Force Users to Read a Thread

[giovannicosta]

Installed In 3.6.8 But Cant Configure Options, Where Do I Do That?

[Alphawolf83]

Thanks for that nice hack. Just found it some minutes ago, after searching for hours.

But there seems to be a bug. Steps I made are:

- Created a thread in an internal forum (visible by the team only) for testing
- Made this thread being forced to read by the team
- Deleted the thread
--- Those who read it meanwhile, didnt have any problems
--- Those who didnt read it before the thread has been deleted, are being redirected to the message again and again... and so cant use the forum anymore

Can anyone apply this? I fixed that problem by deleting the contents in DB tables force_read_read and force_read_thread manually.

Somehow the contents in force_read_thread are not gonna be deleted on thread delete.

[lazserus]

I've run into the exact same problem, but I didn't delete the tables in the db, I just disabled the hack. Apparently when you delete a thread the hack doesn't know it's deleted and the information isn't updated, causing a user to get stuck on the page forcing them to read the thread.

[Alphawolf83]

I've run into the exact same problem, but I didn't delete the tables in the db, I just disabled the hack. Apparently when you delete a thread the hack doesn't know it's deleted and the information isn't updated, causing a user to get stuck on the page forcing them to read the thread.
So, is the author still updating that hack? :o :)

[amcd]

I am getting this error
Database error in vBulletin 3.6.7:
Invalid SQL:
SELECT force_read_thread.force_read_threadid AS threadid
FROM force_read_thread AS force_read_thread
LEFT JOIN force_read_read AS force_read_read ON (force_read_thread.force_read_threadid = force_read_read.force_read_threadid AND force_read_read.force_read_userid = '285')
WHERE force_read_read.force_read_userid IS NULL
AND force_read_thread.force_read_usergroupid IN (0,6)
AND (force_read_thread.expire_date = 0 OR force_read_thread.expire_date > '1192201380')
AND
(
force_read_thread.force_read_forumid IN ()
OR force_read_thread.force_read_forumid = 0 AND (force_read_thread.force_read_location = 0 OR force_read_thread.force_read_location & 64)
);
MySQL Error : You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near ')
OR force_read_thread.force_read_forumid = 0 AND (force_read_thread.forc' at line 9
Error Number : 1064
Sorry, I didnt read the whole thread, will do now... but if someone knows why this comes once I install the product, please lemme know.

[Majest]

Does this work on 3.6.5 and if so do I need to do the php and xml changes?

[Keesa]

Before I proceed with this, does it work with vBadvanced?

I marked it as installed, got one error and quickly backed out the template changes.

Thanks if anyone knows the answer.

[perfphysio]

Also in the drop down you can select to make users read this thread or to manage the thread viewing (expiry etc). Can we just have a simple remove force read for a thread that switches this off.

Also I made three to be viewed to see if on viewing on the user was forced to read a second and then a third in order. It seems this was so for the first two and the third was ignored. It this meant to be this way?

Many thanks :)

[perfphysio]

Hi, I need to know if is possible to force to read a diferent thread to diferents groups at the same time.
Example:
Usergroup Awaiting Moderation -> a thread about activation problem
Usergroup Affiliate --> a thread about quotas
Usergroup Registered -> a thread about how to affiliate in our club

Sorry for my english
ThanksThis is a FAB idea especially to be able to redirect users awaiting registration confirmation to an post abou that :)

[EragonSN]

Would be nice to have this for subforums too, so here is what I want xD

I run a small forum, gaming servers, with several subforums, for different games, but players from the other games, ain't really interested in the rules from a different game...

So, would it be possible to have a "YOU MUST READ" Sign or error, when you enter a specific forum only, and the thread will be in that forum too, users who don't access that part are left out...

Hope you understand what I mean :P

[Meghwar]

Hi Abe1

I did follow all the info and add's and when i import the product i get the Error below....

Any idea how can i solve that

index = VbPortal
Forum=Vbulletin 3.6.8

regards

Abe

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.8:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT force_read_thread.force_read_threadid AS threadid
FROM force_read_thread AS force_read_thread
LEFT JOIN force_read_read AS force_read_read ON (force_read_thread.force_read_threadid = force_read_read.force_read_threadid AND force_read_read.force_read_userid = '1')
WHERE force_read_read.force_read_userid IS NULL
AND force_read_thread.force_read_usergroupid IN (0,6)
AND (force_read_thread.expire_date = 0 OR force_read_thread.expire_date > '1192754513')
AND
(
force_read_thread.force_read_forumid IN ()
OR force_read_thread.force_read_forumid = 0 AND (force_read_thread.force_read_location = 0 OR force_read_thread.force_read_location & 64)
);

MySQL Error : You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near ')
OR force_read_thread.force_read_forumid = 0 AND (force_read_thread.forc' at line 9
Error Number : 1064
Date : Thursday, October 18th 2007 @ 05:41:54 PM
Script : http://www.****.com/forum/index.php
Referrer : http://www.****.com/forum/showthread.php?p=58933
IP Address : **********
Username : Meghwar
Classname : vb_database

[haytham]

I installed it but never tried it as a user till today. Admins. a piece of advice. Don't over do this because when you get new members they will spend hours forced to read the threads you force them to. I think that's a good way to drive them away.
I am trying to figure out now what (reset) means. I am afraid if I reset, then users will be forced to see the threads again. What I want to do is cancel some of the threads I have users go to.

[Meghwar]

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.8:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT force_read_thread.force_read_threadid AS threadid
FROM force_read_thread AS force_read_thread
LEFT JOIN force_read_read AS force_read_read ON (force_read_thread.force_read_threadid = force_read_read.force_read_threadid AND force_read_read.force_read_userid = '1')
WHERE force_read_read.force_read_userid IS NULL
AND force_read_thread.force_read_usergroupid IN (0,6)
AND (force_read_thread.expire_date = 0 OR force_read_thread.expire_date > '1192754513')
AND
(
force_read_thread.force_read_forumid IN ()
OR force_read_thread.force_read_forumid = 0 AND (force_read_thread.force_read_location = 0 OR force_read_thread.force_read_location & 64)
);

MySQL Error : You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near ')
OR force_read_thread.force_read_forumid = 0 AND (force_read_thread.forc' at line 9
Error Number : 1064
Date : Thursday, October 18th 2007 @ 05:41:54 PM
Script : http://www.****.com/forum/index.php
Referrer : http://www.****.com/forum/showthread.php?p=58933
IP Address : **********
Username : Meghwar
Classname : vb_database

Please any help....

[Abe1]

Before I proceed with this, does it work with vBadvanced?

I marked it as installed, got one error and quickly backed out the template changes.

Thanks if anyone knows the answer.
Yes, all you have to do is when you make a force read, don't let it be active on 3rd party pages.




Also in the drop down you can select to make users read this thread or to manage the thread viewing (expiry etc). Can we just have a simple remove force read for a thread that switches this off.

Also I made three to be viewed to see if on viewing on the user was forced to read a second and then a third in order. It seems this was so for the first two and the third was ignored. It this meant to be this way?

Many thanks :)

It should make you view all 3. Just it would be in any order.







Would be nice to have this for subforums too, so here is what I want xD

I run a small forum, gaming servers, with several subforums, for different games, but players from the other games, ain't really interested in the rules from a different game...

So, would it be possible to have a "YOU MUST READ" Sign or error, when you enter a specific forum only, and the thread will be in that forum too, users who don't access that part are left out...

Hope you understand what I mean :P

Doesn't it work for subforums now?






Hi Abe1

I did follow all the info and add's and when i import the product i get the Error below....

Any idea how can i solve that

index = VbPortal
Forum=Vbulletin 3.6.8

regards

Abe

All you have to do is when you make a force read, don't let it be active on 3rd party pages.

[maidos]

suggestion: can u set time of how long they must stay on the thread, since my user just click the link and go on

[too_cool_3]

Just merged a thread that used to be set as force read... and now my new members are getting an error...again, all memeber that alread viewed it are fine...
i'm having to delete it now, but i will try just disabling it first to see if it stops the error... when u come up with a fix, let me know... by the way im using vbadvanced too, if that makes a difference.

[chikkoo]

I just installed this in 2 test forums, 1 with vbadvanced one without vbadvanced.

The one without vbadvanced works fine.

The one with vbadvaced gives error while login from vbadvanced, it's searching for the thread without the forum path (sub folder).

Can somebody tell me where to add the correct path?

[777connect]

This was very easy to install. But I can't seem to get it work. I go to the setting and manage it and set it for uses in all locations, but yet it still works as if it is not set. If I go back to manage it, it is like nothing has been set. Like it did not save the settings.

[Direct Vision]

It worked for me but the only problem is this.

when my members will try to enter their user name and password, they have 2 boxes to choose from to enter them the small normal one at the top and the other in the big box that come as vb mssage.

when i enter in the normal small one the message comes but it won't redirect to the thread it will have the /forums missing.

