Interested in TP but with little knowledge

[NX]

Hi

Nx here from Manila Philippines.

Im really not a master or expert in php, html or other scripts. Actually I have very litle knowlwdge compared to most of you guys. We have a small forum and we use SMF 1.1.3

My question is - Is Tinyportal user friendly for forum admin like me who has little or no-knowledge at all with regards to scripting. Or is it for cyber tech peeps like most of the guys in here.

What are the basic things I need to know with regards TP. Im very interested and would love to use it. But I dont know where to start. I read the FAQ in here and I was hoping for a more simplier info.

Thank you all in advance.

BTW,


here is our site.

[Ken.]

Thanks for your interest NX.

TinyPortal is a very powerful and easy to use tool that will improve the look and function of your forum way beyond what is available in the 'stock' configuration.

And it is 'user friendly' but just as with SMF there is a learning curve to go through as you bring it to the full potential... it can give many, many options for running your forum.

The basics are this, it is very easy to get started with TinyPortal so give it a try and see what you think.   

[ManilaGurL]

Hi NX! From Manila, too! 

Tinyportal rocks! I love it!  :up:

[IchBin]

Best thing you can do is setup a test site and see what you are capable of. A test site would require you to setup SMF in another folder and then install TinyPortal.

[tick]

You will also find that most of the things you do with TP require no real coding knowledge.  Most everything you will do can be done from the admin panel in the tp settings.   The library of code snippets make adding custom blocks just a matter of copying and pasting code in a block you can create.   Like the others said its just a matter jumping in and getting you feet wet.   I like to think that the support you can get here  is out done by none.  We are always glad to help and hope you enjoy your stay here.

[NX]

thanks everyone.. I already DL the package.

I'm eager to instal it but Im afraid if I encounter any problem, our forum could get messed up and I would not be able to bring it back.

I know backing up would be the answer, but will it really restore the previous forum? Just in case thing get messed up?

[tick]

Yes back up first.  Also remeber as with all mod you install be sure you are in the smf core default theme before installing.  If you get any errors do not procede with the install.  In the case of errors just post back and we can help you with what to do next.  But please we do ask our users to use the search before making any post for help.   I do think  you will find that any error you encounter has been answered before.  Good luck with the installation .  Tick.

[NX]

thanks sir tick...

[tick]

Welcome

[NX]

I wanted to add edit our main log on page. What should I do? and do I need? We are currently using smf 1.1.3 and the Soft Dark theme. I wanted to add some stuff like, disclaimer and other info about our forum.. Im not familiar with scripts, php, sql, etc.. Will TP solve this?




Thank in advance.