References to other threads - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

LeakyGrid · 29th Jun 2020, 2:10 pm

Is there a way of making a reference to another thread from within a post? I can't find an answer to this in the FAQs or elsewhere.
Roger

AC/HL · 29th Jun 2020, 2:29 pm

Open two browser sessions, one the source and one the destination. Right click somewhere on the URL of the source thread until it's highlighted. copy (control C or select from the pulldown). Put your cursor in the destination post and paste (control V or right click paste).
If you just want a single post rather than a thread click on the post number and repeat the above. It's easier than it sounds!

Rather than two sessions, you can open them singly once the procedure is memorised.

Dave Moll · 29th Jun 2020, 2:35 pm

You also use the construct [thread=<thread no.>]text[/thread] or [post=<post no.>]text[/post] in stead of [URL=<address>]text[/URL]. The thread or post number is embedded in the URL of the thread/post.

LeakyGrid · 29th Jun 2020, 3:01 pm

Thanks for that. I hadn't realised that highlighting the url would reveal a unique identifier for the thread.
Roger

60 oldjohn · 29th Jun 2020, 3:24 pm

If you only post the one post often the reader may like to see the previous discussion in that thread, is it then possible to see the whole thread ?

John.

Dave Moll · 29th Jun 2020, 4:31 pm

It would appear that clicking on the link at the top right of the single post puts it into the context of the whole thread.

AC/HL · 29th Jun 2020, 6:05 pm

The important thing is not to try typing it manually, that's often why we get links that look OK but don't work.

60 oldjohn · 29th Jun 2020, 8:06 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Moll

It would appear that clicking on the link at the top right of the single post puts it into the context of the whole thread.

Thank you, Dave.

John.

29th Jun 2020, 2:10 pm	#1
LeakyGrid Rest in Peace Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chandlers Ford Hampshire Posts: 144	References to other threads Is there a way of making a reference to another thread from within a post? I can't find an answer to this in the FAQs or elsewhere. Roger

29th Jun 2020, 2:29 pm	#2
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,642	Re: References to other threads Open two browser sessions, one the source and one the destination. Right click somewhere on the URL of the source thread until it's highlighted. copy (control C or select from the pulldown). Put your cursor in the destination post and paste (control V or right click paste). If you just want a single post rather than a thread click on the post number and repeat the above. It's easier than it sounds! Rather than two sessions, you can open them singly once the procedure is memorised.

29th Jun 2020, 2:35 pm	#3
Dave Moll Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Cumbria (CA13), UK Posts: 6,127	Re: References to other threads You also use the construct [thread=<thread no.>]text[/thread] or [post=<post no.>]text[/post] in stead of [URL=<address>]text[/URL]. The thread or post number is embedded in the URL of the thread/post. __________________ Mending is better than Ending (cf Brave New World by Aldous Huxley)

29th Jun 2020, 3:01 pm	#4
LeakyGrid Rest in Peace Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chandlers Ford Hampshire Posts: 144	Re: References to other threads Thanks for that. I hadn't realised that highlighting the url would reveal a unique identifier for the thread. Roger

29th Jun 2020, 3:24 pm	#5
60 oldjohn Dekatron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 3,985	Re: References to other threads If you only post the one post often the reader may like to see the previous discussion in that thread, is it then possible to see the whole thread ? John. __________________ My favourite text message "I'll be there in five minutes, if not read again"

29th Jun 2020, 4:31 pm	#6
Dave Moll Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Cumbria (CA13), UK Posts: 6,127	Re: References to other threads It would appear that clicking on the link at the top right of the single post puts it into the context of the whole thread. __________________ Mending is better than Ending (cf Brave New World by Aldous Huxley)

29th Jun 2020, 6:05 pm	#7
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,642	Re: References to other threads The important thing is not to try typing it manually, that's often why we get links that look OK but don't work.