, it might be helpful for you to read some of the FAQ information prior to using the Cove. Hey, I learn things everyday!

In general:

1. Search to see if your question has been asked before using the Search function.
2. If you cannot find where the question has been asked, then it's time to post.
3. Determine the most appropriate forum for your question. REMEMBER: you are wanting information from the best sources. Make sure you pick the best forum. Just think about which subject matter experts would be best, and post in that forum.
4. As you did with this thread, pick a short (but concise) title. HINT: The more interesting title, the greater probability people will read and respond.
5. Spend some time writing good posts. Don't worry if English is your second language; everyone understands. Just do your best. Include good detail, but not-long winded.
6. Sit back, and watch the fun start!

3. Determine the most appropriate forum for your question. REMEMBER: you are wanting information from the best sources. Make sure you pick the best forum. Just think about which subject matter experts would be best, and post in that forum.
4. As you did with this thread, pick a short (but concise) title. HINT: The more interesting title, the greater probability people will read and respond.

3a: Don't worry if you're not sure which forum is most appropriate, a helpful moderator will probably come around and move it to where it will get the best attention.

4a: Don't worry about this one, either - moderators will edit and/or expand thread titles to make them more clear.

One thing I would suggest, don't be hesitant to post a response simply because you may not be an expert in the field...oftentimes a fresh new perspective can incite further debate and clarification which only leads to better learning opportunities for us all. :D

One thing I would suggest, don't be hesitant to post a response simply because you may not be an expert in the field...oftentimes a fresh new perspective can incite further debate and clarification which only leads to better learning opportunities for us all.

Excellent point! Too, how do you know you are not the expert? IMO, even if you agree with what's been posted (plus maybe adding a line or two of supporting information) helps the OP know that multiple people see it that way, agree, etc.

Excellent point! Too, how do you know you are not the expert? IMO, even if you agree with what's been posted (plus maybe adding a line or two of supporting information) helps the OP know that multiple people see it that way, agree, etc.

Absolutely!! A fresh set of eyes will typically understand as they will not be stuck in a paradigm...they will probably understand the true question and have a refreshing answer.

Just an FYI.

In an attempt to "help," we Moderators have created a great misunderstanding in this thread.

The original poster did NOT create a new thread - his post was moved by moderator to create a new thread, but only after several inappropriate posts were added in response to the original question and subsequently removed by a moderator. I have deleted the moderator identities to remove personalities from the equation and will take up the topic in the moderator forum.

Here is the history of changes
05:20, 20th Apr 2007 [moderator] Post Re: Add a new thread Edited
05:24, 20th Apr 2007 [moderator] Thread title (original 'Add a new thread') changed
05:24, 20th Apr 2007 [moderator] Thread edited. (visible: 1; open: 1; sticky: 0)
07:36, 20th Apr 2007 [moderator] Post Re: How do I Add a new thread? by [Cove poster] Removed N/A
07:36, 20th Apr 2007 [moderator] Post Re: How do I Add a new thread? by [Cove poster] Removed N/A
13:10, 23rd Apr 2007 [moderator] Thread split to threadid 21460.

I'm here as the first time to explorer and share my opinions about quality management. But I don't know how to post a question into the forums.:o:confused:

How To Ask A Question or Start a Conversation by Starting a New Thread in a Forum (http://elsmar.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=18980)

Welcome to the Cove ducsoung, :bigwave:I'm here as the first time to explorer and share my opinions about quality management. But I don't know how to post a question into the forums.:o:confused:The link Marc provided should get you started in no time at all, and we are looking forward to your posts.

/Claes

I cannot see a NEW THREAD button on the forums home page!

I cannot see a NEW THREAD button on the forums home page! There is no 'New Thread' button on the Main Forum Home page which lists all the individual forums. It only appears when you are in a specific forum where the threads in that forum are listed. See Step 3 in Post 1 (http://elsmar.com/Forums/showpost.php?p=81564&postcount=1) in this thread.

Post 1 (http://elsmar.com/Forums/showpost.php?p=81564&postcount=1) Minor Revisions.

there is no "NEW THREAD" option in my home page

there is no "NEW THREAD" option in my home page

Hi Deepak and welcome to the Cove! :bigwave:

To start a new thread, you have to be in the forum where you wish to post your new thread. For example, the Manufacturing and Related Issues forum, Internal Auditing, etc. You can find a list of all the forums at the bottom of the Search Forums page, on the right hand side. It's a drop-down menu that lists all of the forums here at the Cove. Choose one and at the top left of the page you should find the "Post New Thread" green button.

I hope this helps. We look forward to your participation here at the Cove! :agree:

Post 1 Revised (http://elsmar.com/Forums/showpost.php?p=81564&postcount=1) - Minor revision to clarify that you MUST be in a forum listing for a New Post button to appear.

sorry for again
if am go to forum list by the option search, then there is an only option is "post reply"

sorry for again
if am go to forum list by the option search, then there is an only option is "post reply"
Go to the Forum Index page (http://elsmar.com/Forums/index.php) then scroll down the page to find the forum you want to post in. Using this forum (the one we're in now) as an example:

http://elsmar.com/Forums/picture.php?albumid=140&pictureid=1695

Click on "Instructions --> How to Use the Forum Software. When that page opens, you'll see:

http://elsmar.com/Forums/picture.php?albumid=140&pictureid=1696

See the "New Thread" button at the top? Use the same procedure for any forum where you want to start a new thread.

Finally am learned that.Thanks a lot:D..
-Deepak Pachiannan

Finally am learned that.Thanks a lot:D..
-Deepak Pachiannan

You're welcome. Don't hesitate to ask questions--someone will always be glad to help.

Hello All,
Will you please teach me how I can ask what I want to?

Hello All,
Will you pls teach me how I can ask what I want to?

Welcome to the Cove. :)
Have you read the first post in this thread (http://elsmar.com/Forums/showthread.php?p=81564#poststop)?