can't get multi-quote working.

[mdonnelson]

I'm on 3.6.8 patch level 2. I've enabled multi-quote in the CP.
I have the following products installed:
Banner System
Custom Links
iTrader
NoSpam!

I've tried using the default style, as well as creating a fresh style and using that, but I still don't get the multi-quote icon. I'm just confused! What do I need to be looking for here? What am I missing? I could really use some help. thanks!

[Lynne]

Are you using a custom style or the default vbulletin style (ie. are the postbits modified or stock?)

[mdonnelson]

I'm fairly certain it's all default...

[Lynne]

If the postbit has Kier's name on it, or another vbulletin developer, then it is probably default. Did you make sure to upload the image for the multi-quote?

[mdonnelson]

If the postbit has Kier's name on it, or another vbulletin developer, then it is probably default. Did you make sure to upload the image for the multi-quote?

Multiquote_on.gif and multiquote_off.gif are both listed in the images/buttons directory. So, yes, I suppose those images were uploaded.

As for the postbit, I'm looking at the postbit template now. Where would I look for Kier's name? I'm a total beginner when it comes to modifying templates. What would be a sure-fire way for me to use an un-modified default template that will have Multi-quote?
I tried creating a new style called "test style" and making it #1 on the list in style manager, but that didn't do anything for me.

thanks for your help thus far.

[Lynne]

When you select the template in the template editor (not double-click, just single-click), the status shows up on the right hand side of that frame. On the bottom of that frame is will says "Last edited ...... by......." It looks like the postbit and postbit legacy were both last edited by freddie.

If you want to see your "test style", click on "test style" in the list of styles. That will open up a new window (tab) with your site in that style. You can then go to a thread and see if the button is there. For you to then go back and see your default style, click on the name of your default in that list of styles (or go to the User CP of the site, select default and hit Save).

You said you had "Multi-Quote Enabled" set to Yes. What about the option right under that "Multi-Quote Quote Limit"? Have you looked in the source code of the page to see if multi-quote is supposed to be there but the image link it broken?

[mdonnelson]

When you select the template in the template editor (not double-click, just single-click), the status shows up on the right hand side of that frame. On the bottom of that frame is will says "Last edited ...... by......." It looks like the postbit and postbit legacy were both last edited by freddie.

If you want to see your "test style", click on "test style" in the list of styles. That will open up a new window (tab) with your site in that style. You can then go to a thread and see if the button is there. For you to then go back and see your default style, click on the name of your default in that list of styles (or go to the User CP of the site, select default and hit Save).

You said you had "Multi-Quote Enabled" set to Yes. What about the option right under that "Multi-Quote Quote Limit"? Have you looked in the source code of the page to see if multi-quote is supposed to be there but the image link it broken?

thanks. OK, so when I view the test style, multi-quote is there. My rotating banners at the top of the forum no longer show on the test style. I think I'm going to start from scratch with this "test style," get it right, and then put it in place. There's something in the default style that has the multi-quote messed up.
On the Multi-Quote Limit, it's set at 0. I believe that means there is no limit, right?

OK, looking at the postbit and postbit_legacy template...it looks like I've customized it at some point. I'm sure I borked it up.
here's what I found for the multiquote in the code:

<if condition="$show['multiquote_post']">
<a href="$post[replylink]" rel="nofollow" onclick="return false"><img src="$stylevar[imgdir_button]/multiquote_<if condition="$show['multiquote_selected']">on<else />off</if>.gif" alt="$vbphrase[multi_quote_this_message]" border="0" id="mq_$post[postid]" /></a>


I'm not sure where the path to the image is...I have trouble reading this.

--------------- Added 1199231067 at 1199231067 ---------------

I found it! the multiquote code was missing from postbit_legacy. thanks so much! I'm on the right track.

[Lynne]

Glad you've figured it out.

Did you recently upgrade your forum? From what version to what version? If you didn't go through and either revert your templates (which means default them to the vbulletin default one) or compare yours to the new one and copy/paste the new stuff into yours, then you may be missing out on several new features.

[mdonnelson]

Glad you've figured it out.


Did you recently upgrade your forum? From what version to what version? If you didn't go through and either revert your templates (which means default them to the vbulletin default one) or compare yours to the new one and copy/paste the new stuff into yours, then you may be missing out on several new features.

I updated to the latest patch level. However, the modifications I made to the postbit templates was probably back around v3.0, which means you may be right. I don't want to revert to default, but I think I'm going to do it anyway to make sure I have the latest features.

[leannet]

I'm on 3.6.4
I've enabled multi-quote in AdminCP
Multi quote images are in images/buttons folder.

Multi quote buttons are not showing my forum.

Sorry this thread is old, I have tried searching for an answer to my problem but I have either missed it or there isnt one.

Can anyone point me in the right direction to correct this problem.

Thanks.

[Marco van Herwaarden]

Check

AdminCP -> vBulletin Options -> Message Posting and Editing Options -> Multi-Quote Enabled

[leannet]

I now have 3.7.1 and I have checked

AdminCP -> vBulletin Options -> Message Posting and Editing Options -> Multi-Quote Enabled

and it is set to yes.

[Dismounted]

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