$SectionName = "Manage_Boards";

### Section 1
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$SectionSub1 = "Accessing_the_Board_Functions";
$SectionBody1 = qq~Now that you have created your categories, you can use YaBB's amazing board-creation utilities to manage the postable sections of your community. YaBB allows you to create an unlimited* number of boards in every category. In order to access these functions, you must be logged in as an Administrator or Global Moderator with proper access rights. Once you are, look at the main menu. You will notice a link titled &quot;Admin Center&quot;. Clicking this will bring you to a large control panel. On the left hand menu, search for the section titled &quot;Forum Controls&quot; and click on the second link titled &quot;Boards&quot;.

<p><i>* YaBB is only limited by the space allocated to you on your web hosting server.</i></p>~;
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### Section 2
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$SectionSub2 = "Adding_New_Boards";
$SectionBody2 = qq~YaBB now gives admins the ability to add multiple boards from a single screen. To do this, access the forum's board management functions as explained above. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the list of existing boards (if any) and find the function titled &quot;Add Boards&quot;. Enter the number of new boards you would like to create in the text box then press the button titled &quot;Add&quot;.

<p>On this new page, you will be given a large set of options for each of the new boards you are trying to add:</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Board ID</b>
<ul><li>This is only used for internal YaBB functions, and it is used in the URL used to view a board. You may enter any alphanumeric name you wish with no spaces.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Name</b>
<ul><li>This is what your users will see. You may enter anything you wish here.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Description</b>
<ul><li>Describe this board so your users will know what the subject/topic will be.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Moderators</b>
<ul><li>Enter the username of the members you wish to give Moderator access for this board (separate with commas if more than one).</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Category</b>
<ul><li>Choose which category you would like this board to be a part of.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Board Picture</b>
<ul><li>Here you can assign a small picture to represent this board. </li></ul></li>
<li><b>Zero Post Count Board?</b>
<ul><li>Check this box if you would like to prevent posts made in this board from increasing users' post counts.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Show to All?</b>
<ul><li>Checking this option will ensure the board title and description are shown to all who are able to view the category this board is in, even if they are not allowed access to view the board contents.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Allow Attachments</b>
<ul><li>Checking this option will enable users to attach files to their posts in this board provided the &quot;Allow file attaching in posts?&quot; option is checked in the Admin Center&#47;Forum Configuration&#47;Advanced Settings under the &quot;File Attachments&quot; tab.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Global Announcements</b>
<ul><li>Checking this option will ensure the messages in this board are shown as important on top of every board. No matter how the permissions are set, only Administrators and Global Moderators can start new topics or reply.<br />
<p><font color="blue"><u><b>Note:</b></u> YaBB only allows a single board to have this label.</font></p></li></ul>
<li><b>Recycle Bin</b>
<ul><li>Checking this option make this board a recycle bin for messages deleted by moderators. It can also be used as a recycle bin for Administrators by unchecking the box found in the Admin Center&#47;Configuration&#47;Forum Settings under the &quot;Staff&quot; tab.<br />
<p><font color="blue"><u><b>Note:</b></u> YaBB only allows a single board to have this label.</font></p></li></ul>
<li><b>Mininum Age to Access</b>
<ul><li>Restrict access by mininum age.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Maxium Age to Access</b>
<ul><li>Restrict access by maximum age.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Gender Allowed Access</b>
<ul><li>Restrict access by gender.<br />
<p><font color="blue"><u><b>Note:</b></u> The age&#47;gender restrictions are based on the information users enter in their profile for birthday and gender selection.  If a user does not enter&#47;select age&#47;gender data, YaBB has no way to know their age or gender, thus they will not be allowed access to any board that uses these restrictions.</font></p></li></ul>
<li><b>Allowed to Start Topics</b>
<ul><li>Limit which Member Groups can start a new topic.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Allowed to Reply to Topics</b>
<ul><li>Limit which Member Groups are allowed to reply to topics.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Allowed to View Topics</b>
<ul><li>Limit which Member Groups are allowed to view topics.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Allowed to Create Polls</b>
<ul><li>Limit which Member Groups are allowed to create polls.<br />
<p><font color="blue"><u><b>Note:</b></u> To allow guests to do any of the above 4 functions, select no member groups.</font></p></li></ul>
</ul>

<p>Once you have filled out all the information for your new boards, scroll down to the bottom of the list and click on the button titled &quot;Save&quot;. Your new boards will be created and opened for posting!</p>~;
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### Section 3
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$SectionSub3 = "Deleting_a_Board";
$SectionBody3 = qq~If you would like to remove a board, follow the directions above to access your board management page. In the list of boards, you will notice a check box that corresponds to each title. Check this box for each and every board you wish to remove. Once selected, scroll to the bottom of the board listings and locate the set of radio buttons titled &quot;With Selected:&quot;. Click on the radio labeled &quot;Remove&quot; then press the button to the right titled &quot;Go&quot;.

