Forum FAQ: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 15:41, 21 February 2018

This page is still a work in progress.

Takes shape and form only after changing the version of IPB.

DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED HERE

This is a list of frequently asked questions - about using the forum.

Where can I read about forum rules and forum etiquette?

Forum rules

You can read about forum rules here.

You can also read Chat Rules here.

Announcements and site news

Additional information about forum you can read here.

Forum etiquette

Here you can read about a proper forum etiquette.

Creating/editing/answering - daily usage

General rules for posting files/script

How to post code on the forum ?

Posting Scripts - Inline, Attachment or Downloads ?.

How can I post "code" on the forum ?

Step 1: click "Add code" button
Step 2: select mode
Step 3: paste code and accept

Also you can read more How to post code on the forum ?

How can I post screenshot on the forum ?

Make a screenshot, edit it in program like mspaint.exe, remove all unnecessary, undesirable, proprietary, illegal ...... contents. After that save it as file in jpg or png format.

And now you have to put this file to the forum in 2 easy steps.

STEP 1: Drag or select file
STEP 2: insert file in cursor place

But remember to read: Posting Scripts - Inline, Attachment or Downloads?.

How can I post file on the forum ?

Almost the same as adding a screenshot ;)

But remember to read: Posting Scripts - Inline, Attachment or Downloads?.

How can I edit my post on the forum ?

Click this "Edit" button on your own post

How can I setup my member profile ?

Where and how can I edit signature?

STEP 1: Select Account "Settings"
STEP 2: Select "Signtures" edit then and save

Please also read this Announcement

WiP

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How can I search on the forum ?

Simple searching

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Advanced searching

Click the magnifying glass symbol, located in the upper right corner, under login. some description - "work in progress"

Predefined searching

Just press "New content" button (is below the "Search")

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-'''THIS PAGE IS WORK IN PROGRESS (Takes shape and form only after changing the version of IPB.).'''
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+'''Takes shape and form only after changing the version of IPB.'''
 DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED [http://www.autoitscript.com/forum/topic/169892-wiki-forum-faq-new-section/ HERE]
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 This is a list of frequently asked questions - about using the forum.
-==Where I can read about forum rules and netiquette rules ?==
+== Where can I read about forum rules and forum etiquette? ==
 === Forum rules ===
 You can read about forum rules [http://www.autoitscript.com/forum/topic/169097-forum-rules/ here].
+You can also read Chat Rules [https://www.autoitscript.com/forum/topic/54168-chat-forum-rules/ here].
 === Announcements and site news ===
 Additional information about forum you can read [http://www.autoitscript.com/forum/forum/1-announcements-and-site-news/ here].
-=== Netiquette rules ===
+=== Forum etiquette ===
-some description - "work in progress"
+[http://www.autoitscript.com/wiki/FAQ#What_is_proper_forum_etiquette.3F_What_rules_are_there_for_the_forum.3F Here]  you can read about a proper forum etiquette.
+==Creating/editing/answering - daily usage==
+=== General rules for posting files/script ===
+[https://www.autoitscript.com/forum/topic/150872-how-to-post-code-on-the-forum/ How to post code on the forum ?]
+[http://www.autoitscript.com/forum/guides/forum/posting-scripts-inline-attachment-or-downloads-r1/ Posting Scripts - Inline, Attachment or Downloads ?].
+=== How can I post "code" on the forum ? ===
+<gallery>
+File:IPB4 Editor AddCode Button.png|Step 1: click "Add code" button
+File:IPB4 Editor AddCode Selecting Mode.png|Step 2: select mode
+File:IPB4 Editor AddCode Paste content.png|Step 3: paste code and accept
+</gallery>
+'''Also you can read more [https://www.autoitscript.com/forum/topic/150872-how-to-post-code-on-the-forum/ How to post code on the forum ?]'''
+=== How can I post screenshot on the forum ? ===
+Make a screenshot, edit it in program like mspaint.exe, remove all unnecessary, undesirable, proprietary, illegal ...... contents.
+After that save it as file in jpg or png format.
+And now you have to put this file to the forum in 2 easy steps.
+<gallery>
+File:IPB4_Editor_Upload_image_First_step.png|STEP 1: Drag or select file
+File:IPB4_Editor_Upload_image_Insert_to_post.png|STEP 2: insert file in cursor place
+</gallery>
-==How can I post "code" on the forum ?==
+But remember to read: [http://www.autoitscript.com/forum/guides/forum/posting-scripts-inline-attachment-or-downloads-r1/ Posting Scripts - Inline, Attachment or Downloads?].
-=== AutoIt3 Script ===
+=== How can I post file on the forum ? ===
-some description - "work in progress"
+Almost the same as adding a screenshot ;)
-=== HTML ===
+But remember to read: [http://www.autoitscript.com/forum/guides/forum/posting-scripts-inline-attachment-or-downloads-r1/ Posting Scripts - Inline, Attachment or Downloads?].
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-=== TXT ===
+=== How can I edit my post on the forum ? ===
-some description - "work in progress"
+<gallery>
+File:HowTo EditPost1.png|Click this "Edit" button on your own post
+</gallery>
-=== SQL ===
+==How can I setup my member profile ?==
-some description - "work in progress"
+=== Where and how can I edit signature? ===
+<gallery>
+File:IPB4_Signatures_User_Account_settings.png|STEP 1: Select Account "Settings"
+File:IPB4_Signatures_User_Account_settings_Editing_Signatures.png|STEP 2: Select "Signtures" edit then and save
+</gallery>
-==How can I post screenshot or file on the forum ?==
+Please also read this [http://www.autoitscript.com/forum/topic/169341-signatures/ Announcement]
-=== Screenshot ===
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-=== File ===
+=== WiP ===
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 === Advanced searching ===
+Click the magnifying glass symbol, located in the upper right corner, under login.
 some description - "work in progress"
 === Predefined searching ===
-some description - "work in progress"
+Just press "New content" button (is below the "Search")
 ==Other questions==
-=== WiP ===
+=== How to use member name as link ===
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+Just type @name it should pop up a list of members matching typed name
 === Friends <> Followers  ? ===
 http://www.autoitscript.com/forum/topic/169956-friends-followers/
+=== Why isn't my thread getting any replies ? ===
+Please read this Wiki page:
+https://www.autoitscript.com/wiki/FAQ#Why_isn.27t_my_thread_getting_any_replies.3F