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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
A forums application built using CommonSpot Custom Application Framework.  Similar in concept to [http://forums.adobe.com/ Adobe Forums].
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== Requirements ==
 
== Requirements ==
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'Note:' Elements may contain one or more: Render Handlers or Custom Field Types. They do NOT use Display Templates.
 
'Note:' Elements may contain one or more: Render Handlers or Custom Field Types. They do NOT use Display Templates.
  
==Definitions==
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== Pre-installation Considerations ==
* Forum - an area where topics are discussedA few examples of this would be:
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The [[Overview|ADF]] must be setup and configured on the server for the site that will be implementing the Profile applicationFor detailed instructions follow the [[Overview|ADF Overview]] wiki page for Site Configurations.
** CS Installation
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** Custom Application Development
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This installation guide assumes that you have no Custom Elements/Metadata Forms with the names above.  Before the install, remove any Custom Elements/Metadata Forms with the names listed in the "Contents" section above.  (If you do not remove existing elements with these names, you may have difficulties during the installation.)
** Tips/Tricks
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** General Questions
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== Installation/Setup ==
* Discussion - topics tied to a Forum
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Each of the following steps should be completed fully and in the order presented:
* Response - replies to a discussion
 
* Profile - application used to maintain a site users profile
 
  
==Element Architecture==
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# [[PT Forums ADF Configuration|PT Forums ADF Configuration]]
[[Image:Cs_forums_element_diagram.png]]
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# [[Extract Forums Application|Extract Forums Application]]
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# [[PT Forums Styles|Styles]]
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# [[Import CommonSpot PT Forums Components|Import CommonSpot Components]]
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# [[PT Forums Site Configuration|Site Configuration]]
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# [[PT Forums CCAPI Setup|CCAPI Setup]]
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# [[Build CommonSpot PT Forums Templates/Pages|Build CommonSpot Templates/Pages]]
  
  
 
[[Category:Project]]
 
[[Category:Project]]
 
[[Category:Forums]]
 
[[Category:Forums]]

Revision as of 05:10, 26 March 2010

About Forums App

The Forums application is built in the Application Development Framework (ADF).

Overview

Requirements

ADF Library components that are required for the Profile:

  • CEData_1_0
  • CSData_1_0
  • Data_1_0
  • Date_1_0
  • Forms_1_0
  • Scripts_1_0
  • CCAPI

The ADF must be configured correctly for your site. The Site Configuration wiki page has instructions for configuration.

Contents

The Forums application contains the following:

  • Custom Coding - various components and scripts.
  • CommonSpot Components:
    • Forums Categories - Custom Element
    • Forums Topics - Custom Element
    • Forums Threads - Custom Element
    • Forums Messages - Custom Element
    • Forums User Settings - Custom Element
    • ptForums Configuration - Custom Element

'Note:' Elements may contain one or more: Render Handlers or Custom Field Types. They do NOT use Display Templates.

Pre-installation Considerations

The ADF must be setup and configured on the server for the site that will be implementing the Profile application. For detailed instructions follow the ADF Overview wiki page for Site Configurations.

This installation guide assumes that you have no Custom Elements/Metadata Forms with the names above. Before the install, remove any Custom Elements/Metadata Forms with the names listed in the "Contents" section above. (If you do not remove existing elements with these names, you may have difficulties during the installation.)

Installation/Setup

Each of the following steps should be completed fully and in the order presented:

  1. PT Forums ADF Configuration
  2. Extract Forums Application
  3. Styles
  4. Import CommonSpot Components
  5. Site Configuration
  6. CCAPI Setup
  7. Build CommonSpot Templates/Pages