Can I attach an image or document to a previous post?
Yes, just click the edit button of
your post and using the browse button attach the image or document and click Submit Post.
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Can I edit my posts?
All members can edit their
own posts. At the top right hand side of your post you'll see an "Edit" button, click this and enter your changes, click either "Preview" to view your post first or "Save Changes" to finish.
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How do I put a picture in my post?
You can 'attach' files to a forum post if this facility has been enabled by the Administrators. If you have an image that relates to your post, you can attach it to the post and others will be able to view your image in the post.
Max. filesize: 250Kb
Allowed image filetypes: .gif, .jpg, .png
Please remember: No spaces in the file name -
eg; 'your-image.jpg' or 'your_image.jpg' or 'yourimage.jpg'
and NOT
'your image.jpg'.
The software does not recognise file names with spaces!
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How do I put attach a document to my post?
You can 'attach' files to a forum post. If you have a document that relates to your post, you can attach it to the post and others will be able to download your document via a link at the bottom of the post.
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How do I reply to a post?
If you are logged in, you will see a "Post Reply" at the top and bottom of a thread.
Click that and write in your entry and click either "Preview Reply" to see what how it looks or "Post Reply" to post it the forum.
You can also use the "Quick Reply" box at the bottom of each thread. This has reduced functions, but is generally the box used for quick and easy replies that don't need a lot of formatting.
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What are Avatars?
Avatars are small graphics can attach to their profile that appear above their username in the forum and other places on the site. They would generally be a symbol or picture that the user might identify with or it could be just a bit of fun.
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What does "Track this Post" mean?
If you're following a particular thread and want to be kept informed of any replies, click the link "Track this Post" and you will receive an email notifiying you any time a reply is posted.
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What is the Quote button for?
On the right hand side of posts by others, there's a button marked "Quote". If you click this it will include the text of that post at the top of your reply to indicate to that member that you're answering or commenting on their post.
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Who can post in the Forum?
All members can edit their
own posts. At the top right hand side of your post you'll see an "Edit" button, click this and enter your changes, click either "Preview" to view your post first or "Save Changes" to finish.
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Why can't I post a message in the forum?
Only logged in members can post in the forum. This is a necessary precaution to keep out the hordes of spammers and other ne'er-do-wells.
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