Member but Forum Menu Dropdown inactive?

I have joined as a member but do not seem to have the Forum Menu dropdown in action (PC, android Tablet or Android phone). I assume this is where the search functions are for members?
Looking for some guidance, as cannot find it in the help posts -Thanks.

Mike,
You need to PM stephendell to get him to change your status as its still showing as non member.
Welcome!

Cheers lee

[stephendell]

Should be working now. Apologies

Hi! Newish member here...I notice that photos/attachments in threads are not visible but marked "You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post". Is there anything I can do to obtain the required permissions?

Thanks!

Edited to add: issue solved!