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Steptoe · Site Admin Joined: Oct 06, 2004 Posts: 4550

Problems Registering...
Most common cause is that the confirmation email is rejected or filtered by Spam filters. Server logs are usually checked once a day, problems noticed and Memberships manually completed by Admin with confirmation email. Contact web Maters with details, top left of the page

Translate to Different Language...
In the "Quick Search" block on the left. Choose you language then hit 'go'
This will not translate back if you post in that language (I'm not sure if that is right, could someone let me know on if it does?)
You can also paste any URL into the window and translate any page.

Searching Forums for Info...
Enter you word(s) into the "Quick Search" block on the Left Side of the page. OR use the "search" button at the top of the page.

Spelling Check....
There is code to add a spelling checker, I have used it and found to be 'buggy' We recommend going to http://www.iespell.com/ Down load their FREE spell checker and install, it is free of spyware and other nasties, and once installed on your computer can be used on any web site.

Add a Picture to a Post...
at the bottom of the reply box, use the 'Browse' button find the pic on your computer, then make a comment if so wish, then hit the 'add attachment' button. (note: it is best to crop/resize the original to about 600x on longest side resolution 1st, save as .jpg at about 20% compression)
Then upload

Add Picture to your or members gallery....
A personal gallery will be created for members upon request to Steptoe (PM, post or email)
it is best to crop/resize the original to about 500x resolution on the longest side 1st, save as .jpg at about 20% compression, open the album in the gallery up, top right cnr there is a "Admin options" drop menu.

Make a Personal Message/Email to a Member....
At the bottom of a post by them, or in the 'Members List' use the PM or email button..(note a Email will be sent automatically notifying them of a PM)

Your Local Weather Forecast...
Enter your local town or nearby major city in the "Nuke weather" block and get a 10 day local weather forecast. This is updated every 2 hrs. There are several thousand cities and towns in the database world wide.

Your Current Local Weather Satilite....
Log in, in the "Current Local Weather" block on the left, "Select Weather Reporting Station" then as above select your local station. Clicking "local Radar" at the bottom of the block will give you a animated Satellite picture of the last 48 hrs. Also updated every 2 hrs. Your local selection will remain the same will remain the same each time you visit and log in.

International Time...
The Analog Clock Shows the local time on your computer, The drop menu shows cities around the world. This DOESN'T account for local changes in Day Light Savings...yet, I'm working on that and still cant figure out how to do it. If anyone thinks more cities, locations need to be added please post below.

General Forum "How To..."
Adding your own pics next to your name, Sigs etc check out the "Forum FAQ" At the top of this page.

Any further Questions on "How To Do...? Please be free to post questions below, I'm sure they will help others.