New Forums Software

[Marc]

In part I'm testing the Poll function. To do it, here's a poll...

If you like the new software, pls take a minute and tell us why by posting in this thread!

Thanks!

As a fairly long time user, the meat and potatoes are still here with some other features that should make it easier for the newbees to find their stuff. The "similar" thread feature should cut down on the amount of repeat questions. I'm still playing with the new condiments and will let y'all know in the "testing new software thread.

[Greg B]

Originally Posted by energy

The "similar" thread feature should cut down on the amount of repeat questions. I'm still playing with the new condiments and will let y'all know in the "testing new software thread.

Where is the 'Similar' thread feature? I could never get the hang of that on the old board and it would have been handy.
The regular stuff looks like it is still in place. It is all pretty new and I'll need time to decipher it.

What is the 'insert PHP' button for in the reply page ? (I originally put in the 'insert PHP' symbols but they would not appear in the message nor did the text that followed)

Was there supposed to be a Poll? (Edited bit: when I first opened this the Poll was not there. I have just submitted the reply and when I went back there was the Poll sitting at the top)

Greg B

[Greg B]

I have just found the similar threads feature and you are right energy, it should save time as long as people see it at the bottom of the page before asking the same questions over and over again.
PS. I'm just trialling the Quick reply feature

[Claes Gefvenberg]

Once we get settled down with this new software and all its gizmos, I think it will work wonders for the Cove. Seen from the user end it should be pretty easy to come to grips with.

/Claes

Greg,

Marc posted the info in the thread called "Similar Thread" or something like that. It's neat. Also, the Users Control Panel has been made real user friendly. Great Job, Marc!!

[Marc]

Originally Posted by Greg B

What is the 'insert PHP' button for in the reply page ? (I originally put in the 'insert PHP' symbols but they would not appear in the message nor did the text that followed)

You folks won't use the php button - it's mainly for coders. It's like quoting. If you were to post php code within a message, for it to show you have to encase it in something.

[Al Dyer]

Am I missing it or is "posts since your last visit" gone?

No biggie, I go to the "last 24 hours" button.

Originally Posted by Marc

You folks won't use the php button - it's mainly for coders. It's like quoting. If you were to post php code within a message, for it to show you have to encase it in something.