![opinion.gif - 238593.2 opinion.gif - 238593.2](/_284_17283716735371461698705087294758_/images/238593.0) A forum is divided into three levels in order to structure the discussion:
Forum |
title of the main topic with short description |
Topic |
division of the main topic into sub-topics |
Posting |
individual messages |
In order to create a forum, proceed as follows: (1) (a) Open the folder in which you want to create a forum. or (b) Open the service-filing "Dialog". In order to do so, choose "Dialog" from the drop-down menu in the options area (left column).
(2) (a) Click on "add" next to the folder title. or (b) Click on "create a new fact" or "add forum" in the options area (left column). (3) Depending on which alternative you chose in step 2, proceed as follows:
(a) Choose "Forum" from the list. or (b) Continue with step 4.
(4) An input mask opens.
(5) Enter a title and a shortname. The shortname will be displayed in the pathline. (6) Insert a short description. (7) Choose permissions for the forum:
![](../../../images/permission_read.png) |
read |
Groups which are read-permitted see the content of the forum but are not allowed to post messages or create topics. |
![](../../../images/permission_post.png) |
post |
Groups which are post-permitted may create messages. However, the are not allowed to create topics. |
![](../../../images/permission_topic.png) |
create topic |
These groups are allowed to create topics and postings. |
![](../../../images/permission_write.png) |
edit |
These groups are permitted to edit the forum (i.e. title, description) and to hide topics. |
(8) Click on "preview".
(a) If you want to change anything, click on "edit". (b) If you are satisfied with the preview, click on "publish".
![info3 - 125057.2 info3 - 125057.2](/_284_17283716735371461698705087294758_/images/125057.0) Title, shortname and description of the forum can be edited at any time. Topics and postings can be edited as long has they have not been published.
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