PT Forum Overview

About Forums App

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

Overview

A forums application built using CommonSpot Custom Application Framework. Similar in concept to Adobe Forums.

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.

Definitions

• Forum - an area where topics are discussed. A few examples of this would be:
  • CS Installation
  • Custom Application Development
  • Tips/Tricks
  • General Questions
• Discussion - topics tied to a Forum
• Response - replies to a discussion
• Profile - application used to maintain a site users profile

Element Architecture

File:Cs forums element diagram.png