Team Chevelle Xchange
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Here are brief explanations for some of the questions that you may have about the Team Chevelle Info Xchange.
- How does this system work?
- How do I join?
- Do I have to use my real name when posting a message?
- Can I use HTML tags anywhere in my posts?
- What should I put in the "Text" box?
- How do I add a Photo?
- Why didn't my Information show up?
- How do I modify my ino?
- How do I remove my info?
- Why didn't my search turn up any hits?
- How do I navigate the search results page?
- What do all of those abbreviations stand for?
- How do I contact someone who has posted?
- How can I obtain a copy of this program?
On the front page for the Team Chevelle Info Xchange, you will see several buttons that allow you to view, post, modify, or delete info. Please click on one of these buttons, depending on the action that you want to take. If you post any info, you will be asked to select a password. You will also be given an Xchange number. In the future, anytime that you want to modify or delete your info, you will need to know your Xchange number and password. Therefore, please make a note of them.
From the main page, click on the "Join" button and logon as described above. You will then be taken to the "Join Xchange" page. Here, you will see a form with many fields. You will also be asked to select a password. When you have filled out the form, click on the "Join Xchange" button. You should then see an acknowledgement page if your info was successfully posted. You will also be given an xchange number. Please make a note of your password and the xchange number, because you will need these if you ever want to modify or delete your info.
Do I have to use my real name when posting a message?
No. Even if you use your real name when you join (and we encourage that), you do not have to use your real name when you post your info. The script will simply publish whatever you put in the first and last name fields. If you feel more comfortable, you can use a nickname or pseudoname.
Can I put HTML tags anywhere in my posts?
No. You can not use HTML tags in the body of the message. If you put HTML tags in your message, the script will just throw out everything in between the <>'s. You do have the option, however, of putting a link to a picture of something if you have posted it somewhere else on the Web.
What should I put in the "Text" box?
Please describe your car in as much detail as you wish. We love to hear all the info we can! You may also come back and edit it anytime to update us.
You may upload a photo to your info by using your browser. The image type must be in the .GIF or .JPG format and be located somewhere on your computer. You may have to change the 'file types' to *.* (in your browsers 'box')in order to find a gif or jpg file - most browsers show only HTML listings by default. (You may also simply 'link' to the photo or webpage if it's already on the internet).
There are limits to the size of the image and that is described on the page that does the actual work.
Versions of IE prior to version 4.x do NOT support file uploads.
If you wish to change photos, simply add a new photo and it will overwrite your old one.Why didn't my information show up?
Your info most likely did not show up because either you were in the wrong category (such as "1967" instead of "1969") or you specified search criteria that don't appear in your xchange area. If so, please verify that you selected the correct category and then broaden your search by leaving more of the search fields blank.
At the bottom of every page you will find the "Modify Info" button. If you click on this button, you will see a search form. The form will ask for your xchange number and the password that you entered with this. Once you have entered these, click on the "Search for Item to Modify" button. If you entered the correct information, your info will be displayed with a modification form beneath it. The current information from your Xchange will already be filled in, so you only need to modify the fields that you want to change. Once you have filled in the form, click on the "Submit Modification(s)" button. You should then see an acknowledgement page if your info was successfully modified.
At the bottom of every page you will find the "Delete Info" button. If you click on this button, you will see a search form. The form will ask for your xchange number and the password that you entered. Once you have entered these, click on the "Search for Item to Delete" button. Narrow your search by filling in the fields with information specific to your info (such as your last name, etc.) and click on the "Search for Item to Delete" button. If you entered the correct information, your info will be displayed with a warning beneath it indicating that you are about to delete it. If you are sure that you want to delete it, click on the "Delete Info" button. You should then see an acknowledgement page if your info was successfully deleted.
Why didn't my search turn up any hits?
Your search criteria may have been too narrow. Go back to the search form and leave more of the search fields blank, or click on the "New Search" button and do a general search. For the broadest possible search, simply click on the "See All Info" button.
How do I navigate the search results page?
The results of your search will be displayed on the search results page. To see more of your search results, you can click on the "See The Next X Hits" button beneath the xchanges displayed on this page.
What do all of those abbreviations in the Xchange stand for?
Below are some of the most commonly used abbreviations and what they mean:
- PS = Power Steering
- PB = Power Brakes
- AC = Air Conditioning
- SB = Small Block
- BB = Big Block
- PG = 2 speed Powerglide Automatic
- TH-350 = Turbo 350 Automatic
- TH-400 = Turbo 400 Automatic
How do I contact someone who has posted here?
All of the participants will list either the e-mail address of the person who posted the info or their phone number. The e-mail listings are also links, so you can click on the person's e-mail address to send the person a reply message.
How can I obtain a copy of this program?
This program is developed and licensed by Hagen Communications and the Washington, DC Registry. Several versions are available, ranging from $99 to $999, depending on the features that you need. There is even a free version available. You can purchase a license to use one of these versions. This license allows you to install and use the program on one web site. It does not allow you to resell, give away, or otherwise distribute the source code, nor does it allow you to extend this program to other web sites. More information is available here.