Creating Topics

How to Create Topics | Create topics in the Forum module.

Prerequisites: Users require contributor+ permissions for the module to complete this task.

Create topics. Topics contain discussions, which contain posts.

To create a forum topic:

Log in to Cartella.
Navigate to [name-of-folio] > [name-of-forum-module].
Click Create Topic.

The Create Topic view displays.
Enter a topic name in the Name field.
Optional: Enter the topic description in the Description field. Use the HTML editor to add formatting, links, media, and view the HTML source code.

Note: Click Manage Fields to add, remove, or edit fields that display in this view. See Field Management for details.
Select a sharing permission in the Sharing drop-down list. See Creating Folios for option descriptions.
Select or clear the Send Email Notifications Upon Save checkbox. Select users and groups to receive email notifications.

Note: The checkbox toggles back to cleared after saving.
Select or clear restrictions. See Creating Folios for option descriptions.
Click Submit.
Note: If the creator has contributor permissions, the item requires approval from a moderator to display in the module. See Inbox and Role Management for details. The following message displays:
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This item is pending approval by a moderator.
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If the creator has senior contributor permissions, the item automatically displays in the module without approval.
Cartella creates the forum topic.