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ChrisHirst
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as for a tutorial, i dont know, as for putting one together it's not overly complicated to get the basics started ...
learn how to use ADO to create DB connections, retrieve and write records
for starters, you'll need a members table (usernames/passwords etc)
a forum table (general forum headings, Support, Tech help, Faqs, etc ) with an ID to reference to the ....
a Threads table (general thread listing for each forum, with an Index reference to it's parent Forum ( conversation Titles ))
a replies table (general conversation listing for all replies, with an Index reference to it's parent thread)
then it's just a matter of making a small handful of pages to start at the top and return recordsets ...
list forums
select : forum select
list threads
select : thread select
list replies
offer form ( contains text area to reply, threadID,ForumID, UserID)
dont forget to work out a login scheme somewhere
pretty much it, then just a matter of using the prior ID's mentioned to give stats on members etc.. if you want private messaging, then just add another table for Messages, seperate from all the others, uses a reference ID to members, sending ID and receipt ID
learn how to use ADO to create DB connections, retrieve and write records
for starters, you'll need a members table (usernames/passwords etc)
a forum table (general forum headings, Support, Tech help, Faqs, etc ) with an ID to reference to the ....
a Threads table (general thread listing for each forum, with an Index reference to it's parent Forum ( conversation Titles ))
a replies table (general conversation listing for all replies, with an Index reference to it's parent thread)
then it's just a matter of making a small handful of pages to start at the top and return recordsets ...
list forums
select : forum select
list threads
select : thread select
list replies
offer form ( contains text area to reply, threadID,ForumID, UserID)
dont forget to work out a login scheme somewhere
pretty much it, then just a matter of using the prior ID's mentioned to give stats on members etc.. if you want private messaging, then just add another table for Messages, seperate from all the others, uses a reference ID to members, sending ID and receipt ID
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Yes, I know how to create one, I'm just interested in seeing how other's have done it. I've created one a long time ago, and I'm back again creating another one with a bit more advanced features. Thanks anyways.
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