And when i enter in the user and pass in the vb message box in will work good

what do you think i should do??

[haytham]

Is there a way to know all the threads that have been marked for forced reading so I can stop it or cancel it from threads of my choice? Moderators have been using this too much and now any new user has to spend ages trying to get into the forum as he is continuously redirected to read a thread...really annoying.

[357Magnum]

This was very easy to install. But I can't seem to get it work. I go to the setting and manage it and set it for uses in all locations, but yet it still works as if it is not set. If I go back to manage it, it is like nothing has been set. Like it did not save the settings.

having the same problem. vb 3.6.8 patch1

[virus9112002]

Nice
Thanks Abe1.

for your contributions.

[cjwinternet]

Only a member that has 'Can Manage Threads' permission will be able to use the options.

Where's that set please?

[Abe1]

suggestion: can u set time of how long they must stay on the thread, since my user just click the link and go on
No.
It worked for me but the only problem is this.

when my members will try to enter their user name and password, they have 2 boxes to choose from to enter them the small normal one at the top and the other in the big box that come as vb mssage.

when i enter in the normal small one the message comes but it won't redirect to the thread it will have the /forums missing.

And when i enter in the user and pass in the vb message box in will work good

what do you think i should do??
I have no idea what you are talking about.
Is there a way to know all the threads that have been marked for forced reading so I can stop it or cancel it from threads of my choice? Moderators have been using this too much and now any new user has to spend ages trying to get into the forum as he is continuously redirected to read a thread...really annoying.
I am working on it.

[richTV]

Hello Abe.

i was thinking about a force users to read a pm

a pm sent by a Mod or Admin or perhaps configurable for other usergroups too via Admin Panel or something.

i have set up in my forum a flashing PM icon to get a member's attention but maybe that could be a nice idea too.

to be honest, i haven't checked to see if such a hack exists but i'm just tossing around some thoughts here. :)

tnx for reading.

[richTV]

Is there a way to know all the threads that have been marked for forced reading so I can stop it or cancel it from threads of my choice?.....

not the most efficient way, but u could register a test acct to see which threads they are. :)

[Digital Jedi]

I have no idea what you are talking about.
If I'm not mistaken, I think he's talking about the login page that comes up when you try to view an area that requires you to be logged in to access, and the login box in the navbar. When they login from the navbar, it doesn't always redirect to the thread.

[Direct Vision]

If I'm not mistaken, I think he's talking about the loging page that comes up when you try to view an area that requires you to be logged in to access, and the login box in the navbar. When they login from the navbar, it doesn't always redirect to the thread.

Yes thank you that's right, when members log in from home page (www.mypage.com),
it does'nt work the address of the thread will have the /forums missing,

and when members are in the forums (www.mypage.com/forums), it will work.

the thing is that from the homepage it won't work.

[JohnBee]

Lovely idea!
Doesn't work though.

I installed this on 3.6.8, edits etc etc.
The radio button appears but no text or otherwise. Button seems to work but the following page(settings) is filled with blanks.

Any updates on the horizon?

[Roughnek29]

The best hack on VB.org

[JohnBee]

Lovely idea!
Doesn't work though.

I installed this on 3.6.8, edits etc etc.
The radio button appears but no text or otherwise. Button seems to work but the following page(settings) is filled with blanks.

Any updates on the horizon?
Alright I did a little poking around and found that the phrases are not coming up. I stuffed a few basic characters in there and they showed up fine, so it seems limited to the phrase. Any ideas?

Update:
After looking at the Show Thread Phrases Containing 'manage_force_thread_reading' I found the phrase product setting at: Force Users to Read a Thread. I changed this to vBulletin and everything works as it should(oddly enough). Not sure what it all means but it looks as though the phrase was not created with global permissions or something along those lines.

NitPicking a little further.
Would there be a way to show the user is reading a priority message(or similar) rather than an error message on the WOL?


Hope this helps
Installed!

[Meghwar]

HI all

thanx Abe1

It work Finally with third party vbPortal so no more mysql errors, its working fine and i like it :)

thanx

if any one need any help about this issue i will help


regards

Abe

[Direct Vision]

so can you help me?

[gertoo]

Great!! Just what i needed!

[Meghwar]

so can you help me?

sure just pm me what kinda help you want

[Raul7]

I have a question before i install it, can it be set to force a user read a thread before they enter a specific forum? i have about 7-8 forums, but i want them to read a thread only if they enter a special forum, is it possible? thanks

[Raul7]

nvm : i just got my answer, i am going to install now

[haurp00ned]

This is a great Mod, Thanks :)

[jerrygad]

Thank you for sharing it. :)

[sylar]

Installed it. Works awesome.

Thank you

[yoyoyoyo]

Here is the TMS (template modification system) XML file for this mod, for those that have TMS installed.

[Red Matrix]

I don't know what's up, but the forum where I am a member, this hack was installed and I can't get anywhere. ... and I have ACP access..etc.

[pewp]

Is there anyway to make this force someone to view an event?

[lazserus]

I don't know what's up, but the forum where I am a member, this hack was installed and I can't get anywhere. ... and I have ACP access..etc.I wouldn't be surprised if the thread that was forced was deleted. If that happens there is no way any user can access your forums. The mod needs to be uninstalled then reinstalled. Seems as if this mod is only half complete.

[obrax]

easy2install nice plugin. thx

[Hengest]

I like this. Thanks for making it.

Installed :up:

[goorgoor]

i have a problem. after installing and adding a thread to "Force Thread Reading"...i don't get any messages up. what's wrong

[Elenna]

i have a problem. after installing and adding a thread to "Force Thread Reading"...i don't get any messages up. what's wrong

You probably won't see the message, because it takes you back to the thread afterwards... so you've already seen it, and won't get a message.

Your other users, however, will get a message :)

Does that makes sense?

[Abe1]

Does that makes sense?
Said perfectly.

[wim s]

geinstaleerd, works great :up:

[AGIH]

I couldn't find this code to do the update and I'm running 3.6:

2) Do the template edits

in SHOWTHREAD:

find:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
<div><label for="ao_rrd"><input type="radio" name="do" id="ao_rrd" value="removeredirect" />$vbphrase[remove_redirects]</label></div>
--------------------------------------------------------------------

AFTER place this:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
<!-- Start Abe1 Force Users to Read a Thread -->
<div><label for="ao_mfr"><input type="radio" name="do" id="ao_mfr" value="forceread" />$vbphrase[manage_force_thread_reading]</label></div>
<!-- End Abe1 Force Users to Read a Thread -->
--------------------------------------------------------------------

find:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
<option value="removeredirect">$vbphrase[remove_redirects]</option>
--------------------------------------------------------------------

AFTER place this:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
<!-- Start Abe1 Force Users to Read a Thread -->
<option value="forceread">$vbphrase[manage_force_thread_reading]</option>
<!-- End Abe1 Force Users to Read a Thread -->
--------------------------------------------------------------------

[RedKilla]

I have installed this hack, but Im having some problems. A while ago and made a force read post, then deleted it..But its still making people go to that thread that no longer exists and they cannot move on anywhere else..
Suggestions?

The thread below in the screenshot no longer exists

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2007/11/10.jpg

[Captain DDL]

I installed this thread and required everyone to read the new rules...I got at least 50 pms with people wondering what they did to get in trouble. Heh.

[Abe1]

I have installed this hack, but Im having some problems. A while ago and made a force read post, then deleted it..But its still making people go to that thread that no longer exists and they cannot move on anywhere else..
Suggestions?

The thread below in the screenshot no longer exists

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2007/11/10.jpg
Either going into the database and removing the option, uninstall then reinstalling, or wait until the next version is released.

[helpmehost]

I have problem with this mod, I forced a thread to read and not sure but it seems I remvoed the thread now people can not login they are asked to read a thread which does not excist

[Ahsin1]

i had install in my forum but it dont this massege to force member any idea ?

[habasabi]

i have just installed this mod, and i can not get it to work.. i imported the product, and did the template edits.. but it is not showing up in the thread tools... HELP!

I'm running 3.6.8

[maidos]

was wondering about having a countdown on that thread i want to froce member to read.. since the members just click on the link and go back to their lurking/leeching mode

[tanyeri24]

I've lot of moderators and they can always force threads to be read in their own sections. With 10 mods thats means every day this error message 'please read'... Its boring..
Only super moderators and admin must have the rights for this or better to handle it via usergroup.. Its possible?

[cajunboy2208]

Ok, some members are getting everything perfectly, I tested it myself and worked fine.

But for some some... it says they must view the thread, and when they click on it to view the thread, nothing loads, and thus they cannot get past this to access my forum.
They have tried several times... and nothing will load.

Any suggestions?

