Sorry to be off topic-- but i am trying to get to know this forum .

Is there  a way to mark a topic as "read" so it doesnt display next time i read the forum??

best regards fred evans

The topic will not be listed once you view it unless someone replies to the topic when using  " Show unread posts since last visit". 
RICH

do I have to actually open the topic? or do you mean I must just see the heading on the screen??

What does ticking in the small box on the right do??

And soory - but one more - How can I mark a watched topic?
best regards

Fred, I'm following this thread because like you I want to more fully understand the workings of the forum.  I had never noticed the “Show unread posts since last visit" and so of course had to give it a try. Looked great until I noticed the dates on the posts, (it has a long memory).
I was especially amused at this one from Oct 2005 where the poster was ”patiently waiting for G-Rex and Mach4” before starting on his new machine. I wonder how long at that time he had been patiently waiting?  And did he ever give up and start his new machine?  Gosh, has it actually been that long?
Al (rabble rouser) Lenz


 The Post:
Subject: 4 positions!
« on: October 27, 2005, 11:00:04 PM »   
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I know I could use a larger motor, better gearing or a brake that is applied via a relay. I just don't want to have to make that move yet because I am patiently waiting for G-Rex and Mach4. Once I know those are ready I will start a new machine and will build it right. So any simple fix would be appreciated.
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And soory - but one more - How can I mark a watched topic?

Hi Fred,

That's what the little box on the right is for ( I think  )


Tweakie.

nb. Nice one Al  (I think rev4 is a myth anyway) 

Ah but you already have Mach 4
Mach 4 was going to be coming out a long time ago but plans changed and plugin functionality etc etc was added to Mach3  and Mach 4 was then no more.
Mach 3 Rev 4 is what you are now waiting for
Hood

Hi Hood,

Like Al, I wonder if he ever finished his machine ??

Tweakie.

nb. Looks like strong weather in your neck of the woods this afternoon / evening 

Yes a bit breezy here and set to get worse but thankfully its not out the East or SouEast or I would be trying to get my machines up high
Hood