Managing Talk Updates
Managing Talk Updates
The Talk Update window is used to create or edit an update for a specific public talk outline. Updates are stored as pending until you choose to send them using the Talk Updates > Send Pending Updates… option.
This window appears when you:
- Double‑click a talk in the list, or
- Choose Add Update for This Talk… or Edit Update for This Talk… from the Talk Updates menu button.
- Click the Talk Updates menu button directly (equivalent to double‑clicking the selected talk)
Fields+
Talk Number
Displays the number of the outline you are updating.
This field is read‑only.
Language
Shows the language of the outline.
Outline date
Displays the official issue date of the outline.
Category
Shows the outline’s category as defined on the S‑99a document.
Theme
Displays the outline’s theme.
Message
Use this field to describe the update you are submitting.
Examples include:
- A revised outline date
- A new outline number
- A change in category
- Notes about an officially released revision
If a new outline has been issued, please include the new outline number in this field.
Important Notes
At the bottom of the window, a reminder explains:
- Only submit updates after you have been officially informed by the branch office.
- Updates are sent by email, so ensure your email setting are correctly configured in the application preferences.
Buttons
Save Update
Saves the update as a pending update.
You may create multiple pending updates before sending them.
Cancel
Closes the window without saving changes.
After Saving
Once you save an update:
- The update becomes part of your pending updates list.
- You can review, edit, or remove it using the Talk Updates menu.
- When ready, choose Send Pending Updates… to submit all pending updates at once.