Learn how to add topics and respond to Discussions on the Community Portal.

The Discussions area of the portal allows users to easily converse on important topics for the community, such as upcoming events, interest in new amenities or areas of concern. 


Add a New Topic to a Forum


Step 1. Login to the Community Portal. 


NOTE- Depending on the Status of the Forum, and Permissions granted, you may or may not have access to all Forums. 


Step 2.  Click the Discussions button on the left hand column. 



Step 3. Click the Forum you want to view.

 


Step 4. Click the Add New button.


Step 5. Complete the New Topic window. 


  • Subject- Enter a title for the Topic. 


  • Message- Enter the full message in the edit window.


  • Check all that apply- Check boxes for all options that apply to the Topic. 


  • Hide Content- Check to hide the Topic from view. 


  • Show at Top- Check to keep this Topic always at the top of the list. 


  • Lock Topic- Check to lock the Topic to further discussion. 


  • Status- Select the correct Status from the drop down menu. 


  • Open- This is the default and will allow the Forum to be visible to all participants.


  • Archived- This will archive a Forum that is no longer being used, such as a Forum dedicated to a particular event. Archived content can be viewed but is not open for further discussion. 


  • Closed- This will close the Forum to further discussion and is only viewable to Administrators. 


  • Upload- Upload photos or documents that relate to the Topic. 


Step 6. Click the Save button to finalize.



Reply to a Topic


Step 1.  Click the Forum you want to view.


Step 2. Click the Reply button for the post you want to respond to. 


 

Step 3. Enter your response in the Reply window. 



Step 4. Click the Save button to add your Reply.


Step 5. Click Subscribe to this Forum if you want to be notified of all responses.