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Chatterbox => Extraneous exchanges => Topic started by: Martin X. Moleski, SJ on October 04, 2010, 06:12:30 PM
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This is a test post to show how to start a new thread.
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This is a plain old reply.
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This is a test post to show how to start a new thread.
This shows what a quoted section looks like in a reply.
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This is a posting test post.
A member said something wasn't working.
<sigh>
As always, everything works for me. So far as I know, you can't squish a bug you can't see.
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As you can see, I can reply. there was no tab anywhere to start a new topic, or thread Mike
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Moleski: when the screen changed, there was a new topic tab, but when im looking for it I cant find it. itis stange how to get there at times. Why not have all the avail items on every screen, wouldnt that be a logical thing to do. When I was looking at the help screens, I didn't know how to go from one minue to another. That is why i said I didnt have someone here to tell meDummie do this" Mike
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Moleski: when the screen changed, there was a new topic tab, but when im looking for it I cant find it. itis stange how to get there at times. Why not have all the avail items on every screen, wouldnt that be a logical thing to do. When I was looking at the help screens, I didn't know how to go from one minue to another. That is why i said I didnt have someone here to tell meDummie do this" Mike
I think this post on "How to Post to the Forum" (https://tighar.org/smf/index.php/topic,211.msg1606.html#msg1606) has the basic information you seek.
The button for "New Topic" disappears when you are reading a thread because the authors of the FREE software we use decided to make it disappear when you are inside of a thread.
You have choices. You may rewrite the software (as it is open-source). You may harass the authors (http://www.simplemachines.org/about/copyright.php) and see whether they will modify it to suit you. Or you may pay TIGHAR's expenses to install the software of your choice; plan on making a large donation not just to cover the cost of acquiring and installing the software, but also to make TIGHAR feel that the work is worth the effort. ::) Your last option is to learn how this package works and cope with its limitations. For the most part, that is the path I've taken myself. ;)
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Any others you can think of? Oh, I remember you told someone how to get rid of the Security information Popup that is so annoying. And why did the main page change And nother thing, You're doing a GREAT job Mike
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Any others you can think of?
I've pinned five or six topics (https://tighar.org/smf/index.php/board,1.0.html) in the "Forum FAQs, maintenance, how-to help" board.
Oh, I remember you told someone how to get rid of the Security information Popup that is so annoying.
Yes. I just pinned that one, but I plan to rework the Forum so that it is no longer using https:// in the URLs. We were obliged to implement that in order to pass some tests that are no longer required or run on the site.
And why did the main page change?
Pat Thrasher takes care of http://tighar.org and many hundreds of other pages on the site. I didn't ask and she didn't tell me why she modified her templates. I did help her find a few missing links, if I remember correctly.
And another thing, You're doing a GREAT job
I appreciate the kind words. Some days are better than others. ;D
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Marty: I really appreciate your help, thanks to you I am fingin ways to geto wehere I want to go, It' work out. I believe the forum fever is coming back. New people are thinking new things(Shelia). have a great evening Marty LTM out Mike P
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Marty: I really appreciate your help, thanks to you I am fingin ways to geto wehere I want to go, It' work out. I believe the forum fever is coming back. New people are thinking new things(Shelia). have a great evening Marty LTM out Mike P
I'm glad it's starting to make sense, Mike. Feel free to practice in the Chatterbox. You can start a new topic (as I did this one) and reply to yourself to see what the various options are.
I have three hours of heavy reading left, then I have to calculate the grades and turn them in by 9:00 AM tomorrow, so I'll have to be brief in any replies I make tonight.
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Just wanted test how to use hyperlink
The Subject (http://tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Archives/Archivessubject.html) section shows the dates of when that subject was introduced
Test passed!
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test
(http://)
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test 2
(http://)
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test tres
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bent fender
(http://)
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Looks to me as though you passed the test. :)
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(http://cannot hear you)
(http://plane-zoom-1.jpg)
images?
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(http://cannot hear you)images?
Yup. If you want to have the image in the post rather than as an attachment, you need to upload it first, then use the URL of the uploaded image to get it into your post.
(http://tighar.org/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=210.0;attach=3985;image)
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Looks to me as though you passed the test. :)
Well, C+ at this point. Figured out quote insert and image insert relative to attaching one image. Is it possible to attach--import--more than one image, and might you direct me to the relevant info?
