Personal Notepad

[antialiasis]

This is a port of my previous Personal Notepad hack for vBulletin 3.5, with some added features and modifications that had been requested. It now makes use of template hooks and is placed in a more convenient location for users.

This hack will add a personal notepad for your members - a feature you may know from for example Invision Power Board. For short, members will be able to edit the content of their own notepad as they want, storing in it whatever they might feel like.

1 automatic template edit
1 product to install

FEATURES

- A notepad in members' main user CP area where they can type in whatever notes they may want to take down and save them
- Notepad can be resized
- Javascript for allowing users to see when they have exceeded the character limit
- Admin CP options (turn on/off, maximum input length, liquid/fixed width, width of fixed-width notepad, usergroups allowed to use notepad)
- No manual template edits
- Fully phrased for easy translation

INSTALLATION

1. Import product-personal_notepad.xml through the Admin CP.
2. Edit the Personal Notepad options in the vBulletin options if desired. (It is automatically turned on upon installation, so if you want to start using it right away without worrying about the options, you can.)
3. There is no 3. You're done. Go inform your members of the addition.

VERSION HISTORY

3.1: Saved space in liquid-width notepad by putting character counter and textbox size changers in the same line, phrased some stuff that was forgotten and added usergroup limitations in the admin options.
3.0: Tweaks for fitting better with the look of vBulletin, cached template, Javascript counter for character limit, made notepad collapsible, added version history.
2.0: Ported to 3.6, added resizing function and admin CP options.
1.0: Initial release.

[inciarco]

Could You Please Add Some Images To See How This Hack Looks?? :confused:

:)

[Shazz]

Is it alike this?
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=150223

[antialiasis]

Is it alike this?
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=150223
That guy stole my original 3.5 code, renamed the variables, created a new template for the notepad and added an on/off option. Actually I got a report about it asking if I had given him permission (which I hadn't), and that made me get off my lazy behind and release a 2.0 version of this hack. This has more features, better grammar and no manual template edit at all, in addition to not being about to be removed from the site, so I suggest using this one instead.

Oh, yeah, forgot screenshots. I always forget something.

EDIT: Screenshots added.

[thaki]

Thank you

[thaki]

this error happen

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.8:

Invalid SQL:

ALTER TABLE usertextfield
ADD notepad TEXT;

MySQL Error : Duplicate column name 'notepad'
Error Number : 1060
Date : Saturday, November 3rd 2007 @ 03:03:51 PM
Script : http://xxxxxxx/plugin.php?do=productimport
Referrer : http://xxxxxxx/plugin.php?do=productadd
IP Address : xxxxx
Username : xxxxxxxx
Classname : vb_database

[antialiasis]

Did you already install the hack that Shazz linked to or something like that? If so, you need to uninstall it first.

[Shazz]

That guy stole my original 3.5 code, renamed the variables, created a new template for the notepad and added an on/off option. Actually I got a report about it asking if I had given him permission (which I hadn't), and that made me get off my lazy behind and release a 2.0 version of this hack. This has more features, better grammar and no manual template edit at all, in addition to not being about to be removed from the site, so I suggest using this one instead.

Oh, yeah, forgot screenshots. I always forget something.

EDIT: Screenshots added.

I reported that mod too a while ago, and nothing was done lol.

[Analogpoint]

Great idea, just like the ACP.

[yoyoyoyo]

cool - now I can uninstall that other one :)

[Shazz]

Its been in the mod graveyard. Ill look into this one :)
Its like admin notes in the admincp

[Analogpoint]

You've done a good job on this mod. Here's my personal wish list, if you're going to keep developing.

1. Left-align the title by default, so it matches the rest of the User CP, if someone wants it centered, they can edit the template.
2. Use the "raised" panel around the textarea, with the "save" button below the panel, so it better matches the User CP.
3. With the fluid width setting, make the textarea 95% wide instead of 100%, to give a bit of a margin on the sides.
4. At the bottom (beside the increase/decrease size links-- so it doesn't take more space), tell the user the max # of characters allowed in the notepad.
5. Add an onchange javascript handler to the textarea, and show the user how many characters are in the textarea, while they're typing. You can also stop accepting input when the limit is reached. Drop me a PM if you want the JS code for this.
6. Make the whole "personal notepad" block collapsible. See below.
7. Cache the template. Add $globaltemplates[] = 'personal_notepad'; to a plugin on the cache_templates hook.

