[AJAX] vB Post Templates 1.5.0

[Deceptor]

vB Post Templates

vB4 Version: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=242246

This modification adds an extension to your User CP, and posting interface. Both which allow you to pre-create "Post Templates". This is useful for repetitive posts, such as common replies to commonly answered questions.

A quick example would be here on vBulletin.org, all the moderators post nearly the same reply to users who are unlicensed, with this modification they would only need to insert a post template in their User CP, and then they could easily push that template into any post, quickly.

Ofcourse this could be used as an actual "Template", for users who make certain posts that are always constructed in some way or form, an example for that could be people who release modifications who like to structure their first post, and generally try to do universally.

Another use would be simply storing common responses or phrases, and you'd simply be able to push them into posts quickly without typing them :)


How does it work?

Very simple, in your User CP you can create two new things. One is categories for your post templates, and you'll need atleast one category before you can create a post template. Then secondly ofcourse, you can create post templates.

Once you have atleast one of each, when making new topics, or replies, or blogs, or anywhere with the full post editor, you'll see a new option integrated into the vBulletin WYSIWYG called 'Post Templates', clicking it will open a menu showing you your post templates categorised. Click any of the post templates, and AJAX will quickly request then spit the contents of that post template, into your post!



Features
Fully Integrates into vBulletin WYSIWYG editor
Unlimited amount of categories/templates allowed.
Fast template inclusion, through AJAX.


Translations
Spanish (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1696030&postcount=48) - Thanks to dvbusuario (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/member.php?u=224923)

FAQ
1) Does this work on lower vB versions?
A) I've not tested it, so feel free if you wish, but you may experience errors.


Change Log

- Version 1.5.1
Fixed bug with attachment bbcode manager in editor toolbar

- Version 1.5.0
Enhanced User CP Interface - More user friendly I hope!
Cleaned WYSIWYG Integration - Empty categories hidden, and PT hidden if no categories with templates are found
Usergroup Permissions - Ability to decide who can use PT, who can create items in PT, who can create "defined" items in PT, and who can use "defined" items in PT.
Defined Items - For those with permission to create defined items, they can create categories and templates and with the defined option make the category/template "Public" to all users who can use "defined" items.


If you have any questions, suggestions, or anything else then feel free to let me know :)

[YsTyle]

amazing idea! :)
mark as installed & nominated for MOTM

[mac-warez]

Great Work. But this is not for my forums.

[dvbusuario]

Can I move it to be so?

Or any help me to move bbcode a new line below the originals?

Thank You!

[Deceptor]

Sure, edit the template editor_toolbar_on:
Find:
<if condition="$vBeditTemplate['extrabuttons'] != '' ">
<td><img src="$stylevar[imgdir_editor]/separator.gif" width="6" height="20" alt="" /></td>
$vBeditTemplate[extrabuttons]
</if>

Remove it, then find:
<td><div class="imagebutton" id="{$editorid}_cmd_redo"><img src="$stylevar[imgdir_editor]/redo.gif" width="21" height="20" alt="$vbphrase[redo]" /></div></td>
Below add:
<if condition="$vBeditTemplate['extrabuttons'] != '' ">
<td><img src="$stylevar[imgdir_editor]/separator.gif" width="6" height="20" alt="" /></td>
$vBeditTemplate[extrabuttons]
</if>

Save, and it should work. Unfortunately there's no way to do it without editing the template manually.

[Forum Lover]

Great idea, is it usergroup permission enabled? Cause I don't want to let everybody use it and want to keep it to only my staffs. :) Tagged. :)

[Deceptor]

Usergroup was something I considered and left it out incase requested, but I'll add it in for yah :)

[Lynne]

Wow! This looks very cool. My mods would love me if I installed this. I'll be testing this out on my test site soon.

[dvbusuario]

Sure, edit the template editor_toolbar_on:
Find:
<if condition="$vBeditTemplate['extrabuttons'] != '' ">
<td><img src="$stylevar[imgdir_editor]/separator.gif" width="6" height="20" alt="" /></td>
$vBeditTemplate[extrabuttons]
</if>

Remove it, then find:
<td><div class="imagebutton" id="{$editorid}_cmd_redo"><img src="$stylevar[imgdir_editor]/redo.gif" width="21" height="20" alt="$vbphrase[redo]" /></div></td>
Below add:
<if condition="$vBeditTemplate['extrabuttons'] != '' ">
<td><img src="$stylevar[imgdir_editor]/separator.gif" width="6" height="20" alt="" /></td>
$vBeditTemplate[extrabuttons]
</if>

Save, and it should work. Unfortunately there's no way to do it without editing the template manually.



You can only move this BBCode and not all other additional?

[Deceptor]

- dvb - This mod hooks into the additional buttons template hook, I'm afraid the template doesn't have any other hooks to plug into.

- Lynne - Glad it'll be of use to you :)

[Lionel]

This works perfect. It's a good alternative to canned entries. I second the usergroup options, and perhaps you could also auto-insert a title?

[Lionel]

One more option could be "common templates" If a template is set as common, then it would be available for all authorized users. At template creation, you'd check a box to mark it as common.

[dvbusuario]

It's a wonderfull hack!!

Install!! & Nominated!!!

91253

91254

Translated in Spanish:up:

91256

[lolo?]

Very good idea i think it's better to give group permission for use like moderator and admin
and one ption like make possibility to close a thread directly

[Spank]

Awesome, I like this. I would want usergroup controls though, and Lionel's idea is a good one.

Does this work anywhere the WYSIWYG editor is? Like Pms, Blog, etc

[Magnumutz]

Very nice idea dude, good job !

*Marks for later installation*

[Lionel]

This is very nice. I was thinking of doing something to auto add "sources" for the news. Last week my moderators requested it. So this came in very handy. I could not have done it better than that. I simply made it so it does not display in editor if the build is empty.

I can also confirm that it works fine in 3.74

[Forum Lover]

I can also confirm that it works fine in 3.74

SWEET:) waiting most eagerly for usergroup thing now. :)

[valdet]

Great concept. I also would welcome usergroup permissions.