I see, Sir, that you are the heavy carrier on the TIGHAR forum: maintenance man, problem solver, posting model, word merchant, erudite scholar...all bundled in a persona that smooths the water and keeps the train running on time. Your dedication to NR 16020 Revealed is admirable. Keep'em Flying.
All Best, John #3245
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Well, C+ at this point. Figured out quote insert and image insert relative to attaching one image. Is it possible to attach--import--more than one image, and might you direct me to the relevant info?
There is a limit of four attachments per post. When you click on the plus sign next to the words "Attachments and other options," you will see a note that says "Restrictions: 4 per post." Just above that is a link that says "(more attachments)." After browsing to the first file you want to attach to your post, click on that link, and a new input box and browse button will appear.
I don't know what the limit is when you insert images directly into your post (http://tighar.org/smf/index.php/topic,128.0.html). I know that things can go sour if one of the images is too big. It would be wise to use modestly-sized images, as a general rule.
I see, Sir, that you are the heavy carrier on the TIGHAR forum: maintenance man, problem solver, posting model, word merchant, erudite scholar...all bundled in a persona that smooths the water and keeps the train running on time. Your dedication to NR 16020 Revealed is admirable. Keep'em Flying.
All Best, John #3245
Thanks for the kind words, John. Much appreciated! :)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7aMcDeuQ8I (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7aMcDeuQ8I)
learning URL
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Good post John, congratulations. :D
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7aMcDeuQ8I (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7aMcDeuQ8I)
learning URL
Well, I can't give you full marks. ;)
The URL did show up. But it's more helpful if you provide some descriptive anchor text as the link rather than the URL itself.
E.g., Amelia Earhart: The Price of Courage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7aMcDeuQ8I).
It's exactly the same link, but more human-friendly to use English words as the "anchor text."
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7aMcDeuQ8I (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7aMcDeuQ8I)
learning URL
Well, I can't give you full marks. ;)
The URL did show up. But it's more helpful if you provide some descriptive anchor text as the link rather than the URL itself.
E.g., Amelia Earhart: The Price of Courage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7aMcDeuQ8I).
It's exactly the same link, but more human-friendly to use English words as the "anchor text."
Oh fer Pete's sake. I could never figger out how you did that. DUH.....just use the quote function to see how it works.
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Bill, I finally figured it out after Marty got on me several times and gave me a special video lesson on how to do it. Sometimes I don't use it to make a point. I'll see if I can find it for you.
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Bill, here is Marty's Tutorial (http://screencast.com/t/OZeEtEViL3D1).If an old Army pilot can understand it, maybe an old AF pilot can too.
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Bill, here is Marty's Tutorial (http://screencast.com/t/OZeEtEViL3D1).If an old Army pilot can understand it, maybe an old AF pilot can too.
Well done, guys! :)
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OK, so someone show this civilian how to insert the anchor text.
thanx, John
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What are you calling the anchor text?
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Bill, here is Marty's Tutorial (http://screencast.com/t/OZeEtEViL3D1).If an old Army pilot can understand it, maybe an old AF pilot can too.
Well done, guys! :)
Thanks Marty. You did all the work. :D
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Bill, here is Marty's Tutorial (http://screencast.com/t/OZeEtEViL3D1).If an old Army pilot can understand it, maybe an old AF pilot can too.
Marty's Tutorial = anchor text...yes?
John
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Bill, here is Marty's Tutorial (http://screencast.com/t/OZeEtEViL3D1).If an old Army pilot can understand it, maybe an old AF pilot can too.
Marty's Tutorial = anchor text...yes?
John
Yes! :)
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Marty. I understand the nomenclature. Need to know how to insert the anchor text so it and not the specific URL address shows in the finished text. Marty's Tutorial only shows how to harvest URL to one's text. I know how to do that (copy, paste commands).
Thanx for help, John
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Marty. I understand the nomenclature. Need to know how to insert the anchor text so it and not the specific URL address shows in the finished text. Marty's Tutorial only shows how to harvest URL to one's text. I know how to do that (copy, paste commands).
