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#265301 04/09/2022 4:36 AM
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Is there any type of prefix system for UBB.threads where you can essentially “label” posts?

For example, if I have a forum for operating systems I could use prefixes to distinguish between Windows, Linux, etc.

Or I could use them to refer to a specific version of a product, etc.

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in For Sale, Want To Buy, and Group Buys forums, I've done two different methods.

Have the users prefix their posts with -
FS:
WTB:
GB:

The other thing was to create a category called "Private Party Sales". Then create three sub forums called -
For Sale
Want To Buy
Group Buys

The first option is nice if you have very few new topics
The second option is nice if you are busy and want to make the topics easy for everyone to deal with, without having to ask that the OP (or a moderator to edit) write a prefix in their topic.


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Could this be something that we could possibly request a add on for? It would be really useful.

But if not, those are some good suggestions! Thanks!

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Add POST ICONS for each item.
Have the user choose the correct post icon as it relates to their post.
I also have seen colored arrows used.

RED - For Sale
BLUE - Want To Buy
GREEN - Group Buy

But you already have forum categories with sub categories.

There is nothing wrong with having your users place their posts in to the correct forum. Having moderators will help that process happen. They can move the posts to the correct categories. edit them. correct the prefix. inform the members that posts related GOOGLE DEVICES go in to the ANDROID FORUM (or should use a green robot post image). and posts related to anything iOS/iPadOS go in to the APPLE FORUM (or use a rainbow apple post image). Having correctly titled categories not only help your users, but also make the jobs of your moderators much easier.

If you plan on having a large forum, you should also plan on having moderators.


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Aaron101 #265305 04/09/2022 6:14 AM
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That is a great plan/idea.

I do plan on having a large forum (I hope) lol

But that process will make it easier for sure.

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[Linked Image]

There are also "NEWS IMAGES"

Quote
Choosing a News Image will allow this topic to display on the Forum Portal, regardless of it being within a News Forum. This ignores user groups. Anyone will be able to read this post regardless of their group permissions.

Only the first post will be displayed on the Forum Portal. To read its replies or download its attachments, users must belong to a group which allows those permissions for which forum the post is located within.

Control Panel > Images & Icons > News Images

Control Panel > Forum > Forum Permissions | Can Create Portal News

But this is more of a news-centric related option. Check it out. It may actually be something you might find useful.


And example of these in use are the "Coffee Cup" and the "Dev" displayed on the UBBDev.com portal page here -
https://ubbdev.com


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Thanks!!

How do I use some of these News images (like the code one) as forum images/icons?

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Originally Posted by Aaron101
Thanks!!

How do I use some of these News images (like the code one) as forum images/icons?

check the menu directions in the post just above your question. all of the information is already in my post for you.


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I mean can I change the forum icons on the forum index?

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First you need to add the image to the forum icons list by going to CP>Display> Images & Icons
Tab over to forum images then at the bottom is a button "add new forum image"
Select it and upload the image.
Then select update/remove forum images

Then goto cp>content>forums
Select the details of the forum you wish to have a icon
At the bottom is Forum Image select change
The list of forum icons will appear.
Select the one you want then select use this image

To save select submit changes

Last edited by Ruben; 04/09/2022 9:57 AM.

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