Make Sticky Threads Bold

[Alan @ CIT]

This little plugin makes Sticky threads show up as Bold in the thread listing.

If you wish to add additional html markup such as colour, etc - edit the plugin and look for the <strong> </strong> tags - it should be fairly obvious what you need to change.

Small but useful :)

Important: Unfortunately, my leased vBulletin licence has now expired, and I won't be renewing it until September which means I will be unable to reply to this thread, or update this mod until then. I'm hopeful that the great vBulletin.org community will step in to answer any questions in my absence though :) See you all in early September! :D

[dbembibre]

please insert a screenshot of the stickys posts

[Alan @ CIT]

IT's just the thread title, but in bold - is it really that hard to imagine...? :)

[Xplorer4x4]

Wouldn't a plug in have the potential to possibly conflict with another plug in? I would prefer a template edit. Something like this would work I believe(not tested).

Admin CP -> Styles & Templates -> Style Manager -> ? ? -> Forum Display Templates -> FORUMDISPLAY

Before $threadbits_sticky add <strong> and after $threadbits_sticky add </strong>

Thanks for the idea either way. :)

[Alan @ CIT]

I can't see a case where a conflit would come into effect with the plugin. Could be wrong though :)

Also, I hate template edits with a passion as it means I have to re-apply them when I upgrade, and I'm way too lazy for that, hence the plugin :D

[michaelbenson]

If computers could kiss you would be wiping off the saliva from your screen right now :)
* michaelbenson installs, and quickly.

[Xplorer4x4]

I can't see a case where a conflit would come into effect with the plugin. Could be wrong though :)

Also, I hate template edits with a passion as it means I have to re-apply them when I upgrade, and I'm way too lazy for that, hence the plugin :D

Always a possibility. :p

I figuered you would see that. Quit being lazy! ;) Plus with Kirbys new hacks it seems as thought it should be a breeze to merge templates after edits now.

[Andyrew]

Installed and working fine. :)

[Paul M]

Won't this make them look as though they are still unread, even after you have read them ??

[Julie]

Installed and working like a charm. Thanks! :)

[Mastar]

to add red is this what I put?

'<color=red>' '<strong>' . $thread['threadtitle'] . '</strong>''</FONT>';

[bigmonay2k]

Won't this make them look as though they are still unread, even after you have read them ??
good question

[Mastar]

good question


Not if you add color! That is what I'm trying to do.

[Alan @ CIT]

Paul M: It would indeed - the theory is that people will pay more attention to them then :)

Everyone else: thanks for the kind words / installs :)

[tidy_boy]

Cheers alan installed and working

[michaelbenson]

Won't this make them look as though they are still unread, even after you have read them ??
This is how IPB works, and to be honest i prefer this method. Allocating more empasis to these important threads.

[Mastar]

Alan @ CIT, how do I make it red?

[Alan @ CIT]

Master:

Change: $thread['threadtitle'] = '<strong>' . $thread['threadtitle'] . '</strong>';

To: $thread['threadtitle'] = '<span style="color:#FF0000; font-weight:bold;">' . $thread['threadtitle'] . '</span>';

[Mastar]

Master:

Change: $thread['threadtitle'] = '<strong>' . $thread['threadtitle'] . '</strong>';

To: $thread['threadtitle'] = '<span style="color:#FF0000; font-weight:bold;">' . $thread['threadtitle'] . '</span>';

Thanks!

[rb290]

thanks installed, can you tell me how i can make "Sticky:" bold and colored ?

[Chris M]

You will need to alter the phrase that controls "Sticky" :)

Chris

[Mastar]

Post #18 (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=848485&postcount=18) takes care of that.

[bplinson]

Installed and made red!

[Snake]

Thanks for this!

[GoNz00]

Great thanks :)

[LBSources]

works great with the color change even better .. thanks!

[Smiry Kin's]

could any one implaint the colour into the script would be nice to know how its done, i have been trying.. :(

[Mastar]

could any one implaint the colour into the script would be nice to know how its done, i have been trying.. :(

Post #18 (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=848485&postcount=18) takes care of that.

Look there!

[Smiry Kin's]

Look there!

Yes i know, i checked, i mean into the installer..

would just be nice to know, im sure its simple.

Thanks.

