Here is a preview of [EAE Add-ons] Post Subject. Although this add-on's primary focus is to allow members to define a subject (introduction) for the post they are about to make, it can also be used to display a thread's title just above the message block within each post (except the first post of the thread). The latter will be useful to help keep members focused on the topic at hand as they read each reply, because as we know replies can drift off topic, causing a cascading effect.
Forums that allow Post Subjects must be set in Node options -> Advanced options. There are two options here:
Example usage: writers can use the subject for chapters (Chapter 1, Chapter 2, etc.). It can also be used to introduce the upcoming post, i.e: if you are writing up a How to create an Add-on thread, it can be used like this: for the first post,
Using a thread title in lieu of a post subject: the node must not allow a post subject, and the option in set-up -> options must be checked.
Post subject and thread title containers have their own style properties and can be styles however you see fit. See screen shots.
Forums that allow Post Subjects must be set in Node options -> Advanced options. There are two options here:
Allow post subject headings in this forum
, and Require post subject headings in this forum
. Both are not checked on install.Example usage: writers can use the subject for chapters (Chapter 1, Chapter 2, etc.). It can also be used to introduce the upcoming post, i.e: if you are writing up a How to create an Add-on thread, it can be used like this: for the first post,
The basics in getting started
, then the second post: Adding a listener
, and etc.Using a thread title in lieu of a post subject: the node must not allow a post subject, and the option in set-up -> options must be checked.
Post subject and thread title containers have their own style properties and can be styles however you see fit. See screen shots.