[DBTech] Username Change v1 (vB4)

[DragonByte Tech]

What is Username Change?
Username Change is Brought to you by the Designer of products such as RPG Inferno and Inferno vBShout and the programmer of RPG Integration v3.

Username Change from DragonByte Tech is a modification designed to allow users to change their usernames at will (within your configured limits, of course).

About Username Change
Your members will no longer bug you for username changes, you can let them change it whenever they want!

It also has a history feature in the member profile, showing a list of previous usernames. This history feature uses vBulletin's own Profile Change history - no additional tables needed!

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We appreciate the support!

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Priority support is handled at the Developers Website.

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Feature List

Uses vBulletin's "Profile Change History" feature for maximum compatibility with other mods
Change username via UserCP -> Edit Profile
One-click revert username via UserCP -> Edit Profile
Username change history in a member's profile
Moderators can change usernames at any time easily
"Can Change Own Username" permission for users
"Can Change Others Usernames" permission for mods
"Can View Own History" permission for profile block
"Can View Others History" permission for profile block
Per-usergroup username change delay (in days)
Per-usergroup profile history limit
Per-usergroup maximum total username changes


ModCP Change Log

Paginated results of all username changes
Displays date of change, old value and new value
Displays who changed the username
Choose date range to display, or view all changes


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This mod displays a copyright notification in the footer of all pages which includes:

1 Link to DragonByte Technologies homepage
1 Link to Product Description page of this modification

[starman?]

nice - tagged for install.

[DragonByte Tech]

One thing I forgot to include in the original description:
Unlike previous Username Changes mods, I use vBulletin's own "profile change history" to fetch the history - no additional tables needed!

Fillip

[shyguy82]

Is it possible to have only a certain UserGroup be able to edit the username? I have a 100k+ forum and I'm the only one who can do it currently (through AdminCP), but I want my moderators to be able to update people's user names. Or better yet, is there a plugin that allows certain usergroups update user profiles? Currently vB allows moderators to login to ModCP but they cannot save any profile.

Thanks

[Kolbi]

Another nice hack :)

[DragonByte Tech]

Is it possible to have only a certain UserGroup be able to edit the username? I have a 100k+ forum and I'm the only one who can do it currently (through AdminCP), but I want my moderators to be able to update people's user names. Or better yet, is there a plugin that allows certain usergroups update user profiles? Currently vB allows moderators to login to ModCP but they cannot save any profile.

ThanksYeah, that's entirely possible, the usergroup permissions lets you control who can change their own (or others') usernames :)

[utahraves]

I do not see how to change the username from the user cp.

Edit: It is under EDIT PROFILE.
Might want to clarify above.

[utahraves]

Styling issue. See attachment.

It is on both sides of the table.

[DragonByte Tech]

Styling issue. See attachment.

It is on both sides of the table.
That happens because of the way the area is automatically added to the templates (to avoid template edits).
I'm not sure if this can be fixed :(


Fillip

[tafreeh]

u wanna post a screenshot of ADMIN CP option please.

[BlackJacket]

Options needed -

Ability to have users change their username once. This option should not be in days.

Thanks! Tagged, installed and nominated.

[Hall of Famer]

Is it possible to specify which usergroups can change their usernames on their own?

[DragonByte Tech]

Yes, you can set different options per usergroup including who can change their own username, who can change other peoples, and how often they can change their username =)

Iain

[DragonByte Tech]

u wanna post a screenshot of ADMIN CP option please.Coming later today :)

Options needed -

Ability to have users change their username once. This option should not be in days.

Thanks! Tagged, installed and nominated.This mod is designed for letting people change their usernames more often than once, though.
I'd recommend just setting the days option to an absurdly high number :p


Fillip

[GrossKopf]

I just installed this and went into my profile. It says I changed my username on 2/14, but I didn't... is there a way to reset the last time someone changed their name?

[DragonByte Tech]

No, because it uses vBulletin's integrated Profile Change history.
If you go into your AdminCP -> Search for Users -> your own username -> [Profile History], you will see that the 2/14 corresponds to the last time you made a change to your own username :)


Fillip

[hilfe-forum]

Cool Install
;)

[GrossKopf]

I can see how this would conflict with the Point Market mod. With that mod, you can add colors to your username, make it bold, etc, which effectively "changes" your username.

[DragonByte Tech]

Nah, those things don't edit your username in this way. That mod just extends the "markup username" (you know, the HTML Markup option you have in Usergroup Manager?).

Fillip

[Adem GEN?]

Thanks, Installed

[TheChaosFactor]

This will be one of the first mod's I install once I upgrade.

[BlackJacket]

Coming later today :)

This mod is designed for letting people change their usernames more often than once, though.
I'd recommend just setting the days option to an absurdly high number :p


Fillip

I did that but it did not give them an option to change their username.