[cosy]

this mod disable this one https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=129496

[linnov]

I get a invalid syntax mysql error if i load a page from vbadvanced

it works fine from /forums though is there something that has to be added to vbadvanced options to get it to work

i tried toggling the custom page settings but I still get the invalid syntax error

using 3.6.8 pl2

[Abe1]

I get a invalid syntax mysql error if i load a page from vbadvanced

it works fine from /forums though is there something that has to be added to vbadvanced options to get it to work

i tried toggling the custom page settings but I still get the invalid syntax error

using 3.6.8 pl2
Go to the settings and disable it for custom pages.

[tanyeri24]

Hi Abe1, first of all thanks for your share. I love to see how you always updating your stuff its very nice for the community.

I have vbispy (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=125947&highlight=vbispy) installed too on my forum I had no problems until I have updated your plugin.
Now I get this database error, I hope that will help you to figure out whats the problem is:

Datenbankfehler in vBulletin 3.6.5:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT force_read_thread.force_read_threadid AS threadid
FROM force_read_thread AS force_read_thread
LEFT JOIN force_read_read AS force_read_read ON (force_read_thread.force_read_threadid = force_read_read.force_read_threadid AND force_read_read.force_read_userid = '1')
WHERE force_read_read.force_read_userid IS NULL
AND force_read_thread.force_read_usergroupid IN (0,7,6)
AND (force_read_thread.expire_date = 0 OR force_read_thread.expire_date > '1197059678')
AND
(
force_read_thread.force_read_forumid IN ()
OR force_read_thread.force_read_forumid = 0 AND (force_read_thread.force_read_location = 0 OR force_read_thread.force_read_location & 1)
);

MySQL-Fehler : You have an error in your SQL syntax. Check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near ')
OR force_read_thread.force_read_forumid = 0 AND (force
Fehler-Nr. : 1064
Datum : Friday, December 7th 2007 @ 09:34:38 PM
Skript : http://www.xxx.com/index.php?page=xx
Referrer : http://www.xx.com/index.php
IP-Adresse : 89.217.xx.xx
Benutzername : xx
Klassenname : vb_database


Thanks again for your great works. And I hope you can fix my problem. Bye.

[Hornstar]

Just wondering if you are still planning on making an option for this to be only used by admins etc. (usergroup permissions) I read back in July this would happen, just wondering if you have any idea of a possible timeline with this feature.

Thanks.

[BOWZONE]

great mod...

***BowZone clicks install***

Thanks!

[len backus]

Am I right in that you can not force those who are not members of any usergroup...namely unregistered lurkers or visitors who arrive via search engines?

[cajunboy2208]

They must be in a usergroup to get the force read.

But, due to some problems I am having with it, and no response to my questions... I am forced to uninstall this.

[len backus]

Abe, do you plan to add it for unregistered users so we can communicate with them?

[Hornstar]

I am getting a problem with an endless loop because this is clashing with vbplaza which also makes users view there expired items, so one of my smods is currently in an endless loop and cant access the forums. Major problem, so I will have to disable this until, both mods are able to work together. I also reported this to cmx, but not sure which product needs to be fixed. Let me know.

Thanks.

[tobias_t]

I can only second the request to make this mod admin-only. I have installed it, but had to ask our moderators to *steer clear* of this feature ;)

When looking into the .xml, I see this line:

// check forum permissions for this forum
if (!can_moderate($threadinfo['forumid'], 'canmanagethreads'))

Wouldn't it be sufficient to simply adjust the "if" condition to make it check on admin status instead? Any hints?

[taydu]

I accidentally delete (physically remove) the thread that I enforce everyone to read. And now everyone that havént read that thread got stuck at the message. How to fixe that problem other then uninstall the hack and reinstall it ?

[maidos]

so how about my suggestion regarding the countdown?

[midweststreets]

I accidentally delete (physically remove) the thread that I enforce everyone to read. And now everyone that hav?nt read that thread got stuck at the message. How to fixe that problem other then uninstall the hack and reinstall it ?

i ran into the same problem today.. is there a chance for an update that will fix this issue? i simply have it disabled for now

[Tigur]

How come I can not select the Unregistered/Not logged in usergroup? Yes I know it may seem silly, but I have it coupled with the limited viewing mod and have that set so they can only view 1 post. I pretty much want unregistered/not logged in users to be forced to go view this page. The reason I have it set like so is because I want to keep my thread content hidden, but the topic available, mostly for RSS feed and google indexing purposes.

[Abe1]

How come I can not select the Unregistered/Not logged in usergroup? Yes I know it may seem silly, but I have it coupled with the limited viewing mod and have that set so they can only view 1 post. I pretty much want unregistered/not logged in users to be forced to go view this page. The reason I have it set like so is because I want to keep my thread content hidden, but the topic available, mostly for RSS feed and google indexing purposes.
Will be in next version.

[dvbusuario]

Don't Work for me

Delete options of moderation I just left the option to "delete thread"

Any help me?

Thanks

[DannyITR]

I can't find the second bit of code in the instructions. Is this hack still any good?

[red-dna]

Install and every thing is fine
Thanks

[puertoblack2003]

i like this hack but causing conflict with the vbrecycle Hack. I was getting a "Invalid Forum Specify" i tracked it down to this hack.

Hope this can be compatible.

[mystic10]

hmmm - for anyone interested - I made a little Attention Please graphic to use on the "error message" phrase and in the thread that you have the required read in... It's especially nice if you use the bbcode colors red and darkred :)

Enjoy!

Jacquii.

My phrase:


Again - Thanx for the modification
Nominated for HOTM

Jacquii.

KINDLY HELP COULD U GUIDE TO WHERE I PLACE IT...IN STEPS SO I CAN FOLLOW IT CORRECTLY THANKS SO FOR MUCH

[mystic10]

I Was Wondering..sorry For The Ingnorance On My Part...but Want To Know Does It Save A Cookie So When The Member Come Back They Don't Have To See The Forced Section Again

[Faltzer]

This is just what I've been looking for. Great!

[len backus]

Mystic, yes, there is an option for showing a thread only once. I have been using that option.

[PoetJA-1975]

ooops = wrong thread....

[vNew]

I have vB 3.6.8 and after installation, I was able to force reading of a thread.

However, after the thread is read, if the user then clicks on home, the process is repeated, i.e. he/she has to read the thread yet again.

I've 6 other hacks installed, so I presume this is a compatibility issue.

If there is no simple solution, I'll uninstall this hack.

Fortunately, I backed up vB before installation.

This is supposedly, and theoretically, a great hack. But unfortunately, it doesn't work right in my system.

vNew.

P.S.: I waded through all 23 pages of discussions and found no solution.

[vNew]

UN-installed.

Sorry, but the loop of repeatedly demanding that the user read a thread that was already read was simply not helpful. I think it is a compatibility issue on my system. As I said, I've 6 hacks installed before this, and don't have time to figure out the problem.

It was a great concept, though. A nice feature to have even if it is not absolutely essential. Unfortunately, it didn't work out.

Thanks for the efforts, no less.

P.S. After un-install, the feature and function are gone, but the non-functional radio-button remained in the drop down menu. Anyway to remove it?

[z0diac]

I imported the xml file fine - but after I go into the forum , create a thread, read the thread, then select Thread Tools dropdown menu, there's nothing new there. ??? (running v3.6.8)

[Auron]

Someone mentioned earlier about having portal integration issues with this hack..

lm currently getting the following issue:

Warning: Unknown(./includes/vba_global_error.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /includes/functions.php(2658) : eval()'d code on line 1

Fatal error: (null)() [function.require]: Failed opening required './includes/vba_global_error.php' (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/anime/public_html/forum/includes/functions.php(2658) : eval()'d code on line 1

l know it has something to do with vbadvanced wanting to look for it in a place it doesnt exist but lm no coder so dont have the knowledge to edit more than one or two things that lm used to...

someone mentioned disabling custom pages or something but l couldnt find the settings that mentioned this hack and well we have custom pages that are needed hence if it can specifically be disabled for the portal, or work it would be useful...

on a side note l did work out how to hide the option from staff other than admins, its not perfect but it worked well enough which l saw mentioned so l thought l would add my template edits that removed the option from the thread tools and specifically only let ID6 (administrators) edit the thread settings of this hack

heres the code we used (its simple but worked without causing errors

find:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
<div><label for="ao_rrd"><input type="radio" name="do" id="ao_rrd" value="removeredirect" />$vbphrase[remove_redirects]</label></div>
--------------------------------------------------------------------

AFTER place this:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
<!-- Start Abe1 Force Users to Read a Thread -->
<if condition="$bbuserinfo['usergroupid'] == 6">
<div><label for="ao_mfr"><input type="radio" name="do" id="ao_mfr" value="forceread" />$vbphrase[manage_force_thread_reading]</label></div>
</if>
<!-- End Abe1 Force Users to Read a Thread -->
--------------------------------------------------------------------



find:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
<option value="removeredirect">$vbphrase[remove_redirects]</option>
--------------------------------------------------------------------

AFTER place this:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
<!-- Start Abe1 Force Users to Read a Thread -->
<if condition="$bbuserinfo['usergroupid'] == 6">
<option value="forceread">$vbphrase[manage_force_thread_reading]</option>
</if>
<!-- End Abe1 Force Users to Read a Thread -->
--------------------------------------------------------------------

[parash]

THanks was simple to sort out..works very nice

[jenai]

A friend installed this but ive done something wrong! My forum has gone down and i have this error

Parse error: parse error, unexpected '{' in /home/virtual/site3/fst/var/www/html/forum/global.php on line 40

I know nothing about php and he doesnt either so we are pretty stuck!

