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    Utilizing the tools of Villavu

    By Xtrapsp

    This is a quick guide which will explain some of the tools and uses of Villavu and some work arounds to various problems.

    The Search tool:
    I often find the search tool to be ineffective now due to the tags and keywords highlighted in other threads. SO! I will show you how to "slightly" work around this... well, use my method

    Using a Search Engine the way it should be used!

    Search Engines have a variety of tools and methods for searching the web which can narrow down results and provide more accurate results.

    One of these tools is "Website:" or "Site:" This will allow us to narrow down which website we are searching!

    Next up we search the website AND the topic at hand or keyword, for this example I will be using Object DTMs as I always struggle to find the thread on here.


    Quote Originally Posted by litoris View Post
    You can type "site" instead of "website" on google, it's shorter


    This is what I have put into Google. This will search Villavu.com for anything with the word OBJDTM in it but more specifically the word Tutorial.
    Normally if I search for ObjDTM in Villavu I am shown 100's of results. But in Google... only 5 results.



    Through looking in those links I was able to navigate to the ObjDTM page through the first link (as it had the link in the thread) and in the last link which was infact a tutorial.


    iSpy:

    iSpy is a feature I love to use while I'm at work. There are moments where Villavu dies... and I don't want to have to keep clicking threads to see the updates.
    iSpy allows you to keep that page open without having HUNDREDS of tabs open refreshing them to check if there is a reply. I keep iSpy open in a seperate window on my third monitor just to check when people post interesting topics etc. Go ahead and check it out





    Social Groups and how to use them properly:

    I don't feel Social Groups are used enough, Seriously haha. I feel that for creating projects they are perfect! You can control and manipulate how you wish!

    Social Groups can be used to converse with multiple people and give yourself an image/brand.
    Creating a Social Group is easy! Click on the "Community tab" above (See picture Below) and follow this by clicking "Social Groups".



    From here you can join groups, create groups and search for groups.

    I'm pretty sure you can find a group as you've managed to navigate through the vast internet to get here...
    So now we shall explore creating Groups! To create a group scroll down to the footer.


    and as you can see it says "Create a New Group"


    Category
    This defines which section it will come under.

    The categories are quite simple, however if there is a category you feel that should be added try messaging Wizzup or another Administrator. (Give a VALID reason).

    The group name should be valid and detailed, it should be in a word structure and not "ifig999d9gjrnsla"
    The description should have details on the basis of the group, what its purpose is and why it has been created.
    Group Type is the settings for permissions, who can view it? Who can post? Etc etc




    VOILA! Your group has been created


    Quote Originally Posted by nielsie95 View Post
    You can also (automatically) subscribe to threads. Very useful to keep track of threads you find interesting or in which you've posted.

    Quote Originally Posted by euphemism View Post
    Oh this is the best for when you are trying to stay on top of questions, or helping out on a thread.
    IRC Chat:
    I often find that using Xchat is annoying with the sites version of CHAT. To be honest, I don't want to have the page open for the chat soooo! Due to personal preference I will be showing you this with my IRC client Xchat2
    Firstly, Download Xchat2.
    Once installed open it up!

    There are various options within this, lets look at the usernames. I decided to fill them ALL out with Xtrapsp and add a _ after each one



    So after this, click connect in the bottom right.

    This bit is the simple bit. In the chat, type in

    /server irc.rizon.net
    After this a popup will appear. Type in #SRL OR #Simba

    Job done! You're in!

    Themes

    Changing the theme couldn't be easier! Just scroll down to the bottom of the web page now and click the drop down box... Go on... do it now... go on... I SAID DO IT.


    Simples
    Last edited by xtrapsp; 04-03-2013 at 03:33 PM.

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    Nice work for the first part! I didn't know you could do that! Thanks!

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    I will begin redirecting people here, thanks! Also another reason the search function is annoying is because it ignores words that are less than three words or are too common.

    For example:

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    o wow thanks brad. Knew you could do that but never thought of using it for this site (facepalm)

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    You can type "site" instead of "website" on google, it's shorter
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    Quote Originally Posted by litoris View Post
    You can type "site" instead of "website" on google, it's shorter
    using that above, Thanks litoris

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    Hmm, I just type in villavu (w/e) and it comes up perfectly

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rezozo View Post
    Hmm, I just type in villavu (w/e) and it comes up perfectly
    as in google search "Villavu ObjDTM"? yea that works but this narrows it down to only this site and if you see reduces results

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    Downside to this is that it will only show results that are in public forums, not the SRL Member forums

    Forum account issues? Please send me a PM

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    Quote Originally Posted by [J]ustin View Post
    Downside to this is that it will only show results that are in public forums, not the SRL Member forums
    Aye, but in the SRL Member Forums there are tools and words that you can define by which usually give a good result. However for the majority it works :P

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    You can also (automatically) subscribe to threads. Very useful to keep track of threads you find interesting or in which you've posted.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nielsie95 View Post
    You can also (automatically) subscribe to threads. Very useful to keep track of threads you find interesting or in which you've posted.
    Thanks Nielsie I will be adding that section soon

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    Quote Originally Posted by nielsie95 View Post
    You can also (automatically) subscribe to threads. Very useful to keep track of threads you find interesting or in which you've posted.
    Oh this is the best for when you are trying to stay on top of questions, or helping out on a thread.
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    if you guys don't mind I'l be posting these quotes in that section

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    Nice tutorial, many a user will be directed to this I can tell +rep

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    Just found this guide on your sig
    Very very useful!

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    To be continued
    Last edited by xtrapsp; 11-08-2012 at 04:55 PM.
    Would love to see it continue.
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    Quote Originally Posted by litoris View Post
    Would love to see it continue.
    I will do one day I promise ^^

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    Quote Originally Posted by xtrapsp View Post
    I will do one day I promise ^^
    Lol. Dude! If it weren't for you mentioning the iSpy, i would not be here! Lol. Its kinda fun looking through the forum and having a blast!

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