[DragonByte Tech]

Can you ask them to give a screenshot of the Edit Profile page? Unless the "Can Change Own Username" is turned off, it should tell them why they can't change their username

Fillip

[Popa Andrei]

y will waith for the beta to pass and then instal it :D

[BlackJacket]

Can you ask them to give a screenshot of the Edit Profile page? Unless the "Can Change Own Username" is turned off, it should tell them why they can't change their username


Fillip

Says they need to wait 656,xxx more days to change username. All permissions are set correctly.

[DragonByte Tech]

I've found the bug, it'll be fixed shortly. I'm going to investigate whether it's possible for me to add a direct link to ModCP in a user's profile before uploading the new version :)

[BlackJacket]

I've found the bug, it'll be fixed shortly. I'm going to investigate whether it's possible for me to add a direct link to ModCP in a user's profile before uploading the new version :)

If possible, could you add a feature to allow the user to only change their name one time. I would greatly appreciate it. :)

Thank you.

[DragonByte Tech]

If possible, could you add a feature to allow the user to only change their name one time. I would greatly appreciate it. :)

Thank you.Okay, I'll delay the new version until I've implemented this feature :)


Fillip

[BlackJacket]

Okay, I'll delay the new version until I've implemented this feature :)


Fillip

Thank you so much! Here is an E-Hug from me to you. :D *E-hug*

[AzzidReign]

OMG!!! This is EXACTLY what my site has needed!!!! Thank you!

[kevius]

hello,

is it possible to add a function ?

change author name in a topic, this will be very cool !

[DragonByte Tech]

hello,

is it possible to add a function ?

change author name in a topic, this will be very cool !That is outside the scope of this modification, but we may make a separate modification with this feature :)


Fillip

[DragonByte Tech]

v1.1.0 has been released, which fixes all known bugs and implements a requested feature: It's now possible to limit the number of username changes on a per-usergroup basis!

The mod is also now considered out of Beta.

Fillip

[BlackJacket]

v1.1.0 has been released, which fixes all known bugs and implements a requested feature: It's now possible to limit the number of username changes on a per-usergroup basis!

The mod is also now considered out of Beta.


Fillip

I LOVE YOU! :D Thanks for the great mod. Installed, Nominated, rated 5!

[DragonByte Tech]

I LOVE YOU! :D Thanks for the great mod. Installed, Nominated, rated 5!

Thanks a lot for your support, it's appreciated =)

Iain

[BlackJacket]

Works! Just a heads up though, when you set the days to 0 and the number of times they can change their username to 1, when the user goes to change their username they see "you may change your username as often as you want" instead of "You may only change your username once"

[Switch3130]

Can we set a list of usernames that can't be used by users who have access to this feature?

[DragonByte Tech]

Not yet, but it sounds like a good idea for a future design.

If you want to post it over at the main site so we don't forget about it (we probably won't be upgrading the username change mod for at least another week) theres more chance of it geting taken care of.

We'll try to get it added ASAP either way, as long as we remember haha!

Iain

[DragonByte Tech]

Works! Just a heads up though, when you set the days to 0 and the number of times they can change their username to 1, when the user goes to change their username they see "you may change your username as often as you want" instead of "You may only change your username once"Well, technically they can cause... um... ...yea okay, you got me there ;)

Dunno if I can be bothered to fix it though, it's just a cosmetic issue xP
I'll sort it when I have some free time.

Can we set a list of usernames that can't be used by users who have access to this feature?Not beyond vBulletin's ban word list / integrated vBulletin username history locking feature.

[Switch3130]

Not yet, but it sounds like a good idea for a future design.

If you want to post it over at the main site so we don't forget about it (we probably won't be upgrading the username change mod for at least another week) theres more chance of it geting taken care of.

We'll try to get it added ASAP either way, as long as we remember haha!

Iain

Well please add that soon because this does no good for me until this is added.

[BlackJacket]

Well please add that soon because this does no good for me until this is added.

Wouldn't it be easier to add those names to the Illegal User Names under the user registration options?

[meissenation]

This is great - thanks for sharing!!!!

[woffie]

Nice, I installed this on my test forum. I changed my name in my profile and now I cant get into my Admin Control Panel. Also, you cannot change your username back to the original name.

[BlackJacket]

Nice, I installed this on my test forum. I changed my name in my profile and now I cant get into my Admin Control Panel. Also, you cannot change your username back to the original name.

What is your username re-use delay set at? Check at admincp > settings > user registration options. All the way at the bottom.

Not sure why it would not let you login. I will test this also and verify.

[DragonByte Tech]

Are you sure you weren't attempting to login with your old username?
I've had no problems logging in to my AdminCP with my new username once it's been changed.

Fillip

[Xeyn]

This is a cool mod..but i have the same issue...You can not change back to the username you where to begin with...Could you correct this?can not wait to make it live.....thx

[Alex@Mk3OC]

Is there a way of making certain usergroups only able to request a change and for a member of admin to have to approve it?

