User Manual
Changing Languages
Family Connections 1.1 and later have different language support. To setup a different language for the site (other than english), you must first download the Languages Pack. Rename the language file you would like to use to language.php and upload that file to the inc/ directory. Be sure that you upload your files in UTF-8.
Administration
The following sections are only viewable by members with an Access Level of Helper, or Admin.
Member Administration
You must have an Admin Access Level to view the Member Administration section. From here you can change other members Access Levels, activate members and edit and delete members.
Access Levels - Family Connections has three different Access Levels. These levels are meant to limit the amount of access each family member has to the website.
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Admin - this is the access level given to the account that was setup during the installation of FCMS. This is the only level that
has the ability to change other members access levels. This level can add, update and delete all information on the site.
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Helper - this access level has all the same priveleges of the Member level, but can also run the latest awards, can add, update and
delete poll questions, and add, update and delete message board posts.
- Member (default) - this access level can add, update and delete all information they have contributed to the site. They have view only access to other member's information.
Message Board Administration
You must have an Admin Access Level to view the Message Board Administration section. This section allows you to edit or delete Threads. When editing a Thread, you have the ability to change a Thread to or from an Annoucement or change the subject of the Thread.
Polls Administration
Members with an Access Level of Helper or Admin can view this section. Here you can add, edit or delete the poll in the left hand side of the homepage.
Awards Administration
Members with an Access Level of Helper or Admin can view this section. Here you can calculate the latest Awards. Awards are calculated at the end of the month for the previous month. You must use FCMS for atleast a month before you can calulate awards.