Web Space
  1. How do I publish Web pages onto my DelphiPlus Web space?
  2. Once I have a page ready to publish, how do I get it onto the Web?
  3. Can I use FrontPage extensions?
  4. Will ads appear on my Web pages?
  5. Where can I find Web pages and other files after I publish them via FTP?
  6. How do I use my Web space for images I want to include in my message board signature?
Delphi Mail
  1. What is my Delphi Mail email address?
  2. How do I access my email?
  3. Which email address will be used for my message notifications and My Forums newsletters?
Attachment Space
  1. How much attachment space do I get as a DelphiPlus member?
  2. When I upgrade from DelphiBasic membership, do I get 100 megabytes additional space, or 100 megabytes total?
  3. Can I recover attachment space once I use it?
Signature Filtering
  1. Why would I want to filter out signatures?
  2. How do I filter out signatures?
Message Formatting (WYSIWYG HTML Editor)
  1. Why don't I see the Message Formatting (WYSIWYG) Editor that everyone else is talking about?
  2. What if I want to use HTML source code to compose messages?
Jabber & Exodus for Delphi
  1. What are Jabber and Exodus for Delphi?
  2. Where can I go to get more detailed information about Jabber and Exodus for Delphi?
Icons & Badges
  1. Why is there a plus sign next to my name when I post a message?
  2. What are Personal Icons?
  3. Where do I choose my Personal Icon?
  4. Can I choose not to have a Personal Icon appear?
  5. What is the Staff Badge?
  6. Can I choose not to have a Staff Badge appear?

Delphi SpellCheck

  1. What is Delphi SpellCheck?
  2. How do I use Delphi SpellCheck?
  3. How do I customize Delphi SpellCheck to follow my personal preferences?
DelphiPlus-Only Forums
  1. What is a DelphiPlus-only forum?
  2. How do I create a DelphiPlus-only forum?
  3. Can I convert an existing forum into a DelphiPlus-only forum?
  4. What's the difference between a Premium Forum and a DelphiPlus-only forum?
Billing and Account Information
  1. How do I sign up for a DelphiPlus membership?
  2. How much does DelphiPlus membership cost?
  3. What credit cards do you accept?
  4. Can I pay with something other than a credit card?
  5. How often am I billed?
  6. Where can I see my account information online?
  7. What if I want to cancel membership?
  1. How do I publish Web pages onto my DelphiPlus Web space?
    First, you'll need to create the Web pages. Here are a few places where you can get help with HTML and Web authoring:

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  2. Once I have my page ready to publish, how do I get it on the Web?
    You can use our Web Space Manager or use a process called File Transfer Protocol (FTP for short). To access your Web space with the Web Space Manager, go to your My Forums page and click on 'Web Space Manager' link in the 'Manage Web Space' section in the 'My Info' menu on the left. Advanced users may use the FTP client of their choice. For help configuring your FTP client, please see the DelphiPlus FTP Configuration page. The FTP server is ftp.delphiforums.com, and files should be placed in the 'htdocs' directory.

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  3. Can I use FrontPage extensions?
    Sorry, FrontPage extensions aren't supported on Delphi Forums.

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  4. Will ads appear on my Web pages?
    No.

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  5. Where can I find Web pages and other files after I publish them via FTP?
    Pages and other files appear at http://people.delphiforums.com/MEMBERNAME/FILENAME. Make sure you replace MEMBERNAME with your Delphi Forums membername, and FILENAME with the name of the file you are trying to access. For example, if your membername is joe_user, and you upload a Web page called mypage.html to your Web space, the page would be available on the Web at http://people.delphiforums.com/joe_user/mypage.html. (Note that file names are case-sensitive.) If there is a page you want users to see when they type in http://people.delphiforums.com/MEMBERNAME/, make sure you name that file index.htm or index.html. In all cases, if you are not using the Web Space Manager, make sure you place your file in the 'htdocs' directory. (The Web Space Manager takes you directly to the 'htdocs' directory.)

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  6. How do I use my Web space for images I want to include in my message board signature?
    After you publish a GIF or JPG image file to your Web space, you can view the image with your Web Space Manager, and either copy/paste the image from the manager to your message or signature, or click the link to obtain the HTML needed to display the image. If you're writing your own HTML, use the following code:
    <img src="http://people.delphiforums.com/MEMBERNAME/FILENAME" width="X" height="Y">
    Make sure you replace MEMBERNAME with your Delphi Forums membername, FILENAME with the name of your image file, X with the pixel width of your image, and Y with the pixel height of your image. Visit the Using HTML on Delphi Forums tutorial if you need assistance in writing the HTML code.

    Caution: Don't "drag and drop" your images from your FTP view into your signature, or your membername and password will be included in the link.