We've got one currently on our 3.8 board which does this and it's ideal

[DragonByte Tech]

This is a cool mod..but i have the same issue...You can not change back to the username you where to begin with...Could you correct this?can not wait to make it live.....thxThat's probably the Username Reuse Delay setting under User Registration Options :)

Is there a way of making certain usergroups only able to request a change and for a member of admin to have to approve it?

We've got one currently on our 3.8 board which does this and it's idealThat's outside of the scope of the modification as-is, but we are thinking about expanding it and this would definitely be a feature on the list for such an expansion :)


Fillip

[Xeyn]

Ahhh dragonn..my bad..thx very much......All working now.....:-)

[Devile]

Great mod. Making it accessible only to certain usergroups will make it perfect.

[DragonByte Tech]

Great mod. Making it accessible only to certain usergroups will make it perfect.That's been a feature since day 1 of the mod's release :)


Fillip

[Alex@Mk3OC]

That's outside of the scope of the modification as-is, but we are thinking about expanding it and this would definitely be a feature on the list for such an expansion :)


Fillip

Cool, will keep an eye on this mod for that feature

[Shamil.]

Developer, this mod contains original vB file, from Beta 4....

Created: 20:22, Sat Nov 21st 2009

[Paul M]

No it doesnt :)

However, the file class_profileblock.php does have a vbulletin vb4 header, including licence code - you need to correct that.

[DragonByte Tech]

Copy paste fail :p

It's been taken care of, thanks :)


Fillip

[utahraves]

What is with the update? I was going to redownload but looks like nothing is new.

[DragonByte Tech]

Had to update a file's header comment, nothing to see here :p


Fillip

[utahraves]

oh lololol

[Sayid]

WoOoW if I see [DBTech] mods and gold in front of me, I will certainly select [DBTech] :d
rated 5, nominated and tagged ;)

[tinkleondabeach]

Would this work for 3.8?

[Diana Notacat]

LIFE SAVERS. Thank you. I will now be safe from my username change happy members who like to annoy me with requests!

[DragonByte Tech]

Would this work for 3.8?No, but Marco's old mod for 3.5 still works on 3.8 :)


Fillip

[RedHacker]

User Profile

* Username History

For show this must change username...?

[DragonByte Tech]

Yeah, username must have been changed at least once in order for the History to appear in the profile :)


Fillip

[sung]

No, but Marco's old mod for 3.5 still works on 3.8 :)

Is there any possibility to import the name change history/information from Marco's plugin to this one?

[DragonByte Tech]

No, sorry that's not possible.
Marco's plugin uses its own method of storing information, whereas I use vBulletin's method (which, in fairness, didn't exist in vB 3.5 which is what Marco's plugin was written for).

[sung]

No, sorry that's not possible.
Marco's plugin uses its own method of storing information, whereas I use vBulletin's method (which, in fairness, didn't exist in vB 3.5 which is what Marco's plugin was written for).

I realize they use different methods for storing the information, but as long as the information was about the same it should be possible to either manually or with a script move the information over.

It would be nice not to lose the username history, as well as resetting all the name change timers/counters, when moving from Marco's to your mod.

[DragonByte Tech]

Well yeah it's not like it's entirely impossible, we just have no plans of writing such a script at this time because not everybody who installs this is upgrading from 3.8 :)

It's been a while since I dealt with Marco's mod, but doing it manually would work too, I guess.


Fillip

[sung]

Here's the script I made/used to go from Marco's name change mod (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=101326) to this one.


<?php

// Change this stuff

$dbhost = 'host';
$dbuser = 'user';
$dbpass = 'pass';
$dbname = 'table';

// END OF STUFF TO CHANGE

$mysqli = new mysqli($dbhost, $dbuser, $dbpass, $dbname);

if($mysqli->connect_error) {
die("Connect Error: " . $mysqli->connect_error);
}

// Get current usernames for users that have changes
$result = $mysqli->query("SELECT distinct mh_unm_history.userid, user.username FROM mh_unm_history, user WHERE user.userid = mh_unm_history.userid");
while ($row = $result->fetch_row()) {
$usernames[$row[0]] = mysql_real_escape_string($row[1]);
}
$result->free_result();

// Get the username changes
$result = $mysqli->query("SELECT * from mh_unm_history ORDER BY userid ASC, dateline DESC");
while ($row = $result->fetch_row()) {
$userid = $row[0];
$dateline = $row[1];
$oldname = mysql_real_escape_string($row[2]);
$adminid = $row[3];
$uniq = md5($dateline . $userid . $userid . rand(1111,9999));

// Build the array of queries we'll execute later
$q[] = "INSERT INTO userchangelog VALUES('', $userid, 'username', '$usernames[$userid]', '$oldname', $adminid, $dateline, '$uniq')";

// Set the username as the old one in the
// event there are multiple name changes
$usernames[$userid] = $oldname;
}

foreach ($q as $query) {
if (!$mysqli->real_query($query))
echo "FAILED: " . $query . "<br>\n";
}

$result->close();
$mysqli->close();
?>



Things I know will cause issues: if you don't have the mysqli (notice the i) extension or use a prefix on your forum tables.