Installed and waiting for an update.

[adhmwagde]

Good Idea But Sorry i Have Problems http://localhost/vb0/profile.php?do=pt_addcategory error page ...!

[Arcade Fire]

Installed! Thanks to dvbusuario for the translation.

[Lynne]

Good Idea But Sorry i Have Problems http://localhost/vb0/profile.php?do=pt_addcategory error page ...!
That url is not going to be available for us to see and help you out. You're gonna have to either post a valid url or post the actual text of the error message.

[Deceptor]

Spank - It'll work anywhere the Full Text editor is, like blogs, posts etc... :)

As for usergroup permissions, the update will be out very soon :)

[adhmwagde]

That url is not going to be available for us to see and help you out. You're gonna have to either post a valid url or post the actual text of the error message.


thanks i fix it :)

[ecihanuysal]

How can we edit this mod's permission settings for only admins or moderators? This is for all groups' members?!?

[Deceptor]

Please read previous posts, UG perms are coming :)

[Vitaly]

Heh... seems you know the biggest headaches of large forums :) . Started testing with sending 50$ :)

Installed on my 3.7.4 dev board.

- works
- awesome
- a bit difficult configuration
- no UG restriction now (next version, ok)

Will move to production anyway.

The main suggestion is about sorting (typical use case):

It would be nice to have option to define order of category and templates. Somerting like small pictures "move up" and "move down" (for categories and for templates)
In UCP stuff is ordered by creation time. In WISYWIG - in other way, may be, by alfabet. Probably, should be the same if (1) done.
If you have 20 templates, it's completely unclear in UCP, what is parent category of each. Probably, it would be nice to combine templates by category and add category name for each set.Some minor suggestions:

May be, hide field in WISYWIG panel, if no templates defined.
May be, hide category in WISYWIG, if no child templates
? May be, option to hide category in WISYWIG from UCP. Not sure.Thank you again for your product :) . I'll use it at production in nearest days even as is.

[Deceptor]

Thanks for the donation Vitaly :)

I'll certainly look into those suggestions, I'll admit asthetics isn't my strong point as shown by the UCP interface, but I did try :)

Enjoy!

[TheLastSuperman]

Thanks for the donation Vitaly :)

I'll certainly look into those suggestions, I'll admit asthetics isn't my strong point as shown by the UCP interface, but I did try :)

Enjoy!

Deceptor, yet another good mod I see... boy I tell ya... you have not been here long but your doing GREAT work IMO!!! :D

Waiting on next release for usergroups etc and then I'll test for 3.6.8 - 3.6.x etc.

S-MAN

[djr]

I would love to see admin defined templates instead of user defined templates. This way the admin decides (in AdminCP) who gets to post what (in combination with the usergroup permissions).

[Stifmeister2]

I would love to see admin defined templates instead of user defined templates. This way the admin decides (in AdminCP) who gets to post what (in combination with the usergroup permissions).
Yes that would be better imo. :)

[TheLastSuperman]

Yes that would be better imo. :)

Ohhhhhh Deceptor lol???

Eh? What do you think?

[Vitaly]

I would love to see admin defined templates instead of user defined templates. This way the admin decides (in AdminCP) who gets to post what (in combination with the usergroup permissions).

I don't agree. That overcomplicates mod/management without significant benefits.

May be, just function to bulk append (copy) templates from one profile to another one. Not more. But seems to be used in rare cases. The simple solution is just to publish all templates for stuff in restricted section of forum, and everyone will select those he really needs.

[Lynne]

The simple solution is just to publish all templates for stuff in restricted section of forum, and everyone will select those he really needs.

Exactly what I was thinking. I was gonna write a bunch of 'templates' in our Staff forum and just have the Staff pick the ones that they need to add to their own set of templates. I have about four 'main' areas that need moderators to reply in all the time. Each of those forums require different pre-defined statements to be made.

[djr]

Vitaly and Lynne: For our forum (and I guess many other forums) it's really important that the admin and all mods all speak in the same 'tone of voice'. If you delegate this power to the staff by leaving them the option who gets to post/select what and in what way, you'll essentially lose that control. If you look at vB.com (the canned replies on which this mod is based), you'll notice they all post the same responses over and over.

Another point which I'd like to make from an administrator point of view: if you appoint new moderators you'll have to instruct them individually which templates they have to generate in their UserCP and point them to the admin predefined templates they have to copy and paste in their own templates. It would be far more easier if the admin (with help of the staff) defines up the templates/canned replies, store them in the AdminCP and selects which usergroup may use what template.

[Lynne]

Actually, djr, there is only one canned reply here - it is regarding the licensing issue. All other mod replies are our own - although I know I'm not the only mod that has a text sheet of 'cheats' to copy/paste when appropriate.

[djr]

Actually, djr, there is only one canned reply here - it is regarding the licensing issue. All other mod replies are our own - although I know I'm not the only mod that has a text sheet of 'cheats' to copy/paste when appropriate.I wrote vB.com, not vB.org ;)

[Deceptor]

I suppose best of both worlds would be needed really. Either way I'm setting up permissions to work both ways, either:

- Users can create their own templates
- Users can create their own and have preset ones (defined by admins)
- Users can only use predefined ones

So which way works best for your forum and you will be available :)

[djr]

If you manage to do this I will match Vitaly's donation :D

[Lynne]

I wrote vB.com, not vB.org ;)
Whoops, I missed that. But, I could have sworn that I saw a discussion about this on vb.com and they also do what we do - each have their own text file that they copy/paste from.

[djr]

Whoops, I missed that. But, I could have sworn that I saw a discussion about this on vb.com and they also do what we do - each have their own text file that they copy/paste from.Weird, that doesn’t make sense. I always believed they used a custom built (and unreleased) product/plugin for that, as they have the same literal replies over and over. Anyway, the point is moot after v2 of this mod by Deceptor ;) (who should be hired by vB.com by the way, as he genuinely seems to understand what forum admins need :cool: ).

