Saved post drafts

Discussion in 'Technical Issues & Suggestions' started by Peregrinus, Jul 2, 2014.

  1. Peregrinus

    Peregrinus Active Member

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    I find it a useful feature for the forum software to save a draft for later editing and posting. I am wondering what limitations there may be on this. For example a time limit, only one draft or one per sub-forum, or if they get lost if your cookies get erased.
  2. Cainntear

    Cainntear Active Member VIP member

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    On this site, drafts appear to be saved automatically. Cookies aren't a problem, as the drafts are saved server-side -- I've started writing things on the PC, then they come up on my iPad.
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  3. Big_Dog

    Big_Dog Administrator Staff Member

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    Drafts are saved every 60 sec, and stored for 24 hrs. You can have multiple drafts. The drafts are stored in the database, they don't use cookies so they persist across devices and browsers.
  4. Peregrinus

    Peregrinus Active Member

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    Thanks. That 24 hour limit is what I was looking for, along w/multiple drafts.

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