Any help is appriciated

J

[Auron]

A friend installed this but ive done something wrong! My forum has gone down and i have this error

Parse error: parse error, unexpected '{' in /home/virtual/site3/fst/var/www/html/forum/global.php on line 40

I know nothing about php and he doesnt either so we are pretty stuck!

Any help is appriciated

J

what version of VB are you using? and lm assuming you did the PHP edits..

[jenai]

No my idiot of a friend did them! I tried deleting them and it made no difference, also tried disabling all plugins and still nothing.

I know a bit of php and im only using 3.6.1 as i dont really want to update for now. And from looking at this plugin i dont think it works on my version!? He has now gone offline due to shame and im left to pick up the pieces :(

[Auron]

well it looks like a tag issue, if you have a backup of files it might be worth redoing the edits altho l cannot see how one could mess up adding two lines..

l myself use 3.6.8 PLI2 (well not l, lm just the addition to access the members area as l update and install on his site as lm pretty much the server guy :D) and l know it works pretty well, however this mod doesnt seem to like working and gives an mysql error on the portal, altho lm assuming thats because its defaulting to looking within the portals plugin directory, lm sure adding something like a defining varible (my friend has the code somewhere) that points to the missing file might sort out the situation but theres more pressing issues to deal with elsewhere to worry (and well we are not using the mod yet anyways, was useful for future things like forum rules etc)

[Alibass]

Is this hack working on 3.7b ?

[mastertek2000]

Really nice mod - Thanx for sharing

[mc0676]

Hallo, i've a problem.
I've for error delete a post after that i inset the force read and now many users have to click in the link but can't navigate after in the forum.
Where is the table in the db where i need to clean the force read ?
Thanks.

[mc0676]

Hallo, i've a problem.
I've for error delete a post after that i inset the force read and now many users have to click in the link but can't navigate after in the forum.
Where is the table in the db where i need to clean the force read ?
Thanks.

Can someone help me ?

[SNATCH3R]

installed and its working like charm............ :) thanks

[Digital Jedi]

I've only used this a couple of times, but so far so good. I made a thread in the moderator forums warning everyone with deletion permissions not to delete Force Read threads. Then I forced them all to read the thread. Is that irony? I keep forgetting. ;)

[Rideharder]

wow Nice Love it.

[thenutthouse]

Can you make it work when people "Manage Attachments"?

[princeedward]

updated...thanks.... ;)

[blind-eddie]

Very Nice hack. Some of my members hate it, but they now read the threads that need their input. Good job.

[Carmen27]

yea im having the same issue as well. I set something for admin only and when I deleted that thread, they are stuck in show thread but it does't take them to the post cuz i deleted it and they can't see the forums or nothing.

Someone, is there a special thing you have to do when you delete a thread with this mod? Cuz we are stuck and can't view anything and the thread it's taking us to was deleted ... Carmen

[Carmen27]

i ran into the same problem today.. is there a chance for an update that will fix this issue? i simply have it disabled for now

was there a solution to this? I am having the same issue.. Carmen

[Digital Jedi]

yea im having the same issue as well. I set something for admin only and when I deleted that thread, they are stuck in show thread but it does't take them to the post cuz i deleted it and they can't see the forums or nothing.

Someone, is there a special thing you have to do when you delete a thread with this mod? Cuz we are stuck and can't view anything and the thread it's taking us to was deleted ... Carmen
Nope, I don't think so. I warned all my mods not delete Force Read threads just to avoid the problem, and set that thread to Force Read so they wouldn't miss the warning.

I myself don't understand why folks are deleting these threads to begin with. Once they're read, they're read. You don't need to do anything else.

[stwilson]

Abe,

You planning on updating this to 3.7? When you do, I have a $Thank you heading your way.

[Abe1]

Can you make it work when people "Manage Attachments"?
It's a small page.

[Abe1]

Abe,

You planning on updating this to 3.7? When you do, I have a $Thank you heading your way.
Some time in the future. No exact date.

[m002.p]

Great Hack Abe!!

Love this, now there is no excuse for new registrants to say "i didnt find or read the rules" ;)

QUESTION;

I see the option to tick "new thread", which I take means if the user clicks to start a new thread, they get the message. However, I have a specific forum where I want this enforced, but I do not want them to get the "force thread" every time they click this forum. Is there a way to enable this only if they click "new thread" in that specific forum?

I hope I make sense :s

[blind-eddie]

I have read all post here, & still I get 404 not found page if I am not in the /forum/.
I to have vba pages & set force read for only forum related areas. If I login on test account on vba portal page, I get pop up, requesting I read thread. I have it set to only force read on forum pages. What is the Portal Output Global Variable for this mod to add to admincp/vbacmps/Portal Output Global Variables ?

[mark|3]

is there anyway to include the downloads and arcade section?

thanks

[cjwinternet]

Here's a snag.

We had two 'forced reads' on the forum, an FAQ and something else. One of these threads was deleted.

Users were then forced to read the first thread, the FAQ. They are then prompted to read the second thread. As it doesn't exist, they are stuck in a loop getting the 'you must read this thread' notification over and over again.

The product had to be removed and reinstalled.

That's a PITA.

[Digital Jedi]

Here's a snag.

We had two 'forced reads' on the forum, an FAQ and something else. One of these threads was deleted.

Users were then forced to read the first thread, the FAQ. They are then prompted to read the second thread. As it doesn't exist, they are stuck in a loop getting the 'you must read this thread' notification over and over again.

The product had to be removed and reinstalled.

That's a PITA.
That's a known bug, that's been repeatedly mentioned in this thread. There's no fix for it at the moment. Just out of curiosity, why did you delete the other thread, rather then just turning the Force Read off for that thread?

[Gooner]

i get this error message while using your mod with a paid mod from www.joomlaworks.gr

but your mod is very important to me, the error is:

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.8:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT force_read_thread.force_read_threadid AS threadid
FROM force_read_thread AS force_read_thread
LEFT JOIN force_read_read AS force_read_read ON (force_read_thread.force_read_threadid = force_read_read.force_read_threadid AND force_read_read.force_read_userid = '2')
WHERE force_read_read.force_read_userid IS NULL
AND force_read_thread.force_read_usergroupid IN (0,14)
AND (force_read_thread.expire_date = 0 OR force_read_thread.expire_date > '1203966869')
AND
(
force_read_thread.force_read_forumid IN ()
OR force_read_thread.force_read_forumid = 0 AND (force_read_thread.force_read_location = 0 OR force_read_thread.force_read_location & 1)
);

MySQL Error : You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near ')
OR force_read_thread.force_read_forumid = 0 AND (force_read_thread.forc' at line 9
Error Number : 1064
Date : Monday, February 25th 2008 @ 02:14:29 PM
Script : http://www.e********.net/
Referrer :
IP Address : 77.101.215.207
Username : Gooner
Classname : vB_Database


how do i fix this so i can use both mods enabled at the same time? at the moment i can only have one of the mods enabled or i get that error, please help, i really need your mod

[AussieHolden]

I like the sound of this mod but I would only want it for new registered members when they log in for the first time so they will be taken to the rules section.

[Digital Jedi]

I like the sound of this mod but I would only want it for new registered members when they log in for the first time so they will be taken to the rules section.
You can do that with this mod. It's permission based.

[AussieHolden]

I have the mod installed now but I am at a lost as to were to make the edits ? as what is in the instructions.


2) Do the template edits

in SHOWTHREAD:

find:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
<div><label for="ao_rrd"><input type="radio" name="do" id="ao_rrd" value="removeredirect" />$vbphrase[remove_redirects]</label></div>
--------------------------------------------------------------------

AFTER place this:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
<!-- Start Abe1 Force Users to Read a Thread -->
<div><label for="ao_mfr"><input type="radio" name="do" id="ao_mfr" value="forceread" />$vbphrase[manage_force_thread_reading]</label></div>
<!-- End Abe1 Force Users to Read a Thread -->
--------------------------------------------------------------------



find:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
<option value="removeredirect">$vbphrase[remove_redirects]</option>
--------------------------------------------------------------------

AFTER place this:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
<!-- Start Abe1 Force Users to Read a Thread -->
<option value="forceread">$vbphrase[manage_force_thread_reading]</option>
<!-- End Abe1 Force Users to Read a Thread -->
--------------------------------------------------------------------

[mariocaz]

Only the error(conflict) of this mod is when I delet a thread that I set to force to read ?