<p>A small popup will ask you to confirm that you want to remove these boards. Click &quot;OK&quot; to remove them or &quot;Cancel&quot; to keep them.</p>~;
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### Section 4
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$SectionSub4 = "Editing_a_Board";
$SectionBody4 = qq~If you need to make changes to any of the boards you have created, simply follow the directions above to access your board management section. In the list of boards, you will notice a check box that corresponds to each title. Check this box for each and every board you wish to edit. Once selected, scroll to the bottom of the board listings and locate the set of radio buttons titled &quot;With Selected:&quot;. Click on the radio labeled &quot;Edit&quot; then press the button to the right titled &quot;Go&quot;.

<p>On this new page, you will be given a large set of options for each of the boards you are editing:</p>
<ul><li><b>Board ID</b>
<ul><li>This is only used for internal YaBB functions, and it is used in the URL used to view a board. You may enter any alphanumeric name you wish with no spaces.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Name</b>
<ul><li>This is what your users will see. You may enter anything you wish here.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Description</b>
<ul><li>Describe this board so your users will know what the subject/topic will be.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Moderators</b>
<ul><li>Enter the username of the members you wish to give Moderator access for this board (separate with commas if more than one).</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Category</b>
<ul><li>Choose which category you would like this board to be a part of.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Board Picture</b>
<ul><li>Here you can assign a small picture to represent this board. </li></ul></li>
<li><b>Zero Post Count Board?</b>
<ul><li>Check this box if you would like to prevent posts made in this board from increasing users' post counts.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Show to All?</b>
<ul><li>Checking this option will ensure the board title and description are shown to all who are able to view the category this board is in, even if they are not allowed access to view the board contents.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Allow Attachments</b>
<ul><li>Checking this option will enable users to attach files to their posts in this board provided the &quot;Allow file attaching in posts?&quot; option is checked in the Admin Center&#47;Forum Configuration&#47;Advanced Settings under the &quot;File Attachments&quot; tab.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Global Announcements</b>
<ul><li>Checking this option will ensure the messages in this board are shown as important on top of every board. No matter how the permissions are set, only Administrators and Global Moderators can start new topics or reply.<br />
<p><font color="blue"><u><b>Note:</b></u> YaBB only allows a single board to have this label.</font></p></li></ul>
<li><b>Recycle Bin</b>
<ul><li>Checking this option make this board a recycle bin for messages deleted by moderators. It can also be used as a recycle bin for Administrators by unchecking the box found in the Admin Center&#47;Configuration&#47;Forum Settings under the &quot;Staff&quot; tab.<br />
<p><font color="blue"><u><b>Note:</b></u> YaBB only allows a single board to have this label.</font></p></li></ul>
<li><b>Mininum Age to Access</b>
<ul><li>Restrict access by mininum age.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Maxium Age to Access</b>
<ul><li>Restrict access by maximum age.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Gender Allowed Access</b>
<ul><li>Restrict access by gender.<br />
<p><font color="blue"><u><b>Note:</b></u> The age&#47;gender restrictions are based on the information users enter in their profile for birthday and gender selection.  If a user does not enter&#47;select age&#47;gender data, YaBB has no way to know their age or gender, thus they will not be allowed access to any board that uses these restrictions.</font></p></li></ul>
<li><b>Allowed to Start Topics</b>
<ul><li>Limit which Member Groups can start a new topic.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Allowed to Reply to Topics</b>
<ul><li>Limit which Member Groups are allowed to reply to topics.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Allowed to View Topics</b>
<ul><li>Limit which Member Groups are allowed to view topics.</li></ul></li>
<li><b>Allowed to Create Polls</b>
<ul><li>Limit which Member Groups are allowed to create polls.<br />
<p><font color="blue"><u><b>Note:</b></u> To allow guests to do any of the above 4 functions, select no member groups.</font></p></li></ul>
</ul>

Once you have made your changes, scroll down to the bottom of the list and click on the button titled &quot;Save&quot;. ~;
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