    Instead, pull the image up in your browser by typing: http://people.delphiforums.com/membername/filename where membername is YOUR membername and filename is the name of the .gif or .jpg file you want to put in your signature. You can drag from there and it won't reveal your password.

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  7. What is my Delphi Forums Mail address?
    Your email address is MEMBERNAME@delphiforums.com, replacing MEMBERNAME with your own Delphi Forums membername.

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  8. How do I access my Delphi Forums Mail?
    First, you must create your Delphi Forums email account. You do this by going to your My Forums page and clicking on the 'Email Account Setup' link in the 'My Info' menu on the left. This will take you to a page where you can create your email account. Once your account is created, there are three ways to access your email:
    1. Through the Web. You can send and receive email from the DelphiPlus webmail interface at mail.delphiforums.com. Log in using your membername (all lower-case) and your DelphiPlus Controls Password. You can find out your Controls Password by going to your My Forums page and clicking on the 'Default Controls Password' link in the 'My Info' menu on the left.
    2. Forward to another email account. In order to activate this option, log in to the DelphiPlus webmail interface at mail.delphiforums.com using the instructions above. Click on the 'Configuration' link on the left. Under 'Options,' click on 'Forward My Mail' to get the the mail forwarding setup page.
    3. Use your favorite email software. If you have email software such as Outlook Express or Eudora, you can access your Delphi Mail directly from the email server. For help setting up your email software, please consult the DelphiPlus Email Configuration page.

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  9. Which email address will be used for my message notifications and My Forums newsletters?
    The email address you used when you initially signed up for Delphi Forums is the address where your mailings will continue to go. If you wish to change the email address associated with your account to use your Delphi Forums email address, you may do so from your My Forums page.

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  10. How much attachment space do I get as a DelphiPlus member?
    DelphiPlus members get a total of 100 megabytes of attachment space. (DelphiBasic members get .5 megabytes.)

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  11. When I upgrade from DelphiBasic membership, do I get 100 megabytes additional space, or 100 megabytes total?
    Your total attachment space allotment will be increased to 100 megabytes. Attachments that you have posted as a DelphiBasic member will count against that total.

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  12. Can I recover attachment space once I use it?
    Yes. Go to your My Forums page. In the "My Info" section on the left, and click on the "Find old attachments" link. That will bring up a page with links to all of the messages where you have posted attachments. To regain attachment space, simply click on the links to get to your previous messages with attachments and delete those messages in order to regain attachment space.

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  13. Why would I want to filter out signatures?
    Some users don't like to have the flow of message board posts disrupted by large signatures that take up a lot of space on the page.

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  14. How do I filter out signatures?
    Go to your My Forums page and click on the 'View Options' link on the left hand side of the screen in the 'Membership Level' menu. You'll find the 'Signature Filtering' option near the bottom of the page. Check the box next to 'Use Signature Filtering' to disable signatures and be sure to click on the 'Submit' button.

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  15. Why don't I see the Message Formatting (WYSIWYG) Editor that everyone else is talking about?
    This feature only works for members using Internet Explorer 5.0 or newer on the Windows operating system. If you are using any other operating system or Web browser, then you will not see the editor.

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  16. What if I want to use HTML source code to compose messages?
    Click on the button on the bottom of the compose message box that says source. You'll be able to write your own HTML in the message text box. If you never want to use the WYSIWYG editor, you can turn this off. Go to your My Forums page and click on the 'View Options' link on the left hand side of the screen in the 'Membership Level' menu. You'll find the 'Message Formatting' option at the bottom of the page. Clear the check from the box next to 'Use Message Formatting Editor' to disable the WYSIWYG editor.

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  17. What are Jabber and Exodus for Delphi?
    Jabber is a popular instant messaging and chat system. Exodus for Delphi is the software we recommend for DelphiPlus subscribers to take advantage of these features.

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  18. Where can I go to get more detailed information about Jabber and Exodus for Delphi?
    The Jabber and Exodus for Delphi home page would be a good place to start.

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  19. Why is there a plus sign next to my name when I post a message?
    The plus sign is the Personal Icon you are assigned when you first sign up as a DelphiPlus member.

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  20. What are Personal Icons?
    As a DelphiPlus member, you may choose from dozens of icons that you can opt to have appear next to your member name when you post in a message board.

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  21. Where do I choose my Personal Icon?
    Go to your My Forums page and click on the 'View Options' link on the left hand side of the screen in the 'Membership Level' menu. The 'Personal Icon' section at the top of the page indicates what your current Personal Icon is (you are assigned a plus sign when you first sign up). Click on the 'Change Icon' link to launch the icon selection window and click on the Personal Icon you wish to use.