Or the conflict is when I unset a thread that it was force to read to unforce it ??

Thank you!

[DannyITR]

I installed it an tested it however I had 2 complaints from users who were always being forced to read the thread even after having clicked on the link. They were still able to send me a PM however so I don't know what was going on. I wasn't able to re-produce this in my trials. What could be causing this?

Also...If I expire the forced reading for a thread and then re-activate it later will all the users who have already read the thread be forced to read it again?

[maidos]

while ur on the way updating for 3.7 can you finally take my suggestion into consideration?

Please have a count down on every forced read threads. this feature has no use otherwise imho since ppl just click the thread and move one.

[maidos]

I have the mod installed now but I am at a lost as to were to make the edits ? as what is in the instructions.

admincp-->Styles & Templates-->Style Manager-->your forum skin-->Edit templates-->showthread

[mariocaz]

Hi,

I also want to know how I can translate this Hack??, because I search the phrases in the ACP but I can´t find it.

Is there another way to translate it ??

Please help me!

[Digital Jedi]

Hi,

I also want to know how I can translate this Hack??, because I search the phrases in the ACP but I can?t find it.

Is there another way to translate it ??

Please help me!
What did you try searching for specifically? Because the phrases are in there. You just have to search for them one at a time.

[mariocaz]

I searched in all the pages of my phrases and nothing.

I want to translate all the phrase that appears to the users to read the force thread.

[Digital Jedi]

I searched in all the pages of my phrases and nothing.

I want to translate all the phrase that appears to the users to read the force thread.
Their in there, your just using the wrong search terms. Try searching for force with the Phrase Variable Name Only ticked and you'll find what your looking for.

[Ava-Kyrillos]

Hello

I ask how I make this option for Admins only and remove it for modrators menu.

Thanks a lot
George

[Abe1]

Hello

I ask how I make this option for Admins only and remove it for modrators menu.

Thanks a lot
George
No way right now.

[mystic10]

request: if you can put it in such a way where staff can monitor what post where force and what not...like a list of all forced thread so if we forget we can remove it especially the ones we without any date

also we can put an order for which threads need to be shown first and so on

[dbtp]

Nice! Thanks.

[dancue]

Another very useful mod!!

Thank you Abe!

If I would recommend something it would be the ability to remind a member after x-posts or x-visits.

[Elenna]

This is working wonderfully for me and my users!

I have a quick question - for the "location" section, I commonly use the same ones each time. Is there a way to edit the template or plugin to tell it which ones to automatically check (right now I think it's set for "Everywhere")?

[dbtp]

How do you test this out to make sure it is working properly? I had a moderator give this a try, but I am not sure if it work, because even I should have been forced to look at the thread.. right?

[Dingo14]

nice mod thanks

[Elenna]

How do you test this out to make sure it is working properly? I had a moderator give this a try, but I am not sure if it work, because even I should have been forced to look at the thread.. right?

If he included Admins in the Force Read. It's possible that he didn't include you.

Since he would be forwarded to the thread after making it a forced-read, he wouldn't see. You could use a login hack like Cyb's "Login to User" to try it out from someone else's account.

[maidos]

please reply to this msg https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1452935&postcount=373

[G-man561]

Thanks a lot! One of the best mods ever!

[360junkie]

ok i removed a post that had this on it now when com onee forums come 2 the site the cent see the forumz cuz this posty that it taking them 2 thats not there

[Digital Jedi]

ok i removed a post that had this on it now when com onee forums come 2 the site the cent see the forumz cuz this posty that it taking them 2 thats not there
Yes, there's quite a few warnings in this thread that warn not to delete Force Read threads.

[Abe1]

This is working wonderfully for me and my users!

I have a quick question - for the "location" section, I commonly use the same ones each time. Is there a way to edit the template or plugin to tell it which ones to automatically check (right now I think it's set for "Everywhere")?
Next version it will be an option in vb settings.

[Abe1]

ok i removed a post that had this on it now when com onee forums come 2 the site the cent see the forumz cuz this posty that it taking them 2 thats not there
Bug fixed in next version.

[Abe1]

please reply to this msg https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1452935&postcount=373
No template edits in next version. Will be released today.

[Abe1]

Version 2.0 (03/05/08):
First Release of this Hack for vb3.7
MAJOR update. Hack totally re-writen. You must uninstall old version before upgrading.
Fixed just about all bugs. (like if you delete a thread...)
No more template edit. Everything done in ACP.
Permissions for by who ever has ACP access with threads and posts
Force Guests to read a thread now.
Works for BOTH vb3.6 AND vb3.7

vB 3.7 version of this hack here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=172155

[pipin]

Version 2.0 (03/05/08):
First Release of this Hack for vb3.7
MAJOR update. Hack totally re-writen. You must uninstall old version before upgrading.
Fixed just about all bugs. (like if you delete a thread...)
No more template edit. Everything done in ACP.
Permissions for by who ever has ACP access with threads and posts
Force Guests to read a thread now.
Works for BOTH vb3.6 AND vb3.7

Great work and very good new Features.

[mc0676]

Versione 2.0 don't work for me.
I've 3.6.8.
I can see vbulletion option in admin panel.
But in thread, i see this.
And after if i choose the manage force vbulletin tell me
"The action is not specificated".

[Abe1]

Versione 2.0 don't work for me.
I've 3.6.8.
I can see vbulletion option in admin panel.
But in thread, i see this.
And after if i choose the manage force vbulletin tell me
"The action is not specificated".
Please read everything in the update then ask the question again.

[mc0676]

I've read che txt attached and make all step.
Version 1.2 worked fine, this no.

[Ejecutor Hanzo]

Hack shows me an database error, I follow all steps in instructions =/ (I have vb 3.6.8)

[BluePen]

I have same problem too .. "Database Error"

[mc0676]

OK, than it's not a mine problem.

[Saviour]

Abe...

Just uninstalled and installed the new version. I'm getting a database error page when clicking on the Force Read Thread link in the ACP.

Any idea what's causing this?

I have vB 3.6.8 PL2 installed.

[Saviour]

Just made sure...went over everything twice...same issue.

Still getting the Database error page.

Here's the error:

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.8:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT administrator.*,
userfield.*, usertextfield.*, user.*, UNIX_TIMESTAMP(passworddate) AS passworddate,
IF(displaygroupid=0, user.usergroupid, displaygroupid) AS displaygroupid,
language.phrasegroup_thread AS phrasegroup_thread,
language.phrasegroup_threadmanage AS phrasegroup_threadmanage,
language.phrasegroup_prefix AS phrasegroup_prefix,
language.phrasegroup_cpglobal AS phrasegroup_cpglobal,
language.phrasegroup_global AS phrasegroup_global,
language.options AS lang_options,
language.languagecode AS lang_code,
language.charset AS lang_charset,
language.locale AS lang_locale,
language.imagesoverride AS lang_imagesoverride,
language.dateoverride AS lang_dateoverride,
language.timeoverride AS lang_timeoverride,
language.registereddateoverride AS lang_registereddateoverride,
language.calformat1override AS lang_calformat1override,
language.calformat2override AS lang_calformat2override,
language.logdateoverride AS lang_logdateoverride,
language.decimalsep AS lang_decimalsep,
language.thousandsep AS lang_thousandsep

FROM user AS user
LEFT JOIN userfield AS userfield ON (user.userid = userfield.userid)
LEFT JOIN usertextfield AS usertextfield ON (usertextfield.userid = user.userid) LEFT JOIN administrator AS administrator ON (administrator.userid = user.userid) LEFT JOIN language AS language ON (language.languageid = IF(user.languageid = 0, 1, user.languageid))

WHERE user.userid = 1;

MySQL Error : Unknown column 'language.phrasegroup_prefix' in 'field list'
Error Number : 1054
Date : Wednesday, March 5th 2008 @ 08:06:59 AM
Script : http://www.xxxxxx.com/forums/admincp/force_read_thread.php
Referrer : http://www.xxxxxx.com/forums/admincp/index.php?do=nav
IP Address :
Username :
Classname : vb_database

[Abe1]

Just made sure...went over everything twice...same issue.

Still getting the Database error page.
Anyone can post the query and error? Right click and show source.

[Biggles]

I'm getting the same error too, Abe1. I am also running vB 3.6.8 PL2.

Database error message reads as follows:

MySQL Error : Unknown column 'language.phrasegroup_prefix' in 'field list'
Error Number : 1054
Date : Wednesday, March 5th 2008 @ 09:21:29 AM
Script : http://www.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.com/forums/admincp/force_read_thread.php
Referrer : http://www.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.com/forums/admincp/index.php?do=nav
IP Address : 81.153.66.74
Username :
Classname : vB_Database

Please advise. I like the concept but can't use it yet. :(

Biggles

[Saviour]

Abe...look at my previous post.

[Abe1]

I think i got it. Just a file change. Will update in a few min. Only effects vb3.6.x users.