[Stifmeister2]

I suppose best of both worlds would be needed really. Either way I'm setting up permissions to work both ways, either:

- Users can create their own templates
- Users can create their own and have preset ones (defined by admins)
- Users can only use predefined ones

So which way works best for your forum and you will be available :)
Great. Looking forward to this. :)

[Deceptor]

Updated, as requested :)

[Vitaly]

Sorting... pleeeeeese :)

- Grouping ok.
- much more useable when 2 groups and more
- user groups now have to be "re-saved" manually after mod install (cache not updated)

Suggestion. First 2 blocks in UCP can be eleminated (a bit waste of space). Instead, in one string (before or below templates list):

[create group link] [create template link]

Group name can be set at group management page. Actions are too evident. No comments requred.

[Deceptor]

user groups now have to be "re-saved" manually after mod install (cache not updated)

I'll see about fixing that.

Group name can be set at group management page. Actions are too evident. No comments requred.

Could you elaborate that for me? :)

[Vitaly]

Could you elaborate that for me? :)

If you mean HTML-coding, we can discuss it seriousely after about 1 month. When my troubles, caused by converting IPB -> vB will be finished. Can't elaborate myself, but can hire a good html-coder for you. That will cost you nothing.

[Deceptor]

That's okay Vitaly, I do know how to code in HTML, just not great at asthetics :)

[dvbusuario]

Update 1.5.0 Translation in Spanish

[Deceptor]

Thanks dvb :) I'll place it in the main post for yah.

[dvbusuario]

Thanks dvb :) I'll place it in the main post for yah.

You're wellcome

[Forum Lover]

Okay!! :D Installed.

[valdet]

Deceptor this is an amazing hack.

Can you please take some time to see if you can make it work for 3.6.x too.

I hardcoded $template_hook[usercp_navbar_bottom] in USERCP_SHELL to diplay post templates, but the created post templates aren't showing up on WYSIWYG editor dropdown menu.

Thanks

[franzis]

Hello folks,

the addon works wunderful - all group permissions and other requests are considered!
THANKS A LOT!

But there's an error occured: if you upload an attachment you are not able to place it in your posting by the vB-Code (paperclip).. But if you write the code manually, it works.

Can anyone reproduce that?

LG Franzis

[Vitaly]

Found a way to sort categories, to keep most useful on top :) . Added 1,2,3 before each name :) .

[Vitaly]

Bug in 3.7.4 PL1

Ups... when mod is on and templater box exists in editor, icon "insert attachments" stop working.

May be, can be fixed?

[franzis]

Bug in 3.7.4 PL1

Ups... when mod is on and templater box exists in editor, icon "insert attachments" stop working.

May be, can be fixed?

Post #53 ;)
In vB 3.8.0 RC 2 too!!

LG Franzis

[jluerken]

I was searching for such a feature for a very long time. Many thanks...

[Stifmeister2]

Hello folks,

the addon works wunderful - all group permissions and other requests are considered!
THANKS A LOT!

But there's an error occured: if you upload an attachment you are not able to place it in your posting by the vB-Code (paperclip).. But if you write the code manually, it works.

Can anyone reproduce that?


LG Franzis
Damn... I want this fixed before I install this mod.

[djr]

If you manage to do this I will match Vitaly's donation :DThanks for the update, donated as promised :)

Edit: One small wish from me - could you please also add support for the Quick Reply editor? Princeton has a nice solution for this in his smilies button mod (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=161690&highlight=%24vBeditTemplate%5Bextrabuttons).

[Stifmeister2]

Thanks for the update, donated as promised :)

Edit: One small wish from me - could you please also add support for the Quick Reply editor? Princeton has a nice solution for this in his smilies button mod (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=161690&highlight=%24vBeditTemplate%5Bextrabuttons).


Yes I need this too, as I pretty much always use the quick reply...

[Shamil.]

Its not working for 3.7.3. Any chance for supporting this version?

[Daniel_HBK]

WoooooooooooooooooooooW
it was in my dreams

now , goodbye my txt files :D and clicking on https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2011/07/26.gif then past the BBcodes from txt then click https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2011/07/26.gif again :D Goodbye , Na Na Na Naa Na Na Na Naa , Hey Hey Goodbye

nominate + installed

i translated it into Arabic ;)

[Daniel_HBK]

why in the editor of the Post Templates doesn't support insert images Button :S https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2011/07/5.gif

[Stifmeister2]

why in the editor of the Post Templates doesn't support insert images Button :S https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2011/07/5.gif
It is a known bug, see post #53 (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1696587&postcount=53) and post #55 (http://https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1696659&postcount=55). ;)

[Daniel_HBK]

It is a known bug, see post #53 (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1696587&postcount=53) and post #55 (http://https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1696659&postcount=55). ;)
thank u 4 u r help :)

[lazyseller]

Getting the same problem myself

[Hornstar]

this has probably been asked but does this work in the PM system as well? if not can you add it?

secondly is this per user? or per usergroup?

[Stifmeister2]

this has probably been asked but does this work in the PM system as well? if not can you add it?

secondly is this per user? or per usergroup?
I tested this earlier and it worked in PM system too.

[bigcurt]

This would be amazing for my moderators. However, any chance it works with 3.6? I see someone said it didn't so can anyone else confirm? I would be willing to donate if I can get it to work for 3.6. Either way, thanks for the time you're putting into this great mod.

[SnowBot]

Great work, will test it out

[Veer]

Installed on vB 3.8

Went to edit usergroup permissions, clicked update, said it had been updated. However when it re-directed me back to the usergroups page, instead of updating that usergroup, it created a duplicate usergroup with the exact same name and permissions.

I just removed the bitfield_vbposttemplates.xml file from includes/xml folder and the problem gone.

Can you please fix this?

[etechno]

Very handy and installed, thank you for such a great mod!

