FAQs

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How is the forum structured ?
The forum structure is Category / Board / Topic (thread)
Example, in this case Forum Related / Feedback & Help / FAQs

How can I start a new topic ?
As a new member your first post must be on the Introductions Board. Your initial posts will require Moderator or Admin approvals.
Attachments and Links are not permitted for new members.
Regular member can choose the most relevant Category / Board for your topic. Click on the Board and on the top right above the forum click on the "New Topic" button. You can give the title of your choice to your topic and type your post in the box that opens up.

Can I edit / post to any Category, Board, Topic ?
Members cannot edit or change the names of the Category or the Board. They can start a new thread and post that as a new topic within relevant boards.

How do I reply to a post ?
When you click on a thread it will open up. Scroll down to the bottom of the thread & click on the "Reply" button. You can type your reply in the text box that opens up.

What if I want to reply to a post in between, that is not the last in the thread ?
Scroll down to the post that you need to reply to, Click on the "Quote" button at the bottom of the post and type in the text box that opens up

How do I quote from multiple posts in my reply ?
Click on Quote in the post that you want to quote from. Your reply text box will open up with the post that you want included in your reply. You can scroll to the top where the entire thread is displayed. Click the Quote button from the other posts that you want inserted, in your reply.

How do I insert links to a Board, Topic or Post (message) in my reply ?
Each Board, Topic or Post has a unique board, topic or msg id number. When you click on any of these items, the browser address bar will indicate its URL. Copy and paste that in your reply/post and it will be linked to that particular item.

How do I change what I posted ?
Click the "Quick Edit" button at the bottom of your post to make any changes to the post that you made. The Modify button is also available when you click the "More" button below your post. With Quick Edit the full Editor options are not available.For this you need to "Modify" your post. 

How do I return to my post after posting ?
The forum software returns to the topic/post by default.

How do I add Smileys to my post ?
Standard smileys are lined up above the text box when you post. To select out of the other smileys, click on the "More" button. When using the additional Smileys via the More button, click the smiley that you want to insert and then the "Close" button to close this window.

How do I attach pictures or other documents to my post ?
Below the text box for a post, is a button with "Attachments & other options". Choose the document/s from your computer and click "Add Files". Once the file is selected, the next step is to click the "Upload" button. Finally, click on the "Post" button to insert the attachment as a Thumbnail attachment. You can make up to 6 attachments to a post, with the maximum individual file not exceeding 1024 kb.

If you wish to insert the attachments within the post, click on the "Insert" button after the Upload as above.

How do I add an Avatar image / Signature to my Profile ?
You can add these by going to your Profile by clicking on your name at the top left corner of the forum. From the drop down window that open up choose "Forum Profile". There is an option to upload your Avatar and also add your Signature. You will need to insert BBC code for color and font options in the signature, or you can contact the Admin for further help.

How do I delete my post ?
Click the "More" button and then choose "Remove" button to delete your post.

How do I set the time to my local time ?
The default time is set to the location of the site server. You can change the time setting to show your local time by going to Profile / Look & Layout - and enter the Time Zone of your location.

How do I send / receive Private Messages ?
Click the the My Messages button in the Top Menu and both the Send / Receive options will open up. Alternatively, click the PM icon under the Avatar of the poster to send a PM to that poster.

How do I see the Unread / Recent Posts  ?
Just below the Main Menu lies the forum Link Tree which indicates your current location within the forum. To the right, within this are 2 buttons, "Unread Posts" and "Updated Topics".

How do I insert a hyperlink in posts ? 
When posting or replying, click the Insert Hyperlink button, which is 3rd from left in the 2nd row above your text box. Clicking that open a dialog box where you can insert the URL.

How do I insert/embed videos & audios in my post ?
You Tube videos can be automatically inserted by clicking on the YouTube button when posting/replying. For other files, use the method described above for inserting URLs.

How do I increase font size ?
While making posts there are options to choose Font Face, Size & Color. If you only want to increase the screen display size while reading, try Cntrl + Scroll.

How do I use The BG Tracker app ?
All questions related to the use of The BG Tracker have been answered in the topic below.
http://www.diabetesforum.online/index.php?topic=501.msg6690#msg6690