[mc0676]

Abe1 i've uninstalled this mod and i attend correction of the error but WHY i receive THIS error after i've unistalled ?!?!!?!?

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.8:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT *
FROM vb_thread AS thread
LEFT JOIN vb_force_read_users AS force_read_users ON (thread.threadid = force_read_users.force_read_threadid AND force_read_users.force_read_userid = '418')
WHERE thread.force_read = '1' AND (thread.force_read_expire_date = '0' OR thread.force_read_expire_date > '1204728706') AND (force_read_usergroups = '' OR force_read_usergroups LIKE '%-25-%' OR force_read_usergroups LIKE '%-26-%' OR force_read_usergroups LIKE '%-2-%') AND (force_read_forums = '') AND force_read_users.force_read_userid IS NULL
ORDER BY force_read_order ASC;

MySQL Error : Table 'vwgolfcommunity_com_vb.vb_force_read_users' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Date : Wednesday, March 5th 2008 @ 03:51:46 PM
Script : http://www.vwgolfcommunity.com/vbulletin/mgc_chatbox.php
Referrer : http://www.vwgolfcommunity.com/vbulletin/index.php
IP Address : 79.7.143.76
Username : diac82
Classname : vB_Database

[Abe1]

Zip file updated. admincp/force_read_thread.php file updated to fix error for vb3.6.x users.

[Abe1]

Abe1 i've uninstalled this mod and i attend correction of the error but WHY i receive THIS error after i've unistalled ?!?!!?!?

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.8:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT *
FROM vb_thread AS thread
LEFT JOIN vb_force_read_users AS force_read_users ON (thread.threadid = force_read_users.force_read_threadid AND force_read_users.force_read_userid = '418')
WHERE thread.force_read = '1' AND (thread.force_read_expire_date = '0' OR thread.force_read_expire_date > '1204728706') AND (force_read_usergroups = '' OR force_read_usergroups LIKE '%-25-%' OR force_read_usergroups LIKE '%-26-%' OR force_read_usergroups LIKE '%-2-%') AND (force_read_forums = '') AND force_read_users.force_read_userid IS NULL
ORDER BY force_read_order ASC;

MySQL Error : Table 'vwgolfcommunity_com_vb.vb_force_read_users' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Date : Wednesday, March 5th 2008 @ 03:51:46 PM
Script : http://www.vwgolfcommunity.com/vbulletin/mgc_chatbox.php
Referrer : http://www.vwgolfcommunity.com/vbulletin/index.php
IP Address : 79.7.143.76
Username : diac82
Classname : vB_Database
Do you have some hack that caches plug-ins?

[Saviour]

Abe...seems to be working now.

Question...

Only Aministrators have permissions? How about Moderators, or Super Mods? Where is this permission set?

[Abe1]

Abe...seems to be working now.

Question...

Only Aministrators have permissions? How about Moderators, or Super Mods? Where is this permission set?
No option for them now. Only admins.

[Saviour]

Okay...thanks.

[Biggles]

The update has now enabled me to overcome the database error, Abe1, but I can't seem to add a thread.

I tried using thread ID '1' for all usergroups, etcetera. The system said the addition was successful but it doesn't show up as displayed in your second image above and, if I go back to Force Users link in Threads and Posts I just get the empty file page without any listed threads shown.

I also tried re-installing the product, selecting overwrite, but that did not fix this problem.

Biggles

[DannyITR]

Any chance of getting an answer to this problem?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1452839&postcount=371

[rob4448585]

does it still work with VBadvanvced?

Thank you for a great hack

and when unistalling, do i need to go and undo the template changes?

[Abe1]

The update has now enabled me to overcome the database error, Abe1, but I can't seem to add a thread.

I tried using thread ID '1' for all usergroups, etcetera. The system said the addition was successful but it doesn't show up as displayed in your second image above and, if I go back to Force Users link in Threads and Posts I just get the empty file page without any listed threads shown.

I also tried re-installing the product, selecting overwrite, but that did not fix this problem.

Biggles
Interesting. Would I be able to look at your ACP?

Also, the link in the thread should have been removed when you uninstall. The link page it not suppose to work.

[Abe1]

does it still work with VBadvanvced?

Thank you for a great hack


and when unistalling, do i need to go and undo the template changes?
Yes to the template removal.

You can set in the ACP settings what to exclude.

[Abe1]

Any chance of getting an answer to this problem?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1452839&postcount=371
First should not happen any more.

Second, not if you dont reset also.

[luckid]

not work for me ... when add New Thread and save not compare on list !!!!

VB 3.6.8

Whi???

[Abe1]

azzz. dont not unistall old version

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/

How tu remove this line????

Tnx in advance
Search for "force" in templates and it should bring you to the template edit that you have to remove when uninstalling the old version.

[DannyITR]

First should not happen any more.

Second, not if you dont reset also.

Thanks so much. I will upgrade.

[Biggles]

Interesting. Would I be able to look at your ACP?

Also, the link in the thread should have been removed when you uninstall. The link page it not suppose to work.I have completely uninstalled the hack and am about to try a complete new install, Abe.

I have no problem at all with you looking at my ACP, of course, but let me try a new install first. If that doesn't work, I'll PM you with details of how to access the ACP. Back soon.

Thanks for your interest, btw. :up:

Biggles

[luckid]

this ok remove ;)

but not work for me ... when add New Thread and save not compare on list !!!!

VB 3.6.8

Whi???

[Biggles]

Hi Abe

I tried a complete new install and that didn't fix the prob, unfortunately. I've PMed you with ACP access details.

Thanks

Biggles

[rob4448585]

this ok remove ;)

but not work for me ... when add New Thread and save not compare on list !!!!

VB 3.6.8

Whi???

correct, i just tried it too, and when you go ahead and add a new thread, it doesnt save it on the admin cp so you cant remove it,

and also the thread wont be forced to read :(

[Abe1]

Zip file updated (again). admincp/force_read_thread.php file updated to fix error of not adding the force read.

[odeezie]

Search for "force" in templates and it should bring you to the template edit that you have to remove when uninstalling the old version.

Thanks Abe! That was my problem, and searching "force" in the Showthread template took me right to the code. I removed it, and the radio button is gone.

Thanks again, that was very simple, even for someone who does not know anything about code. :)

[mariocaz]

Wow thank you for the update!!

and the update works in 3.6.8 pl2 ??

also how can I uninstall the mod ???, to update to the new version.

Thank you in advance!

Mario

[Biggles]

Abe, I tried uploading just the amended admincp file but it hasn't fixed the problem. Should I uninstall again and try yet another new install - or just give up? :eek:

Biggles

[Abe1]

Abe, I tried uploading just the amended admincp file but it hasn't fixed the problem. Should I uninstall again and try yet another new install - or just give up? :eek:

Biggles
I just tried again but it seems like you took the permission away.

[BigDog56]

Just updated, checked it, seems to work just fine. Thank you!

[Sierra Oscar]

Thanks for the update Abe1 - will install later.:)

[mariocaz]

Wow thank you for the update!!

and the update works in 3.6.8 pl2 ??

also how can I uninstall the mod ???, to update to the new version.

Thank you in advance!

Mario

Please. :)

[rob4448585]

works fine now, i uploaded the two files again

then uninstalled the product and then installed the newer version again

works fine with 3.6.8

thanks abe

great mod!!!

[Biggles]

I just tried again but it seems like you took the permission away.Sorry Abe. I thought you had finished. I am resetting your username as I speak.

Biggles

[360junkie]

Yes, there's quite a few warnings in this thread that warn not to delete Force Read threads.

Well i still need help

[Abe1]

Well i still need help
What do you mean need help?

There in no more a threat to delete threads in the latest version.

[360junkie]

What do you mean need help?

There in no more a threat to delete threads in the latest version.

ok how do i make people have 2 look at it on the new one

[Abe1]

ok how do i make people have 2 look at it on the new one
In your ACP, under threads and posts.

[mariocaz]

I updated the mod.

Only I have 2 little question.... what is Force Read Order ???

and where I can see the ID of all my threads ???

Thanx

[360junkie]

haha thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

[Abe1]

I updated the mod.

Only I have 2 little question.... what is Force Read Order ???

and where I can see the ID of all my threads ???

Thanx
Force Read Order is the order in which users will have to view force read threads if there is more then one they need to read.

when you go into a thread from the forumdisplay page, the link should say t=xxxx. That xxxx would be the ID.

[mariocaz]

Thank you now I understand perfect.

[heeroyun]

Thank for the work :)

[Biggles]

Good morning, Abe1

I see you visited my ACP last night. Thank you for taking the time to do that (twice). I appreciate your hard work and your interest in resolving my problem with this hack.

Unfortunately, I am still unable to add a thread. It seems to be a problem with thread identification in that I am using vBSEO which, as you know, re-writes thread IDs - among other things. Thus, thread ID 1 is re-written to become '1-welcome-message.html' for example. I've tried entering '1' and '1-welcome-message' and neither actually adds a thread to force readers to look at.

