myminpins Posted August 30, 2011 #1 Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) Any chance of having the "quick reply" option I've often seen on sites like these at the bottom of every thread so I don't have to click "reply" at the end of a thread in order to reply? Just makes life much easier and I really use it a ton if it's available. Edited August 30, 2011 by myminpins
Condor Posted August 30, 2011 #2 Posted August 30, 2011 Any chance of having the "quick reply" option I've often seen on sites like these at the bottom of every thread so I don't have to click "reply" at the end of a thread in order to reply? Just makes life much easier and I really use it a ton if it's available. That feature is on a PM. Probably be easy to do it in the forum?? 'Nother thing. When editing one of our posts the system takes you to a 'basic' editor, and you have to go to another advanced if you want to get fauncy. Why can't it just take you to the advanced editor from the git'go??? Don???
Trader Posted August 30, 2011 #3 Posted August 30, 2011 Any chance of having the "quick reply" option Just my 2 cents here...... Unless you are replying to the LAST post, it is best to use the "quote" button. It can become confusing when there are several different posts with different thoughts in between the posting you are answering and your comments. By using the Quote button we all can zero in on what you are commenting on. Also...when using the Quote button, you don't need to include all of a long winded post....just make sure you have the start and end of quote and delete all the "extras" leaving just the main thought you are commenting on. (as I have done above)
myminpins Posted August 30, 2011 Author #4 Posted August 30, 2011 Yes, I know that... but in MANY threads, I am just adding a comment on the bottom, not directed at any specific reply so the quick reply would be very, very convenient.
myminpins Posted August 31, 2011 Author #5 Posted August 31, 2011 So, Freebird, any chance of this option being incorporated?
Freebird Posted August 31, 2011 #6 Posted August 31, 2011 It could be. I actually did it once before but it conflicted and caused problems with another modification that we use. The problem is, I can't remember what that problem was.
myminpins Posted August 31, 2011 Author #7 Posted August 31, 2011 Ah.. okay. I've seen this so often I figured it was kind of a standard thing but if it messes up the site, not worth it then. I used it probably 99% of the time I'm kind of efficient that way.
Freebird Posted August 31, 2011 #8 Posted August 31, 2011 I remember that it has something to do with the way that threads are displayed. I think that the quick reply function only works correctly if the forum is set to only allow "Linear" display mode of the posts. Some folks here like the threaded or hybrid modes and quick reply doesn't play well with those.
myminpins Posted August 31, 2011 Author #9 Posted August 31, 2011 Ahhhh... too bad it can't work with one and you could tell it to not be an option for the others. Oh, well, it was a thought. Thank you for letting me know.
BradT Posted September 1, 2011 #10 Posted September 1, 2011 Condor also had a good idea about going directly to advanced when editing a post Can you look into that one as we all know your looking for something to do, Swifty has not been quiet...... Brad
Freebird Posted September 1, 2011 #11 Posted September 1, 2011 Yes, I've actually already looked at that also. It can absolutely be done but it requires a fair amount of custom modification of the code. It's not that big a deal to do it once but the problem is, it has to be done again every time there is a software upgrade. I have a lot of customizations already and am trying to keep any actual code changes to a minimum. It takes ONE click of the mouse button to go to the advanced mode. I just don't know if it is worth all the custom programming.
wes0778 Posted September 1, 2011 #12 Posted September 1, 2011 Yes, I've actually already looked at that also. It can absolutely be done but it requires a fair amount of custom modification of the code. It's not that big a deal to do it once but the problem is, it has to be done again every time there is a software upgrade. I have a lot of customizations already and am trying to keep any actual code changes to a minimum. It takes ONE click of the mouse button to go to the advanced mode. I just don't know if it is worth all the custom programming. Iff'en it ain't broke..............
Trader Posted September 1, 2011 #13 Posted September 1, 2011 So to summerize ....... HEY! WADDA YA WANT FOR $12 A YEAR! You're welcome Don!
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