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… as a .json file.  Initially, this file will be downloaded with internet links to your media files (such as photos, videos, and music).  If you’d like to download the media files associated with one of the features of your Ning Network to your computer, you can do so by clicking on “Download Media Files” after you have downloaded the original.json file for that feature.

Keep in mind that these media files may be large, and can take up significant storage space.  If you …

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… You can use a text editing application such as Notepad (PC) or TextEdit (Mac) to open.json files.  A.json file might look like this:

JavaScript Object Notation is a method of representing data structures. While it’s mainly used by JavaScript, JSON is readable by many programs.  You can learn more about the JSON format here.

In general, the JSON files the Ning Network Archiver generates list the unique ID of a specific piece of content, the contributor’s name, and …

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If you are using the Classic Appearance Editor, and want to add a retired theme to your network, you can grab the CSS code for it here and copy and paste it into the Advanced section of your network’s Appearance page. These themes run on old CSS that is no longer supported, and do not work as is in the Design Studio.

If you’re interested in learning more about CSS to customize …

As a Network Creator, you can archive the content on your Ning Network.  In order to do this, you will need to download the Ning Network Archiver Application, which you can run with Adobe AIR .

To get started, go to the My Network tab, then click the “Archive” button under the ”Content” heading.

If this is your first time using the Ning Network Archiver, then you will need to …

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You can create and host your own HTML files with the File Manager. To upload your HTML (or.HTM) files, go to the My Network tab and click on File Manager under the “Content” section. You can click on the “Click to Add Files” button or use the simple uploader to begin uploading. You can also use the File Manager to store your other network files (such as image, CSS and JavaScript files).

You’ll also want to upload …

Your network is full of healthy discussions, with many contributors joining in after each discussion’s creator. By default, the person who creates a discussion can delete those discussions whenever they like. However, as the Network Creator or admin, you have the option to prevent active discussions from being deleted by the author.

From the Forum > Features page on your dashboard, …

Notes and Pages are two very flexible features with several possible uses on your social network. You can grab any of the HTML templates below to help you get things started. Just click the “Get HTML” link underneath the template you want to use, copy the code that appears, then paste it into the “Source” tab when editing your note or page. Enjoy!

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):

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This cookie stores the user’s preference for whether to upload files using the simple uploader or the Flash uploader.

Chat volume cookie

volumeSetting

This cookie stores the user’s preference for the volume level for chat. This cookie is deleted when the user closes the browser.

Cookies-enabled test cookie

xg_cookie_check

This cookie is used to test whether the browser accepts cookies. It is used on the sign-in and sign-up pages. This …

Want to attach a file to your network? Look for the paperclip icon or the “Upload Files” link to get started.

Depending on your network plan, you can attach a file that is up to 3MB, 5MB or 7MB in size. Attaching a file to your network in this way creates a download link for that file that anyone on your network (or if the network is public, anyone who sees it) can click on to download.

Please note that not all locations where you can post content, comment, …

… on the “Options” drop-down menu and select “Edit”.

Add links, images, videos, files, widgets or HTML to make your page just right. Make it a place for discussion by checking the box to “Allow comments”. Unchecking the box next to “Show sidebar” will hide the sidebar that appears on every page of your network. This allows you to use the entire space to really showcase your content.

To determine who this page will be visible to, select the radio button next to …