[Brother Malachi]

It's not working for me. I uploaded the files and installed the XML, yet nothing shows up in the user CP. Nothing shows up in usergroup permissions page

I'm using gold 3.8 btw

[Triky]

This is great. Thank you!

[mike2567]

It's not working for me. I uploaded the files and installed the XML, yet nothing shows up in the user CP. Nothing shows up in usergroup permissions page

I'm using gold 3.8 btw
Same problem for me..... nothing there :(

[Trek]

This is one of the most useful mods I've seen. Installed, nominated and all that good stuff! Thanks for this!

[bam-met]

Really great idea... Anything to take the grunt-work out of Admin duties... THANK YOU ! !

Mark

[Namaless]

Is possible to integrate into vBAdvanced Dynamics Entries? Thanks.. beautifull Mod!

[mike2567]

works great for me now! not sure why it wasn't working at first, but it is now! very nice mod!

[djr]

Deceptor: are you still developing this plugin? Could you please look into the bug with the image and attachments buttons and if possible take a look at my request for the quickreply box (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1697537&postcount=59)?

[Britmovie]

hate to be the odd one out. But installed the files to be uploaded. Installed the product file and nothing is showing anywhere, any ideas please as it sounds great
www.britmovie.net

[Britmovie]

Its okay it just started working, maybe I missed something. Top notch work its great.

[Daniel_HBK]

hate to be the odd one out. But installed the files to be uploaded. Installed the product file and nothing is showing anywhere, any ideas please as it sounds great
www.britmovie.net
you should create one template at least to appear the button :)

[Brother Malachi]

you should create one template at least to appear the button :)

What?
How did he fix it? Mine still doesn't show anything.
After installing the plugin, nothing shows up. Nothing in admin CP (no settings, no additional permissions) not even in user cp

[mhackl]

I would very much like to see a button for the post editor that allowed you save this post as a template.

[Basit]

Deceptor: are you still developing this plugin? Could you please look into the bug with the image and attachments buttons and if possible take a look at my request for the quickreply box (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1697537&postcount=59)?


I also vote for having this in Quick Reply, that would be great.

Thanks,

[Stifmeister2]

Well, this is marked as "Supported" but Deceptor's Last Activity was on 29 Jan 2009 06:48. :(

[bigcurt]

Work on 3.6 by chance? :)

[imedic]

What?
How did he fix it? Mine still doesn't show anything.
After installing the plugin, nothing shows up. Nothing in admin CP (no settings, no additional permissions) not even in user cp

Set permissions in usergroups to see the link in CP ;)

I confirm the bug with attachment button not functioning.
Great mod !

[gigaenvy]

Ofcourse this could be used as an actual "Template", for users who make certain posts that are always constructed in some way or form, an example for that could be people who release modifications who like to structure their first post, and generally try to do universally.


Excellent idea for mod posters that can use a common template explaining what the mod does, how's it used, features, restrictions, faq, translations, support, change log, etc.

Brilliant.

[dai-kun]

Quick reply would be excellent, thanks!

[evangelise]

My menu comes up and the templates are set, permission etc, but nothing comes out?

It does not autofill the text after selecting the template, any ideas?

[jambo_1969]

Great add on, installed, though it would have been better if you had defaulted the permissions to all no.

It was a pain in the archie resetting all my usergroups :)

[redlabour]

Installed and NMOTM :)

Attached is the german Translation (Front- and Backend).

[smnet]

Nice work.

It's a shame that this doesnt also work in PM's. Would really help moderators to have predefined templates.

[geni57]

Nothing about this worked for me. Doesn't show in CP, nothing to check or uncheck in user groups, just nothing shows anywhere at all.

One question.. I uploaded the two xml files a clientscript one into the clientscript folder and the includes xml into the includes folder. Then I did the import in admin panel, said it imported it, but I saw nothing.

Did I do something wrong here?

[Ohiosweetheart]

Now THIS is a really great idea!

[hambil]

I'd love to see a 'create template from post' option. Just makes building up your templates a little more intuitive.

[4yBak]

installed this on 3.8.1 pl1 and I can't see at my forum this https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=91239&d=1230343783 (I was check admin group permissions and there is all ok). So, what I was did wrong?

[Kaelon]

Lovely add-on -- thank you! Questions, though: How does this perform on Big Boards? How many queries does it add per typical post-load, and where does it add additional queries?

[Andyrew]

Nice work.

It's a shame that this doesnt also work in PM's. Would really help moderators to have predefined templates.

Works on my board in PM.

[Mystics]

I have written a small plugin to show the post templates within Quick Reply:
96312

Just import the plugin xml file (it's just a plugin, not a product/addon!).

You also have to add this code to the existing plugin vB Post Templates: Cache Templates:if (THIS_SCRIPT == 'showthread')
{
$globaltemplates[] = 'editor_posttemplates';
$globaltemplates[] = 'editor_posttemplates_js';
}

[mufar]

I uploaded everything, and then imported v1.5 and nothing is showing up.
any ideas? shame really, cause this could be a huge addon for the site im working on.:(

[Mystics]

I think you have to edit and save an usergroup to update the cache.

[Vitaly]

Original mod have bug, that breakes attachments button. Since I couldn't contact with Deceptor to send patches, fixed version attached to this post.

Just install over. If you like - you can only upload JS file.

If you don't wish to explain everyone hit Ctrl+F5 to refresh browser cache, then reimport product from archive too.

Tested with 3.8.1

[imedic]

It did not work for me. :(
I have re uploaded all and re import product.
I have also clear browser cache.
Great you took the effort to patch it. :)
I have 3.8.1 unpathced.

[PUMEL]

Is that do not support Double-byte? alwas show: ??? with chinese.
but enligh is fine.

[Vitaly]

It did not work for me. :(
I have re uploaded all and re import product.
I have also clear browser cache.
Great you took the effort to patch it. :)
I have 3.8.1 unpathced.

What EXACTLY doesn't work? Post Templates are ok, but attachments button not? Which browser/OS ? Could you try in Firefox?

