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Questions about SMF
« on: August 24, 2007, 01:05:31 am »
Forum Url: http://vizual.smfforfree3.com
 :)


I was wondering how to add something kinda like the thing this site has at the bottom of index page.

it says,

Most recent posts on forum. And then lists a bunch of posts.  >:(  I was wondering how to do that,... or, how to add some banners, and maybe how to add something kinda like on Freelunchdesign.com/smf/index.php, they have a Key Stats, and a little "News" thing. :(

I really would like some help. Thanks.  :D

P.S. PLease visit my site, vizual.smfforfree3.com. I might make you a mod. :D 

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Re: Questions about SMF
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2007, 01:15:09 am »

I was wondering how to add something kinda like the thing this site has at the bottom of index page.
it says, Most recent posts on forum. And then lists a bunch of posts.  >:(  I was wondering how to do that,...

Go to Admin / Current Theme 
Number of recent posts to display on board index:   
Put the number of recent posts you want to show in the box then save.

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or, how to add some banners,

Same area as above.   Admin /Current Theme / Logo Image URL
Put the url of your banner image in the box


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and maybe how to add something kinda like on Freelunchdesign.com/smf/index.php, they have a Key Stats, and a little "News" thing. :(
 

They are using the older version of the software.  It cannot be done that way with the version you are using.

For stats go to Admin/ Features and Options/     
Go about half way down and put a check mark in for Track Daily Statistics.  This will allow users to see the latest posts and the most popular topics on your forum. It will also show several statistics, like the most members online, new members and new topics.

There is a guide here for how to setup the news on your forum:

Setting up your News Section

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Re: Questions about SMF
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2007, 01:17:17 am »
Umm, thanks. but, one more question?

Can I put stats at the top of the page?

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Re: Questions about SMF
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2007, 01:21:47 am »
Umm, thanks. but, one more question?

Can I put stats at the top of the page?

No sorry.   The stats would be in the Info center at the bottom of the forum, as they are here.

You "can" set it so that you have this just under the tabs (home,help,search, etc) and on the right side just above the first board category:

Members: 1  •  Posts: 7  •  Topics: 2
Please welcome "member name", our newest member.


Admin/Current Theme:  Remove checkmark from:  Enable SP1 style statistics on board index


 

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