Once you've created the discussion container for your project, you can initiate the collaboration on a topic with other VFP users. If you have the drop box set up, you can also send an email to the drop box to start the discussion.

1. With the discussion container open, select New Discussion above the container grid or right-click on the discussion container and go to New > Discussion.
   The New Discussion window displays.
2. Enter the Name for the discussion.
3. Enter an optional description.
4. Select the priority of the discussion
5. Enter the content of the discussion in the Body Text field. Use the toolbars to format the text.
6. Optional: Under Timescales, clear the optional No Due Date checkbox and enter a Due Date if you want to set an end to the finished discussion.
7. Under Users, add the recipients who should be included in the discussion.
   • Use the magnifying glass to search for the user, or use the plus sign for the advanced search.
   • Users that were added to the container are automatically added to the discussion.
   • Select Private if only the users involved in the discussion should be able to view it.
8. Select the Email checkbox if the recipients should be emailed about the discussion.
9. Optional: Add any optional Attachments from VFP or your local computer.
10. Select Finish.