Forums Updated Options

[realdeal]

We have updated the forums to the latest version. Below is a list of some of the new features in the new version.

If you experience any difficulties with the forums or the website in general, post your issues here. Also, if you would like to see some new topics let me know your ideas.

Enjoy!

[:FORUMS:] Auto "new posts" forum marker reset when viewing topic list

[:FORUMS:] Short URL tags; easy & quick access to forums & topics; search engine friendlier too!

[:FORUMS:] Forum rules display above forum, topic and posting screens

[:FORUMS:] "Jump to page" feature in forum and topic views

[:MEMBERS:] Personal Photo facility added to enable members to upload/link to a personal photo

[:MEMBERS:] New avatar control panel; including new avatar galleries / auto resizer

[:MEMBERS:] Integrity Messenger integration added

[:MEMBERS:] Custom profile fields can now be used in Topic View (CPU saving option)

[:MEMBERS:] New registration authorization system allows for validation emails to be resent

[:MEMBERS:] New streamlined lost password system; allows member to select their own password

[:MEMBERS:] Ability to resend validation email

[:MEMBERS:] Ability to edit topic title (group opt.) - editing first post allows title edit


[:CALENDAR:] Ranged Events feature; includes user defined font & bg colours

[:CALENDAR:] Recurring Events; repeat weekly, monthly or annually



[:POSTING:] Quick Reply feature added. On/Off switch for each forum

[:POSTING:] More list options added by using [list=1] / [list=i] / [list=I] / [list=a] / [list=A]

[:POSTING:] New [doHTML] tag added; executes HTML and keeps the original formatting intact.

[:POSTING:] BB Code help screen added, shows common code usage

[:POSTING:] Error screens show text area with any post material in allowing you to copy it before hitting "back"

[:POSTING:] Ability to add a new attachment to a post when editing

[:POSTING:] Ability to show inline attached images as thumbnails

[:POSTING:] "Enable Topic Tracking" checkbox in each new post / reply post page

[:POLLING:] When editing a poll, the editor has an option to add new choices to the poll

[:POLLING:] Admin option to allow members to view poll results without forfeiting their vote

[:SEARCHING:] Full text searching available; vastly reduced searching times and improved efficiency

[:SEARCHING:] View results as post now orders by post date, not topic's last posted date

[:MESSAGING:] Private messages includes better error handler to prevent lost messages when an error occurs

[:MESSAGING:] New "Empty PM Folders" feature to quickly prune saved messages

[:MESSAGING:] Inbox, Sent items and custom folders shown in main UCP menu for quick access

[:ONLINE USERS:] New sorting options added; ability to view only members or guests

[KingCobra]

Dam R.D do ya have a manual on all that LOL .....woulded make a dif.......puter handycaped lol hope to see ya online soon

[Hoods]

Thanks again MOB for making it more fun for all of us to enjoy.

[H@rley]

Lookin Good MOB