Upgraded software

[Brandan Kraft]

Big changes have been made to the forum software. First and foremost, you'll notice that there are some changes in the WYSIWYG editor - most notably, there is now the option to expand your editing window as you type as well as the ability to SPELL CHECK (for internet explorer users only). This is a feature I as well as many other people have wanted for a LONG TIME!

If you want spell checking, all you have to do is download the ieSpell plugin (http://www.iespell.com/) (don't worry, it's FREE!).

Moderators, you'll love the new features available. You can lock and unlock topics just by double clicking on the topic icon on the left. You can also change thread titles simply by double clicking next to the name on the forum listing. Basically, moderating has been integrated into the software so that you don't have to do much other than point and click. See this video on the web for a quick demonstration... http://files.vbulletin.com/3.5/ajax.html

Here's another big change for everyone. Database-based thread and forum read marking. Now you don't have to depend on cookies to see what you have and haven't read. If you haven't read something, the software will keep track of it for you. You have 10 days to read something or else the system will mark the thread "read" for you. The only bad part is right now, nothing has been marked as read for you, so you should go ahead and mark forums read immediately (http://www.predestinarian.net/forumdisplay.php?do=markread).

Another neat feature is you can edit your posts VERY quickly now without having to do a re-load. It is similar to the quick reply. Just click "edit" and you can begin to edit immediately.. :)

Have fun everyone!

[Brandan Kraft]

Oh, there are also some other features such as we now have the ability to jump to any page we desire without having to click through the numerous pages. Also, you can add color on the "quick reply" screen as well as spell check. :D

Apparently, there are a lot of more better features coming soon. All in all, these upgrades make the discussions a bit more enjoyable for those who post and those who read.

- Brandan

[GraceAmbassador]

Brandan:

These are pretty cool updates!

Milt

[Mickey]

Wow! so much powa at the click of a button. mwahaha!

[Brandan Kraft]

Wow! so much powa at the click of a button. mwahaha!
Be careful not to delete the whole forum buddy!

[Brandan Kraft]

Moderators,

In each individual thread, you can select each post and use the moderation drop down below. You can merge posts, delete multiple posts, etc.. And it's all with just a few clicks of the mouse. See attached images..

[Brandan Kraft]

Users can now also upload files from urls. All you need is the link and add it as an attachment. The forum software will go out, grab that link and attach the file to the current post. See attachments...