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Since we completed the move, a number of "reference" threads have useless links as the URL's used for links were based on the old format. Unfortunately, there's no magic button that I can push to correct them. The original author of the post containing dead links can edit, & manually update the links to point to the correct thread in the new system.
I've made a short video to visually walk you through the editing process. Best to view it in full screen mode.
The rundown:
Select the Edit Post tool at the bottom of the post box.
Open the Advanced Search in a second tab or window. Hopefully your original link contained all of the keywords you need to find the correct post.
Once you have found to correct reference thread, note the URL. You can either remove the added search criteria text before copying the link, or copy only the beginning of the link through the end of the 6 digit number which is that particular thread ID. (...letstalkguild.com/ltg/showthread.php?177730) Now, the thread title can also remain (...showthread.php?177730-Scheduled-Network-Maintenance) but the keyword search criteria should be removed.
Back in the edit screen, highlight the link & make sure you select the Unlink function first.
Finally, select the Link icon & paste the URL of the correct thread.
Select OK, then click Save.
I've made a short video to visually walk you through the editing process. Best to view it in full screen mode.
The rundown:
Select the Edit Post tool at the bottom of the post box.
Open the Advanced Search in a second tab or window. Hopefully your original link contained all of the keywords you need to find the correct post.
Once you have found to correct reference thread, note the URL. You can either remove the added search criteria text before copying the link, or copy only the beginning of the link through the end of the 6 digit number which is that particular thread ID. (...letstalkguild.com/ltg/showthread.php?177730) Now, the thread title can also remain (...showthread.php?177730-Scheduled-Network-Maintenance) but the keyword search criteria should be removed.
Back in the edit screen, highlight the link & make sure you select the Unlink function first.
Finally, select the Link icon & paste the URL of the correct thread.
Select OK, then click Save.
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