Automatic Thread Closing

[ralle89]

A new version is available from here (showthread.php?t=196678). It is 3.7 but also works with 3.6 (and probably 3.8).

Hello guys this is my first mod!

Features:
Forum immunity
Option to close sticky threads or not
Enable/disable hack
Set timelimit
All settings can be set in ACP
Option to close thread after X amount of threadWhy?
I was getting tired of all those people necro-posting, posting in threads that are up to three years old. This is my solution

Time to install:
Less than one minute

History:
1.00 release
1.10 threadbit display closed
1.20 all settings through ACP
1.30 close thread after reply-count
1.40 bugfix
1.50 dunno what I did
1.60 added the feature to select whether you want the list of forum ids to either be the forums which's threads that should not be closed or the forums which's threads that should be closed

After billions of requests, I have finally done what you did!

Note
Don't forget to click Mark as Installed (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/vborg_miscactions.php?do=installhack&threadid=148117)!

[giovannicosta]

Fantastic need this, first install*

[giovannicosta]

How do I set the mod to close threads after 30 days of inactvity?

[EnIgMa1234]

if you need help making settings for this let me know

[ralle89]

How do I set the mod to close threads after 30 days of inactvity?
$ral_timedead = time()-(60*60*24*(365/2));
Edit that line (it appears more than once) and set it to
$ral_timedead = time()-(60*60*24*31);
It's all a matter of seconds

if you need help making settings for this let me know
I would like that!

I updated it now.. It also shows that the thread is locked in forumdisplay now. Just uninstall and install to get the new version

[dope15gd]

I'll probably get in on this when you can adjust the settings in the global settings menu.

I appreciate your efforts :)

thanks

[giovannicosta]

Thankyou, amazing!

[projectego]

Awesome first mod! Nice work. ;)

[ralle89]

Thank you all for your support guys!
I feel like also releasing my [youtube] tag and my [table] tag, they are also awesome :)

[Subah]

I'll probably get in on this when you can adjust the settings in the global settings menu.

I appreciate your efforts :)

thanks

Me also, Thanks man :)

[ralle89]

I updated it now. Studied some hacks and I have now made a settings entry. You can edit everything through ACP now.

[stwilson]

Does this mod allow for identification of specific forums to apply the auto close to or is it the whole board?

[YabbaDabba]

Hi,

I'm looking for an auto-close after N posts.

Any plans to support such a feature?

[dope15gd]

I updated it now. Studied some hacks and I have now made a settings entry. You can edit everything through ACP now.

very cool. I'm gonna check this out

edit//

The time unit is from when I start the hack or from when the thread was started?

[dope15gd]

Does this mod allow for identification of specific forums to apply the auto close to or is it the whole board?

It applies to the whole forum, but you can select forums to exclude.

[ralle89]

The time unit is from when I start the hack or from when the thread was started?
let's say I select months and 3 = 3 months. The thread will be closed 3 months after the last reply to it.

Hi,

I'm looking for an auto-close after N posts.

Any plans to support such a feature?
I can easily add it to the mod.

EDIT: I added that now

[EdQ]

Been waiting for this. Does it notify the members the thread was auto-locked?

[ralle89]

you mean PM? No,
And they can't see that it was autolocked or normally locked

[giovannicosta]

This is not nice...I thought it would close thats 1 month after the last post, but it closes threads 1 month after they were created, anyway to get this to work for x time after last post?
Also can you get it to posta message saying this thread was auto-locked and the reason?

[EdQ]

you mean PM? No,
And they can't see that it was autolocked or normally locked

Not in a PM. But in the last post.

On another forum I use, the last post says

This thread has been Auto Locked for exceeding its limit for number of replies. Please start a part 2.


Without some notification, I will get bombarded with "why was the thread locked"

[buileminh]

GREAT! That's what I am looking for! Thank you SO MUCH!

[gg_luna128]

It's not useful to have an "exclude" option. It should be include. Or both... Now I have to add ALL the forums I have opened, except one =\

Edit: And now I have to open all the threads that were closed... *sighs*

[ralle89]

Edit: And now I have to open all the threads that were closed... *sighs*No you don't. Cause they are not closed. It's just something people thinks. I edit the data just before it is outputted, and NOT in the database.