That's all for now :) And thanks again for your work. :)


Make a collapsible box:


<table class="tborder" cellpadding="$stylevar[cellpadding]" cellspacing="$stylevar[cellspacing]" border="0" width="180">
<thead>
<tr>
<td class="thead">
<a style="float:$stylevar[right]" href="#top" onclick="return toggle_collapse('MYBOX')"><img id="collapseimg_MYBOX"

src="$stylevar[imgdir_button]/collapse_thead$vbcollapse[collapseimg_MYBOX].gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>
TITLE HERE
</td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody id="collapseobj_MYBOX" style="$vbcollapse[collapseobj_MYBOX]">
<tr>
<td class="alt1" nowrap="nowrap">CONTENTS HERE</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
see also
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=119931

[Snake]

Whoa! I'm always a big fan of those notepad hacks. Thanks for your release! It's much better than the other released ones.

By the way, you sure this is gonna work just fine on v3.6.8?

[asw]

Thank you for this great hack!

Installed without issues!

[johnrizz]

just uninstalled old notepad and installed new.... thanks

[Analogpoint]

Whoa! I'm always a big fan of those notepad hacks. Thanks for your release! It's much better than the other released ones.

By the way, you sure this is gonna work just fine on v3.6.8?

I installed it on my 3.6.8 test forums with no problem.

[Paul M]

I reported that mod too a while ago, and nothing was done lol.

I would hardly call one day "a while ago" :rolleyes:

In this case there was no clear evidence that the author had not given permission, so we contacted him. The post above (previous page) clearly demonstrates permission was not given, so it was removed this afternoon.

[antialiasis]

You've done a good job on this mod. Here's my personal wish list, if you're going to keep developing.

1. Left-align the title by default, so it matches the rest of the User CP, if someone wants it centered, they can edit the template.
2. Use the "raised" panel around the textarea, with the "save" button below the panel, so it better matches the User CP.
3. With the fluid width setting, make the textarea 95% wide instead of 100%, to give a bit of a margin on the sides.
4. At the bottom (beside the increase/decrease size links-- so it doesn't take more space), tell the user the max # of characters allowed in the notepad.
5. Add an onchange javascript handler to the textarea, and show the user how many characters are in the textarea, while they're typing. You can also stop accepting input when the limit is reached. Drop me a PM if you want the JS code for this.
6. Make the whole "personal notepad" block collapsible. See below.
7. Cache the template. Add $globaltemplates[] = 'personal_notepad'; to a plugin on the cache_templates hook.

That's all for now :) And thanks again for your work. :)
Ah, damn, I keep forgetting to cache templates. Actually, now that you mention it, I intended to make it collapsible long ago and actually thought I'd done so already, but apparently not...

Anyway, they were good suggestions, so... I went and implemented all of them in some fit of workaholism. I've never liked textareas that make you stop typing when you exceed a character limit, so now it just gives a visual reminder that you've exceeded the limit and need to shorten the input (and, of course, still gives an error if the user submits the form when it's still too long). Enjoy version 3.0...

In this case there was no clear evidence that the author had not given permission, so we contacted him.
Her. ;)

[yoyoyoyo]

I love the new update! I especially like the character counter :) I have been requesting that as a mod for all of the text boxes for awhile now! Is there anyway you can pull just that part of your code out and make it a product to add to all of the other text boxes on vb?

[htscpl]

Very nice! This will make a great addition for my members *** installs ***

[antialiasis]

I have been requesting that as a mod for all of the text boxes for awhile now! Is there anyway you can pull just that part of your code out and make it a product to add to all of the other text boxes on vb?
Hmm, it could be a little more difficult, but I suppose I could look into it. Can't promise anything, though.

I updated the notepad screenshot to show 3.0, by the way.

[yoyoyoyo]

Hmm, it could be a little more difficult, but I suppose I could look into it. Can't promise anything, though.

cool, thanks!

