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Forum Submitter
FAQ
Q: How do I add a new
forum?
A: In the main Forum Submitter window, choose the Configuration
menu and then Forum Configuration. If the Automaticaly check for
support and get sections box is not checked, check it for easier
configuration. Push the + button from the right side of the
window. You are now presented with a dialog where you should input
the forum name (by which you'll retrieve it later) and the forum address
(for more info on what you should type in the forum address see below). Enter
this info and press OK. If you
checked the Automaticaly check for support and get sections box,
you'll see that the Software and Section fields for the newly
added forum are reading Requesting... If the forum is supported, the
software name and the number of sections will appear in those fields (depending
on your connection speed and forum software it may take more or less to
retrieve all the sections). Note that if you close the configuration window
while the retrieval is in progress, the process is aborted.
Q: What should I
write in the Address field when adding a new forum?
A: The rule of thumb is: write whatever you would write in
your browser's address bar to show the forum's main page. With a note: if the
address contains a page, remove it. For example if in your browser you see
http://www.somesite.com/forum/index.php you should write in the Address
field http://www.somesite.com/forum/. Actually the
http:// and the last slash are optional.
Let's take a real example: http://www.bizhelpforum.com/forum/.
For this one you should write in the address field http://www.bizhelpforum.com/forum/ (or
equally www.bizhelpforum.com/forum).
Q:
Why does it take longer to get the information for some forums?
A: On some forums (vBulletin in special) it can take a couple
of minutes to retrieve all the sections. This is because vBulletin has the
concept of 'subforums'. They may look like ordinary sections when
listed on the main page but posting may be disabled on them. In this
situation Forum Submitter checks each section individually to detect
whether it can post there or whether it can remove it from the list. As this is
a one time process you can just add the forums you want and leave Forum
Submitter in the background to configure itself.
Q:
What forum software is supported by Forum Submitter?
A: Forum Submitter 1.2 supports 10 different softwares:
*Forum Submitter may not
work with forum software released after it has been released. Periodic updates
will be available for registered user without extra cost.
Q: How do I send a
message?
A: After adding all the forums you want to send a message to
(see Q 1), press the Add> button in the main window. Select all the
Forum/Sections you want to submit to. Type your message and the title for it
and press Submit. You'll see the Submit status changing to Requesting...
Let's take a real example: http://www.bizhelpforum.com/forum/.
You'll see this forum has a Test Forum section which we'll use. Add
the forum as explained in the first 2 Q/A. Select the Test Forum,
write your message and title and press Submit. That's all.
Q: Why do I receive Submit
status: Failed on some forums?
A: There is more than one possible reason you'll get this
status:
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The connection with the server was
interrupted. You can simply push the Retry Failed button.
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You tried to submit to multiple
sections on the same forum. It is usually a matter of etiquette to send the
same message only once on a particular forum. In case you send it to multiple
sections on the same forum, it will be posted in only one of the sections.
If you really need to send it to multiple sections you can do it one at a time.
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You tried to post to an area you
don't have access to. Forum Submitter does it best to detect these areas but
some may remain listed (sections where only admins can post for example). While
this is rare, it's worth checking it.
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The forum is not fully supported by
the program yet. There are custom mods and hacks that may substanially modify
the way the forum works. If you find such a forum please report it to us and
we'll get back to you with an updated version
Q: My question isn't
listed here. What should I do?
A: For further assistence, contact us.
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