Here's some of the tips & tricks of using our forum.
Requesting Or Giving Tips And Tricks
by
JayTee »
Sun Aug 25, 2019 3:06 am
As a helpful reminder, we have several different board styles which are selectable in the Board Preferences tab in your user control panel. Some of...
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Last post by JayTee
Sun Aug 25, 2019 3:06 am
Board Style colors / updates
by
Gordon »
Mon May 06, 2024 6:36 pm
Recently we have been making some changes to the TSS board 'styles'. This was done to try to give us a slightly different 'look'.
The board...
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Last post by Gordon
Mon May 06, 2024 6:36 pm
View topics from new to old
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by
JSTAR0057 »
Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:47 pm
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This may sound trivial, but how do I view the topics in order by the date they are posted? They are in no set order that I can see. It may start off...
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Thank you. I had them out of order somehow. Do not know how that happened. lol
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Last post by JSTAR0057
Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:19 am
Problem staying logged in....
Replies: 7
by
gregl »
Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:09 am
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Several days ago the forum started requiring me to log in every time I visited. Has anything changed with the forum software? I haven't changed...
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Well now I got right in. I'll try another browser and see what happens. Thanks for the help.
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Last post by gregl
Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:52 am
Uploading images / videos
by
Gordon »
Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:55 pm
If you wish to add an image to your post there are a couple of different ways to do it.
1. If you have posted your image on another webpage you can...
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Last post by Gordon
Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:55 pm
Put XLS as attachement on 1st post - can't change
Replies: 10
by
Ben Cartwright SASS »
Thu Feb 08, 2024 3:13 pm
First post
I added an XLS file to my post in the EAA Messier Challenge and now have added a few more Messiers to the excel spreadsheet and I want to replace the...
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I edited your EAA post to show the Google Sheets doc now instead of the Excel spreadsheet attachment.
Thank you!
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Last post by Ben Cartwright SASS
Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:59 am
Flags
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by
Gordon »
Sat Dec 03, 2022 7:33 pm
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I've added a new feature where you can add a flag next to your profile name. Right now I have it set to default to ask members to do it. If our...
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Thank you...
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Last post by Altocumulus
Thu Jul 13, 2023 8:43 am
Spam blocking my vpn
Replies: 5
by
John Donne »
Thu Feb 09, 2023 10:11 pm
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Whats up with the spam blocking ?
I have to turn off my vpn the last few days to get on the forum ?
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Yes. Gordon and gregl...your two suggestions are what solved my log in problem.
Thank you.
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Last post by John Donne
Mon Feb 13, 2023 6:05 am
Clear Sky Chart Thumbnail In Sig
Replies: 5
by
JayTee »
Fri Jan 13, 2023 9:58 pm
First post
Hi All,
It has been so long since I touched my signature that I've forgotten how to correctly post the URL that shows my Clear Sky Chart for my new...
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For anyone else looking for help to do this let me explain:
1. The small colored indicators in both mine and JayTees signature block is an indicator...
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Last post by Gordon
Sat Jan 14, 2023 8:10 pm
Help, getting bumped every few pages???
Replies: 2
by
Vesper »
Sun Jan 01, 2023 11:27 pm
First post
:confusion-shrug:
Hi, I'm new back on here, and ready to go. After signing in, every few pages, the site bumps me off and makes me sign in again....
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Thank you Kathy!
The glitch seems to have resolved itself.
Cheers
Carol
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Last post by Vesper
Mon Jan 02, 2023 12:26 am
New method for finding smilies.
Replies: 1
by
Gordon »
Thu Nov 10, 2022 7:19 pm
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Before when you were looking for just the right smilie to post you had to dig through a bunch of pages to find it.
I found and extension for the...
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:banana-explosion: :banana-explosion: :banana-blonde: :banana-dreads: :dance:
Ok, you can see I am bored on this rainy day 😆😂
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Last post by Ylem
Thu Nov 10, 2022 8:17 pm
How do I add profile image (avatar)?
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by
Gordon »
Tue Sep 20, 2022 6:11 pm
First post
If you just joined the forum and wonder how we add these beautiful images of our selves or our equipment next to our user names, I will explain how...
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Hi Gordon. There are many new members who have joined us (with a nice profile) here on TSS, but don't make an Introduction post. Your tutorial above...
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Last post by Makuser
Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:31 pm
Custom BBCode to support tables in posts
Replies: 4
by
chris_g »
Wed Aug 03, 2022 7:34 pm
First post
Hi to all the team that keeps this wonderful site up and running.
I was trying to create a post with a table in it, to show two images side by side...