[cooldude714]

I get the following error;

Fatal error: Call to undefined function: ral_canclose() in /home/forum/public_html/showthread.php(346) : eval()'d code on line 3

[ralle89]

well I updated it but I didn't find any problems,

[giovannicosta]

Hi, thought it would close thats 1 month after the last post, but it closes threads 1 month after they were created, anyway to get this to work for x time after last post?
Also can you get it to posta message saying this thread was auto-locked and the reason?

[ralle89]

that's what I fixed

[YabbaDabba]

I can easily add it to the mod.

EDIT: I added that nowSuper cool. Let me give it a try.

[dpatel304]

I get the following error;

I am also getting that error:
Fatal error: Call to undefined function: ral_canclose() in /home/dpatel/public_html/forums/forumdisplay.php(905) : eval()'d code on line 3

It happens whenever I click on any of my forums.

[Dream]

Great mod. Let me suggest changing the name to "Automatic Old Thread Closing" so people know off the bat what the mod is for.

[ralle89]

well, it's not nescessarily an old thread that's being closed :P

[alafoo]

I have installed the mod, but I get the following error message when I enable it:


Fatal error: Call to undefined function: ral_canclose() in /home/*****/public_html/vb/forumdisplay.php(905) : eval()'d code on line 3


***** = my website name!

Please help!

[2meplie]

GREAT mod but I only want to enable it in my for sale and wanted section (about 10 forums) on over 180 forums. Would it be possible to have an include forum section instead of exclude?

Thanks!

[Mackenzie s]

GREAT mod but I only want to enable it in my for sale and wanted section (about 10 forums) on over 180 forums. Would it be possible to have an include forum section instead of exclude?

Thanks!

Exactly what I want. Much more effective way. Most people will only use this hack in a few forums rather than using them in most. You could have two settings if you want. Please do this. Thanks :)

[ralle89]

well I guess I can add that feature.
But instead, I think it would be cooler to learn how to add forum settings. Setttings for seperate forums. So you can set the setting for specific forus instead of having both exclude/include forums.

[Mackenzie s]

When do you think you can have this done. I kinda need it ASAP. Thanks man!

[buileminh]

A feature that allows disabling this mod for each thread is highly needed. In the same forum, some discuss thread need so many posts but the others do not.

[dpatel304]

Sorry to post again, but I seem to be getting a common error
Fatal error: Call to undefined function: ral_canclose() in /home/dpatel/public_html/forums/forumdisplay.php(905) : eval()'d code on line 3

and don't know how to fix it. Any help would be appreciated.

[FRANKTHETANK 2]

same here. get same error's they are getting

[ralle89]

That sounds so weird. The function "ral_canclose()" is defined in global.php (with hooks) so I can't understand why they cannot find it.
We need support :P

[alafoo]

Can it be the way we installed the mod?
Any specific steps required?

[bugriders]

I installed the mod succesfully but when I activate the mod, then my forums won't open. Just a white blanc page (done).... strange...:erm:

[ralle89]

The only required step is to import the xml. I don't see why it shouldn't work

[bugriders]

I installed the mod succesfully but when I activate the mod, then my forums won't open. Just a white blanc page (done).... strange...:erm:

[bugriders]

The only required step is to import the xml. I don't see why it shouldn't work


I did that succesfully. No errors.
Index of forum is Ok but the forums won't open. It's shows a white empty page (done) in browser...:confused:

[madsun]

I got the same thing... am using 3.6.4 atm though may having something to do with it idk.

[aztecboi2003]

I did that succesfully. No errors.
Index of forum is Ok but the forums won't open. It's shows a white empty page (done) in browser...:confused:

If you uninstall, your forums work again though right? I'm wanting to install this product and give it a try but I don't want to mess up my forums.

[bugriders]

If you uninstall, your forums work again though right? I'm wanting to install this product and give it a try but I don't want to mess up my forums.

Don't worry! You can unistall it. I have it still installed because I'm waiting for support:o

[aztecboi2003]

Anything new with this mod? Some of us need it. I'm using 3.6.7 PL1 and it didn't work for me.

[ralle89]

can I get to see your board? I would like to test your board to understand the bug. Cause I have no idea why this is happening.

[white_2kgt]

GREAT mod but I only want to enable it in my for sale and wanted section (about 10 forums) on over 180 forums. Would it be possible to have an include forum section instead of exclude?

Thanks!

Agreed. I want to use it for the same reason but I'm not going to sit there and enter in all but 2 form IDs. Also I'd probably forget about it and create a new forum down the road and bam, all of a sudden threads start getting closed.

