How to add nodes in the demo mode

[BuzzK]

I want to set up a "dummy" Xenforo page or pages using different nodes as a pre-sales exercise.

In other words, I want to add categories and sub-categories in the demo (free) mode so that I and the people I am trying to convince to use it can see how it might look.

Is this possible -- and if so, how?

Thanks

 

[Black Tiger]

It might be possible, it depends on what exactly the people you want to convince, should be able to do.

You can setup categories and sub categories which are visible to everyone.
Via the permissions system you can use the unregistered/guests permissions to give guest permissions to do certain things like give them permissions to post a thread for example.
However, everybody would be able to do this then, including malicious users.

If you only want them to view, just give the unregistered/guest viewing permissions, which is the default normally.

 

[BuzzK]

It might be possible, it depends on what exactly the people you want to convince, should be able to do.

You can setup categories and sub categories which are visible to everyone.
Via the permissions system you can use the unregistered/guests permissions to give guest permissions to do certain things like give them permissions to post a thread for example.
However, everybody would be able to do this then, including malicious users.

If you only want them to view, just give the unregistered/guest viewing permissions, which is the default normally.

Thanks for your suggestions.

The problem I'm having is trying to figure out HOW to create subcategories in the Demo mode. Is it even possible?

 

[Paul B]

Yes, the demo is fully functional in that respect.

Nodes are setup in the Forums section of the control panel.

 

[Black Tiger]

HOW to create subcategories

Just add a new categorie and click proceed, then select in the pulldown "Parent node" and select the main categorie you want to have it as a subcategorie from.
Same as with normal active forum.

If indeed your own demo is fully functional as Brogan said.

 

[BuzzK]

Thank y'all for your help.

Apparently I'm technically challenged!

 

[FTL]

Note that you have to create your own page in a HTML editor and paste it in. Have a look at the XenForo manual to see exactly how this function works.

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