[dsotmoon]

thanks, used the red code, working great!

[JohnBee]

Thank you! installed and working.

I modded it a bit further, RED /BOLD is just to harsh on my layout so I increased the red saturation to a deeper none bold color this way it will still register when there is a new post within that sticky.

Once again good job!

[Smiry Kin's]

Thank you! installed and working.

I modded it a bit further, RED /BOLD is just to harsh on my layout so I increased the red saturation to a deeper none bold color this way it will still register when there is a new post within that sticky.

Once again good job!

what code did you use??

[Smiry Kin's]

Master:

Change: $thread['threadtitle'] = '<strong>' . $thread['threadtitle'] . '</strong>';

To: $thread['threadtitle'] = '<span style="color:#FF0000; font-weight:bold;">' . $thread['threadtitle'] . '</span>';

duhh sorry dumb moment, didnt relise it was to edited the xml file lol, anyways thanks people, upload your XML, to share, heres the red one.

[JohnBee]

what code did you use??
Currently using this, everyone likes it.
<span style="color:#0000E6;">' . $thread['threadtitle'] . '</span>

[The Chief]

insalled, nothing easier :)

* The Chief clicks install

[Freak0204]

Works great, thanks!

*installed*

[sadecosefo]

Awesome. Super easy. I did get an error when I mistakenly tried to upload as "plugin" instead of "product" (my bad) but beyond that it was easy as pie. Thumbs up, thank you and *clicks install*.

[AWI]

Thanks, works great

[Alan @ CIT]

Hi all,

As of right now, I'm going away on holiday for 2 weeks :)

I will answer any questions, fix any bugs, deal with any comaplaints, and test any suggestions when I return in January :)

Happy Holidays all!

Alan.

[Zilvia]

Any chance you can make this specific to forums and usergroups instead of just sticky?

[jarcher]

cool. .
but I noticed that the word "sticky" is in old red here in this forum:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=8
where the heck is that at?

[aciurczak]

If you go to Phrase Manager within your AdminCP, search for: "sticky". One of the phrases that will come up is sticky_thread_prefix. If you change it from

Sticky:

to

<b><i>Sticky:</b></i>

it will then be bold and in italics. You can add whatever HTML you want around the text to color it or modify it in other ways.

[Toky0]

* Toky0 clicks install!

I really like this hack. :D

[JagFan]

Installed and working great! Thanks!

[firstrebel]

Clicks 'install'

Bob

[hotwheels]

hotwheels clicks *install*

[Ryan McBain]

Wouldn't a plug in have the potential to possibly conflict with another plug in? I would prefer a template edit. Something like this would work I believe(not tested).

Admin CP -> Styles & Templates -> Style Manager -> ? ? -> Forum Display Templates -> FORUMDISPLAY

Before $threadbits_sticky add <strong> and after $threadbits_sticky add </strong>

Thanks for the idea either way. :)

That doesn't work...at least not for me....

[XtremeOffroad]

Works Great, Clicks Install.

[Lapsetur]

Good work but people will not understand if there is a new post in the thread. Also the color should change when there is new post

[Devil Woman]

Installed :) great

Thanks

[Snake]

/me installs

[sip217]

Very cool. Just clicked install. Thanks!

[pgac_chris]

installed , and made the change for bold & red

thanks :cool:

[Mathiau]

perfectooooooooooooooooooooo on 3.5.3

[SparKeh]

installed. cheers

[Alan @ CIT]

Hi all,

I have now returned from my holidays, hope you all had a good <insert-seasonal-holiday-name-here> :)

I'll start answering any questions, fixing any bugs, and adding any new features next week, but I've got a lot of hacks to update, so it might not be immediate :)

Thanks,
Alan.

[Shanoon]

Good Lord, thank you for this!

I have a big problem with spam at my forum (it's an animanga discussion forum... rabid fangirls, etc etc), so it's nice to be able to bold "DO NOT SPAM" sticky threads so there's at least a glimmer of hope that people will listen. :]

but yes, thank you!

[Caveman2k2]

Working Great.
/me clicks install

[MrSquid]

installed!

In the words of the best TV dad ever... "This thing is frickin' sweet!"

[Wild-Wing]

yea this is a great idea for those that hate editing the templates after updating

[gizmosheretwo]

Just a thought:
Would it be possible to highlight the whole cell table of sticky's?