I'll 'Install' when exclude is changed to include.

Thanks!
chad

[Marco]

Working great for me (3.6.7 PL1)! Awesome mod and just what I needed.

[patrickstar]

any way i could change the code and make it to hard delete the thread. i really could use something like this for my classifieds forum.

thanks for any help. very nice mod also.

[Feckie (Roger)]

Agreed. I want to use it for the same reason but I'm not going to sit there and enter in all but 2 form IDs. Also I'd probably forget about it and create a new forum down the road and bam, all of a sudden threads start getting closed.

I'll 'Install' when exclude is changed to include.

Thanks!
chad

Samo

[Gixxer33]

Very Great!!!!

Greets from Germany!

www.gsxr-freaks.de

[kyokushin4life]

Agreed. I want to use it for the same reason but I'm not going to sit there and enter in all but 2 form IDs. Also I'd probably forget about it and create a new forum down the road and bam, all of a sudden threads start getting closed.

I'll 'Install' when exclude is changed to include.

Thanks!
chad

agreed. include feature will help.

[kyokushin4life]

my another suggestion would be to add this feature for each forum so that each forum can have different settings.

[mgurain]

Hi ralle89,,
Could you add in settings: "include forums" field?
Because I would like to apply it only to certain forums, and now I need to exclude all other forums!

[Hostboard]

This is almost perfect (for me) Would you be able to include a move to forum option? For example auto close thread in 90 days if no posts are made and move to an "Archive" forum?

[ralle89]

It's an easy thing to implement. I just can't do it right now. I will do it when I get the time!

[Marco]

There is a slight problem with this mod. When "closing" the thread, it always shows the icon that says you've posted in the thread, regardless if you actually have done that or not...

[kennethsia]

I cant seem to get well with this at the moment. When i activate it in the acp and test to open an active thread, thread display full blank page..

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[ralle89]

Are you using the newest version of vBulletin?

[kennethsia]

v3.6.5 sir, no immediate plans to update...

[coffee]

Installed and working great!

Thank you.

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when closing a thread that reached the maximum number of replies;
It would be nice to follow the next:

1. Close thread.
2. Create a copy of the first and last posts to be the next part of the thread.
3. Add a last reply with the link of the new part.

[Pocket Aces]

Great hack, i will definitely mark it installed and nominate to MOTM if only an include list is there as an option. On our case, include forum list is better than exclude forum list.

Is it possible to add an option to include forum list on this mod's next update? We only need this hack for auto-closing threads posted on our introduction and request forums. Including 5 forums is way practical than excluding 100+ forums.

[kennethsia]

Any answer from the author please?

[gim]

Hi from Italy!
If I use this plugin for close post, when I unistall or unpublich the plugin, the posts are automatically reopened?

[ralle89]

The threads are actually only virtually closed. So as soon as you disable or uninstall, all closed posts are open.

[ralle89]

I have uploaded the new version 1.60!

[Kalina]

I've upgraded to the latest version, adjusted the settings, tried yes and no under "Exclude?" and neither works... threads are now staying open where they should be closed.

[ralle89]

Are you sure that you have turned it on at the top?

[Kalina]

Are you sure that you have turned it on at the top?
Yes, it was on. :)

[Desesperao]

What a pity!!.

It doesn?t work properly on vBulletin 3.6.8 Patch 2. :(

If I select "NO" in "exclude" option and listed the forums below, the hack doesn?t work. (With comma :) )

If I select "YES" in "exclude" option and listed the forums below, the hack close all the threads.

(Sorry, I speak/write a little English)

[Kalina]

What a pity!!.

It doesn?t work properly on vBulletin 3.6.8 Patch 2. :(

If I select "NO" in "exclude" option and listed the forums below, the hack doesn?t work. (With comma :) )

If I select "YES" in "exclude" option and listed the forums below, the hack close all the threads.

(Sorry, I speak/write a little English)

Same problem I posted about above, I had to stop using it, I removed it.

[Desesperao]

Same problem I posted about above, I had to stop using it, I removed it.The worst thing is the coder's indifference. I sent him a private message some days ago and didn?t answer me. :(

I also have removed it. https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2008/02/14.gif

What a pity, it was a nice hack.

[mgurain]

Hi ralle89,,

very nice job,
can you add an option :
(Include forums) in addition to the existing one (Exclude forums) ?

