Use Topic Template with create topic link

[jtbayly]

I know it’s been a long time, but I wanted to say that the answer is here:

Create a new topic button with category and topic template

I’m looking at the following theme as a reference. My goal is to find a way to put up a secondary new topic button that shows up for members of a specific group. This group has access to a private area in the forum and I’d like to be able to have the button in question start a new topic in that area of the forum regardless of their current page. I’m also looking to use a topic template or similar boilerplate functionality with this button. I think I’ve figured out how to selectively add the…