Post Options
May 31, 2007
Sticky Posts vs Announcements:
An "Announcement" shows at the top of ALL forums, whereas a "Sticky Post" shows at the top of SPECIFIC forums (ie, where their posted).
Markup:
Using BBCode - Parse BBCode, this includes the [ b ] (bold), [ i ] (italics), [ u ] (underline), etc. tags in your post.
Using HTML - Parse HTML code (not recommended for standard "users")
Using HTML and UBBCode - Parse both HTML and UBBCode in your posts.
Without HTML and UBBCode - Post with plaintext, no HTML or U…
An "Announcement" shows at the top of ALL forums, whereas a "Sticky Post" shows at the top of SPECIFIC forums (ie, where their posted).
Markup:
Using BBCode - Parse BBCode, this includes the [ b ] (bold), [ i ] (italics), [ u ] (underline), etc. tags in your post.
Using HTML - Parse HTML code (not recommended for standard "users")
Using HTML and UBBCode - Parse both HTML and UBBCode in your posts.
Without HTML and UBBCode - Post with plaintext, no HTML or U…
When does the public see beta releases?
May 31, 2007
Typically major revisions (7.1 to 7.2, 7.2 to 7.3, etc) have a beta period; typically minor revisions (7.1 to 7.1.1, etc) are minor bug reports and don't require a beta period.
Typically the testing period of a beta is as follows:
1. Received by the Private Beta Group and tested for several weeks until bugs can be ironed out.
2. Pushed here at UBBCentral for user testing for several weeks until any bugs can be ironed out (typically a week or so with no bugs will be classified as successful)…
Typically the testing period of a beta is as follows:
1. Received by the Private Beta Group and tested for several weeks until bugs can be ironed out.
2. Pushed here at UBBCentral for user testing for several weeks until any bugs can be ironed out (typically a week or so with no bugs will be classified as successful)…
Basic Questions
May 28, 2007
What's the difference between Reply and Quick Reply:
Quick Reply is made as a "Quick Response" block, so you can make a response to a post (or thread) before you forget or as you read them. Quick Reply is meant as a "no thrills" response box, as it's just there for a fast/non-formatted response.
Reply however brings you to a "Full Response" page that allows for heavy posting.
7.2 will introduce a feature which will allow you to click a "Full Reply" button from the Quick Reply box which w…
Quick Reply is made as a "Quick Response" block, so you can make a response to a post (or thread) before you forget or as you read them. Quick Reply is meant as a "no thrills" response box, as it's just there for a fast/non-formatted response.
Reply however brings you to a "Full Response" page that allows for heavy posting.
7.2 will introduce a feature which will allow you to click a "Full Reply" button from the Quick Reply box which w…
All of my PM's are back?
May 22, 2007
When importing from UBB.Classic / UBB.Threads you'll likely notice that a lot of Private Messages that you've deleted in the past have "magically" appeared out of "nowhere" There is a very logical reason behind this behavior.
When you send a Private Message (in UBB.Classic / UBB.Threads), there are two participants, when one participant deletes the topic, it still remains for the other.
When creating the importer for UBB.Classic / UBB.Threads a decision had to be made based on the best log…
When you send a Private Message (in UBB.Classic / UBB.Threads), there are two participants, when one participant deletes the topic, it still remains for the other.
When creating the importer for UBB.Classic / UBB.Threads a decision had to be made based on the best log…
I've found a bug! Now what?
May 21, 2007
When you find a bug, we really appreciate knowing all of the information you can provide for us. Before making a post, we like to request that you utilize the search feature of our forum to see if it's already been reported; if not, please follow the steps below.
Please make a post in the Bug Reports forum, inside of your post please include the following:
1. Server Type: Windows, Linux, etc.
2. PHP & MySQL Version
3. The version of UBB.Threads that your site is utilizing.
4. Your site U…
Please make a post in the Bug Reports forum, inside of your post please include the following:
1. Server Type: Windows, Linux, etc.
2. PHP & MySQL Version
3. The version of UBB.Threads that your site is utilizing.
4. Your site U…
I love X feature but I want it to work Y way...
May 21, 2007
UBB.Threads has a large 3rd party development community called UBBDev which houses both free and paid development.
At UBBDev you can find feature additions, addons, modifications, styles, graphics, design ideas, etc.
A lot of notable features within the codebase started as ideas at UBBDev and ThreadsDev, such as the Quick Reply box, Shout Box, and any others.
At UBBDev you can find feature additions, addons, modifications, styles, graphics, design ideas, etc.
A lot of notable features within the codebase started as ideas at UBBDev and ThreadsDev, such as the Quick Reply box, Shout Box, and any others.
Utilizing Sub-Forums
May 21, 2007
How do I enable Sub-Forums?
When creating a new forum (or editing an existing forum) you have the option to select a category; in this dropdown box you'll also see other existing forums. Upon selecting the parent forum you wish your new forum to belong to, and clicking submit, it will now be a forum within the parent forum.
How many sub-forums can I create?
As many as you want, just keep in mind that it may be difficult for your users to navigate if you create your sub-forums too deep.
When creating a new forum (or editing an existing forum) you have the option to select a category; in this dropdown box you'll also see other existing forums. Upon selecting the parent forum you wish your new forum to belong to, and clicking submit, it will now be a forum within the parent forum.
How many sub-forums can I create?
As many as you want, just keep in mind that it may be difficult for your users to navigate if you create your sub-forums too deep.
ShortURLs don't function properly.
May 21, 2007
There can be a some issues with ShortURLs on some webhosts; basically it requires that the "AcceptPathInfo" directive in Apache2 to be enabled, which isn't on some webhosts.
On some webhosts, they allow you the ability to make small configuration changes to your webspace through a .HTAccess file. Changes made in the ".HTAccess" file have a permission set for each option specified, you can generally find information on them through the Apache2 manual (the one we'll be working with is listed ab…
On some webhosts, they allow you the ability to make small configuration changes to your webspace through a .HTAccess file. Changes made in the ".HTAccess" file have a permission set for each option specified, you can generally find information on them through the Apache2 manual (the one we'll be working with is listed ab…