Because I want to enable the hack only for few forums but not the big list (others),,

Thanks,,

[ralle89]

Being able to exclude while include does not make sense. Either choose to include OR exclude.

[mgurain]

I suggest to put two radio buttons (Include OR Exclude forums) so as I sayed it will be easier to list the few forums I want to include (or someone need to exclude) than listing the big list.

I hope it is clear.

Thanks,,

[ralle89]

I may have to rewrite the menus but this does what you need:
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7627/billede1iw5.png
Yes = exclude
No = include

[Julie]

I'll keep my eye on this as well :) I've been looking for a plugin to automatically close (and move) threads after X posts...

[Pocket Aces]

*INSTALLED*

Glad to see the updated version but unfortunately the 'include list' (exclude?:NO) doesn't work. So basically, nothing has changed, the hassle is still there. We still have to enter 100+ forum IDs and the forum IDs of newly created forums. And most of the time we miss to add the IDs of our newly created forums so our members complain why their threads are closed. We're using vB3.6.8 PL2 by the way.

[Jon]

The threads are actually only virtually closed. So as soon as you disable or uninstall, all closed posts are open.
I wouldn't mind having my threads actually closed in stead of only virtually. Any hints on how to modify this hack to make this happen?

[ePrOmD]

hi!, tks a lot for this incredible and usefull hack.
i´ve only one questions. its possible to add an automatic message from the forum staff to the automatic thread closing?

[za3bour]

i was looking for this one for a loooong time . you are a life saver

[EagleNick]

I like this MOD, but what I really want is something that will close posts a certain amount of time after the last reply, and add a post to the end. My goal is to be able to set the last, automatic post to be This thread has been closed due to it's inactivity. If you have a similar issue, please start a new thread.
If you feel this thread should be re-opened, please PM an administrator.

[baymortgage99]

Is there any value to closing threads?

Why not allow a thread to be open perpetually?

What is the benefit of closing a thread?

[Jase2]

Is this working with 3.7 ?

Ummm, what about an option to create another thread with the same name so that discussion can continue.

[vithorius]

Hi everybody!

I've been looking for a Mod like this one to automatically close the Classified Ads on my board, and this would be such a GREAT (and important) help!

However, I would like to know if it would be possible to add some text (possibly an automatic reply) right before closing the thread, stating something like "Thread closed due to inactivity" ?

:confused:

Also, I would like to know if there is any kind of mod similar to this one, but instead of closing the thread, it would SOFT DELETE (or MODERATE) the Thread after 'x' given Time? :up:

:up:

Thank you ALL so very much!

:up: :up:

[Seiyaboy]

Unfortunately the Exclude option set to "No" doesn't work as it should. Otherwise the mod is a wonderful addition. Thank you.

[scruff2]

Does not appear to work in 3.7.1.

Love this MOD, but have to uninstall if no 3.7.x support.

[Jaxel]

Does this work in 3.7.2?

[Corana]

Is it possible to do a user check on this, and allow the author of the first post to post anyway? (This would unlock the thread)

-Corana-

[flasher33]

any Idea if this will work on 3.7.x??

[Desesperao]

This hack works on 3.7.x but the "Exclude" option set to "No" doesn't work as it should.

Please, ralle89, could you update this marvellous hack. For me it's completely necessary.

[ralle89]

This hack works on 3.7.x but the "Exclude" option set to "No" doesn't work as it should.

Please, ralle89, could you update this marvellous hack. For me it's completely necessary.

Currently I cannot really test it.
However it is not harmful at all. The worst that could happen is a syntax error. Will you please test this?

[Desesperao]

Perfect, Ralle!!

It works fantastically on 3.7.3!!

Many, many thanks.

>PD: Installed and nominated

[professional77]

thanks

[Sweeks]

Will Ralles version work on 3.8.2? Cheers
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[ralle89]

Sure np!

[expeditionman]

Awesome mod...I was wondering if there was even for this......Installed, now just need to wait and so how it works...lol.......will this close the already older threads, or just new ones from here on?

[cobaku]

works with 4.0.3

[Arcade Fire]

works with 4.0.3

Not for me :(

Please, i need this mod. Thanks.

[Dimoks]

Not for me :(

Please, i need this mod. Thanks.+1 3.8.5. dont work 1.7 and 1.8 :(

[korgkurzweil]

thanks :)

working on 3.8.4