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This is a stupid question, I know, but I can't figure it out. How do I activate breadcrumb linking trails and control where they are seen?

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kriskd commented

This is done in your page.tpl.php file. Here's the snippet:

      <?php if (!empty($breadcrumb)): ?>
        <div id="bread-crumb">
          <?php print $breadcrumb; ?>
        </div> <!-- /bread-crumb -->
      <?php endif; ?>
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HollywoodChicago.com commented

Where in the file should that code be?

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kriskd commented

Wherever you want the breadcrumb to show up. Probably at the top of your main content area. All depends on your theme.

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bwv commented

To have breadcrumbs show up, you will need to create categories (taxonomy and terms) for the content you create.
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HollywoodChicago.com commented

So first you need the code (here) and then once you create taxonomy and terms (I've done that), then what?

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bwv commented

Did you select the content type (page, image, story, forum topic, etc.) that you want to categorize? If so, create content and categorize it.
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HollywoodChicago.com commented

For starters, I want breadcrumb trails atop my discussion forums here: http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/discussion

I don't yet have the breadcrumb code in my page.tpl.php file because I don't know where in the file to put it. I just want the breadcrumb trail to appear atop all the forum pages. Any help?

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HollywoodChicago.com commented

Any help here?

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HollywoodChicago.com commented

Anyone out there? I still don't have a clear answer to get this feature working. Help would be very appreciated!

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bwv commented

This is one of the most misunderstood aspects of drupal, from what I can tell. I'd suggest getting a module that allows you to customize your own breadcrumbs. This search also brought up some good links:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=breadcrumbs+drupal&btnG=Google+Search

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vm commented

I don't yet have the breadcrumb code in my page.tpl.php file because I don't know where in the file to put it.

check a default theme for the code, and mimic the usage.

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HollywoodChicago.com commented

Finally got this working. Thanks!