How to rate a thread in the forum or express your thanks for a useful posting

You may rate individual threads in the discussion forum. Open the thread and go to the "Rate Thread" option (1). This helps to identify threads that you have found helpful to read.

Select an option and click "Vote Now"

A confirmation dialog appears registering your vote.

Your rating appears at the top of the thread (1)

... and is also visible in the main listing of topics in the discussion forum (1)

To add your thanks for a useful post - click the "Thanks" button at (1).

Your name will appear in the thanks area below the posting.