You're on your own to backup/test/verify/etc the above code will work for you!

[Das UndergrounD]

I need this mod for vb3.8 please!!!

[SpaceStar]

Thanks - I was looking for this.

[chrisdaman]

This may have already been noted, but would it be possible to include a star or graphic beside a user's username for say 30-days, if they change their username? This way, it would help other members recognize who the member is, help prevent scamming, etc.

[nul7]

^^^ That's what I was thinking as well...and maybe a way for say instead of a usergroup to allow change of name, maybe have it work with say donation of XX$ to the site and then they can change from there, sort of how it works on xbox live?

[kevius]

hello,

Is it possible ton add an option for change author name in a selected post (only available for admin/moderator) ?

[DragonByte Tech]

I need this mod for vb3.8 please!!!Marco's username change mod still works for 3.8 :)

This may have already been noted, but would it be possible to include a star or graphic beside a user's username for say 30-days, if they change their username? This way, it would help other members recognize who the member is, help prevent scamming, etc.

^^^ That's what I was thinking as well...and maybe a way for say instead of a usergroup to allow change of name, maybe have it work with say donation of XX$ to the site and then they can change from there, sort of how it works on xbox live?

hello,

Is it possible ton add an option for change author name in a selected post (only available for admin/moderator) ?

These features are currently outside the scope of the modification, but if we ever turn this into a full-fledged username management mod, then we'll be sure to include them :)


Fillip

[Dadoo]

Vbulletin-fr.org is proud to provide you the French translation of Username Change v1.1.0

IMPORTANT : this zip file contains ONLY french phrases in XML file, not the product.

Installation instructions are inside zip.

[losedude]

I installed this mod and gave it to my staff members to test.

They changed their suername and it worked, but now when they try posting they get this error :

Fatal error: Call to undefined function tt_csv_explode() in /home/public_html/v2/includes/functions_newpost.php(418) : eval()'d code on line 9


What should I do ?

[DragonByte Tech]

That error is not caused by this mod per se, another addon doesn't properly handle username changes like vBulletin intended.
This mod follows vBulletin set standards.

Fillip

[CvP]

works on 4.0.3?

[DragonByte Tech]

I don't see why not, we're running 4.0.3 on our board just fine :)
4.0.1 is the version it doesn't run on ;)


Fillip

[CvP]

I don't see why not, we're running 4.0.3 on our board just fine :)
4.0.1 is the version it doesn't run on ;)


Fillip

thank you. Running it on .2. will upgrade to .3 soon.

[DragonByte Tech]

Small fix has been released for those who upgraded to vB 4.0.3.
Re-import the XML file to fix the bugs introduced by this vBulletin version.

[CvP]

Hi Dragon.

After installing this I'm having a little problem. My users are losing track of who's who since anyone can change their username (yes, there's a 180day limit, but still).

there is a old 3.x mod which showed name changes near who's online.
will you consider this feature?

or better yet, a field where we can provide a thread ID.
whenever (or once a day) someone changes username, there will be an automatic post in that thread about the username change.

Thanks for this great mod :)

[DragonByte Tech]

Those features are currently outside the scope of the modification, but if we ever turn this into a full-fledged username management mod, then we'll be sure to include them :)


Fillip

[gle041]

I have installed this on 4.0.3. When I go to change the username, it takes a long time to load, then I get a message:

Error message:
Premature end of script headers: profile.php

Then when I press F5, it loads and the name is changed. I have tried several times, this happens every time.

What could be causing this?

[jb_008]

Just a heads up too, the Version Check URL is a dead link.

Also it would be nice if the default permissions for Registered Users for the Can View Other's Username History was set to no, where the admin would have to change it to yes if they wanted it.

[DragonByte Tech]

Just a heads up too, the Version Check URL is a dead link.Haven't set it up yet, but we always send out update mails when stuff change anyway :)

Also it would be nice if the default permissions for Registered Users for the Can View Other's Username History was set to no, where the admin would have to change it to yes if they wanted it.I think this is a matter of preference though, most people seem to prefer it defaulted to yes :)


Fillip

[CvP]

Just a heads up too, the Version Check URL is a dead link.

