FAQ Different ways to view threads

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Different ways to view threads​


:FAQkeyconcept: FAQ Key Concept
As we see ScubaBoard; forum categories contain forums, forums contain threads, and threads contain posts. But our cloud computer servers see it all differently.

All the "content" (data) on ScubaBoard is stored in a large and complex database. The xenForo software displays that "data" to members in "views" that are useful to readers. Unlike a more static data storage format like a spreadsheet, database programs allow looking at data from a nearly limitless number of views.

Tools to Modify Thread and Post Views​

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  1. The type of content the view applies to. It might be threads, posts, media (images) and/or resources.
  2. Pre-defined commonly used views or data.
  3. Applies to posts. The system keeps track of posts you have read (opened technically)
  4. Additional "Filters" (selection criteria) available.
  5. A common modifier to the selection criteria.

Most Common Views​

You can see ScubaBoard's Forums list by clicking on the Forum tab near the top of most pages.

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New posts is the same view as the one under the What's new tab.


Find threads menu
Find threads is very useful and often overlooked menu.

Watched forums menu
Watched Threads & Forums views

Filters​

Filters change the selection criteria for various standard views in ScubaBoard. The following examples are the most commonly used, but is not an complete list.


New posts filter image
This image shows the Filters menu for the New Posts views.

Forum threads filter image
This is the Filters menu for views of forum threads. It is a sub-set of options available in the Search function.

Filters menu for the New Media view
This is the Filters menu for the New Media view.

Filter by Thread Prefix​

You can limit your view of threads to those with a certain title prefix. This example shows all Trip Reports in the Greater Caribbean & Bermuda forum, but it works in any forum and any title prefix. Just click on the title prefix flag.

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Note that the thread prefix is automatically added to the filter list. Thanks to @scubadada for sharing this tip.

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ScubaBoard's Search Function​

ScubaBoard Search is closely related but is a FAQ thread by itself.



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