[GUIDE] Top Navigation Bar

Subject: [GUIDE] Top Navigation Bar Fri Jan 09, 2009 4:07 pm

Using the Navigation Bar

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At the top of screen, underneath the banner are a list of icons which you can click to help you navigate the forum. This guide will break down what each button does and the different options you can use with it. You may or may not have all of these buttons. If you have a button that isn't listed, contact an admin or mod to get it added to this Guide.

--- The Home Button ---
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This button will take you to our Portal, where you can view statistics about our forum, our affiliates, and other various information.

--- The Forum Button ---
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This button takes you to the main page of the forum. You can also get there by clicking on the banner at the top of the page.

--- The Stream Button ---
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By clicking this button, a new window will open and it will take you to our very own video stream! It also includes it's own chat to talk about the videos you're watching. You'll know when we're playing something special when the On Air light turns red on the stream panel. If we aren't actively playing anything, it will show our Auto-Pilot which is currently a collection of theme songs.

--- The Calendar Button ---
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By clicking on the calendar button, you'll be taken to a calendar which shows the birthdays of members and any events or holidays coming up.

--- The FAQ Button ---
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This button will take you to a FAQ which talks about aspects of the forum, such as replying to post. This FAQ was pre-made and not made by Imagine Staff, but we feel it has useful information for you so make sure you browse through it.

--- The Search Button ---
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Clicking the Search button will allow you to search the forum for keywords or for posts made by a specific member. If you want to see if a thread already exists about your topic, search for it.

--- The Members Button ---
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Clicking the Members button will give you a list of all the members on Imagine. It will also give your various information about them. You can search for a specific user here, too.

--- The Profile Button ---
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This is perhaps the button you will use most, so it's best to understand it. From this button you can edit your Avatar, Signature, and Profile information. There are further options once inside which can be found at the top of the page, just below the main Navigation Bar we've been talking about here. Click those buttons and explore your profile.

--- The Messages Button ---
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Clicking this button will take you to the PM Center. Clicking the [GUIDE] Top Navigation Bar I_msg_newpost

button will allow you to send new PMs to members, moderators, and admins. Please do not abuse the PM box. If you feel you have received an inappropriate PM, please copy the message and PM it to an admin or mod for review.

--- The Log Out/Log In Button ---
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If you are logged in, this button will say Off. If you are logged out it will say On. Use this button to log in and out of the forum.

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