Each page has the following format:
- Top Left -- GRVS Logo
- Top Middle -- Upcoming and/or Important Info
- Top Right -- Login Area
- Mid Left -- Navigation Bar Showing Available Pages
- Mid Right -- Current Page Information
- Bottom -- Footer (date the page code was modified and links to other sites)
The following explains each of the Home Page sections.
The HOME page contains information about the club on the left and the club calendar on the right.
In the calendar:
-- the name of the event may be a link to the webpage or event info.
-- if GRVS has a layout at a show, plan links to a layout map.
-- map links to a map showing the location of the event.
Lists what/when/where the club is doing stuff. Includes shows and events we are not actively participating as a club, although members may make an appearance.
Additional information not found on the Calendar on the HOME page is displayed. A comment in the calendar database will be displayed under the listing, as shown in the Great Upper Midwest Sale flea market.
Displays information and pictures of member's modules.
Displays the first name of a member followed by a picture of each of his/her modules. Includes the module name, module system, and size. Clicking on a picture will open a new tab with a larger picture.
To list specific member's modules, use the drop-down box to choose the members. Also you are able to display only the type of module you are interested in by clicking the checkboxes and radio buttons. Click LIST to dispay your choices.
The only difference from a guest is the full name of the member is shown.
Allows members to sign up modules for shows.
Nothing can be done without logging in.
Under Member Name, your name will be listed and highlighted. Under Show will be the shows from the Calendar. Choose a show to sign up modules for. Check the type of modules to display. Click MODULES.
The CLEAR button will clear all the choices above and left.
Your modules will be displayed along with the names of any modules already signed up on the right.
Check any modules you wish to add to the show chosen and click SIGNUP. In this example, Club modules Corner 1 (ttrak) and 3-ft-Corner-A are already signed up. Note the check boxes are greyed out. Also, Donate and 3-ft-Corner-B are ready to be added.
Once SIGNUP is clicked, the modules are added.
If you have modules that are not yet in the module list, simply use the New Module input -- enter the type, size, and name of the module, click SIGNUP.
For TTrak, specify a size of:
• 1 for Corners
• 2 for Inside Corners, Junctions, and Endcaps
These modules will not be added to the database. That must be done by a Module Administrator.
The button DISPLAY will show all the signed up modules for the show chosen in the specified sort order. If a layout plan has been designed, it will also be displayed as shown. TTrak modules will be listed in yellow, NTrak in blue.
If no show is chosen, the modules for all shows will be displayed.
If no module type is specified, all will be shown.To remove a module from a show, choose the show and click DISPLAY. Checkboxes will be displayed next to your modules. Check the module(s) and click DELETE SIGNUPS.
Shows information on the members of GRVS. Protected.
Nothing can be done without logging in.
The current list of active members will be displayed. Your record will also contain a checkbox and club expiration date.
Display filters allow various types of information to be displayed:
• Name: list member names containing the value entered
• EMail: display email addrss for members
• Address: shows the address of the member
• GRVS: displays various club oriented data (DCC value, Colors)
• Friends: includes non-member friends of GRVS
Choose as many display filters as needed.
The order by selections will display the list in sorted order. Default is first name order, choose one.
Click SORT/FILTER to update the display with the above selections.
To change your information, select the checkbox next to your name and click EDIT. The Edit screen will be shown and all your data will be displayed. You can change any fields in the white boxes. The blue boxes cannot be changed. The numbers in (parentheses) are the maximum number of characters. When finished, click CHANGE. To cancel any changes made, simply scroll down without clicking CHANGE.
We recommend changing your password on your first visit. If it isn't changed soon, it will be obfuscated and you will need to contact the webmaster for a reset.
Similar to MEMBERS, this page will show the contacts for Layouts, Shows, and Vendors.
Nothing can be done without logging in.
Use Display Filters and Sort Orders to alter the display.
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Links and PDFs about presentations and clinics that have been done at GRVS meetings.
Information on the NTrak Modular system. Includes links to the official NTrak website and GRVS standards and checklists
Information on the TTrak Modular system. Includes links to the official TTrak website and GRVS standards and checklists
A list of links to module standards, clubs, forums, and many other topics of interest to model railroaders.
This menu may change as more pages are added to the archives. Click on a desired topic to see additional information.
Creates a list of email addresses that can be pasted into the TO field when contacting other members.
Nothing can be done without logging in.
Follow the instructions on the right. By dragging the lower right corner the email list box can be increased or decreased in size.
In addition,
• Check All will check the entire member list
• Check None will remove the checks from the entire member list
• Invert will check the unchecked names and uncheck the checked names
Nota bene: By changing the "To:" field to "Bcc:" all replies will come back only to you and the list of email addresses will not display for the receiver. This will also prevent a "Reply All" from cluttering everyone's mailbox with messages meant only for the receiver.
Information about the club
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Interesting pictures and other things.
Click on a picture for a larger image - opens in a new window.Email the webmaster if you have something to add to this page.
Click on Add Caption to add your own comment/caption to the picture. Enter your caption in the box above the picture and click Save Caption.
Nothing can be done without logging in.
Displays the current treasury of the club.
Click on
• 4 to display the past 4 weeks (default).
• 5 to display the past 5 weeks (for 5 week months).
• All to display the entire ledger.
Change the Start/End Date and click Display for a custom range.
