Create New Board
To Create a new Discussion Forum go to Administration -> Modules -> Discussion Forum -> Create New Board. The following view will be presented:
1. Edit/Configure:
Board Title
Enter an appropriate title for the discussion board.
Board Summary/Description
Enter an appropriate summary for the board.
Note: this may be exposed on a page.
Allow Anonymous Users to Participate
Check if required.
Requires Moderation
Check if required.
Allow Users to Create Topics
Check if required.
Allow Attachments
Check if required.
Note: if this option is select enter a maximum file size for attachments
Share this Board Amongst Community Sites
Check if required.
Archived Topics Can be Viewed
Check if required.
Default Topic Display Order
Select the appropriate option.
Thread Display Order
Select the appropriate option
Comment Display Order
Select the appropriate option
Allow Customised Topic Order
Check if required.
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.
Enable RSS feed
Check if required.
Apply Time-Limit to Topics
Check if required.
Note: if this option is selected, the the following view will be presented:
Time Limit
Enter an appropriate time limit.
Email Alert
If required, check to advise subscribers that a topic is about to be archived
Alert Period
Enter an appropriate number of days before the archive date that the alert email should be sent.
2. Click Save Board Properties.