Also it would be nice if the default permissions for Registered Users for the Can View Other's Username History was set to no, where the admin would have to change it to yes if they wanted it.
username change is already a messy process. people keep losing track of who is who.
so by default yes is better :)

[Rvl]

could you add something like that:

If User has x posts, can change user name (set 0 disable this option)

:)

[STORMS]

went to install XML after I uploaded the files and:

Either C:\Inetpub\vhosts\mortalkombatempires.com\httpdocs \forum/dbtech/username_change/install/core.php or C:\Inetpub\vhosts\mortalkombatempires.com\httpdocs \forum/dbtech/username_change/install/finalise.php is missing!

Any ideas..?

[DragonByte Tech]

http://mortalkombatempires.com/forum/dbtech/username_change/install/core.php and http://mortalkombatempires.com/forum/dbtech/username_change/install/finalise.php return 404.

Please upload the files to the correct directories :)

[sadiq6210]

Great >> rated 5 stars

Thanks

[sung]

Any chance of having the option to let users reuse usernames after a specified time? For example, a user wanting to switch back to their old name.

Currently they'll get this error when trying to do so, "That username is already in use or does not meet the administrator's standards. If you are ______ and you have forgotten your password, click here." even though there is no current user with that name and it doesn't hit any restrictions.

[DragonByte Tech]

There's a vBulletin Option that locks usernames for 90 days by default when it's been changed. I'm not sure under which heading it is, search for "re-use delay" or something like that.

Fillip

[sung]

There's a vBulletin Option that locks usernames for 90 days by default when it's been changed. I'm not sure under which heading it is, search for "re-use delay" or something like that.

Ah, its under User Registration Options as "Username Reuse Delay".

According to the help for the option the default is 365 days, I have it set at 180, so the user just needs to wait a few more days :)

[unforsaken]

Perhaps I'm just missing it but you can tell me where I can find the settings for this in the AdminCP???

[DragonByte Tech]

Usergroup Manager :)


Fillip

[betts02]

Used this on a v4 board and is great

But do you have plans for 3.8 ? i know its going backwards but thought i would ask, cheers

[DragonByte Tech]

Not currently, no - there's already other username change mods that work on 3.8. It could always change, though :)


Fillip

[unforsaken]

Thx DragonByte

[Jackie1]

When my member try to change username like that
[U]ni->[C]?n-F.A
[R]ikut3->[C]h?p-F.A
it make database error :(
please help me to fix that. Thank you

[DragonByte Tech]

This mod uses vBulletin's internal username changing methods, so I don't know if I can fix this.
I'll have to look it over when I get more time :)


Fillip

[Raeven]

Uhm, where is the Menu exactly to change the Names? cant find it (vBulletin Suit 4.0.6). The history is working.

[CvP]

profile > edit profile

[Raeven]

ah ok, found it - THX

[Welshy2008]

Is this confirmed working on vBs 4.0.5 and 4.0.6 please?

[DragonByte Tech]

I don't see why not, we use it on 4.0.6 on DBTech just fine :)


Fillip

[caciocode]

Tagged

[utahraves]

Is this confirmed working on vBs 4.0.5 and 4.0.6 please?
Works for me in 4.0.6

[mask31]

i can't seem to see "username history" on a user's profile. all settings are correct, his username has been changed, and the tab "username history" does not show up.

can anyone help?

thanks

[DragonByte Tech]

Some mods may be using an incorrect template for their profile tabs and will as such hide tabs from mods like this. Can you try disabling all other modifications?

Fillip

[mask31]

i disabled other mods one by one, but still does not work...

[SEW810]

Database error when installing in vb 4.0.8 :(

[DragonByte Tech]

Database error when installing in vb 4.0.8 :(If you'd like me to fix it, you should try posting the error message :)


Fillip

[mikez006]

would love if you could charge users to do name changes

[★Slap]

This is very cool i love your work, so much effort put into it :), I'll tag this and install it onto my forum.

vBulletin should already have this integrated in the forums.

[midnz]

Is there are way of searching for a username that has since changed, apart from knowing in advance what their user ID number is?
Example: John changes his name to Jack. How do you find John if you need to contact him and don't know that he has changed his username?

[SEW810]

If you'd like me to fix it, you should try posting the error message :)


Fillip

Never mind pal.

The hack is working just perfect in vb 4.0.8

Regards ;)

[DragonByte Tech]

Is there are way of searching for a username that has since changed, apart from knowing in advance what their user ID number is?
Example: John changes his name to Jack. How do you find John if you need to contact him and don't know that he has changed his username?Nope that's not possible, though someone could write a mod that searches vBulletin's Profile History (which this mod utilises) - it's not something we've currently got planned, though.


Fillip

[Wonksta]

No version for 3.8.x? :(

[DragonByte Tech]

There exists other mods for vB 3.8 already, Marco's username management mod for one :)


Fillip

[HyperActiv]

Is there any possibility that it going to work on vB 3.7.2?

[DragonByte Tech]

The template structure is vastly different but beyond that, it might. It's not something we're able to give support for at this point in time, though.