[Analogpoint]

Great job, thanks for the hard work & quick improvements! Just one little bug with the collapsible box, the collapse state is not restored when returning to the User CP. The fix is easy, it's just missing this:

<tbody id="collapseobj_notepad" style="$vbcollapse[collapseobj_notepad]">

[elrafei]

Thank you

[sensimilla]

Nice thing, thanks!

[projectego]

/me clicks install

[antialiasis]

Great job, thanks for the hard work & quick improvements! Just one little bug with the collapsible box, the collapse state is not restored when returning to the User CP. The fix is easy, it's just missing this:

<tbody id="collapseobj_notepad" style="$vbcollapse[collapseobj_notepad]">


Fixed. Thanks for pointing it out.

[thaki]

Did you already install the hack that Shazz linked to or something like that? If so, you need to uninstall it first.

yes I had install it , but when I search for the product to uninstall it I did not fine the file how can I uninstall it from database or there are other way to uninstall it?

[antialiasis]

Did you go to the Product Manager and search for "uVB - Personal Notepad"?

[Qamdad]

Did you go to the Product Manager and search for "uVB - Personal Notepad"?

yes now I see it I don't know how!! because I search yesterday and I did not find it

Product uvb_personal_notepad Uninstalled

now I will try to install this one thank you ...

[Qamdad]

It's work now ..

[Snake]

Thanks for the update! :)

[princeedward]

thanks installed... ;)

[Pod]

I've installed it.

The only complaint I have is that the text under the box (Increase size / Decrease size / You have used...) is not phrased, so can't be translated that easily.

[Trickster303]

Nice touch, thanks!!

[Analogpoint]

I've installed it.

The only complaint I have is that the text under the box (Increase size / Decrease size / You have used...) is not phrased, so can't be translated that easily.

Yes, something like: "You have used {1}/{2} characters." would be nice, so we can easily change it to "A total of {2} characters allowed, {1} currently used." or whatever.

For what it's worth, I changed the template a bit to put the "characters left" message on the left side, and the increase/decrease size links on the right, but on the same line, so they take less space. If that wants to work it's way into the next version, that's fine with me :)

Also this might seem obsessive/compulsive, but I'd change the text of the save button from "Save notepad" to "Save Notepad", just so it looks more like default vB stuff.

[scdurwood]

How difficult would it be to make this usergroup specific?

[yoyoyoyo]

Yes, something like: "You have used {1}/{2} characters." would be nice, so we can easily change it to "A total of {2} characters allowed, {1} currently used." or whatever.

For what it's worth, I changed the template a bit to put the "characters left" message on the left side, and the increase/decrease size links on the right, but on the same line, so they take less space. If that wants to work it's way into the next version, that's fine with me :)

Also this might seem obsessive/compulsive, but I'd change the text of the save button from "Save notepad" to "Save Notepad", just so it looks more like default vB stuff.agreed

[Analogpoint]

Also, the character limit message should turn red when the contents exceeds the allowed limit, not when it matches it.

You have used 99/100 characters.
You have used 100/100 characters. <- it turns red here, but they're still within the limit
You have used 101/100 characters. <- it should turn red when it exceeds the limit.

[antialiasis]

It was more thought of as a reminder that now they can't type more, but I guess it makes more sense the other way around.

Augh, forgot to phrase that thing. Will do. As for usergroup specific, that shouldn't be hard at all either. I'll go work on that stuff. :)

For what it's worth, I changed the template a bit to put the "characters left" message on the left side, and the increase/decrease size links on the right, but on the same line, so they take less space.
I originally intended to do it that way, but it only really works when the personal notepad is liquid-width - if it were fixed, those would land somewhere by the notepad's side, and it would look awkward. I might look into making it appear this way for liquid-width, I suppose...

EDIT: Okay, got that done.

[ThorstenA]

You could make just a user profile field labeled "Notebook".

[antialiasis]

You could make just a user profile field labeled "Notebook".
That's a lot harder to access, though, since it takes two clicks instead of one and requires the user to scroll down the page, if not to edit the field in the first place then definitely to save it. This is more convenient because it's easy to get to it and you can quickly just type in what you want and save it.

