New forum tip of the day!

[pedro47]

ok

Todays tip is the use of the "insert" feature when posting a reply or thread!

In the previous version of vbulletin we had a simple "quote" button at the top (or folks just typed in the quote code around the text they wanted).

now the icon has changed a bit but is still there, its the INSERT icon (see picture below) and it allows you to INSERT a number of codes to allow for different features within a post or reply.

when you click it you will see a small drop down box and "quote" is the first option!

just a heads up for those looking for the easy "quote" button!View attachment 3015

 

[TUGBrian]

 

[pedro47]

ok

Todays tip is the use of the "insert" feature when posting a reply or thread!

In the previous version of vbulletin we had a simple "quote" button at the top (or folks just typed in the quote code around the text they wanted).

now the icon has changed a bit but is still there, its the INSERT icon (see picture below) and it allows you to INSERT a number of codes to allow for different features within a post or reply.

when you click it you will see a small drop down box and "quote" is the first option!

just a heads up for those looking for the easy "quote" button!View attachment 3015

The insert icon is to the right of the Draft icon. correct

 

[TUGBrian]

or the left =)

 

[dioxide45]

Todays tip is the use of the "insert" feature when posting a reply or thread!

In the previous version of vbulletin we had a simple "quote" button at the top (or folks just typed in the quote code around the text they wanted).

now the icon has changed a bit but is still there, its the INSERT icon (see picture below) and it allows you to INSERT a number of codes to allow for different features within a post or reply.

when you click it you will see a small drop down box and "quote" is the first option!

just a heads up for those looking for the easy "quote" button!View attachment 3015

I was trying to find that Strike-through yesterday. I ended up just having to manually input the tags.

 

[taffy19]

It shows for me under "insert".

 

[Makai Guy]

I was trying to find that Strike-through yesterday. I ended up just having to manually input the tags.

There's a small "Help" link in the blue bar at the bottom of the page. You can find all the bbcodes for manual entry there.

 

[TUGBrian]

and another new forum tip I just discovered!

If you click the "new posts" link like im sure most members who love that feature do, as you scroll down you might not notice (I didnt until today) a small line break that indicates the break between "new posts since your last visit" and "new posts you havent read but havent been updated since your last visit"

This is super handy for me IMO...and i think would provide a solution for a few others that were going back and forth between new posts and recent posts!

here is a screenshot:

 

[dioxide45]

Drag and drop images.

If you find an image on the web that you want to place in a post, simply drag it from the webpage and drop it in to the reply box. You can do this when the images are on different tabs. First drag the image over the tab that the reply box is in, then drag it to the reply window and drop. Lets see if this works.

I simply dragged Brian's avatar in to the reply box and dropped it.

I also found, if you want to link to the image in its original location, just click on it while it is still in the reply box. The insert hyperlink box will popup with the path already inserted. Simply click Insert and the image is now also a hyperlink.

 

[TUGBrian]

thats super handy!

 

[GregGH]

Question of searching ? Trying DOG FRIENDLY as it says the word 'dog' to too short or common. So I tried with double quotes - not work -I get results for the word 'friendly'. Tried a + sign ( dog+friendly) ... any suggestions ?

Lets try the insert image ( as mentioned above ) ... we never top learning ...

Really nice to add images ...

Regards
Greg H

 

[Makai Guy]

Question of searching ? Trying DOG FRIENDLY as it says the word 'dog' to too short or common. So I tried with double quotes - not work -I get results for the word 'friendly'. Tried a + sign ( dog+friendly) ... any suggestions ?

Lets try the insert image ( as mentioned above ) ... we never top learning ...

View attachment 3112

Really nice to add images ...

Regards
Greg H

See this post in the BBS Help section: http://tugbbs.com/forums/index.php?threads/searching-the-tug-website.81078/

 

[dioxide45]

I do find the search feature of Xenforo to be far inferior to that of vBulletin. On vBulletin, I was able to do searches for threads started by a specific user. Like if I wanted to find threads started just by me. I can't find any way to do that now. Google Search won't help me with that either. Also find that when you choose more options, it by default tries to search all forums where vBulletin would still default to the forum you are currently in.

 

[Makai Guy]

I do find the search feature of Xenforo to be far inferior to that of vBulletin. On vBulletin, I was able to do searches for threads started by a specific user. Like if I wanted to find threads started just by me. I can't find any way to do that now. Google Search won't help me with that either. Also find that when you choose more options, it by default tries to search all forums where vBulletin would still default to the forum you are currently in.

See these posts in the BBS Help section:

http://tugbbs.com/forums/index.php?...k-list-of-posts-by-yourself-or-others.137888/

http://tugbbs.com/forums/index.php?threads/how-to-use-the-bbs-search-capabilities.248782/

 

[pedro47]

Got IT And a Happy New Year to you!!!

 

[dioxide45]

See these posts in the BBS Help section:

http://tugbbs.com/forums/index.php?...k-list-of-posts-by-yourself-or-others.137888/

http://tugbbs.com/forums/index.php?threads/how-to-use-the-bbs-search-capabilities.248782/

Unfortuatly neither of these seem to help me accomplish what I want. The first is perhaps the closest, but the problem is that it shows all my posts. It isn't displayed as threads. I also post replies far more than I post new threads. I find the same true for most regulars where I may be trying to find a thread started by a specific person. Digging through these isn't really any easier. I liked the option in vBulletin where there was a drop down where you could select "Find Threads Started by User."

 

[TUGBrian]

http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/index.php?search/member&user_id=12397&content=thread

bottom of your profile page on the "postings" tab is "find all threads by xyz user"

 

[dioxide45]

http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/index.php?search/member&user_id=12397&content=thread

bottom of your profile page on the "postings" tab is "find all threads by xyz user"

Thanks! That is helpful. Will make things easier, though still don't see a way to limit it by forum. There is the Search Again link, but it goes to the general advanced search.