The List Layout presents a list of topics and associated responses.
List
1. Configure the Discussion Forum page element. The following view will be presented:
2. Edit/Configure:
Topic Layout
Select List
Initial Board
Select the appropriate board for display.
Topic Descriptions
If required, check to display topic descriptions.
Allow Users to Delete their Own Posts
Check if required.
Allow Users to Edit their Own Posts
Check if required.
Show Message Author As
Select the appropriate option.
Select Moderator Group
Select the appropriate option.
Select Topic Creator Group
Select the appropriate option.
Avatar Size
Select the appropriate option.
Show Custom Reply Button
Check if required.
Note: if this option is selected enter appropriate button text.
Use Topic For Page Title
Check if required.
Search Panel
If required, check to add a search function to the board.
Show Message Body In Search Results
Check if required.
Show Paging Within Topics
Check if required.
Page Size
Enter an appropriate number of post to be displayed before pagination.
Email-a-Friend Link
Check if required.
New Message Email Notification Text
Enter appropriate text for an email advising administrators of new posts.
Note: to receive this notification personal preferences must be set.
User Can Subscribe to A Board
Check if required.
User Can Subscribe to A Topic
Check if required.
User Can Subscribe to A Thread
Check if required.