[yoyoyoyo]

wow thanks for the update

[Pod]

It was more thought of as a reminder that now they can't type more, but I guess it makes more sense the other way around.

Augh, forgot to phrase that thing. Will do. As for usergroup specific, that shouldn't be hard at all either. I'll go work on that stuff. :)


I originally intended to do it that way, but it only really works when the personal notepad is liquid-width - if it were fixed, those would land somewhere by the notepad's side, and it would look awkward. I might look into making it appear this way for liquid-width, I suppose...

EDIT: Okay, got that done.

Thank you! ;)

[Glynn58]

installed on 3.8, great mod

Thanks

[hcmagix]

That guy stole my original 3.5 code, renamed the variables, created a new template for the notepad and added an on/off option. Actually I got a report about it asking if I had given him permission (which I hadn't), and that made me get off my lazy behind and release a 2.0 version of this hack. This has more features, better grammar and no manual template edit at all, in addition to not being about to be removed from the site, so I suggest using this one instead.

Oh, yeah, forgot screenshots. I always forget something.

EDIT: Screenshots added.
Ouch, I will update to your version :)

[aycan555]

I have installed but there is nothing showing? What code i need to add into usercp template, i think the product hasn't done the template changes...

[Triky]

It would be fantastic with the WYSIWYG editor and the other things like [b], [i], [u], font, size, etc.
However, I will use this mod on my site! :)

[pauloo]

Nice thank you !
Installed

[antialiasis]

I have installed but there is nothing showing? What code i need to add into usercp template, i think the product hasn't done the template changes...
Which vBulletin version are you using? This product uses template hooks, which were introduced in 3.6.something. I think it was 3.6.6 or 3.6.7. If you have an earlier version or didn't revert the template when you upgraded, then try finding this bit in the USERCP template:

<!-- ############## END PRIVATE MESSAGES ############## -->
</if>

and adding this below it:

$template_hook[usercp_main_pos2]

If it still doesn't work then, you'll need to change the plugin code. Just tell me if you do.

It would be fantastic with the WYSIWYG editor and the other things like [b], [i], [u], font, size, etc.
However, I will use this mod on my site!
I never saw the point of parsing input in the personal notepad. After all, why would you need presentation on something that nobody other than you is going to be looking at? If you want to emphasize something in the notepad, there are plenty of text-only ways to do that. I think parsing it for formatting would get in the way more than it would help.

[Triky]

It could be more pretty and user friendly. Ok, no problem.

[rolfw1]

Thanks, Installed. :)

[cbiweb]

How is this different than User Notes that comes default with vB? Other than the extra bells & whistles, this Notepad seems redundant. :confused:

[Analogpoint]

How is this different than User Notes that comes default with vB? Other than the extra bells & whistles, this Notepad seems redundant. :confused:

This is for each user, not for the Admin Control Panel.

[cbiweb]

But there's a setting that allows all users to use the User Notes, and to make it so nobody else can view them, only the user himself. I'm just trying to think of a reason to use Notepad.

[Analogpoint]

User Notes is more akin to profile comments, and this mod is more like a personal (private) note to self. Not at all the same.

[antialiasis]

In order to use the user notes this way, you would necessarily be unable to also use them as they were intended (i.e. as a way for other users, often moderators, to comment on this user). Additionally user notes are a pain to get to, as in order to post or view them you need to view your own profile (something that requires you to either find one of your own posts, scroll down to the users online list and find yourself there, or use the quick links menu) and then click a further link from there, while to get to the notepad you only need one click in a very straightforward place. Of course you are free to use the user notes as a way for users to keep their own personal notepad, but this does have quite a few advantages provided that you are willing to install hacks on your board, which of course not all administrators are.

Personally, if I were unwilling to install hacks and wanted to achieve this effect through the default vBulletin features, I would rather simply use the suggestion posted on page three about adding a private profile field than start messing around with the user notes. Both are less accessible than the notepad, however.

[MediaHound]

Great hack, thanks!
Future version suggestion:
ajax reload, not a full page refresh
Thanks again, clicks install :)

[arkkhoax]

Everything works great except I get a message that says
Could not find phrase 'notepad_saved'.
when I try to save data in the notepad.