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  22. Can I choose not to have a Personal Icon appear?
    Yes. Go to your My Forums page and click on the 'View Options' link on the left hand side of the screen in the 'Membership Level' menu. In the 'Personal Icon' section at the top of the page, uncheck the 'Use Personal Icon' box and click on the 'Submit' button at the bottom of the page.

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  23. What is the Staff Badge?
    The Staff Badge is a small gavel icon that appears next to your membername when you post a message in a forum where you have administrative privileges ('W,' 'A,' 'E,' or 'C' flag).

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  24. Can I choose not to have a Staff Badge appear?
    Yes. Go to your My Forums page and click on the 'View Options' link on the left hand side of the screen in the 'Membership Level' menu. In the 'Staff Badge' section in the middle of the page, uncheck the 'Use Staff Badge' box and click on the 'Submit' button at the bottom of the page. You can also opt to not use the Staff Badge when you post a message in a forum where you have administrative privileges. Subsequent messages will not have the Staff Badge included until you opt to use the Staff Badge again.

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  25. What is Delphi SpellCheck?
    Delphi SpellCheck is a spell-checking utility that is available to DelphiPlus members in any Delphi Forums forum. It is a Web-based application, so there's nothing to download. Delphi SpellCheck remembers your preferences, so you can add words into your personal dictionary. Please bear in mind that preferences are stored based on the Web browser you are using (through the use of cookies), not based on your Delphi account.

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  26. How do I use Delphi SpellCheck?
    Click the SpellCheck button by the message compose window after writing a message post or email message (using Delphi Mail Web access). Misspelled words are underlined. A suggested correct spelling appears for the first misspelled word appears at the bottom of the window. Click the 'Change to' link to accept the suggested correct spelling and move on to the next word. If the suggested correct spelling is not what you want, select another from the list below the suggested correct spelling, or replace the suggested correct spelling with the desired text and click the 'Change to' button. If the word in question is not misspelled, you may want to add it to your personal dictionary by clicking the 'Add' button.

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  27. How do I customize Delphi SpellCheck to follow my personal preferences?
    Launch Delphi SpellCheck (see previous answer) and click on the 'Options' link. There, you can set your spell checking options. Please bear in mind that preferences are stored based on the Web browser you are using (through the use of cookies), not based on your Delphi account. (The user dictionary feature described in the lower section of the options page is not supported at this time.)

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  28. What is a DelphiPlus-only forum?
    A DelphiPlus-only forum is a forum that is only accessible by DelphiPlus members.

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  29. How do I create a DelphiPlus-only forum?
    Visit the DelphiPlus Members Forum. There's a link on the start page to create a DelphiPlus-only forum.

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  30. Can I convert an existing forum into a DelphiPlus-only forum?
    Yes. In your control center, go to Forum Promotions and select Index/Keywords. Change your category to DelphiPlus Zone and click the submit button.

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  31. What's the difference between a Premium Forum and a DelphiPlus-only forum?
    A Premium Forum has extra features that Starter Forums don't (you can see the differences here). DelphiPlus-only forums are forums that only DelphiPlus members can participate in.

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  32. How do I sign up for a DelphiPlus membership?
    Click here to start the signup process. If you're not logged in, you'll be asked to do so before proceeding on to the signup page. Make sure you log in with the Delphi Forums membername you want associated with your DelphiPlus account. You can also sign up via your My Forums page. In the 'My Info' menu on the left-hand side of the page, there is an 'Upgrade to DelphiPlus' link in the 'Membership Level' section. Click on that link to be taken to the DelphiPlus Signup page. You'll need to enter your credit card information, first name, last name, and address. (You must be logged in to Delphi Forums under the membername you want to associate your DelphiPlus account with.)

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  33. How much does DelphiPlus membership cost?
    $4.95 per month. Click here to start the signup process.

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  34. What credit cards do you accept?
    Master Card, Visa, American Express, and Discover.

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  35. Can I pay with something other than a credit card?
    We also accept PayPal payments.

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  36. How often am I billed?
    When you first sign up, your credit card will be billed for your first three months of membership. If you remain with the program, your credit card will be billed every three months thereafter.

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  37. Where can I see my account information online?
    Go to your My Forums page. In the 'My Info' menu on the left-hand side of the page, there is an 'Account Status' link in the 'Membership Level' section. That link brings you to your Account Status page, where you can review your account information.

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  38. What if I want to cancel membership?
    If, for any reason, you wish to cancel your DelphiPlus membership for up to seven days after signup, you may do so by emailing us at delphiplus@delphiforums.com. To cancel automatic renewal at any time, go to your Account Status page (see previous answer), check the box next to "I wish to cancel automatic renewal..." and click the 'Cancel' button. If you signed up via PayPal, you must also cancel your subscription at PayPal.

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