overview
When you implement BBS in your web site on RapidWeaver, easiest way is to link to free BBA by iFrame page.
However, in case of this method is ...
  • The design of the appearance of the BBS can not be modified by RapidWeaver.
  • So it's too hard to unify the design of BBS and RapidWeaver theme.
  • The scroll bar operation is not appropriate because Web page and iFrame has own scroll bar.
RapidWeaver BBS allows you to implement BBS seamlessly with RapidWeaver.
OK ! here is sneak preview. please check it !

!! IMPORTANT !!

The Perl should be required to use RapidWeaverBBS on your web site. This means RapidWeaver BBS cannot be used with .Mac.

architecture
This BBS only required the Perl (No database) and it performs on "Template Architecture" - The Perl processes a Web page which made by RapidWeaver as a template.
Therefore, the knowledge of Perl is not required for setup and design of the appearance of the bulletin board. The appearance of BBS can be customized by the function of RapidWeaver (Like the "Styled text").
Although this function is still alpha version. After releasing RapidWeaver 3.5, I'm going to build it to RapidWeaver plug-in. Of course it's free of charge !

the bulletin board system
The function of the BBS is very orthodox.
  • You can reply to each "Parents topic". (Like this topic)
  • The thread which has the newest topic is displayed topmost.
  • You can edit/delete contributed topic with password protection.
  • You can edit/delete each topics with "Master Password" (for administrator)
  • Original tag (like FunBBS) supported.
  • UTF-8 based. (You can use multi-byte text like a Asian language)

known problems
  • The template itself is displayed if breadcrumb is clicked.
  • The navigation menu is displayed in inactive.
These problems have only the solution by making the custom plug-in.

development schedule for the future
  • Simple search function.
  • Archive function for the past log.
  • RSS support.
  • Make Plugin
to be continued...