For example when you do modding, & place a check it comes up with a nice noticable yellow. (Would be good to have that around the whole cell/table with what ever colour you wanted.)

A bit like ebay featured ads?

Anyone any ideas?
Cheers

[Allan]

Thanks :)

Click Install

[bigmonay2k]

thanx

[Skaterscafe.com]

Very nice, thank you!

[dutchbb]

just what I need! thanks alot!

[amadergaan]

Awesome stuff....thanks!

[boatswife]

Thank you for the color code!
*clicks install*

Master:

Change: $thread['threadtitle'] = '<strong>' . $thread['threadtitle'] . '</strong>';

To: $thread['threadtitle'] = '<span style="color:#FF0000; font-weight:bold;">' . $thread['threadtitle'] . '</span>';

[KevinL]

Any way to make it red on the forumhome also?

[Nathan L]

*Clicks Install*

Thanks

[Skelp]

Installed and loving it.

I tried to figure out how to add the code to to this mod to make the "Sticky" prefix modify the same as the thread title but couldn't figure it out. Maybe one of the gurus can :squareeyed:

Thanks bunches.

[Taylor123]

i downloaded the file but I've never used a plugin before, all the mods i've done before have been very self explanatory in text files

i just need a walk through guide more or less

i click plugin system > add new plugin but then what?

what is my hook location and do i upload everything in this file for the plugin php code?

[Eriond]

i believe it is just go to acp, select plugin system then click manage products then add/import new product and select the product cit boldsticky.xml file it will then install automatically.

very new to all this so if it is wrong i am sure someone will correct me :)

[Taylor123]

acp?

[Taylor123]

acp?
admin cp , i got it....just slow

[bugman]

Thank you!

[BabyNameAddict]

Beautiful :nervous:

[Treak]

Installed!! works great! how do you make the Word "Sticky" itself bold abd black! and what template is it under so i can edit as such?

[Treak]

Bump for the answer to this question!!

[gizmosheretwo]

Just a thought:
Would it be possible to highlight the whole cell table of sticky's?

For example when you do modding, & place a check it comes up with a nice noticable yellow. (Would be good to have that around the whole cell/table with what ever colour you wanted.)

A bit like ebay featured ads?

Anyone any ideas?
Cheers
To any other users reading this I managed to find exactly what I was looking for.

HACK HERE (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=94328&highlight=sticky+thread)

[ddolliver]

Problem with the Plugin:


I just noticed that the board now has an on-the-fly title change, where if you double click in the blank space next to a thread title, you can immediately change the text in the title.

However, this causes a problem with the new sticky color format. When double clicking next to a sticky, the format code gets inserted into the thread text, and does not go away (in fact, it pushes thread text off and truncates the end of it).

Screenshot here (click for larger pic):
http://www.thebaskins.com/pics/Misc/nloc_bug

It's no problem for me to change the text back. I'll just leave it that way for awhile so it can be examined.

Why does a double click to the left of the sicky title allow change, and add html code in front of the thread title??:surprised:

Thanks,

...Dwight...

[ashley53680]

*installs*

[good2laugh]

Master:

Change: $thread['threadtitle'] = '<strong>' . $thread['threadtitle'] . '</strong>';

To: $thread['threadtitle'] = '<span style="color:#FF0000; font-weight:bold;">' . $thread['threadtitle'] . '</span>';

Cheers for this, off to click <install>
:D

[cat4m]

cant get this to work for some reason. Any ideas what I have done wrong?

[rareclownfish]

will this work on VB 3.5.4?

[Exitilus]

Yes.

[bloodwrath]

clicked install
thanks

[rareclownfish]

Installed

[Brandon Sheley]

/me clicks install

thank you

[Alan @ CIT]

Wow, I'm impressed. A simple little 1 line hack got 316 installs to date.

Thanks to everyone who installed it :)

Alan.

[theFAILURE]

Nice, easy and effective.

Hopefully we'll get less noob questions on the board.

Now I can say:

PLEASE READ THE RED STICKY

[Eagle Creek]

Will it work on 3.6.1?

[bplinson]

This IS working on 3.6.4

[GateKeper]

Just installed on 3.6.5

See no issues so far.