I tried adding the phrase in the Phrase Manager, regenerating the style cache, and reinstalling but it still does not show up. Am I doing something wrong or missing something? Is there anything I should know about adding the phrase manually. My attempts seems to have failed. I am running 3.6.8.

[arkkhoax]

Ok, figured it out. Somehow my database got corrupted after installing this. After uninstalling the plugin, running a database repair, and running the tools.php file to fix the language files everything works! Yay!

[Boofo]

Does this work in 3.7.0 beta 4?

[CLF]

INSTALLED!!!

Thank you!

[Mike-D]

Does this work in 3.7.0 beta 4?Works excellent in 3.7, Bob :)

[rnixon]

This fits the bill perfectly for me, many thanks.

[King Justice]

How secure is this mod against SQL injections and XSL attacks etc?

[l SKN l CHRIS]

Great mod thanks

[toucan42]

awesome thanks!

[Koroku]

Exactly what I was looking for! Works great in vB3.7 RC3. :)

[Truestyle]

awesome quick install !
Works perfectly !
Thanks :)

[Wobbly Goblin]

This was working perfectly until I installed the "3.6.10" update. Now I'm getting the following error when I press the "Save Notepad" button.
Your submission could not be processed because a security token was missing or mismatched.

If this occurred unexpectedly, please inform the administrator and describe the action you performed before you received this error.
Is this happening to anyone else?

Thanks,
Nick

[lood]

Same problem as Wobbly

[Wobbly Goblin]

Same problem as Wobbly

I posted it over at vbulletin.com as well (vBulletin 3.6.10 Release Discussion (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268126&page=8)). This is the answer I was given.
As stated in the announcement, modifications might need to be updated to be compatible with the new security token system in vBulletin. You will need to contact the author of that modification for the update.

[Wobbly Goblin]

Great news! Zero Tolerance wrote a nice little hack that fixed the problem I was having with the Personal Notepad & Event Attendance mods. Check it out --> Link (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=176985)

[Boofo]

Great news! Zero Tolerance wrote a nice little hack that fixed the problem I was having with the Personal Notepad & Event Attendance mods. Check it out --> Link (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=176985)

In the xml

Find:

<input type="hidden" name="do" value="savenotepad" />

And add below it:

<input type="hidden" name="securitytoken" value="$bbuserinfo[securitytoken]" />

and that will fix the security token error.

[Wobbly Goblin]

In the xml

Find:

<input type="hidden" name="do" value="savenotepad" />

And add below it:

<input type="hidden" name="securitytoken" value="$bbuserinfo[securitytoken]" />

and that will fix the security token error.

Thanks Boofo...that worked perfectly! I still need Zero's hack for the "Event Attendance" mod, but the Notepad works great without it. I appreciate your help.

Nick

[Boofo]

Thanks Boofo...that worked perfectly! I still need Zero's hack for the "Event Attendance" mod, but the Notepad works great without it. I appreciate your help.

Nick

In the "Event Attendance"

Find:

<input type="hidden" name="e" value="$eventinfo[eventid]" />

BELOW it add:

<input type="hidden" name="securitytoken" value="$bbuserinfo[securitytoken]" />

[Wobbly Goblin]

In the "Event Attendance"

Find:

<input type="hidden" name="e" value="$eventinfo[eventid]" />

BELOW it add:

<input type="hidden" name="securitytoken" value="$bbuserinfo[securitytoken]" />

Excellent...that worked great! Zero's hack is now disabled and my "Personal Notepad" & "Event Attendance" mods are working perfectly.

Thanks again Boofo :up:

Nick

[RedeemedWarrior]

works great

[Boofo]

Is there a way to add a default message to this like IPB does that explains what you can use this for?

[Kaelon]

In the xml

Find:

<input type="hidden" name="do" value="savenotepad" />

And add below it:

<input type="hidden" name="securitytoken" value="$bbuserinfo[securitytoken]" />

and that will fix the security token error.
Perfect. For those who want to edit pre-existing installations, make the same edits in the "personal_notepad" template. :)

[Black Widow]

In order to make it compatible with VB 3.6.10 or 3.7.0 (otherwise it just will not work) add the following line.
Find in "personal_notepad" template:
<input type="hidden" name="do" value="savenotepad" />

Add below:
<input type="hidden" name="securitytoken" value="$bbuserinfo[securitytoken]" />

[lostgirl815]

I finally got around to installing this - very nice! And thanks for the securitytoken info.

