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Forum tutorial

Started by Spinokaprogorgon, August 01, 2025, 06:46:59 PM

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Spinokaprogorgon

I've been a member of the forum for about a year, and I've been active for a few months, but Im still having trouble adjusting to the settings, and navigating my way. Working with the site isn't really easy, and I suggest a tutorial for both new guests, and new members. A help option in the menu could work too. You know, to show things around.
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Cheers, ervin behbahani 
When life closes a door, open it again! It's a door that's how they work, dummies!


DinoToyForum

Quote from: Spinokaprogorgon on August 01, 2025, 06:46:59 PMI've been a member of the forum for about a year, and I've been active for a few months, but Im still having trouble adjusting to the settings, and navigating my way. Working with the site isn't really easy, and I suggest a tutorial for both new guests, and new members. A help option in the menu could work too. You know, to show things around.
avatar_DinoToyForum @DinoToyForum  avatar_Libraraptor @Libraraptor
Cheers, ervin behbahani

Well, there is already a thread explaining how to post images. That's the most common problem members encounter because it's not as intuitive as just uploading a picture to a post.

There is also a help section for Simple Machines Forum software (which DTF uses) here: https://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/Category:As_a_regular_user

Everything is pretty self explanatory if you work through the profile settings. And when you're composing a post, the icons have explanations if you hover over them. Is there anything specific you're wondering about?



Spinokaprogorgon

QuoteIs there anything specific you're wondering about?
No, nothing comes to mind at the moment. I just thought it could be helpful and make things easier for the new members😁
When life closes a door, open it again! It's a door that's how they work, dummies!

Joliezac

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Quote from: DinoToyForum on August 01, 2025, 08:10:38 PM
Quote from: Spinokaprogorgon on August 01, 2025, 06:46:59 PMI've been a member of the forum for about a year, and I've been active for a few months, but Im still having trouble adjusting to the settings, and navigating my way. Working with the site isn't really easy, and I suggest a tutorial for both new guests, and new members. A help option in the menu could work too. You know, to show things around.
avatar_DinoToyForum @DinoToyForum  avatar_Libraraptor @Libraraptor
Cheers, ervin behbahani



Well, there is already a thread explaining how to post images. That's the most common problem members encounter because it's not as intuitive as just uploading a picture to a post.

There is also a help section for Simple Machines Forum software (which DTF uses) here: https://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/Category:As_a_regular_user

Everything is pretty self explanatory if you work through the profile settings. And when you're composing a post, the icons have explanations if you hover over them. Is there anything specific you're wondering about?


Could you link that thread please? I still have no idea how to post images on here. Thank you!

Libraraptor

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Quote from: Joliezac on Today at 05:03:55 AM
Quote from: DinoToyForum on August 01, 2025, 08:10:38 PM
Quote from: Spinokaprogorgon on August 01, 2025, 06:46:59 PMI've been a member of the forum for about a year, and I've been active for a few months, but Im still having trouble adjusting to the settings, and navigating my way. Working with the site isn't really easy, and I suggest a tutorial for both new guests, and new members. A help option in the menu could work too. You know, to show things around.
avatar_DinoToyForum @DinoToyForum  avatar_Libraraptor @Libraraptor
Cheers, ervin behbahani




Well, there is already a thread explaining how to post images. That's the most common problem members encounter because it's not as intuitive as just uploading a picture to a post.

There is also a help section for Simple Machines Forum software (which DTF uses) here: https://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/Category:As_a_regular_user

Everything is pretty self explanatory if you work through the profile settings. And when you're composing a post, the icons have explanations if you hover over them. Is there anything specific you're wondering about?


Could you link that thread please? I still have no idea how to post images on here. Thank you!


https://dinotoyblog.com/forum/index.php?topic=173.0

DinoToyForum

Quote from: Libraraptor on Today at 07:12:22 AM
Quote from: Joliezac on Today at 05:03:55 AM
Quote from: DinoToyForum on August 01, 2025, 08:10:38 PM
Quote from: Spinokaprogorgon on August 01, 2025, 06:46:59 PMI've been a member of the forum for about a year, and I've been active for a few months, but Im still having trouble adjusting to the settings, and navigating my way. Working with the site isn't really easy, and I suggest a tutorial for both new guests, and new members. A help option in the menu could work too. You know, to show things around.
avatar_DinoToyForum @DinoToyForum  avatar_Libraraptor @Libraraptor
Cheers, ervin behbahani




Well, there is already a thread explaining how to post images. That's the most common problem members encounter because it's not as intuitive as just uploading a picture to a post.

There is also a help section for Simple Machines Forum software (which DTF uses) here: https://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/Category:As_a_regular_user

Everything is pretty self explanatory if you work through the profile settings. And when you're composing a post, the icons have explanations if you hover over them. Is there anything specific you're wondering about?


Could you link that thread please? I still have no idea how to post images on here. Thank you!


https://dinotoyblog.com/forum/index.php?topic=173.0

I also created a video tutorial for posting images many years ago, but it became a bit out of date as the software was updated, so I didn't move it when I migrated the channel from Youtube. Maybe I can update it or create a new video tutorial. The trouble is, the tutorial would be on a computer, but a lot of members access the forum on a mobile, where the layout is different, and the functionality is a bit different (right clicks on mobile are a bit awkward, you can't hover a cursor, and things like that). Still, better than nothing.



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