Forum Help not provided.

[doitmyself]

Why is there no help provided to explain how to use the Forum?

For example: I can find no instructions how to attach a file, which has already been uploaded and is therefore listed in"Your Attachments", to a post I am writing.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Somebodymention JD ?

Ohhh yesssssss mate!

 

[doitmyself]

simple

find the pic that you want to re attach via your attachements

copy the img link / address

paste that link / address into the reply box and your done

Got it, like this:

The image works, but what about a pdf?

https://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/attachments/small-bore-heating-systems-pdf.37611/



But why did I have to ask the question? There should be online help available for all users

 

[gmartine]

Now you know how to post a pic why not create a help page for like minded users.

You do realise that forums of this ilk barely raise enough revenue to support themselves and the contributors are voluntary, you didn't need to subscribe or pay to use it did you? Then contribute to changes you want to make yourself.

 

[doitmyself]

The image works, but what a

bout a pdf?

ttps://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/attachments/small-bore-heating-systems-pdf.37611/

When I try to open the pdf I get this:

 

[rpm]

Your two page pdf on copper in small bore heating systems opens and is readable to me if it helps you.
Your error messages are the sort of thing I get on my screen when I`ve screwed up somewhere moving files around tbh.

 

[doitmyself]

Now you know how to post a pic why not create a help page for like minded users.

You do realise that forums of this ilk barely raise enough revenue to support themselves and the contributors are voluntary, you didn't need to subscribe or pay to use it did you? Then contribute to changes you want to make yourself.

The help system should be built into the basic forum software, which is supplied by Xenforo. If the owners of the forum select the option of allowing members to post attachments, then the relevant help should be supplied by Xenforo.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I will nock something up when I’m off in about two months

 

[doitmyself]

Your two page pdf on copper in small bore heating systems opens and is readable to me if it helps you.
Your error messages are the sort of thing I get on my screen when I`ve screwed up somewhere moving files around tbh.

Did you open the pdf by clicking the link in post #17, above?

 

[rpm]

Did you open the pdf by clicking the link in post #17, above?

I did.

 

[gmartine]

The help system should be built into the basic forum software, which is supplied by Xenforo. If the owners of the forum select the option of allowing members to post attachments, then the relevant help should be supplied by Xenforo.

I'd like to see that, point me to a forum with an inbuilt help system.