[Eq4bits]

working fine in 3.7.2PL1

[Janfri]

Working fine in 3.8.0 Beta 2. Thank you very much!

[mistyPotato]

I don't really see the need for a member notepad....

However, I REALLY would like to see something like this for the admins to make notes on members. It would not be visible to members. The admin CP would be the ideal place for it.

Just my 2 cents.

[TheLastSuperman]

I don't really see the need for a member notepad....

However, I REALLY would like to see something like this for the admins to make notes on members. It would not be visible to members. The admin CP would be the ideal place for it.


Just my 2 cents.

Ohh the contrary ;)

Quite useful for admins to make a few notes in their usercp OR if you run a Gaming Tournament for members i.e. practice times, battle times, things to update in forums i.e. Battle Rosters etc etc.

Always think of more ways to use something then less :D

[Eq4bits]

I don't really see the need for a member notepad....

However, I REALLY would like to see something like this for the admins to make notes on members. It would not be visible to members. The admin CP would be the ideal place for it.


Just my 2 cents.
It's quite useful for my members, they can make notes for posts for the future (we are a writing club); as to notes on members... that's already built in to vB... called User Notes, you can set which usergroups can view and make usernotes....

[lostgirl815]

Why would anyone criticize a free Mod that they aren't obligated to use if it doesn't suit their purposes? Seriously, why do people do it? The logic escapes me.

Anyway, I'm just chiming in to say that I have it and it's been very useful, and thank you to the Coder who wrote it.

[Warlord]

Nice hack. Moved the notepad down a bit, as I have a customized User CP, but great hack. :D

*Installed*

[Warlord]

Any way to add a Staff Notepad to the top of a specific staff forum that only staff members can update?

[TheLastSuperman]

Slice & Dice the mod, find what you need and post in a forum using conditionals....

WHAT?!?!? At least I let you know it CAN be done ;)































I'll look into it later, send me a reminder PM as I'm swamped :p but I have this installed on a 3.6 board and forgot about it until now so going to put on my 3.8 & tinker a bit :D

S-MAN

[Warlord]

Just checking in to see if you'd gotten a chance to take a look at this for the Staff forum I mentioned. :)

[TheLastSuperman]

Tinkering now ;) but like you said it was meant for individual users, admincp has the notepad feature but forum based for multiple users might be tricky.

[Warlord]

Did you make any progress on this, Supes? :D

[TheLastSuperman]

Not on getting this to work for all admins however I found something, rather busy now but it is a message box you can save notes in, all you would have to do is throw up a spare DB then embed the code in the template(s) you want it in and show it to the admin usergroup via <if> statement that would also hide it to everyone else. That would be a quick way but later sometime I can modify it to be in your vb database. Let me know if your up to the task I'll forward the links and the files I have DL'd already, if your not then unfortunately it will have to wait however all of it has instructions ;).

S-MAN

[Warlord]

Not on getting this to work for all admins however I found something, rather busy now but it is a message box you can save notes in, all you would have to do is throw up a spare DB then embed the code in the template(s) you want it in and show it to the admin usergroup via <if> statement that would also hide it to everyone else. That would be a quick way but later sometime I can modify it to be in your vb database. Let me know if your up to the task I'll forward the links and the files I have DL'd already, if your not then unfortunately it will have to wait however all of it has instructions ;).

S-MAN


Yeah, if you wouldn't mind forwarding it to me I think I might be able to swing that. Thanks! You can email it to me at steven@projectfanboy.com if you'd like. Thanks again. :D

[TheLastSuperman]

Yeah, if you wouldn't mind forwarding it to me I think I might be able to swing that. Thanks! You can email it to me at steven@projectfanboy.com if you'd like. Thanks again. :D

No problem! It will be later today when I get home as all the files and bookmarks are @ home on my computer so hang tight and you'll have it ;).

S-MAN