[imedic]

Sorry , my bad to not give all details:
- I use Firefox :) (last version)
- Attachment menu does not work (same as before and the reason to install patched version)
In rest behaves the same (OK) .
Unfortunately I don't have time to look more into it. I most probably did the upgrade correctly.
I however first uploaded the xml file and then upload the files via ftp. Maybe this is the reason? After I have re uploaded the xml file just in case. No luck.

You wont believe but in IE it does work! (I can select attachements in the menu) At least some users get it working. :)

In FF i have noscript Msoft Net framework 1.0 (dont know why) delicious, skype, fast video download add-ons.

[Vitaly]

Hmmm...

The only real change, that was done - in javascript file. 2 function (event hooks) were done less intrusive. With inreritance, instead of bulk override. There're no any "new" line of code, just more correct event handling. XML has only cosmetic change of single template, to enforce browser load new JS instead old one from cache.

Seems, problem can be in your FF (?), because no problems in my FF 3.0.7/Vista & FF/Linux. But I can't imagine how your addons can break anything, if noscript doen't block anything at your site.

No ideas, really. I'm not javascript expert. May be, php/mysql/other, but not javascript :)

[imedic]

Many thanks , I will try from other computer with FF to see if it is my machine (XP and FF)
It seems it is ...
Great job any how :)

[bigcurt]

Anyone know if this works with 3.6 yet?

[djr]

Original mod have bug, that breakes attachments button. Since I couldn't contact with Deceptor to send patches, fixed version attached to this post.

Just install over. If you like - you can only upload JS file.

If you don't wish to explain everyone hit Ctrl+F5 to refresh browser cache, then reimport product from archive too.

Tested with 3.8.1Many thanks Vitaly! This mod is now a prerequisite on all my vB forums.

Although I have no remorse in having donated for this mod, I really hate to see this project abandoned by Deceptor.

Edit: Oops, I totally missed Mystics' post about the QR-add-on! W00T! THANK YOU Mystics! Really appreciated!

[marcut]

I installed it but don't see the option in User CP

[anwar.abdullakh]

Works perfectly fine for me. Only thing i would love to see is that it adds that dropdown option in quickreply and quickedit as well and not additional plugins or product but on this one. Thanks mystics for the additional addon, but I prefer to have it all in one. I have so many addons site, easy to lose track.

[Charles_1]

I have written a small plugin to show the post templates within Quick Reply:
96312

Just import the plugin xml file (it's just a plugin, not a product/addon!).

You also have to add this code to the existing plugin vB Post Templates: Cache Templates:if (THIS_SCRIPT == 'showthread')
{
$globaltemplates[] = 'editor_posttemplates';
$globaltemplates[] = 'editor_posttemplates_js';
}
Thanks for sharing this plugin for Quick Reply, but it is not working together with mod Quick Editor Improver 3.0 (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=202160), which is also very useful :-(. When I enable QEI 3.0, Post Templates in QR doesn't work, when I disable it, Post Templates in QR works correctly.

Any ideas how to solve this conflict please?

[bigcurt]

Any idea if it works OK with 3.6?

[icemann]

Awesome addition, thanks! :cool:

[akvaryumforum]

It didn't work for me. Everything works, i can save templates vs vs but when i try to push the templates insert the reply box it didn't do anything. I try in FF, İE, Chrome, Safari, Opera but never work.

[geni57]

clicked installed and working fine on 3.7

[Zumacaya]

This Mod does not work for me. Is there any alternative to this mod?
Thanks

[djXpire2]

installed. working great.

those who couldn't get it to work, you must visit your usergroup settings, edit your own usergroups to get the template bit updated. after which, visit your usercp to see the left column's most bottom for the Post Template option to show up. Thats it.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/

[SteamyLightning]

Can you make this forum-specific?

[djXpire2]

Not working too good, the Insert Attachment function is not working.... :(

[Slaxi]

I have written a small plugin to show the post templates within Quick Reply:
96312

Just import the plugin xml file (it's just a plugin, not a product/addon!).

You also have to add this code to the existing plugin vB Post Templates: Cache Templates:if (THIS_SCRIPT == 'showthread')
{
$globaltemplates[] = 'editor_posttemplates';
$globaltemplates[] = 'editor_posttemplates_js';
}

Thanks for that Mystics.

Can you this also add to the Quick Edit bar?

[DeanLag]

Can it be used to post new threads? instead of posts? =o
Cause I frequently need to post sign up threads and could use this if it was for threads =o

[Deceptor]

Can it be used to post new threads? instead of posts? =o
Cause I frequently need to post sign up threads and could use this if it was for threads =o

It'll work for threads and posts, and pretty much every other page with a full editor.

[Sayid]

Is it work with quick reply editor ?

one more question, can I define restricted number of templates to each usergroup ?

For example , members can use only 7 number of templates and one category .

btw, I like your mods :)

[Deceptor]

Is it work with quick reply editor ?

one more question, can I define restricted number of templates to each usergroup ?

For example , members can use only 7 number of templates and one category .

btw, I like your mods :)

Not the quick reply I'm afraid, only for full-size editors. As for limiting, that's not available either I'm afraid.

[yotsume]

Installed and works perfectly!

[terminator2k2]

You can only move this BBCode and not all other additional?

fine but this way the custom bbcode buttons are going also on the first line

[CGhostGroup]

I love this Addon, but I have a problem, after activating it, I can't use the attachment-button anymore? Is this a known bug?

[jluerken]

I have one problem with this addon.
If I add links to the templates they are getting changed.

Example: http://www.domain.tld/forum/page.php is changed to http://www.domain.tld../../../forum/page.php

This is only happening when I use the post templates in PMs and not in threads.
I have no idea why. Any idea?

[W!cKeD]

Hello Dude,

can i move the BB-Code under "Loggin as ....."

thanks..

[xorex]

Nice hack !! install and nominated etc


I have written a small plugin to show the post templates within Quick Reply:
96312

Just import the plugin xml file (it's just a plugin, not a product/addon!).

