xF Help Thread

[AmNat]

If there still a "recently started threads"? I see recent posts on the sidebar, but not new threads.

 

[RedAkston]

If there still a "recently started threads"? I see recent posts on the sidebar, but not new threads.

Scroll down - Latest Threads is listed below Latest Posts

 

[RedAkston]

Question: When I see a notification under the "bell" that someone has quoted or replied to one of my previous posts, what do I click to quickly go to that specific reply by another member?
Thanks!

If you click on the notification itself it will take you straight to it.

 

[RedAkston]

Can we have some way to see more than just 5 latest threads (even if not on the main page)?

The Latest Posts and Latest Threads sidebar widgets show 10 in each.

 

[RedAkston]

Is there a way to allow larger pages?
Used to get up to 100 posts per page.
I vote for a larger page size to display more than 25 posts.

This may not be possible (I had 100 posts per page in vB myself). It has to do with how the posts are catalogued. This is on our to do list.

 

[RedAkston]

do we have a larger limit of Private Messages here?

As far as I can tell, there is currently no limit. I don't see a need to add limits at this time.

 

[RedAkston]

Additionally.
For future consideration.
Will you please consider adding more functionality (custom bbcode) to the WYSIWYG tools currently available?
Such as: Horizontal Rule, Superscript & Subscript?

Just in case.

Spoiler

Here are links to two xenForo forum references concerning the Horizontal Rule (with the first indicating by image that Super/Subscript could also be added to the functionality).

XF 2.1 - Custom bbcode for HR (horizontal line) RESOLVED

If I create a custom bbcode called HR with the replacement it correctly inserts a horizontal line BUT: any text following the HR is not displayed although I can still see it in edit mode; and Xenforo erroneously "closes" the tag with [/hr] at the end of the post. This is the settings page:

xenforo.com

XF 2.0 - [SOLVED] HR Line - BBcode

I have tried a few methods but nothing seems to work, anyone have one they are willing to share? You can find the fixed XML: https://xenforo.com/community/threads/hr-line-bbcode.141422/post-1214641 This has been solved!

xenforo.com

Added to my to do list.

 

[RedAkston]

Will there be a "Participated" tab at the top of the home page like before?

From the Forums dropdown, there is a 'Watched Threads' option. The default setting is to "watch" a thread once you have created one or have participated in one.

 

[Phys251]

I have not tried right clicking to use local emojis yet, let's see if it works:
Hey cool! It DOES work!

One of the best features so far.

 

[RedAkston]

One of the best features so far.

 

[Court Jester]

If you click on the notification itself it will take you straight to it.

Doh!

Thanks! Not sure why I couldn't figure that out before? When it comes to the innerwebs I'm basically like a caveman in a rocket ship. Ask me to back a fishing boat down a boat ramp in the snow with a standard transmission--- and I can do that with a beer between my knees and my arm around a redhead.

 

[Lursa]

I shut-off most of what was in there, except the quote function and one or two other very infrequent occurrences.

Consequently, my notification field is now essentially a 'quote notification' function. it works for now, until I can figure something else out.

Unfortunately once I reveal my quote notifications, they all get marked as 'delivered' of sorts.
If I could change that, it would work reasonably well. I suspect there may be a switch for this, but I don't know.

Thanks! Made some tweaks...will see what happens.

Cheers!

 

[Chomsky]

Thanks! Made some tweaks...will see what happens.

Cheers!

Then I'll personally give you a 'like', because you probably shut them off like I did!

And, you're very welcome!

 

[Cardinal]

This may not be possible (I had 100 posts per page in vB myself). It has to do with how the posts are catalogued. This is on our to do list.

Well, while I wouldn't want 100 posts per page myself, I actually liked the standard in the vbulletin version. I'm doing a whole lot of scrolling right now.

Just to be clear, I think the improvements overwhelmingly outweigh any nuisances that are the inevitable result of new software.

 

[Redress]

Well, while I wouldn't want 100 posts per page myself, I actually liked the standard in the vbulletin version. I'm doing a whole lot of scrolling right now.

Just to be clear, so far the improvements overwhelmingly outweigh any minor nuisances inevitably brought on by new software.

WHile scrolling, theere will be two little blue arrows on the bottom right. If you click on those, they will take you to the top or bottom of the page depending on which you click. That may help your scrolling issue.

 

[Patriotic Voter]

How can I make this small enough to be my signature?

 

[Cardinal]

WHile scrolling, theere will be two little blue arrows on the bottom right. If you click on those, they will take you to the top or bottom of the page depending on which you click. That may help your scrolling issue.

I see them now. Useful to be sure, but that's really not what I'm getting at. I don't know why, but I just liked parceling out my pages in tens. It just worked for my browsing style.

And one benefit of the old software is that if I needed to do a search I could switch it up to 100/page to save "next page" clicks (which admittedly may be less of an issue now since the download time is a zillionth of what it used to be).

 

[OceanBlues1]

If you need help with doing something in xF, please post a description here. Please read through the thread before posting as your issue may have already been brought up and/or addressed.

Hi. Can you or anyone else help me go to different pages of a thread? That feature has obviously changed from the old DP format, and I do not know how to get to pages 2 or beyond if the number of replies creates new pages. Thanks in advance

 

[Schweddy]

Hi. Can you or anyone else help me go to different pages of a thread? That feature has obviously changed from the old DP format, and I do not know how to get to pages 2 or beyond if the number of replies creates new pages. Thanks in advance

On the left side, at the very or very bottom of the list (threads of posts) shows numbers and a next button. Those allow you to progress through the list.

 

[OceanBlues1]

On the left side, at the very or very bottom of the list (threads of posts) shows numbers and a next button. Those allow you to progress through the list.

Okay, I'll try it. Thanks!

 

[bluesmoke]

If you need help with doing something in xF, please post a description here. Please read through the thread before posting as your issue may have already been brought up and/or addressed.

Keep in mind there is a tutorial video here which may answer some of your questions - https://debatepolitics.com/threads/xenforo-instructional-video.419264/

I can't open up a "New" post box today, though I could yesterday. My arrow turns into a capital "I", not a hand. I can only use "Reply" directly to a given post.

New format looks great. Rules are explained more simply so as to be easier to follow (I hope experience bears me out). Thx.

Best,
Blue

 

[bubbabgone]

In case anyone else has found it awkward to distinguish the posts from one another or finding detail in the posts with the default DP 3.0 style ... try the gray or blue options.
Really makes things stand out nicely.

 

[CaughtInThe]

btw, what's a quick way to find a list of the threads that i started?

 

[Patriotic Voter]

BTW, what's a quick way to find a list of the threads that i started?

Under "What's new" is a "watched threads" link. If you automatically watch your own threads, they will be listed there.

 

[Schweddy]

Under "What's new" is a "watched threads" link. If you automatically watch your own threads, they will be listed there.

Another way to quick find..

Click on the down arrow by Forum at the top menu bar and select "Your threads"