Fillip

[sung]

4.0.8 seems to have changed something (CSS probably?) so now the tabs in the user profile don't look quite right.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2011/01/18.png

Notice the extra space around the tab between the light and dark blue lines as I'm hovering over the tab in the screen shot.

I haven't had a chance yet to look to see what needs to be changed to fix, but iTrader also had this issue until its newest update, so maybe that could help in narrowing down the problem?

[ALBCODERS]

nice Idea thankyou.
Installed

[Markos]

doesn't seem to work in 4.1.0PL2 cant see nothing in other users profile but can see it in my own

[Markos]

oops sorry my mistake see it now i looked at some ones profile whose name had never been changed seems to work fine in 4.1

[rob01]

it doesn't seem to work in the new vb 4.1, cant see anything

any idea?

[DragonByte Tech]

Are you sure you didn't make the same mistake as Markos? It works fine for him :)


Fillip

[Iguana Goddess]

Just installed on 4.1 and no conflicts with other modifications. Works great thanks!

[Markos]

I don't know if that has been brought up but my users complain that if they change there names then try change it back to what it was before it comes back saying *this user name is already in use*

[Iguana Goddess]

I don't know if that has been brought up but my users complain that if they change there names then try change it back to what it was before it comes back saying *this user name is already in use*

Might be that you have set in your admincp that names can't be reused for x amount of days.

[Markos]

Might be that you have set in your admincp that names can't be reused for x amount of days.

thanks will check it out

Edit: just had a look cant see that option in usergroup settings if its not in there where do i change that

[Markos]

its ok i found it

[Skyrider]

Is it possible this plugin can have the ability to post a reply OR a new thread regarding the namechange in a specific section? We have a thread in a moderation section (single thread) where all replies are being made for username changes. This is so we can keep up with the changes and who has changed to what.

[DragonByte Tech]

Is it possible this plugin can have the ability to post a reply OR a new thread regarding the namechange in a specific section? We have a thread in a moderation section (single thread) where all replies are being made for username changes. This is so we can keep up with the changes and who has changed to what.We don't currently have any plans to add any new features to this, but if we do, we will take it under consideration :)


Fillip

[tokenyank]

*RESOLVED*
I didn't go far enough back to see this post (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=2054087&postcount=94). The heading is under:

Settings > Options > User Registration Options > Username Reuse Delay

I have disabled the reuse function and will have users test - if problem resolved, we're good. If problem persists, I'll be back! :)

Thanks for the great mod!

----------------------------------------


Erg! Help! :)

I've gone through most things myself, even went as far as uninstalling and reinstalling mod.

I installed the mod just before Christmas as our users wanted to change their names to 'Christmas' themed names, and it was getting troublesome for me to do all and sundry whilst also working full time so I installed this mod.

The initial changing of names worked without a hitch, however, since Christmas, the most users are unable to revert to their old usernames. Some are successful in reverting, but 95% get this error:

vBulletin Message
That username is already in use or does not meet the administrator's standards. If you are *username* and you have forgotten your password, click here.


My current settings for the mod are set for:
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
0
5
0

Can you shed any light on this problem for me please?

Using vB4.1.0PL2

[DragonByte Tech]

Somewhere in vBulletin Options is Username Reuse Delay, by default is set to a high number. Setting that to 0 will take care of your problem :)


Fillip

[tokenyank]

Oops, cross posted, I've just edited my original post to reflect that option.

Apologies for bringing you here to answer a question you already answered! :(

[DragonByte Tech]

No worries :)


Fillip

[inshooter]

Tagged for when I can accept donations to change names.

[Brew]

Getting an error when installing this on ver 4.1pl2

Warning: require_once([path]/dbtech/username_change/includes/hooks/cache_templates.php) [function.require-once]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in [path]/includes/class_bootstrap.php(1309) : eval()'d code on line 74

I've uploaded the files to [path]/forums/

Any ideas?

[DragonByte Tech]

I'm confused... You can clearly see what path the folder structure is, so why did you upload it to [path]/forums/ ?

Fillip

[Brew]

I'm confused... You can clearly see what path the folder structure is, so why did you upload it to [path]/forums/ ?


Fillip

According to the structure within the download should it not be:

/public_html/forums/dbtech/
/public_html/forums/includes/
/public_html/forums/modcp/

I've uploaded to the same paths other than it being "forums" instead of "forum"....since my setup is in the forums directory.

[DragonByte Tech]

From the readme.txt file:

---
1. Upload all files from the "forum" folder to your forums directory.
---

Meaning, the contents of that folder goes in the folder where your forum files are :)


Fillip

[Brew]

I don't mean to sound argumentative, but that's exactly what I did.

Once it is unzipped (locally) and you open the "forum" folder the folders within it are exactly what I described above.

