A Guide to New Asta

Release , Requests and Threads:

In new asta you can see these three terms. Here is the difference between them.

Release is a pointer to some piece of information in the internet. It may contain description, pictures and hidden block with link(s).

Request is a request to point the location of some information. Request may contain only description — without photo and hidden link(s).

Thread is a usual discussion. Thread doesn`t have hidden block and photo.

So, Do not post software in under 'Threads'. Post them as releases. Threads are for discussion purpose.

Also Please read the FAQs.

http://www.astatalk.com/faq/


Tags and Sub forum:

Tag is a section with Releases, Requests and Threads. Tag unites Releases, Requests and Threads with similar features. Some Release, Request or Thread may be at the same time in several Tags.
For example: Debian GNU/Linux 5.0 Release may settled down in Other OS applications and ISO.

Sub forum is a section designed only for discussions. Subforum may contain only Threads.


Creating a New Release:

1. Click on the 'New Release' button.



2. Enter an appropriate title for your release. If you are posting a software, please include the version.



3. Enter an appropriate 'Description' for your release. You can input your text in either plain text or HTML format. For the ease of users there are most commonly used HTML buttons on top. If you click on a button, HTML tags are automatically inserted.

To know more click on 'Show help'.

You can also add smiles to your release by clicking on 'Show smiles' and then by selecting one. [just click it]



4. You can add pictures to your release by using the 'Title picture' and 'Additional Pictures' feature.



Title Picture - Select a picture from your computer. It will be displayed before your description.

Additional Pictures - You can upload some more additional pictures. [for example installing screenshots] They will be hidden and if you click on the 'Show more Pictures' button just below the title picture, all pictures will be shown.



5. Now add 'Tags' to your post. You can select a maximum of 5 tags but that does not mean you should always tick 5 tags rather tick only that tag which is necessary and quite appropriate, does not matter if it is only one tag. Please be specific while selecting a tag. Select appropriate tags for your release.



6. In the 'Hidden block' place your download links. In keywords, add keywords relating your release. This will be helpful while users search.



7. Click on the 'Create' button. DONE!

Creating Requests and Threads:

1. Click on 'New request' button. While creating a request you only have title, description and tags. All are same as releases. Enter the appropriate text.

If you want to add external URL to request use the 'astacut' function.

2. Click on 'New thread' button to create a thread. Enter title and description and click on create button.

All are very similar to release function.

Linking Requests and Releases:

This is new feature implemented. So members please take advantage out of it.

Suppose if you want to post a software requested by another user, post it as release.

The click on 'Add new Link' in your release.



Copy and Paste the URL of the Request. click on 'Create Relation'.
Now you have created a relation between 'Request' and 'Release'.





You can also link your release with the request in same manner. Any user can create a relation.

This provides much easier navigation.


How to search ?



The search feature in new asta fast and simple.

You can search for a release or a request or a thread or all by using appropriate keyword. You can also search in forum. Just click on the corresponding tabs, type the keyword and search!

By default your keyword is searched in 'All' release/request/thread. You can also be specific by searching where you want. The results are displayed in a neat manner, titled with 'Release/Request/Thread'.

You can also be more specific by selecting which category you want to search.

You also have an option of searching keywords and within description.

As a general rule, search before posting anything.

Using Report Function:

There is a small exclamation mark in every release, request, thread, and comment. If you notice the post is not alright in any means, report it.



Click on the Exclamatory icon.

Then choose the reason for reporting. You can select more than one. Type a small description and click on 'Submit Report' button.



Reporting posts helps the moderator to do their job more faster. So please report.

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