I would most humbly and respectfully add that this hack cannot actually do what it says on the box in that it can take a reader to a thread but cannot possibly force them to read a single word. It's the old: "you can take a horse to water ... " thing in that respect.

For these reasons, I have decided to call it a day and, reluctantly, uninstall this hack.

Once again, I thank you for your hard work and dedication. I have used some of your other hacks and they are simply outstanding. I remain a grateful Abe1 fan.

All the best, Abe :up:

Mike (aka Biggles)

[xLYNZx]

i have installed this and now UserCP and PMs are not working. I have uninstalled it again but the issue still stands.

This is the only MOD I have recently installed so cannot be anything else.

Any help??

[Sigilosa]

Thanks a lot :)


Edit: It doesn't work for me. "Invalid Action" says when I try to mark a thread.

I had last version installed with no problems. I uninstalled it and now this new one doesn't work.

Must I put the ThreadID at admin or what? I have 3.6.8 version Patch Level 2

Thanks

[EagleNick]

Nice MOD ;)
Installed and works fine.

I just have a question about some options when adding a forced thread...
What exactly are the "Force Read Order" and "Location' options?

Thanks in advance!
Regards,
Nick

[newguy]

I have a older version installed. What templates were edited? I have forgot them and do you need to undo them edits before you install the new version?

[chikkoo]

I am using vb 3.6.7, it's not working with my board. Strange.
Uninstalling and going back to the old version now.

[TheAlthing]

I have a older version installed. What templates were edited? I have forgot them and do you need to undo them edits before you install the new version?
Same issue here. IIRC it was just SHOWTHREAD. The mod edits are marked with start and end notes so they aren't hard to find.

So with this new version, the forced thread reading is done only via adminCP, no option to do it via threads anymore?

[Abe1]

i have installed this and now UserCP and PMs are not working. I have uninstalled it again but the issue still stands.

This is the only MOD I have recently installed so cannot be anything else.

Any help??
What is not working about them? Please explain.

[Abe1]

Thanks a lot :)


Edit: It doesn't work for me. "Invalid Action" says when I try to mark a thread.

I had last version installed with no problems. I uninstalled it and now this new one doesn't work.

Must I put the ThreadID at admin or what? I have 3.6.8 version Patch Level 2

Thanks
I'm not sure your question.

[Abe1]

Nice MOD ;)
Installed and works fine.

I just have a question about some options when adding a forced thread...
What exactly are the "Force Read Order" and "Location' options?

Thanks in advance!
Regards,
Nick
Order is if there is more then one thread a user is forced to read.

Location is if you only want it on a forum rather then the whole site.

[Abe1]

I have a older version installed. What templates were edited? I have forgot them and do you need to undo them edits before you install the new version?
Search "force read" it should find it.

[Abe1]

I am using vb 3.6.7, it's not working with my board. Strange.
Uninstalling and going back to the old version now.
What was not working?

[Abe1]

Same issue here. IIRC it was just SHOWTHREAD. The mod edits are marked with start and end notes so they aren't hard to find.

So with this new version, the forced thread reading is done only via adminCP, no option to do it via threads anymore?
Only in ACP currently.

[dancue]

I was just going to ask about that. Do you have plans to add that feature ABE?

[Abe1]

I was just going to ask about that. Do you have plans to add that feature ABE?
Dont know.

[Sigilosa]

I'm not sure your question.

Hi, I'm not good at english, I'm spanish, sorry.

When I wanted a thread to be read, I usually marked it on the same thread
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1558/unoew2.th.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=unoew2.jpg)



It was working before with the previous version, but not now. See the error, please.

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/3548/dosrz2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Must I mark the thread from the admin panel or what am I doing wrong? Thanks



(vBulletin 3.6.8 Patch Level 2)

[Sigilosa]

Hi it's me again

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/ (http://imageshack.us)


I did it from ACP, but now, nobody is forced to read this thread. What am I doing wrong now?? :(


https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/ (http://imageshack.us)

[Rideharder]

Search for "force" in templates and it should bring you to the template edit that you have to remove when uninstalling the old version.


Cant some one give me step by step on remove template edit..
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/

Thanks sooooo much...

My URL www.speedaholic.net..

[Rideharder]

PhotoPost vBGallery v2.4.2

When I post in the vBGallery it shows need to read post then I click on the link to read it takes me to a blank page...

What can I do to fix this?

[ZomgStuff]

is there a setting to force users to read a thread entering a certain forum?

[Abe1]

Hi it's me again

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/ (http://imageshack.us)


I did it from ACP, but now, nobody is forced to read this thread. What am I doing wrong now?? :(


https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/ (http://imageshack.us)
It look like you set it to one location and not site wide.

[Abe1]

is there a setting to force users to read a thread entering a certain forum?
Yes. The location option.

[Abe1]

PhotoPost vBGallery v2.4.2

When I post in the vBGallery it shows need to read post then I click on the link to read it takes me to a blank page...

What can I do to fix this?
Add the gallery to the block list in the ACP settings.

[Abe1]

Cant some one give me step by step on remove template edit..
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/6312/error01pk5.jpg

Thanks sooooo much...

My URL www.speedaholic.net..
1) Go to search templates.

2) Search "force read"

3) Open that template.

4) Hit 'find' and it will bring you to the location

5) Delete anything from force read start to end.

[Rideharder]

You are so nice.. Thanks so much with all the help .. You have my vote!:D

[Rideharder]

Add the gallery to the block list in the ACP settings.



Disable Hack via Filename

ajax.php
attachment.php
cron.php
external.php
image.php
infraction.php
inlinemod.php
joinrequests.php
login.php
misc.php
moderation.php
moderator.php
newattachment.php
payment_gateway.php
poll.php
postings.php
profile.php
register.php
reputation.php
subscription.php
threadrate.php
usernote.php
gallery

I think I got it..

[Rideharder]

1) Go to search templates.

2) Search "force read"

3) Open that template.

4) Hit 'find' and it will bring you to the location

5) Delete anything from force read start to end.


2) Search "force read"

Search "force"

Got it

<!-- Start Abe1 Force Users to Read a Thread -->
<div><label for="ao_mfr"><input type="radio" name="do" id="ao_mfr" value="forceread" />$vbphrase[manage_force_thread_reading]</label></div>
<!-- End Abe1 Force Users to Read a Thread -->

[Sigilosa]

It look like you set it to one location and not site wide.

Aha, OK. I thought that it was necessary to determine the place where the thread was published.



Everything works now correctly. Thank you :)

[Shawn Yue]

Dun Work I Enter The Forum I WANT USER TO READ I SAVE IT NEVER APPEAR AT THE ADMIN CP THREAD AND POST.......... PLS HELP

[Zerovb]

Thanks Too Much

[Abe1]

Dun Work I Enter The Forum I WANT USER TO READ I SAVE IT NEVER APPEAR AT THE ADMIN CP THREAD AND POST.......... PLS HELP
Would I be able to look at your ACP?

[kollalarab]

interesting ... good luck

[amroawad]

Only having problems. Please developer, can you debug first. The older version was working perfect!

When I add a thread in admincp it doesn't show there! Before you just click on the particular thread and used the dropdown menu and click force to read and voila.

This is more complicated and it does not work anymore. Can you maybe upload the older version so I can install that one again.

Thanks,
Amro

[SirDrahcir]

I'm not currently having any problems. I Un-installed my earlier version and then re-installed this version. No Problems here, working like a charm, thanks.

[Shawn Yue]

Like I Imported The System Then I Go Vbulletion Option Force To read Thread

Then I Never Do AnyThing

Then I Go to HomePage

I Click On The Thread Why Never Force Me Read Thread

And I Running On vb 3.6.8

And I gO TO The Thread And Moderation I Click on the Thread icon And I force To read Thread When I Save Nothing Appear....

[amroawad]

Like I Imported The System Then I Go Vbulletion Option Force To read Thread

Then I Never Do AnyThing

Then I Go to HomePage

I Click On The Thread Why Never Force Me Read Thread

And I Running On vb 3.6.8

And I gO TO The Thread And Moderation I Click on the Thread icon And I force To read Thread When I Save Nothing Appear....

Same to me too.

[Abe1]

Same to me too.
Do you have vbSEO installed?

[mariocaz]

It is strange I thought that I don?t have problems with this great mod.

But yesterday I received by email this error:

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.8:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT *
FROM vbthread AS thread
LEFT JOIN vbforce_read_users AS force_read_users ON (thread.threadid = force_read_users.force_read_threadid AND force_read_users.force_read_userid = '741')
WHERE thread.force_read = '1' AND (thread.force_read_expire_date = '0' OR thread.force_read_expire_date > '1205821298') AND (force_read_usergroups = '' OR force_read_usergroups LIKE '%-2-%') AND (force_read_forums = '') AND force_read_users.force_read_userid IS NULL
ORDER BY force_read_order ASC;

MySQL Error : Sort aborted
Error Number : 1028
Date : Tuesday, March 18th 2008 @ 12:21:38 AM
Script : http://www.all-reefs.com/inicio/index.php
Referrer : http://www.all-reefs.com/inicio/showthread.php?t=3929
IP Address : 189.146.183.17
Username : jpluna
Classname : vb_database

Please help !!

