This may be a bit premature (and not taking into account bugs) but so far as one in a sea of users, I like the new forums. Though a little bit hard to find at first, the new layout and wealth of user perferences is great.
A couple of suggestions:
That's all, so far so good.
steve
steve.k said: I've liked forums that list a "number of times viewed" column. It helps to know what other users have looked at, what they have found helpful, especially threads I have started.
Yes, I see what you mean. There is a "Popular Discussion" widget at the top-level forum thread listing, but we will look into showing the number of views (first to see if that is possible :)
steve.k said: Probably not suitable for a company forum, but I also like a Thanks feature, that you can thank a user and it is a user statistic - I think it encourages user contribution more.
Hmmm... that is an interesting suggestion. Not sure if this system provides that, but it will be looked into also.
steve.k said: Is the "answered" category similar to the "solved" feature in other forums? Ie where the user who posts the thread can tick a "Is Solved" box when the question is answered.
Yes, that is precisely what that is for. It existed in the previous system, but was only engaged in a couple of forums there... we did not think it looked that good, and what exists now is so much nicer.
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Thanks Phil for taking notice. And I only saw the "Did this answer your question?" button now :) That's great!
Daniel, you can add groups to favourites and you can also add forum's to favourites, so that saves the extra click :) - you should see it on the right bar in each forum like you do with groups.
On that, when you are in a forum the bit up the top is a but confusing, though I understand they all go to different places. eg:
Home » Products » MicroStation » MicroStation V8i » MicroStation » MicroStation V8i
Unknown said: Hmmm... do you see an "Add Group to Favorites" link in the upper right of the Forum page? (above the "Get this RSS feed" link)
Hmmm... do you see an "Add Group to Favorites" link in the upper right of the Forum page? (above the "Get this RSS feed" link)
Yes, it's there. As the link further down when I'm in a thread that says something similar and will add that specifc thread to my favorites.
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Unknown said: I don't see any thing like Add forum. I can only add groups and forum threads (posts), not adding a complete forum.
I don't see any thing like Add forum. I can only add groups and forum threads (posts), not adding a complete forum.
Not sure if Phil answered you, but in a forum's main page, on the right there is a big blue "New Post" button. Below that is:
Options * Email unsubscribe from this forumEmail subscribe to this forum... * Subscribe via RSS * Mark all read * Favorite this forum
It's "Favourite this forum" you want to click.
Ok, now I see it. But it don't exist for this forum. But for MicroStation V8i it's there.
Unknown said:Ok, now I see it. But it don't exist for this forum. But for MicroStation V8i it's there.
:) bizarre, I have yet to come across a forum where it's not - including this one.
Unknown said:There are also a lot more clicks to get to each individual forum. First I have to find what topic area I'm interested in and when I click that it takes me to a general "Home" page then I have to click on the forum tab to see the post.
truckmann, I'm sure the importance of Groups will become more evident (I don't use em yet either), but anyway I think forum favourites is the way to go - I am finding it reasonably quick.
Wow, the feedback is comin in :)
Another suggestion/question: Is there a multi-quote feature?
Now I see the Add Forum to favorites for this forum also. Very strange, probably some cashing problems on my side then.....
Edit: When I click on the Tab Forum, it's not there. But if I click on the link "Be Communities feedback" on top of the thread list, it's there. Not very consistent behavior.