You also have to add this code to the existing plugin vB Post Templates: Cache Templates:if (THIS_SCRIPT == 'showthread')
{
$globaltemplates[] = 'editor_posttemplates';
$globaltemplates[] = 'editor_posttemplates_js';
}

Great ! BUT work fine without hack Smilies in QR and QE (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=215447) :(
any ideas for fix this conflict ?? help pls !

russian lang file attached (utf-8)

[xorex]

Also I have found not a correct phrase see screenshot pls

[jluerken]

I have one problem with this addon.
If I add links to the templates they are getting changed.

Example: http://www.domain.tld/forum/page.php is changed to http://www.domain.tld../../../forum/page.php

This is only happening when I use the post templates in PMs and not in threads.
I have no idea why. Any idea?

I did not get an answer so far why this happens with links when I use Post Templates in PMs.
Anyone?

[Warlord]

This is AWESOME. This will save me SO MUCH TIME. I love it!

[ctrlbrk]

Nicely done mate ;) Have installed. Mike

[Alfa1]

Will there be a vb4 version?

[jiteshdubey11]

ive uploaded all the files & imported the product but i dont see any link in usercp plz help me...........

[mohammadxxx]

hi

i don't understand . whitch user group can use this product ?
just admin and all moderator or all user on forum ?

kind regards
all4persian

[V8Owner]

Will there be a VB4 version?

I think this is an excellent Mod!

Peter :)

[ikki29]

If, for it is a great product, it helps me a lot with my day job, I ask you please upgrade it to VB4

[Simon Lloyd]

Unfortunately when i have this in place i cannot use the attach paperclip to add attachment then click it again to place the attachment inline, i can only use it to attach.

Any fix for that?

[Fred Weiss]

Same problem for me..... nothing there :(

+1 Installed and nothing showing in User Control Panel.

[Fred Weiss]

installed. working great.

those who couldn't get it to work, you must visit your usergroup settings, edit your own usergroups to get the template bit updated. after which, visit your usercp to see the left column's most bottom for the Post Template option to show up. Thats it.

http://ezpics.novia.com.sg/images/1kvxc8fzsm2csfxiwhmn.gif

This resolved my issue. Love the MOD so far. Thank you.

[Fred Weiss]

Ideas??? Would like for all within ADMIN group to be able to create/edit categories and templates no matter which Admin User created them to start...

Seems that the templates are only editable by the one who originally created it.

The 'Defined' option is not working correctly.

[rockinaway]

I'm a bit confused. Can I use this to preset post templates for ALL my users to use? Not just for me.

[bhkien]

Hello guys,

Does it works with vBulletin 4.x or is there another version for vBulletin 4.x?

Thanks

[Deceptor]

Due to demand, vB4 version has been released here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=242246 :)

[Simon Lloyd]

Deceptor, any ideas with this https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1992677&postcount=145 because i would really like to use the mod.

[jam3ty]

thanks for this fantastic mod,

actually I faced a problem with writing in arabic, this is because my database encoding is UTF-8.

is there any solution for this prob.

waiting for your kind reply

[Deceptor]

Simon - Are you running the latest vB 3.8 version? Everything seems to work fine here.

jam3ty - Not sure what you mean, the templates are saved just like posts are saved, and it shows you haven't downloaded this so not sure how you're experiencing a problem with it :p

[Simon Lloyd]

Simon - Are you running the latest vB 3.8 version? Everything seems to work fine here.

jam3ty - Not sure what you mean, the templates are saved just like posts are saved, and it shows you haven't downloaded this so not sure how you're experiencing a problem with it :pYes i'm using 3.8.5, when making a post and the mod is enabled i can oly click the attach paperclip once, without the mod i can click the attach paperclip and attach whatever then click the dropdown arrow next to it and add the attachment inline, with the mod enabled all i can do is add one attachment via the paperclip and nothing more, however i can still use the manage attachment button but of course that doesn't allow you to add the attachment inline.

I just re-enabled the mod to make sure this is the case and it still is.

[Deceptor]

Thanks for the info, I'll take a look and see If I can replicate :)

[Cla75]

Yes i'm using 3.8.5, when making a post and the mod is enabled i can oly click the attach paperclip once, without the mod i can click the attach paperclip and attach whatever then click the dropdown arrow next to it and add the attachment inline, with the mod enabled all i can do is add one attachment via the paperclip and nothing more, however i can still use the manage attachment button but of course that doesn't allow you to add the attachment inline.

I just re-enabled the mod to make sure this is the case and it still is.

I confirm the same problem
kindly expect a solution to the problem. Thanks

[xorex]

Not working too good, the Insert Attachment function is not working.... :(

+1 some problem

[3beidat]

Thanks for great mod..
I have another product that using posttemplate TABLE, and when i go to usercp and try to access Post Templates it says you don't have a permission to access this page.
If i disable the other product every thing works well and i can access Post Templates through usercp!! any ideas please?

[Deceptor]

Thanks for great mod..
I have another product that using posttemplate TABLE, and when i go to usercp and try to access Post Templates it says you don't have a permission to access this page.
If i disable the other product every thing works well and i can access Post Templates through usercp!! any ideas please?

Have you setup permissions correctly? If another modification is using the same permissions bitfield there may be collision.

[Deceptor]

Resolved the attachment issue :) 1.5.1 has been released which you can installed to rectify it, simply upload all files and import the XML.

[3beidat]

Have you setup permissions correctly? If another modification is using the same permissions bitfield there may be collision.

yes, i setup the permissions correctly. but the other modification was causing the collision and i can't doing without it :( .. no any solving for these problem?

[Deceptor]

yes, i setup the permissions correctly. but the other modification was causing the collision and i can't doing without it :( .. no any solving for these problem?

The bitfield I use here is called "vbpt_permissions", do you know what the bitfield name is for the other modification?

[xorex]

Resolved the attachment issue :) 1.5.1 has been released which you can installed to rectify it, simply upload all files and import the XML.

