How to view newest post first on a thread? at DVinfo.net

Francis Lee · June 5th, 2010, 08:16 AM

I'm sure I'm missing it so hopefully someone will point out the obvious to me :)

After opening a discussion thread I like to see the most recent post first without having to drill down.

This is very handy on long threads that you are checking often... otherwise everytime you open the thread you have to keep clicking till you get to the most recent post.

Thanks for any help.

Adam Gold · June 5th, 2010, 11:00 AM

Most recent, or first unread? If you are logged in, just click on View First Unread right above the first post. If View First Unread does not appear, there aren't any new ones since your last visit.

Francis Lee · June 5th, 2010, 06:59 PM

I like to see 'most recent' first (on top)... so the post appear from newest at the top to oldest at the bottom of the screen.

Anyway to do that?

Thanks.

Pete Bauer · June 6th, 2010, 07:49 AM

Go to your Control Panel and scroll down to "Thread Display Options" and there is a "Thread display Mode" checkbox for "Linear - Newest First."

Adam Gold · June 6th, 2010, 11:06 AM

Oops, sorry, totally misunderstood your question.

Matt Lawrence · June 6th, 2010, 11:48 AM

Regardless of your user settings, from the main forum page (without opening the thread), in the "Last Post" column on the right, click on the little arrow to the right of the person who made the last post.

Francis Lee · June 8th, 2010, 12:11 PM

Matt, That reverses the sort for all threads...

What I want is when I click on a thread to have the thread appear with the latest post at the top and the original post at the bottom.

But I'll be darned if I can see how to do it.

Thanks for the help... and a how-to if there is one :)

Matt Lawrence · June 8th, 2010, 01:34 PM

I meant the arrow to the right of the person's name who last posted, not the arrow at the top of the column. But that will just take you to the last post, not change the order.

Francis Lee · June 8th, 2010, 06:16 PM

Got it Matt and thanks.

Your right, that only takes you to the last post but at least you down have to drill down clicking to get there :)

As you know I was hoping to get a presentation like this for any particular thread I opened...

Newest Post on top
Previous Post just below
...
...
Original Post at bottom

But this is not a deal breaker so no problem. The forums are so useful in any form they are presented... and the folks who provide them do provide a service.

Pete Bauer · June 8th, 2010, 06:58 PM

Francis, did changing your control panel setting as I suggested not work?

Adam Gold · June 8th, 2010, 08:57 PM

Pete, of course it works perfectly and does exactly what he wants. He must not have tried it.

Controls > Edit Options > Thread Display Mode. Don't forget to Save Changes.

Francis Lee · June 9th, 2010, 08:05 AM

Da Da ! It worked. Thanks Pete!

I got there like this...

Edit Your Details > Edit Options > Thread Display Mode > Linear Newest First

then, as said... click Save.

thanks again all for the help :)

June 5th, 2010, 08:16 AM	#1
Francis Lee Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 43	How to view newest post first on a thread? I'm sure I'm missing it so hopefully someone will point out the obvious to me :) After opening a discussion thread I like to see the most recent post first without having to drill down. This is very handy on long threads that you are checking often... otherwise everytime you open the thread you have to keep clicking till you get to the most recent post. Thanks for any help.

June 5th, 2010, 11:00 AM	#2
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Most recent, or first unread? If you are logged in, just click on View First Unread right above the first post. If View First Unread does not appear, there aren't any new ones since your last visit. __________________ "It can only be attributable to human error... This sort of thing has cropped up before, and it has always been due to human error."

June 6th, 2010, 07:49 AM	#4
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Go to your Control Panel and scroll down to "Thread Display Options" and there is a "Thread display Mode" checkbox for "Linear - Newest First." __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

June 6th, 2010, 11:06 AM	#5
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Oops, sorry, totally misunderstood your question. __________________ "It can only be attributable to human error... This sort of thing has cropped up before, and it has always been due to human error."

June 8th, 2010, 06:58 PM	#10
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Francis, did changing your control panel setting as I suggested not work? __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

June 5th, 2010, 06:59 PM	#3
Francis Lee Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 43	I like to see 'most recent' first (on top)... so the post appear from newest at the top to oldest at the bottom of the screen. Anyway to do that? Thanks.

June 6th, 2010, 11:48 AM	#6
Matt Lawrence Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 69	Regardless of your user settings, from the main forum page (without opening the thread), in the "Last Post" column on the right, click on the little arrow to the right of the person who made the last post.

June 8th, 2010, 12:11 PM	#7
Francis Lee Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 43	Matt, That reverses the sort for all threads... What I want is when I click on a thread to have the thread appear with the latest post at the top and the original post at the bottom. But I'll be darned if I can see how to do it. Thanks for the help... and a how-to if there is one :)

June 8th, 2010, 01:34 PM	#8
Matt Lawrence Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 69	I meant the arrow to the right of the person's name who last posted, not the arrow at the top of the column. But that will just take you to the last post, not change the order.

June 8th, 2010, 06:16 PM	#9
Francis Lee Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 43	Got it Matt and thanks. Your right, that only takes you to the last post but at least you down have to drill down clicking to get there :) As you know I was hoping to get a presentation like this for any particular thread I opened... Newest Post on top Previous Post just below ... ... Original Post at bottom But this is not a deal breaker so no problem. The forums are so useful in any form they are presented... and the folks who provide them do provide a service.

June 8th, 2010, 08:57 PM	#11
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Pete, of course it works perfectly and does exactly what he wants. He must not have tried it. Controls > Edit Options > Thread Display Mode. Don't forget to Save Changes. __________________ "It can only be attributable to human error... This sort of thing has cropped up before, and it has always been due to human error."

June 9th, 2010, 08:05 AM	#12
Francis Lee Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 43	Da Da ! It worked. Thanks Pete! I got there like this... Edit Your Details > Edit Options > Thread Display Mode > Linear Newest First then, as said... click Save. thanks again all for the help :)