Thusly:

/root/forums/dbtech/username_change/includes/ (and a couple folders below this as well)

/root/forums/dbtech/username_change/install/ (another "install" folder and some files, including core.php are in here)

/root/forums/includes/xml/

/root/forums/modcp/

By "root", and by [path], I mean "usr/home/server/public_html/"

Is that not correct?

[DragonByte Tech]

Within your /forums/ directory, do the vBulletin files exist?

Because according to your error message, this does not appear to be the case.

The files need to be uploaded to the same folder as the vBulletin files, like forum.php, ajax.php and the likes.

Fillip

[Brew]

Within your /forums/ directory, do the vBulletin files exist?

Because according to your error message, this does not appear to be the case.

The files need to be uploaded to the same folder as the vBulletin files, like forum.php, ajax.php and the likes.


Fillip

My site is set up to have politicalforums.net main page show the vbCMS and the actual forums are within the /forums directory.

The forums are working correctly, other than this mod. :cool:

But I did get it to work. What I had to do is to upload the files to the root folder, not the forums folder.

I'll play around with it to see if it works satisfactorily.

But it should be able to be installed in the /forums/ folder instead.

[DragonByte Tech]

There is no way to make it able to be installed in any other way than you have installed it atm, unfortunately.

Fillip

[TeknoSounds]

I think the confusion comes from the installation file where it says "Upload the forum folder to your forums directory"
Instead the wordage should be something like "Upload to your messageboard root directory" or "forum root directory"

[DragonByte Tech]

I'll rename the folder to "upload" instead, to be consistent with other DBTech products :)


Fillip

[blue7]

Very useful, thanks a lot...installed.

[sung]

4.0.8 seems to have changed something (CSS probably?) so now the tabs in the user profile don't look quite right.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2011/01/18.png

Notice the extra space around the tab between the light and dark blue lines as I'm hovering over the tab in the screen shot.

I haven't had a chance yet to look to see what needs to be changed to fix, but iTrader also had this issue until its newest update, so maybe that could help in narrowing down the problem?

Fixed this myself, which requires 2 changes.


Add a new template called: "dbtech_username_change_membertab_css"
with the following contents:
#usernamehistory-tab, #usernamehistory-tab a:hover {
height:25px;
display:inline;
background-color:transparent;
margin:0px;
padding:0px;
text-align:center;
border:none;
<vb:if condition="$stylevar['textdirection'] == 'rtl'">
float: {vb:stylevar left};
<vb:else/>
clear:both;
</vb:if>
}

a:hover#usernamehistory-tab {
background:transparent;
}
Add this to the bottom of the "Member Profile: Add Username History Tab" plugin (the one that uses the member_build_blocks_start hook):
if (version_compare($vbulletin->options['templateversion'], '4.0.8', '>='))
{
$template_hook['memberinfo_css'] .= vB_Template::create('dbtech_username_change_member tab_css')->render();
}

[smnet]

With such a large board I would love to see a feature whereby admins can see who has changed their username between X time period. Without that things could get very very difficult to track.

[midnz]

With such a large board I would love to see a feature whereby admins can see who has changed their username between X time period. Without that things could get very very difficult to track.

Asked and answered.

Is there are way of searching for a username that has since changed, apart from knowing in advance what their user ID number is?
Example: John changes his name to Jack. How do you find John if you need to contact him and don't know that he has changed his username?

Nope that's not possible, though someone could write a mod that searches vBulletin's Profile History (which this mod utilises) - it's not something we've currently got planned, though.


Fillip

I agree with you smnet.

[smnet]

Asked and answered.
I agree with you smnet.

Could anyone provide the sql query? I could *maybe* wrap it inside a mod - been looking for the chance to get dirty with vB4.

[Paul.]

I can't figure out where to put the files in the DBTech folder.. /actions/hooks folders have things in them.. :( Lost now

Guessed a few things but failed.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/2580/usernamechange.jpg

[DragonByte Tech]

Please follow the instructions in the readme.txt file :)


Fillip

[Paul.]

Hi Fillip, I have tried my best to do so and not sure now if I should find everything I added and just remove them. The folder named 'bdtech' is what confuses me. I know where to place the files from the other two folders.
Thanks for your reply.

[DragonByte Tech]

Step 1: Download the .zip file.
Step 2: Extract it.
Step 3: Open the "forum" folder, select all files, hit Copy
Step 4: Open your FTP program, navigate to your Forum folder (as per your screenshot)
Step 5: Paste the files.

If Copy / Paste doesn't work, substitute Copy and Paste with Drag and Drop, which should work.

Hope that helps :)


Fillip

[Paul.]

So doing that, if I'm right.. it means when I view all in my 'Forum' folder, I should also see a folder called ''dbtech'' in there too?
Then that's me sorted?
Thanks for replying to me. :)

[DragonByte Tech]

Correct :)


Fillip

[Paul.]

