iSteelAsia: Tools FAQ

(Note: Your ability to view certain areas of iSteelAsia and perform certain actions described in the FAQ below depends upon your user type and user level. Check the Site Glossary for definitions of user type and level and an explanation of the rights and privileges associated with each.)

What different types of tools are available at iSteelAsia.com Community?
How do I access iSteelTalk?
Who can post messages on iSteelTalk?
What kind of information should I post on iSteelTalk?
How do I access Industry Calendar?
How do I access iSteelasia Events?
How do I use the Unit Converter?
How do I use the Currency Converter?
How do I access Trade Glossary?
How do I access Steel Standards?
How do I access Steel Links?

1. What different types of tools are available at iSteelAsia.com?
iSteelAsia.com Community supplies a variety of tools to facilitate trading. While some serve practical functions to convert different units of measure and global currencies, others provide access to vital industry information. The following outlines the tools available to iSteelAsia.com users.

iSteelTalk is a forum for the iSteelAsia.com community to exchange comments and information.

Industry Calendar offers a schedule of upcoming industry happenings.

iSteelAsia Events is a calendar of iSteelAsia.com major events.

The Unit Converter enables users to determine equivalents in both English and Metric units.

The Currency Converter enables users to determine equivalents in various forms of currency.

Trade Glossary provides definitions of international trade terms.

Steel Standards provides a comprehensive view of regional steel standards.

Steel Links provide connections to various steel associations, companies, publications and value-added services, such as shipping, certification, inspection and financing.

2. How do I access iSteelTalk?

To access iSteelTalk:

From the Trading Center, click Community. This displays the Community page.
From the Community page, click iSteelTalk. This displays the iSteelTalk page.

3. Who can post messages on iSteelTalk?
All iSteelAsia members can post messages and replies on iSteelTalk.

4. What kind of information should I post on iSteelTalk?
Comments regarding the steel industry and steel trading should be posted on iSteelTalk. Please do not post advertisements or marketing material of any kind on it. Remember that the vast majority of iSteelAsia.com users will have access to your posts, so be sure that they contain only those comments that you wish to share with a broad audience.

5. How do I access Industry Calendar?

To access Industry Calendar:

From the Trading Center, click Community. This displays the Community page.
From the Community page, click Industry Calendar. This displays the Industry Calendar.

6. How do I access iSteelAsia Events?

To access iSteelAsia Events :

From the Trading Center, click Community. This displays the Community page.
From the Community page, click iSteelAsia Events. This displays iSteelAsia Events page.

7. How do I use the Unit Converter?

To use the Unit Converter:

From the Trading Center, click Community. This displays the Community page.
From the Community page, click Unit Converter. This displays the Unit Converter page.
Choose a unit of measurement you would like to convert from.
Enter the amount you would like to convert.
Choose a unit of measurement you would like to convert to.
Click Convert to convert the unit of measurement. This displays your results of your unit conversion.

8. How do I use the Currency Converter?

To use the Currency Converter:

From the Trading Center, click Community. This displays the Community page.
Click Currency Converter.
In the Amount field enter the amount of the currency to be converted.
In the From this Currency box select the form of currency that you wish to convert.
In the To this Currency box select the form that you wish to convert your currency into.
Click Convert. This displays the results of your currency conversion.

9. How do I access Trade Glossary?

To access Trade Glossary:

From the Trading Center, click Community. This displays the Community page.
From the Community page, click Trade Glossary. This displays the Trade Glossary.

10. How do I access Steel Standards?

To access Steel Standards:

From the Trading Center, click Community. This displays the Community page.
From the Community page, click Steel Standards. This displays the Steel Standards page.

11. How do I access Steel Links?

To access Steel Links:

From the Trading Center, click Community. This displays the Community page.
From the Community page, click Steel Links. This displays the Steel Links page.
Select a category of Steel Links to view.