Thanx for help, John
My bad. I assumed his link was to the full tutorial (http://tighar.org/smf/index.php/topic,127.0.html), not just to the video on harvesting URLs. :(
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Marty to the Rescue (http://tighar.org/smf/index.php/topic,127.0.html)
you are the man, Marty.
Check out the first customer, Bill Roe, on the BehSci board, just above my response.
Beh/Sci could not have started out with any hotter potato (topic). LOL
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Marty,
When ever I insert a hyperlink in a block of text, I always preview the post and click on the highlighted text in the preview pane to see if my hyperlink goes where I want it to. You might want to add this tip to the end of the tutorial. I have had to correct some for posters that were broken links, just didn't work or the wrong one.
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Marty to the Rescue (http://tighar.org/smf/index.php/topic,127.0.html)
you are the man, Marty.
Check out the first customer, Bill Roe, on the BehSci board, just above my response.
Beh/Sci could not have started out with any hotter potato (topic). LOL
Yes, indeed! ::)
He asked the question circumspectly. It has come up before. I liked your answer very much. Thanks! :)
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Marty,
When ever I insert a hyperlink in a block of text, I always preview the post and click on the highlighted text in the preview pane to see if my hyperlink goes where I want it to. You might want to add this tip to the end of the tutorial. I have had to correct some for posters that were broken links, just didn't work or the wrong one.
Bob, you can add this is the thread yourself. It's open for comments and suggestions. Or, using your superpowers as a moderator, you should be able to modify the opening post and add the suggestion in your own name.
Edit: I just realized that I have a hidden agenda here. From my point of view, the job of moderators is to lighten the work load of admins. Verbum sat sap. :P
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Marty,
When ever I insert a hyperlink in a block of text, I always preview the post and click on the highlighted text in the preview pane to see if my hyperlink goes where I want it to. You might want to add this tip to the end of the tutorial. I have had to correct some for posters that were broken links, just didn't work or the wrong one.
Bob, you can add this is the thread yourself. It's open for comments and suggestions. Or, using your superpowers as a moderator, you should be able to modify the opening post and add the suggestion in your own name.
Edit: I just realized that I have a hidden agenda here. From my point of view, the job of moderators is to lighten the work load of admins. Verbum sat sap. :P
I know Marty, "a word to the wise" Touche'.
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I assumed his link was to the full tutorial (http://tighar.org/smf/index.php/topic,127.0.html), not just to the video on harvesting URLs. :(
I'm trying your instructions, Marty - this is a test.
Mr. venomous. (http://randallbrink.com/)
This person was recently asked HIS opinion of where AE ended up. His answer is Mili Atol. Is this new? I checked the history of this place and find nothing about Amelia. Must be part of the Japanese Hypotheses. ;D
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Good test Monte. Looks like you named him well too! :o
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I assumed his link was to the full tutorial (http://tighar.org/smf/index.php/topic,127.0.html), not just to the video on harvesting URLs. :(
I'm trying your instructions, Marty - this is a test.
Mr. venomous. (http://randallbrink.com/)
This person was recently asked HIS opinion of where AE ended up. His answer is Mili Atol. Is this new? I checked the history of this place and find nothing about Amelia. Must be part of the Japanese Hypotheses. ;D
Yes. This Google search of the TIGHAR website for "Mili Atoll" (http://www.google.com/cse?cx=009580785602718212762%3Anmcmqnbv5de&ie=UTF-8&q=%22mili+atoll%22+randall&sa=Search&siteurl=www-open-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fifr%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252Fcoop%252Fapi%252F009580785602718212762%252Fcse%252Fnmcmqnbv5de%252Fgadget%26container%3Dopen%26view%3Dhome%26lang%3Dall%26country%3DALL%26debug%3D&ref=tighar.org%2Fnews%2Fhelp%2F82-how-do-i-search-tigharorg&ss=4944j2067734j22#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=%22mili%20atoll%22%20) returns nine pages of hits. It's been discussed a few times. ::)
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Yes. tigharorg&ss=4944j2067734j22#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=%22mili%20atoll%22%20]Google search of the TIGHAR website for "Mili Atoll"[/url] returns nine pages of hits. It's been discussed a few times. ::)
Looks like I only did some good on part of my test. still need some work on the research. ;D I DID check the atoll - found Japanese occupation - all kinds of stuff that crashed there. I need better search technics. :(
P.S. I've looked over all "nine pages of hits". A LOT of reading! "Everything under the sun" - hardly anything about the subject Mili Atoll - actually not a lot more that I found. Still some interesting reading.
