MediiGate Key Functionalities — Discussions

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DISCUSSIONS

Overview

Discussions module allows MediGate users to add a forum to the MediGate web site on which a particular topic for discussion can be accessed by other MediGate users. Each Thread (each individual discussion topic) can be replied to by other MediGate users.

The module allows adding, viewing and replying to each individual Thread. Each separate Thread is displayed in a pagable grid with sortable columns, the details shown are those of the first post of the each discussion topic.

Add Discussion

This option allows the user to add a new Thread to the MediGate web site.

By clicking on the Start new thread link, the user can open the Your Message Details screen. The details of the Thread can then be added to the Your Message Details form with Subject and Message being mandatory fields in which a valid value must be entered.

By selecting the ¡®Yes¡¯ option to the right of the field ¡®Do you wish to receive email notifications of replies to this post?¡¯, the user accepts that an email is forwarded to them indicating that a new reply has been added to the Thread started by them.. This email contains contact information of the replier and the details of the new post. A link is also provided on this email that will navigate the user straight to the particular Thread under discussion. If ¡®No¡¯ is selected no notification of replies will be sent.

By clicking the Post link the message is created, providing all mandatory information has been provided.

By clicking the Cancel link, all details are lost and the post is not created.

View Discussion

This option allows the MediGate user to view a particular Thread.

To access the required Thread, the user should click on the Thread title, which will open the Thread with all related posts.

By clicking on the Back To Thread View link located under the Discussions module title, the user is returned to the previous Discussions page.

By selecting ¡®Flat View¡¯ from the drop-down box located to the right of the Thread title, the messages in the thread are presented in a pagable grid with sortable columns.

By selecting ¡®Threaded View¡¯ from the drop-down box located to the right of the Thread title, the messages in the thread are displayed with indentation indicating the chain/sequence of the posts.

Post Reply

This option allows the MediGate user reply to a Thread currently under discussion.

By selecting the Post a reply link on the particular thread, the user is presented with a form containing the same fields as the Add Discussion form, with the same fields being mandatory. The form also contains details of the post that is being replied to, which is located at the top of the form under the heading ¡®The message you are replying to:¡¯.

By selecting the ¡®Yes¡¯ option to the right of the field ¡®Do you wish to receive email notifications of replies to this post?¡¯, the user accepts that an email is forwarded to them indicating that a new reply has been added to the post. This email contains contact information of the replier and the details contained in the new post. A link is also provided on this email that will navigate the user straight to the particular Thread under discussion. If ¡®No¡¯ is selected no notification of replies will be sent.

By clicking the Post link the reply is created, providing all mandatory information has been provided.

By clicking the Cancel link, all details are lost and the reply is not created.

: 27 May 2007 14:04 |  Tags: Medical Mediigate Research Tourism |  Comments (0) |  Report a problem