Ot: Is There A Way To Increase Messages?

[emptyinside]

I'm running out of space, and was wondering if there's a way to save conversations or something. Thanks.

[MartyT]

Hi Em,

If you go to the bottom of your post, you will see these options:

Share this topic:

• Email
• Print
• Download

The "Download" option enables you to copy an entire thread onto your hard drive ~ but I am not aware of any other way to archive your posts. You can also "cut and paste" a given post or an entire thread into your word processing program, but doing any of this will still occupy some space on your hard drive. Are there any computer-savvy folks out there who may have a better answer for Em??

[niamh]

hhmmmm, I do see the option for download on main posts (not in messenger) ....good to know, I've been spending so much time copying and pasting my posts to keep them !!!! One click now and it's all kept

this option doesn't seem to be there though in the personal messenger section, at least I can't see it.

Help file does say this

"Archive Messages

If your messenger folders are full and you are unable to receive new messages, you can archive them off. This compiles the messages into a single HTML page or Microsoft Excel format. This page is then emailed to your registered email address for your convenience."

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However I can't see options for "archving" or how exactly to do this. Not sure if you have to wait until it's actuall full to do this, mine is not full ...yet !

*puzzled*

[Chai]

Someone please tell me if there is an update on this. So far I have been archiving by copy-pasting in a document, but I have lost track a bit of which ones; I do like the sound of that HTML page thing to send to my email address...

I shall try experimenting and post again if I discover anything, like these 'archive' and 'download' options.

[MartyT]

The following appears under the "Help" option (you can link to it yourself at the top of our main page, on the right, by clicking on Help):

Help Topic: Topic Options

At the top of each topic, there is a 'Options' menu. Clicking this menu will expand the options menu.

From this menu, you can select from the following options:

• Track this topic - this option will allow you to receive e-mail updates for the topic, see the 'Email Notification of new messages' help file for more information on this
  • Email this topic - from here you can email a link of this topic to someone by entering their name, email, and desired language.
  • Print this topic - this will present the current topic you are viewing a printer friendly format, removing most images and using a standard layout.
  • Download this topic - will show the topic in a number of different formats. 'Printer Friendly Version' will display a version of the topic that is suitable for printing out. 'Download HTML Version' will download a copy of the topic to your hard drive, and this can then be viewed in a web browser, without having to visit the board. 'Download Microsoft Word Version' will allow you to download the file to your hard drive and open it up in the popular word processing application, Microsoft Word, for viewing offline.
    • Subscribe to this forum - will allow you to receive e-mail updates for any new topics posted in the forum, see the Notification of new messages' help file for more information on this

      You can also select one of three topic display modes:

      
      
      
      • Outline - shows you one post with a list of the remaining posts at the below it, in tree format.

      [*]Standard - this display mode shows the topic in the standard layout of one post above another, in the order selected by the administrator.

      [*]Linear+ - is similiar to standard with the added benefit of having the first post of the topic always shown at the top, no matter what page of the topic you are on.

      And this information is listed under the heading, Help Topic: Your Personal Messenger

  [*] Your personal messenger acts much like an email account in that you can send and receive messages and store messages in folders.

  Send a new PM

  This will allow you to send a message to another member. If you have names in your friends list, you can choose a name from it - or you may choose to enter a name in the relevant form field. This will be automatically filled in if you clicked a 'PM' button on the board (from the member list or a post).

  There is also a 'type-ahead' feature which automatically pulls users from the database as you start typing their name.

  If allowed, you may also be able to enter in multiple names in the box provided, will need to add one username per line. You may also make this a BCC by clicking the box 'Hide CC recipients from others?'.

  If the administrator allows, you may use BBCode and HTML in your personal message. If you choose to check the 'Add a copy of this message to you sent items folder' box, a copy of the message will be saved for you for later reference. If you tick the 'Track this message?' box, then the details of the message will be available in your 'Message Tracker' where you will be able to see if/when it has been read.

  Finally, if enabled, you can also include attachments to your PMs, such as images or other files.

  Inbox

  Your inbox is where all new messages are sent to. Clicking on the message title will show you the message in a similar format to the board topic view. You can also delete or move messages from your inbox.

  Sent Items

  This folder is where any sent PMs go to, if selected when sending the message.

  Saved (Unsent) PMs

  This area will allow you to go back to any PM's that you have chosen to save to be sent later.

  Empty PM Folders

  This option provides you with a quick and easy way to clear out all of your PM folders.

  Edit Storage Folders

  You may rename, add or remove folders to store messages is, allowing you to organise your messages to your preference. You cannot remove 'Sent Items' or 'Inbox'.

  PM Block List

  You may add in users names in this section, or edit any saved entries. This section is used as a ban list, denying the named member the ability to message you.

  Archive Messages

  If your messenger folders are full and you are unable to receive new messages, you can archive them off. This compiles the messages into a single HTML page or Microsoft Excel format. This page is then emailed to your registered email address for your convenience.

  Message Tracker

  This is the page that any messages that you have chosen to track will appear. Details of if and when they have been read by the recipient will appear here. This also gives you the chance to delete any messages that you have sent and not yet been read by the intended recipient