Working fine now. very big thanks !

[Deceptor]

No problem :)

[Saviour]

Which .zip file is the 1.5.1 version in the initial post? There are two 1.5.0 versions and a 1.0.0 version.

I already have 1.5.0 installed...

A little confused here...sorry.

[Deceptor]

Sorry for the confusion, forgot to rename the zip :) It shows 1.5.1 now.

[Saviour]

Thank you...awesome mod, btw.

[Simon Lloyd]

Resolved the attachment issue :) 1.5.1 has been released which you can installed to rectify it, simply upload all files and import the XML.Yep, tested with attachments both to the post and inline, Canned Replies and Custom BB Code all seem to work fine with it.

Deceptor, thanks for taking the time to resolve the issue :)

[3beidat]

The bitfield I use here is called "vbpt_permissions", do you know what the bitfield name is for the other modification?

Yes it's called "vbmwaextraedit4_permissions" ...
waiting your reply :)

[Trek]

I'm getting the following warning when going to the settings menu after installing this. Disabled for now.


Warning: fetch_template() calls should be replaced by the vB_Template class. Template name: usercp_nav_posttemplate in [path]/includes/functions.php on line 3957

[Simon Lloyd]

I'm getting the following warning when going to the settings menu after installing this. Disabled for now.You probably need to make sure that the files were ftp'd to the correct folders in ASCii mode.

[Deceptor]

3beidat - There shouldn't be any collision, strange. Can you point me to the modification so I can download/test them together? Thanks

Trek - Looks like you installed this on a vB4 forum, there's a vB4 version of this (check the first post for the link).

[3beidat]

3beidat - There shouldn't be any collision, strange. Can you point me to the modification so I can download/test them together? Thanks



Actually I'm Arabian and the modification author is Arabian too..
The product is an extra editor functions like this image

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/8996/96400636.png

and there is many buttons but I disabled it ,, the product with all files is 10 MB but i attached the product only and if you want all files i will upload it for you.

[Deceptor]

Thanks 3beidat,

I've downloaded the product and I'll try it out when I'm home to see what the error is :)

[3beidat]

Thanks 3beidat,

I've downloaded the product and I'll try it out when I'm home to see what the error is :)

Thanks alot Deceptor :)
I'm waiting you...

[Deceptor]

3beidat - I've not been able to replicate the issue so far with permissions, they all seem to be working fine. Could you try rebuilding your bitfields, you can do that by visiting: yoursite.com/forum/admincp/index.php?do=buildbitfields

After that try re-assign permissions and see if it works :)

[3beidat]

3beidat - I've not been able to replicate the issue so far with permissions, they all seem to be working fine. Could you try rebuilding your bitfields, you can do that by visiting: yoursite.com/forum/admincp/index.php?do=buildbitfields

After that try re-assign permissions and see if it works :)

Unfortunately. It's still give me you don't have permission to access this page! :(
Forgot it, i will uninstall the other product to use this one :D

[despo]

Hello,

i installed this Add on, i see that many users have the same problem. i uploaded the files through ftp, and then uploaded vB Post Templates.xml, but i cant see anything. There is nothing on user cp, or on the Admin panel. i also tried to update usergroups, but there isnt anything related to this add on, on that section.
i hope some one have a solution for it. i use 3.8

[3beidat]

Hello,

i installed this Add on, i see that many users have the same problem. i uploaded the files through ftp, and then uploaded vB Post Templates.xml, but i cant see anything. There is nothing on user cp, or on the Admin panel. i also tried to update usergroups, but there isnt anything related to this add on, on that section.
i hope some one have a solution for it. i use 3.8

you can enable it through Usergroups Manager, select the group you want to give permissions and save changes

[3beidat]

Deceptor why the image button doesn't appear in the editor when I make a new template?? is there any way to enable it?

[Trek]

Hello,

i installed this Add on, i see that many users have the same problem. i uploaded the files through ftp, and then uploaded vB Post Templates.xml, but i cant see anything. There is nothing on user cp, or on the Admin panel. i also tried to update usergroups, but there isnt anything related to this add on, on that section.
i hope some one have a solution for it. i use 3.8

Make sure you read the readme file located in the archive. You have to manually do two template edits, or it won't show anywhere.

[symptome]

Does this "only" work with forum posts or also with private messages?

[Deceptor]

symptome - It will work with any standard WYSIWYG editor, posts/pms/blogs/etc.. :)

[3beidat]

What about my request? :(
Deceptor why the image button doesn't appear in the editor when I make a new template?? is there any way to enable it?

[Deceptor]

3beidat - Sorry I missed that post :) The WYSIWYG editor will be displaying BBCode based on your global BBCode permissions, is there anywhere you have IMG bbcode disabled?

[symptome]

Absolutely great. This one was missing!!

[3beidat]

3beidat - Sorry I missed that post :) The WYSIWYG editor will be displaying BBCode based on your global BBCode permissions, is there anywhere you have IMG bbcode disabled?

Oh yeah!! :D
It was been disabled in the Global BBcode permissions.
Thank you very much :)

[Deceptor]

No problem :)

[TheInsaneManiac]

How would I go about moving it next to the redo button? It's next to my BBC and its out of the quickreply box. =[

[nikolas-online]

Sorry, but I do not understand anything. Nothig is appeared in my CP. Why? I use 3.8.5.

[Hornstar]

After installing it, it did not show up in my usercp. I checked permission and they are already set as yes by default.

Maybe I need to do a manual template edit?

EDIT: oh, the user above me has the same problem. Any help would be great ^^

EDIT 2: I looked at your site and found the link: /forums/profile.php?do=posttemplates

That page gave me no permission. Strange that it says I do in the admincp -> usergroup permission.

Final edit: Solved. My usergroup permission were not saving because of a database error caused by another product I uninstalled today. All fixed and working now ^^

[DragonByte Tech]

After installing it, it did not show up in my usercp. I checked permission and they are already set as yes by default.

