Ford References/Definitions

Geez Louise · 28-03-2011, 12:16 AM

Hi,

I have a suggestion...A Nice one I hope

I had a thought today when taking apart my engine.

Would it be possible to have a definition/index of common terms that relate to things on the forum or to cars in general?

For instance, Honing: Common definition would be? 4v: Common definition? Dizzy etc...I could go on.

The one that got me today was Firing order. I had no idea what it was until I looked it up. I know it sounds funny, but when you are a novice, understanding the correct terms helps so much!

There are a lot of users that do not know what certain terminology is correct for what they are looking for.

Is it a good idea? Can something like this be created and would anyone else use it?

Cheers
Col

BlueBloodAU · 28-03-2011, 12:27 AM

I like the idea!

Reading alot of the threads on here I find myself having to look things up, otherwise I have no idea what is being discussed.

Obviously, doing a search helps, but to have definitions for the various terms readily available would be extremely useful.

**russellw** · 28-03-2011, 09:35 AM

The Tech Portal has an encyclopaedia module that we aren't using but it isn't very well integrated with the forum itself. re are a couple of glossary style add ons for vb3.5 so we might try one of them. At best it looks as if they are only integrated into the navbar rather than hyper-linking the text.

There are also a couple of keyword redirectors that hyperlink keywords to another URL and I suspect that might be a better way of dealing with it with the redirect to either a tech article (like the Ford acronyms one we currently have) or to the portal encyclopaedia.

Cheers
Russ

Geez Louise · 28-03-2011, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russellw

There are also a couple of keyword redirectors that hyperlink keywords to another URL and I suspect that might be a better way of dealing with it with the redirect to either a tech article (like the Ford acronyms one we currently have) or to the portal encyclopaedia.

Cheers
Russ

I don't understand this bit Russ. Will it take you to an external URL? as in, will it open in another window?

I am happy to help write something up if it helps. I just found out today what Fast glass is!

Cheers
Col

Riksta · 28-03-2011, 01:40 PM

Great idea, I really like it.

Could become helpful!

XA-MONT · 28-03-2011, 03:01 PM

wouldn't it be possible, russ, to have a hyperlink that brings up a small amount of info when hovered over and then more when you actually click on it?

**russellw** · 28-03-2011, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XA-MONT

wouldn't it be possible, russ, to have a hyperlink that brings up a small amount of info when hovered over and then more when you actually click on it?

That's ideally what I'd like but nothing seems to have been developed around that sort of functionality - basically a tool tip sort of arrangement.

Cheers
Russ

**russellw** · 28-03-2011, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geez Louise

I don't understand this bit Russ. Will it take you to an external URL? as in, will it open in another window?

I am happy to help write something up if it helps. I just found out today what Fast glass is!

Cheers
Col

The keywords are defined in the admincp and they then can be hyper-linked to whatever related information there is. If I can use the encyclopaedia function in the tech portal to work then they can be hyper-linked there.

Cheers
russ

XA-MONT · 28-03-2011, 05:48 PM

can't do something like the add popup thingo's they have over here:

http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/e...252/index.html

XA-MONT · 28-03-2011, 05:51 PM

here is a wordpress plugin... not sure if it could be addapted or something?

http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/hover/

XA-MONT · 28-03-2011, 05:54 PM

http://www.autolinker.com/forum/content.php?21

cost's money but looks like it would do the trick... though looks like you would need to upgrade to vBulletin 3.7 (i have no idea how difficult or easy that is)

**russellw** · 28-03-2011, 07:04 PM

It's not perfect but if you hover your mouse over the expression in post 4 that is green and underlined you will see what I have implemented.

Cheers
Russ

**russellw** · 28-03-2011, 07:56 PM

I've added a few more (as you can see in the first post) and am also gradually adding the common items from the acronyms technical reference.

Suggestions for other things to add are welcome.

Cheers
Russ

XA-MONT · 28-03-2011, 08:19 PM

Great job Russ. Its spot on i think.

Geez Louise · 28-03-2011, 08:25 PM

Could you add ICC and ECU please Russ? I am always looking for what they stand for.

Thank you for implementing this so quickly!

One very pleased member here

Now I will be able to understand things a little better and not feel like a noob! (As my son says.)

Edit: I see that ICC was already added.

Geez Louise · 28-03-2011, 08:33 PM

One little issue Russ.

I have noticed that one word is highlighting in sentences.

Example: I asked him to look at it for me.

Maybe him needs to be excluded?

**russellw** · 28-03-2011, 09:04 PM

HIM is gone given it is too close to him and the system isn't case sensitive.

I will add ECU.

Cheers
Russ

SEZ213 · 28-03-2011, 09:13 PM

Is there a way to make it 'not' bright green? If at all possible?

**russellw** · 28-03-2011, 09:14 PM

Just checking that part words aren't checked first.

Cheers
Russ

**russellw** · 28-03-2011, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sezzy

Is there a way to make it 'not' bright green? If at all possible?

It can be any colour we like - I chose the green as it stands out.

Cheers
Russ

Geez Louise · 28-03-2011, 09:16 PM

I think Blue would be good

XA-MONT · 28-03-2011, 09:19 PM

blue is too much like hyperlinks though.

**russellw** · 28-03-2011, 09:21 PM

Well it's red with a blue underline at the moment!

Cheers
Russ

foxtrot3 · 28-03-2011, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geez Louise

Hi,

I have a suggestion...A Nice one I hope

I had a thought today when taking apart my engine.

Would it be possible to have a definition/index of common terms that relate to things on the forum or to cars in general?

For instance, Honing: Common definition would be? 4v: Common definition? Dizzy etc...I could go on.

The one that got me today was Firing order. I had no idea what it was until I looked it up. I know it sounds funny, but when you are a novice, understanding the correct terms helps so much!

There are a lot of users that do not know what certain terminology is correct for what they are looking for.

Is it a good idea? Can something like this be created and would anyone else use it?

Cheers
Col

Hi. While working on the internals of the engine these definitions may be handy http://www.mez.co.uk/haynes.html . Cheers and dont take it to heart MD
And be thankfull that the only lucas parts on your car may have been the headlamps http://www.mez.co.uk/lucas.html Cheers again MD

Geez Louise · 28-03-2011, 09:41 PM

Thanks for the laugh Michael. Very good.

I think Red is a good choice Russ. Stands out and when you search, words are highlighted in red so it kind of links it all together.

Cheers
Col

SEZ213 · 28-03-2011, 10:29 PM

and it's not too harsh on the eyes! Thanks Russ!

**aussiblue** · 28-03-2011, 11:15 PM

Try
http://www.motorera.com/dictionary/index.htm
and
http://www.kmm-language.com/bookshelf_00000a.htm
and
http://carspector.com/dictionary/num/

Geez Louise · 29-03-2011, 10:04 AM

Russ any word can be added yes?

I was thinking maybe you could put in OP. It took me ages to work out what that was. I know it is a forum shortcut but it would be good to add it.

I suppose then you may have to add in IMHO and FTW. Perhaps not such a good idea then...

**russellw** · 29-03-2011, 08:09 PM

I've added OP along with honing and porting.

Cheers
Russ

b2tf · 29-03-2011, 08:18 PM

TSB - Technical Service Bulletin
NLA - No Longer Available
ONR - Obsolete Not Replaced
BEM - Body Electronics Module
BCM - Body Control Module
PCM - Powertrain Control Module
AFR - Air Fuel Ratio