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Monte, when you are on this page, the Forum, if you scroll to the top you will see a list of topics across the top. If you click on the second one from the left, "Search TIGHAR", it will take you to the page to find things. It has instructions, topics and a place to enter the subject you want to explore. When you finish, if you are not on the "Search TIGHAR" page, use your return arrow to get there, then go to the options at the top, click on Forum and you will return here.
I hope you are ready to do a lot of reading. Have fun! ;)
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Woody, yes, I've done that, but the "nine pages of hits" took going directly to Google - and the results were mostly related to TIGHER in this case. When I did as you mention, the results come back as yellow highlights in forum threads. Not nearly as many results. Also, to get stuff back in the TIGHER Tracks era seems to require the Google approach - that's just my observation, but maybe I'm doing it wrong.
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Monte, it has been my experience that if you type your subject in the search box at the upper right of this page then you get the yellow, high-lighted posts on the Forum.
Are you using the "Search TIGHAR" feature at the very top of the page next to the TIGHAR logo. When you use the search box on that page it uses a "special Google search", looks like it too, but it does mostly take you to references on the TIGHAR Web Site. When you try to go to page 2 of the list be careful because there is an "ASK" search button right next to the google next page button. I have accidently hit the "ASK" search button many times. Don't care for it much. :-[
If this doesn't help, let me know.
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Monte, when you are on this page, the Forum, if you scroll to the top you will see a list of topics across the top. If you click on the second one from the left, "Search TIGHAR", it will take you to the page to find things.
Hmm. I was just wondering how I could add a "Search TIGHAR" button to every page of the Forum.
Looks like I already did, once upon a time. ;D
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Woody, yes, I've done that, but the "nine pages of hits" took going directly to Google - and the results were mostly related to TIGHER in this case.
The link I gave you to the nine pages of results was generated from using the Google box found on the TIGHAR search page (http://tighar.org/news/help/82-how-do-i-search-tigharorg). I figured I would save you a step and just give you the result without explaining how I got it.
My bad.
When I did as you mention, the results come back as yellow highlights in forum threads. Not nearly as many results.
No, that is a different search function. That is the internal SMF search. The button--or "tab"--that you're looking for is labeled "Search TIGHAR." It is just under the TIGHAR logo at the top left corner of the page. If you only see something labeled "Search," you haven't found what Woody is talking about.
Oh, drat. It's more complicated than that. I started a tutorial on how to search (http://tighar.org/smf/index.php/topic,580.0.html), but I see it needs work. There are two routes into the Forum's internal search functions, as well as the big button/tab under the logo.
Also, to get stuff back in the TIGHER Tracks era seems to require the Google approach - that's just my observation, but maybe I'm doing it wrong.
You are correct. If you use the Forum's internal search functions, you only search the Forum.
To search the rest of the website, use the TIGHAR-search box on the search page (http://tighar.org/news/help/82-how-do-i-search-tigharorg).
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Marty, you explain things so much better than I do.
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Monte, when you are on this page, the Forum, if you scroll to the top you will see a list of topics across the top. If you click on the second one from the left, "Search TIGHAR", it will take you to the page to find things.
Hmm. I was just wondering how I could add a "Search TIGHAR" button to every page of the Forum.
Looks like I already did, once upon a time. ;D
Do you mean that I finally got a "one up" on you? :o
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Do you mean that I finally got a "one up" on you? :o
Yup, totally.
Good eyes! :)
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That took me long enough! It probably won't happen again.
Thanks. ;)
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Marty, CW. What time does TIGHAR estimate that AE put down on the reef? Gardner or Itasca time would be helpful. Many thanx, John #3245.
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Marty, CW. What time does TIGHAR estimate that AE put down on the reef? Gardner or Itasca time would be helpful. Many thanx, John #3245.
1. I don't know. Various times have been suggested over the years, I believe. I don't think TIGHAR has published the tide tables it has developed in full.
2. Questions like this should go in the General Discussion Forum. It's hard to have thread drift in the Chatterbox, but I think you've succeeded. ;D