Help Topics:
Need help with a special feature? Well, this is the first place to look at if you do! Click on one of the following links and be taken to the corresponding help topic.
A "Cookie" is the name given to a small piece of information stored on your computer. This information is set by Thema Topico! to remember your member ID and password, last visit times and other preferences. This is not used to collect any other information from you and Thema Topico! will only access the cookies set by itself. No other information can be read from your computer.
Logging in:
If you have just registered with this board you may wish to log in and start using your account. This is done by simply clicking the 'logon' link at the top of the screen. You will be prompted to include the username and password you specified during registration. Once the form is filled all that you must do is click the 'Submit' button at the bottom of the form. You MUST have cookies enabled if you wish to logon.
Logging out:
All you must do to log out of your current session is click the 'logoff' link next to your name at the top of the screen. You can do this at any time during your session and all it will do is erase the cookies used by the system to track your activity.
Please note that it is our recommendation that you log off when you are finished browsing if you are on a shared computer.
3. Where / How do I Register an Account?
Where to Register:
You must register at using the registration form found by clicking on
this link.
How to Register:
The link above will take you to a new screen. It will prompt you to enter in a username ( or handle ), password and email. You will also have to confirm these fields to ensure that they have been properly entered. You must also comply with the terms stated in the registration agreement before contiuing. When the form is filled out simply press the 'Submit' button and the automated process will do the rest.
Please note that if the administrator has activated email validation you will be send an email containing an activation link to activate your account before you are allowed to use it. Instructions should be included within the message.
4. Using the Member List ...
The community member listing area has been put into place so that users have a simple way of searching for and contacting other members. They are sorted alphabetically and the entire list is split into multiple pages, you may also do a custom sort to pin-point certain members if you wish.
5. Posting Topics / Replies ...
Posting refers to either starting a new topic of conversation, or replying to an existing topic of conversation. To reply, simply click on the 'New Topic' or 'New Post' buttons at the top of the page and enter your message into the form. If you are posting a new topic you will have to include a valid topic title. There are also bbcode buttons and emoticons in place so that you may format the information within your posts. If you get an error informing you that you cannot post within the forum, then check to make sure you are registered and logged in as the board administrator may have restricted posting permission for guests in that forum.
Please note that as of now 'guest' posting is not yet implemented, but will be in future versions.
6. What is the User Control Panel?
This profile is viewable by other members of the board. It's allows you to enter any contact information you wish to share with the other members. You may choose to 'hide' your email address from the other members. The board administrator may have chosen to use an 'email form' for other members to contact you. This allows your email address to remain private whilst allowing other members to contact you.
You may also change your password within the UCP. Just enter a new password, confirm it and press the 'Submit' button at the bottom of the form. If not errors are found you will be prompted to log back in using your new password ( you will be automatically logged off ).
Overview:
The notes system was put into place to be used as a personal messenger of sorts. The main notes screen consists of your inbox, which lists all read and unread notes, as well as a form for sending new notes.
Sending a Note:
Sending a note is a relatively simple process. First, you will need to specify a recipient which can be done a variety of ways. You can either just manually type the name in the recipient box, click the 'send note' link within a user's profile or use the member's list and do the same. You will be taken back to the note form and the chosen recipient's name will appear within the recipient box. Next, you will need a note title and finally an actual message which can be typed into the main textarea box. When you're ready just click the 'Submit' button and your new note will be sent. ( providing the recipient has thier notes turned 'on', thier inbox isn't full or if they even have permission to use notes )
Replying to a Note:
Replying to a note is just as simple as sending a new one, just follow the steps above.
Deleting Notes:
There are two ways of deleting unwanted notes. The first is to delete an individual note, which can be accomplished by simply clicking the 'delete' link in the note display screen. The second allows you to clear your entire inbox of notes. This can be done by clicking the 'empty folder' link on the main notes listing.
Please note that this messenging system is a privelage, not a right and can be revoked by the administrator at any time with or without reason. DO NO abuse this system.
8. How do I use the Search Feature?
The search engine feature allows users to run a full text search against the entire message database. This can be done two ways, the first being via the use of the search form on the main page. Providing you have the proper access you will be able to enter a word, words or a complete phrase into the 'keywords' text box. The second method of full-text searching allows you to search through the use of an URL. ( this is handy if you want to show a search result to someone via post ) This can be done by adding the following to the end of an url:
index.php?a=04&CODE=01&keywords=word1+word2
If the search engine finds any results you will be presented with a detailed list of topics in which the keywords lie. Click on the appropriate topic and search for your highlighted keywords ( in red ).
You can also run a search for posts by user ( handy for tracking a user's participation ). Simply find the user's profile and click the 'find all posts' link near the top of the screen and you will be given a list of all posts ( along with a short summary ) that user has made.