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The Forums application is built in the [[Overview|Application Development Framework (ADF)]].
 
The Forums application is built in the [[Overview|Application Development Framework (ADF)]].
  
==Overview==
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== Overview ==
 
A forums application built using CommonSpot Custom Application Framework.  Similar in concept to [http://forums.adobe.com/ Adobe Forums].
 
A forums application built using CommonSpot Custom Application Framework.  Similar in concept to [http://forums.adobe.com/ Adobe Forums].
  
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The ADF must be configured correctly for your site. The [[Site Configuration|Site Configuration]] wiki page has instructions for configuration.
 
The ADF must be configured correctly for your site. The [[Site Configuration|Site Configuration]] wiki page has instructions for configuration.
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== Contents ==
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The Forums application contains the following:
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* Custom Coding - various components and scripts.
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* CommonSpot Components:
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** Forums Categories - Custom Element
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** Forums Topics - Custom Element
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** Forums Threads - Custom Element
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** Forums Messages - Custom Element
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** Forums User Settings - Custom Element
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** ptForums Configuration - Custom Element
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'Note:' Elements may contain one or more: Render Handlers or Custom Field Types. They do NOT use Display Templates.
  
 
==Definitions==
 
==Definitions==

Revision as of 05:01, 26 March 2010

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