while browsing
a folder or click the "Edit" button while viewing a discussion
topic. CommunityZero®Help
While in the Discussion area, you will have access to a toolbar button
labeled "New" (if you are permitted by the founder to start
a new discussion topic). You can also click the "Add new topic"
link or icon visible when browsing a folder. To
edit a discussion, select the edit icon while browsing
a folder or click the "Edit" button while viewing a discussion
topic.
The discussion topic form is described in detail below. Required fields are indicated with a red star.
Subject
Enter a name or subject that provides a description of the topic to be discussed. If you are replying to a message, the subject of the original message will be displayed in this field, preceded by "RE:" to indicate that your message is regarding the message with that subject. However, you should feel encouraged to change the subject of your message and not simply accept the default. This way, it's easier for others to tell at a glance what your message is about.
Description/Message
Use this field to write the first post in the Topic. Posting a question or asking for member opinions can help to elicit a response. Giving a discussion a very limited scope of one or two issues helps keep it focused.
Your message may be typed directly into the field, or simply "copied" from another application such as Microsoft Word or a website. To paste the text into the input field, highlight the text by left-clicking and dragging the mouse (hold until all of the desired text is highlighted), then right-click the body text field that is highlighted and select copy. Place the cursor in the message text field, right-click and select paste. For further information, see visual html editor.
Let Me Know if Someone Replies
Select this check box if you would like to be instantly notified (by e-mail) when someone replies to your topic.
Send Me a Copy of this post
Select this check box if you would like a copy of the topic to be sent to you by e-mail for your records.
Link to Related Content
If you wish to associate the discussion topic to other existing content in the community (other articles, discussion topics, databases, media, calendar entries, mailing lists, notes, polls or files) then select the check box labeled "Link to Related Content". A pop-up window will open permitting you to make your related content selections. For more help, see Linking Related Content.
Folder
A list of available folders in the discussion tool will be listed in a drop-down selection box. The folder you were viewing when you chose to create a new Topic will be pre-selected, but you can change this to any available folder - select the most appropriate discussion folder for the given topic. A topic can be moved to another folder at anytime. See the help section on Folders for more information about creating, editing and deleting folders.
Modify Permissions After Posting
(option shown only while adding a topic)
If permitted to modify discussion permissions, an additional check box will appear labeled "Modify permissions after posting". Select this check box when you would like to immediately set custom access rights to the topic (i.e. control who can view and edit). See the help section on Modifying Permissions After Posting.
Update
Posting Date to Today
(option shown only while editing a discussion topic)
Select this check box if you would like the discussion topic to re-appear as new content. It would then appear at the top of all pages that display the most recent discussion topics.
BUTTON: Preview
Click the preview button to see how your discussion will appear on screen. After viewing the preview, click the "Back" button to continue editing your post. If you're satisfied with the post as displayed, click the "Continue" button to submit your post. (Note that links to Related Content will not be displayed in your preview.)
BUTTON: Post
Click "post" to skip the preview step and post your new topic directly.