dextercioby said:
Is there any way a thread can be put into a (.pdf) printable format? I remember the old vBulletin had the option to print a thread. Is this here with the new software? If so, where, if no, how could I save a thread without simply copy-pasting into an Microsoft Word (for ex.) file?
Thanks,
I'm currently using MS Explorer 8 as a browser on an underpowered netbook. To save a thread-page, I usually just click on a tab named "Page", on the overhead "Command Bar"and select "Save As". It allows several different types of save, and I usually choose
"Web Archive, single file (*.mht)".
Mht files are quite complete (and printable) when viewed off-line, including pictures and live links, with only one file per page. (Choosing
"Webpage complete, (*.htm)(*.html)" produces an Explorer file,
and a supporting folder, of which to keep track.) Perhaps saving all pages at once to a pdf file would be simpler if possible, but some past forum softwares did allow a "View all on one page" option which means only one long mht file.
Save As
"Web Archive, single file (*.mht)" also self-names itself with the thread title. I often add a sub title to the file name that reminds me why I saved it and stick it in a library folder called "PhysicsForums". This page, when saved for instance, self-names itself
"Physics Forums 4_0 is coming! Page 8" and takes up 892 KB of disc space (after Greg posts #146). If saved to a thumb-drive, I believe it can be opened with any browser (for sure MS Explorer), off or on line, by any computer and I do believe I have also emailed mht files in the past.
I apologise if you already knew the above.
Wes
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