Maybe I need to do a manual template edit?


EDIT: oh, the user above me has the same problem. Any help would be great ^^

EDIT 2: I looked at your site and found the link: /forums/profile.php?do=posttemplates

That page gave me no permission. Strange that it says I do in the admincp -> usergroup permission.

Final edit: Solved. My usergroup permission were not saving because of a database error caused by another product I uninstalled today. All fixed and working now ^^

You're like one of those knowledge assimilating robots that solves its own problems Hornstar xD

Iain

[Taurus1]

Man, how did I miss this? This is fantastic guys! Thanks!

I use this: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=202160

Is it possible to have my 'Post Template' option show on the Quick Reply box?

[Trek]

Man, how did I miss this? This is fantastic guys! Thanks!

I use this: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=202160

Is it possible to have my 'Post Template' option show on the Quick Reply box?

Yes it is, I use this and it's in my quick reply. =)

[Taurus1]

Yes it is, I use this and it's in my quick reply. =)

Thanks. I use that too. Is there a setting in that to enable it in quick reply? Because at this stage it aint.

[Kintaro81]

can I specific in what forum the mod will be active?

[yotsume]

Latest version works on vb3.7x just to let you know. (zero errors)

SUGGESTIONS:

Your term "Defined" should be changed to "Shared" in the phrases. Shared is much clearer then defined.
The usergroup permissions should be set to off for all usergroups by default. Even banned usergroups have permission to use the templates!

[agguvenligi]

great mod thanx !

[furnival]

Excellent mod. Works like a charm. Thanks also to @Mystics for the quick editor plugin code.

[furnival]

Latest version works on vb3.7x just to let you know. (zero errors)

SUGGESTIONS:

Your term "Defined" should be changed to "Shared" in the phrases. Shared is much clearer then defined.
The usergroup permissions should be set to off for all usergroups by default. Even banned usergroups have permission to use the templates!

I second both of these suggestions. Respect to you sir!

[yotsume]

An admin deleted a user's shared category and template but it is still being shown to all members as if it was shared. The admin logged in as the user to do the deletions.

Is there a way for the admin to manage all the templates to delete them?

We have a mystery category and template that simply will not go away!

[Jo_RHU]

This seems to be working for me now, at first I didn't realise I had to go in to each usergroup to enable it and although it was already enabled by default it didn't appear in the User CP until after I had saved the settings on the usergroups.

Thanks a lot, this seems like a great mod and something I've been hunting for for ages! I'm adding some search phrases here to help other people looking for the same thing:

Vbulletin Insert text from link
Vbulletin Insert bbcode from link
Vbulletin insert text from dropdown menu

[I.M.O.G.]

Would be nice if you could only permit certain groups to use certain defined templates (semi global templates). I could give my staff a set of defined templates for PMs/warnings/infractions, and give users a different set of defined templates.

Is this an existing feature and I am not seeing it? It appears that any "defined/global" template can be viewed by everyone, but I'm not sure I understand correctly.

[Cla75]

Can I ask if you could include this mod in its quick reply?
Thanks for your help

[blind-eddie]

Can I ask if you could include this mod in its quick reply?
Thanks for your help

I have written a small plugin to show the post templates within Quick Reply:
96312

Just import the plugin xml file (it's just a plugin, not a product/addon!).

You also have to add this code to the existing plugin vB Post Templates: Cache Templates:if (THIS_SCRIPT == 'showthread')
{
$globaltemplates[] = 'editor_posttemplates';
$globaltemplates[] = 'editor_posttemplates_js';
}


Top of this page to the right, just below navbar is search this mod...it comes in handy. :eek:

[ChiNa]

Its not showing up on my USERCP, Anyone can maybe update me about this...
And where do I enable and disable the optiones, I dont seem to find it in AdminCP vBulleting Options... Any answer?

[Simon Lloyd]

It doesn't show in usercp unless enabled withing each usergroups settings, go to each usergroup and turn it on.

[singabaloo]

Does this add on allow fields in a template ? So a user just fills in the blank fields and the template wil then post the formatting needed along with the values ?

[Dj Smuggla]

I used this mod on my site before & it worked great, but i've just installed it on my new site & now it doesn't seem to work.
Ive created a category & template inside the category, i go to make a new post, select the template but it doesn't get added to the post. Is there a problem with the ajax loading?

I've disabled all other mods leaving just this mod, but it's the same.

[Simon Lloyd]

Check in vbulletin options that you have ALL ajax features selected.

[Dj Smuggla]

Thanks for your suggestion but i had ALL ajax features selected.

All the other buttons work in the WYSIWYG editor, i've even changed the editor to the basic one & it's still the same.

Is it working fine for you m8?

[blind-eddie]

For those that install this and receive a database error...
Open the product,

Find:

Type=MyISAM

Change to:

ENGINE=MyISAM

[Simon Lloyd]

For those that install this and receive a database error...
Open the product,

Find:

Type=MyISAM

Change to:

ENGINE=MyISAMAh, forgot about the mysql5.5 issue :)

[Jo_RHU]

This is a really helpful plugin, thanks to the developer.

Any suggestions on a way in which we could have a button that inserts one specific template? Some of our mods are less technical than others so if we could have a button they could just click to insert our most used template, rather than asking them to use a dropdown menu which seems to be confusing some people, this hopefully will encourage more of them to use the post templates!

I've had a go at tinkering with the code but obviously it's not as simple as just coding a button unfortunately (or maybe it is and I'm just not understanding what I see in the code!)

Many thanks for any pointers anyone can give me :)

[tommythejoat]

I realize this mod is a bit old now and the developer has not been on-line for over a year but we just installed Valter's Advanced Rules and I would like to use Post Templates to help the moderators generate reminders for rule violations.

It would work much better for me if there were a usergroup for each of the Post Template categories or if I had category permissions in addition to the global vs. private permissions now supported.

Has anyone looked at this?

[blind-eddie]

I think I edited this to work that way on my 3.8 test site... I will look into it when I get in from work.