Click buttons, arrows and underlined text to try out the features. The instructions below are only necessary if you run into problems.
Searching the bulletin board:
Simply select search terms from the drop-down lists, and click the "Search!" button. Or type any word or phrase in the open space for a full text search of all the fields.
If you select multiple search terms, they are joined with "AND", so that search results must satisfy all terms chosen.
Browsing and navigating among the postings:
Each of the listings "By ... " shows 30 items on screen at a time, either only the main categories, or in expanded form. Clik on the small arrow to the left of each category to "expand" it and show the next level or the postings under this category.
The "toolbar" at the top and bottom of each listing has the following functions.
Previous - shows the previous 30 items (if available)
Next - shows the next 30 items
Expand - shows all postings under each category
Collapse - shows only the main categories
Search - free text search window.
At the very top of each listing, the button Menu returns to the main page of the bulletin board.
When you have opened a posting for reading, you will also there find Next and Previous buttons which can be used to move back and forth between the individual postings. The List button returns you to the currently opened listing. The Edit button is only for use by the person who posted the message.
Posting messages
When posting new messages, you only need to complete the fields which are marked with an asterix (*). Complete other fields if they are relevant.
You may also attach a file with a full description of your project and/or institution. This way you do not have to type much text. Alternatively, you can cut and paste from your description into the relevant fields.
You can attach several files by saving the document once for each file. (To attach a file, your browser must support file uploading. Currently this is supported in Netscape 3.0 or higher, and MS Internet Explorer 3.02 or higher.)
Changing or deleting your posting:
When you post a message, you specify when the posting should be removed (an expiry date). The default value is set at 12 months.
You may also type a password, which will allow you to edit or delete the posting at any time.
If you did not specify a password, or you have forgotten your password, and you wish to remove your posting before the expiry date, simply notify SIU (siu@siu.no), and we will remove it. Likewise if you wish to change your posting.