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Hi Gordon
Works if my browser is full screen and it works for the two images I wanted to post in the Pets thread for my newest family member. If you...
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Last post by chris_g
Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:50 pm
New forum extension, Modern Quote
Replies: 13
by
Thefatkitty »
Sun Jul 24, 2022 6:08 pm
First post
Hi all,
I'd like to give a brief overview of a new extension on the forum called Modern Quote.
It's like Reply with Quote in a post, but with a...
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No need to panic;
Works great!
Thank you for the guide
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Last post by SparWeb
Tue Jul 26, 2022 3:43 am
New extension added: Symbols
Replies: 1
by
Thefatkitty »
Sun Jul 24, 2022 1:16 am
First post
Hi all,
A new extension has been added to the forum; there have been requests for something like this, and TSS aims to please!
The extension is...
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Great! Now we can do Plössls right. :D
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Last post by Bigzmey
Sun Jul 24, 2022 2:41 am
Star Parties and Astronomical events!!!
Replies: 4
by
Gordon »
Mon Jul 18, 2022 7:50 pm
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I've added a new calendar system to the forum.
It is mostly for Astronomical Events and Star Parties, but also includes the birthdays...
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Perfect! Very nice.
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Last post by SkyHiker
Tue Jul 19, 2022 1:39 pm
WOW THIS FONT IS HUGE!!!
Replies: 7
by
Gordon »
Wed Sep 29, 2021 6:07 pm
First post
Getting older is a problem. You find that it's getting harder to see the words that are displayed on the computer......
We have a fix....
If you...
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Maybe. The forum look change was six months ago.
Unless my early onset alzheimer's is finally kicking in, I'm with henk. I don't think the forum...
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Last post by OzEclipse
Sun Mar 20, 2022 8:35 am
Upcoming changes to the default style (Black).
Replies: 7
by
Gordon »
Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:59 pm
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We have recently been having some problems with the default TSS forum style (Black). This style was created some time ago and the author has...
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I sent a message earlier about the New Posts link being missing, I found it under the quick links menu. Looks nice!
Update: :lol: I see the email...
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Last post by chris_g
Thu Sep 30, 2021 1:11 am
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Last post by Ben Cartwright SASS
Fri Sep 10, 2021 12:57 am
Pics
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by
Capt. Midnight »
Thu Sep 02, 2021 3:34 pm
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How do I include pictures in a post on an iPhone?
Last post
The above link the Lady Fraktor references is correct.
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Last post by Gordon
Fri Sep 03, 2021 3:17 am
New member PMs suggestion
Replies: 2
by
ecuador »
Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:12 pm
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Hi. Don't see this covered somewhere. I understand how a new member cannot PM immediately, which is OK I guess, but it is a bit awkward (and rude I...
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TSS uses an automated PM for all new members. No need to respond to those.
If a member PM's you before you are at the 5 post limit for PM's you can...
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Last post by ecuador
Wed Jan 06, 2021 8:07 pm
Image resizing.
Replies: 5
by
Gordon »
Sat Nov 14, 2020 2:47 am
First post
I have just added a new extension that will pretty much 'invisible'' to everyone. However in case the questions comes up.
I have added lightbox for...
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I like it Gordon. It kind of standardizes the image view which I like.
Thanks
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Last post by Juno16
Sat Nov 14, 2020 7:14 pm
New ability to "multi quote".
Replies: 5
by
Gordon »
Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:44 pm
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We have added a new extension to the forum. By clicking on the 'double talk' bubble on the right side of each post, you can capture that post and...
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It turns out that the Multi Quote extension was causing some problems so it has been removed.
phpBB has a built in multi quote system that works...
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Last post by Gordon
Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:29 am
Signature not loading?
Replies: 12
by
ram »
Sun Oct 04, 2020 3:10 am
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I used to reference this signature from a URL on my site but it is not loading for some reason - I just noticed it and it seems like the img tag...
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I am seeing it as as yobbo89 and thefatkitty in Chrome but I'm using Mac OS X. The image itself is on a Free BSD system. I am seeing it fine on Mac...
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Last post by ram
Sun Oct 04, 2020 10:58 pm
Killing cookies to sign in
Replies: 4
by
Chich »
Fri Sep 04, 2020 3:47 pm
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For some reason I could not sign in on my laptop but had no problem on other cptrs. The sign-in page would appear, I'd have my username and password...
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Nice tip, JT. Not as much fun as searching through Firefox for just the TSS cookies, but very helpful.
Bob
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Last post by bobharmony
Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:12 pm
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