[AbercrombieAron]

Outstanding mod this. Great work ;)

[Abe1]

It is strange I thought that I don?t have problems with this great mod.

But yesterday I received by email this error:

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.8:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT *
FROM vbthread AS thread
LEFT JOIN vbforce_read_users AS force_read_users ON (thread.threadid = force_read_users.force_read_threadid AND force_read_users.force_read_userid = '741')
WHERE thread.force_read = '1' AND (thread.force_read_expire_date = '0' OR thread.force_read_expire_date > '1205821298') AND (force_read_usergroups = '' OR force_read_usergroups LIKE '%-2-%') AND (force_read_forums = '') AND force_read_users.force_read_userid IS NULL
ORDER BY force_read_order ASC;

MySQL Error : Sort aborted
Error Number : 1028
Date : Tuesday, March 18th 2008 @ 12:21:38 AM
Script : http://www.all-reefs.com/inicio/index.php
Referrer : http://www.all-reefs.com/inicio/showthread.php?t=3929
IP Address : 189.146.183.17
Username : jpluna
Classname : vb_database

Please help !!
Can you run this query in mysql and see if you still get the error. It's a select query so it wont affect anything.

[mariocaz]

Hi Abe1,

What query I have to run in myphpadmin ?

[Abe1]

Hi Abe1,

What query I have to run in myphpadmin ?
SELECT *
FROM vbthread AS thread
LEFT JOIN vbforce_read_users AS force_read_users ON (thread.threadid = force_read_users.force_read_threadid AND force_read_users.force_read_userid = '741')
WHERE thread.force_read = '1' AND (thread.force_read_expire_date = '0' OR thread.force_read_expire_date > '1205821298') AND (force_read_usergroups = '' OR force_read_usergroups LIKE '%-2-%') AND (force_read_forums = '') AND force_read_users.force_read_userid IS NULL
ORDER BY force_read_order ASC;

[mariocaz]

ok let me try that

[BlackRabbit1971]

Does anyone have the older version of this, so I can uninstall it removing the edits.

[DannyITR]

Does anyone have the older version of this, so I can uninstall it removing the edits.

Here you go:

Force Users to Read a Thread version 1.2

FOR UPGRADE AND FRESH INSTALLATIONS!

1) Import product-abe1_forceusersreadthread into PRODUCTS. Allow Overwrite "YES" (admincp -> Plugin System -> Manage Products -> [Add/Import Product])

2) Do the template edits

in SHOWTHREAD:

find:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
<div><label for="ao_rrd"><input type="radio" name="do" id="ao_rrd" value="removeredirect" />$vbphrase[remove_redirects]</label></div>
--------------------------------------------------------------------

AFTER place this:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
<!-- Start Abe1 Force Users to Read a Thread -->
<div><label for="ao_mfr"><input type="radio" name="do" id="ao_mfr" value="forceread" />$vbphrase[manage_force_thread_reading]</label></div>
<!-- End Abe1 Force Users to Read a Thread -->
--------------------------------------------------------------------



find:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
<option value="removeredirect">$vbphrase[remove_redirects]</option>
--------------------------------------------------------------------

AFTER place this:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
<!-- Start Abe1 Force Users to Read a Thread -->
<option value="forceread">$vbphrase[manage_force_thread_reading]</option>
<!-- End Abe1 Force Users to Read a Thread -->
--------------------------------------------------------------------

Done.

Click 'install' in the thread you downloaded this from.

Done

[Hornstar]

I added a second thread view to the list, and only gave it to one usergroup, however it is saying that these usergroups will get it:
Moderators
Senior Moderators
Forum Helpers

I double checked and only Forum Helpers is selected, and even resaved it, but still the same.

The only thing I can think is that the thread above has these 2 usergroups: Moderators
Senior Moderators

So it is wanting to put those in the other one as well.

Thanks.

[BlackRabbit1971]

Many Thanks DannyITR

[Digital Jedi]

Like I Imported The System Then I Go Vbulletion Option Force To read Thread

Then I Never Do AnyThing

Then I Go to HomePage

I Click On The Thread Why Never Force Me Read Thread

And I Running On vb 3.6.8

And I gO TO The Thread And Moderation I Click on the Thread icon And I force To read Thread When I Save Nothing Appear....
Well, odds are if your the one who started the thread, you've already read it.

[YLP1]

Hi Abe..... I am having some trouble with my 3.6.8PL2 board when using this mod.

This is the error I am recieving when I have a added a forced topic and the mod is enabled:

Warning: require_once(./includes/vba_global_error.php) [function.require-once (http://lincolnparkforums.com/function.require-once)]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in \includes\functions.php(2658) : eval()'d code on line 2

Fatal error: require_once() [function.require (http://lincolnparkforums.com/function.require)]: Failed opening required './includes/vba_global_error.php' (include_path='.;C:\php5\pear') in c:\myisp\includes\functions.php(2658) : eval()'d code on line 2

Leave it to me to break something! LOL

This is how I setup my forced topic:

[mariocaz]

Hi,

I had a problem when I activated a Force read to a Thread (global) to all my users and they enter to my forum by the portal (vBAdvanced CMPS) then the announcement of the force read shows a wrong link because the url of my portal is:

http://www.myforum.com/index.php

And the URL of my forum is:

http://www.myforum.com/forums/index.php

So when the announcement(messages) of the Force Read showed it to my users in my portal showed the wrong link, like this:

http://www.myforum/showthread.php?t=xxxx

Instead of the correct link to the thread, like this:

http://www.myforum/forums/showthread.php?t=xxxx

So I did a temporal fix editing the product of the Mod, this part:

LINE 148
.........<a href="http://www.myforum/forums/showthread.php?t={1}">here</a>.]]></phrase>
</phrasetype>
<phrasetype name="vBulletin Settings" fieldname="vbsettings">
<phrase name="setting_forcereadthread_disable_file_desc" date="1204521087" username="Abe" version="2.0"><![CDATA[If you would like to disable this hack for certain files, simply enter the name of the file(s) here. Separate each file name with a carriage return (new line).<br />

Like you saw I had to add the complete URL of my forum in that part to fix my problem.

So maybe Abe1 you can d a fix in the next release and you can add an option in the ACP for the users that have installed a portal like me. :)

[Abe1]

I added a second thread view to the list, and only gave it to one usergroup, however it is saying that these usergroups will get it:
Moderators
Senior Moderators
Forum Helpers

I double checked and only Forum Helpers is selected, and even resaved it, but still the same.

The only thing I can think is that the thread above has these 2 usergroups: Moderators
Senior Moderators

So it is wanting to put those in the other one as well.


Thanks.
Fixed for next version. Not a major bug. Just shows there but does not affect anything.

[Abe1]

Hi Abe..... I am having some trouble with my 3.6.8PL2 board when using this mod.

This is the error I am recieving when I have a added a forced topic and the mod is enabled:



Leave it to me to break something! LOL

This is how I setup my forced topic:
Disable the hack for vba

[Abe1]

Hi,

I had a problem when I activated a Force read to a Thread (global) to all my users and they enter to my forum by the portal (vBAdvanced CMPS) then the announcement of the force read shows a wrong link because the url of my portal is:

http://www.myforum.com/index.php

And the URL of my forum is:

http://www.myforum.com/forums/index.php

So when the announcement(messages) of the Force Read showed it to my users in my portal showed the wrong link, like this:

http://www.myforum/showthread.php?t=xxxx

Instead of the correct link to the thread, like this:

http://www.myforum/forums/showthread.php?t=xxxx

So I did a temporal fix editing the product of the Mod, this part:

LINE 148
.........<a href="http://www.myforum/forums/showthread.php?t={1}">here</a>.]]></phrase>
</phrasetype>
<phrasetype name="vBulletin Settings" fieldname="vbsettings">
<phrase name="setting_forcereadthread_disable_file_desc" date="1204521087" username="Abe" version="2.0"><![CDATA[If you would like to disable this hack for certain files, simply enter the name of the file(s) here. Separate each file name with a carriage return (new line).<br />

Like you saw I had to add the complete URL of my forum in that part to fix my problem.

So maybe Abe1 you can d a fix in the next release and you can add an option in the ACP for the users that have installed a portal like me. :)
All you have to do is disable the hack for vb advanced.

[masterweb]

Installed and working! :D

[buurman]

I always had 1.2 on my 3.6.4 forum and worked fine.
Uninstalled that one from templates and plugins, and installed 2.0.
Also editted the global.php and XML file.

I dont have the option to select "force this post" in the forum, the option isnt there!
It is in admincp and plugins.

Any idea?