Ahh.. thanks a lot mister! :)
Where is it in settings?
Edits are made in settings and user group permissions?
I don't see where.
Maybe I need to delete the files I placed by mistake where I assumed they'd go?
Can you tell me anywhere they'd appear? Maybe post an image of their settings?

[TeknoSounds]

Most new AdminCP settings are near the bottom... go into settings, view all, then CTRL+F and do a find on Username Request, should take you right to those settings.

Usergroup settings show up near the top of the usergroup after editing it.

[DragonByte Tech]

This mod does not have any new AdminCP settings, it's all in the Usergroup Manager :)


Fillip

[Wonksta]

3 8 6 compatible?

[DragonByte Tech]

Nope, there's already a similar mod out for vB 3.8 by Marco :)


Fillip

[Wonksta]

Nope, there's already a similar mod out for vB 3.8 by Marco :)


Fillip
Had a search I can't find such mod by 'Marco' :(

[Welshy2008]

This one works on vB3.8.6 PL2:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=149377

Although, I do believe the "Marco" and "Username change" that Fillip (DBTech) was referring to is this one here:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=101326&highlight=username&page=15

(Made for vB 3.5.X, but apparently works on vB3.8.X - I use the first one though, so I couldn't possibly say).

HTH.

[Welshy2008]

I think this is a matter of preference though, most people seem to prefer it defaulted to yes :)


Fillip

Agree Strongly.

username change is already a messy process. people keep losing track of who is who.
so by default yes is better :)

Strongly DISagree.

[Welshy2008]

Is there a way of making certain usergroups only able to request a change and for a member of admin to have to approve it?

We've got one currently on our 3.8 board which does this and it's ideal


That's outside of the scope of the modification as-is, but we are thinking about expanding it and this would definitely be a feature on the list for such an expansion :)


Fillip


Has anything come of this yet? Is it possible that specific usergroups can request a username change, but the username will not change unless they are "Approved" by a forum Administrator? Also, as others have said (like the one quoted above) - this is currently being used by byself, on 3.8.X (the top link in my post# 170, above^^^).

This would turn a great Mod into A PERFECT Mod. (with the OPTION to receive a PM notification or not, of new username change applications).

I have installed this, but would not be able to use it until the request above is added, (*for the reason below).

Many Thanks.

(*Not keen on users being able to change their username theirselves, to whatever they want, as it will end up in a mess of silly usernames, perhaps?).

[OldSchoolDSL]

Installed & working

4.1.1

[ahmedipa]

nice thing thank you very much

[David Karol]

This is great.
Throughout our forum installation, we changed the phrase "User Name" to "Real Name." Is it possible to change that in the profile field that was created with this add on?

Thanks.

[DragonByte Tech]

Did you try looking in the phrases for it? :)


Fillip

[BBF]

Great mod!
can you add an option that only moderator can apply new usernames?

[DragonByte Tech]

That most likely won't be added, it's intended to allow users to change their own, not be a moderation tool ;)


Fillip

[AcidX]

Installed on vBulletin 4.1.2 Beta, works great.
Keep up the great work DB.

[BaanFarsang]

Have anyone some problem for unable change name on VB4.1.2 ?

My other group excluded Admin can't change their name!

[venom2124]

Worked fine on my forum with 4.1.2

[BadgerDog]

Installed with thanks on v4.04pl1 for testing ... :)

Regards,
Doug

[Maxi62]

Does it work well under 4:12 vb?

[DragonByte Tech]

It works for all vBulletin 4.x.x versions except for 4.0.2 I believe.

Fillip

[BadgerDog]

It works for all vBulletin 4.x.x versions except for 4.0.2 I believe.


Fillip

As discussed in support forum, sas issues with 4.04 as well ... ;)

Regards,
Doug

[Wseries]

That happens because of the way the area is automatically added to the templates (to avoid template edits).
I'm not sure if this can be fixed :(

It can be fixed quite easily by editing the dbtech_username_change_editusername template and moving the last </div> tag from the bottom to the top. See attached screenshot. You're welcome. :)

[HMBeaty]

It can be fixed quite easily by editing the dbtech_username_change_editusername template and moving the last </div> tag from the bottom to the top. See attached screenshot. You're welcome. :)

Thanks for that. I was just about to ask if there was a fix for that since I just installed and noticed the styling issue.

[CharlieDelta]

It can be fixed quite easily by editing the dbtech_username_change_editusername template and moving the last </div> tag from the bottom to the top. See attached screenshot. You're welcome. :)

Thank you!

[Phaedrus]

I am looking forward to some peace and quiet, none of the PMs asking me to change a name. I wish I had never started that...

[FTDave]

This is interesting. I think I will add it to my forum. It will save me some time with the request to change usernames.

Thank you

[Skyrider]

Awesome plugin! Any possible way that with each name change.. the forum can create a thread about it? Like the reported threads being made on a specific section of the forums? This way it's easier to check out all the changed nicknames.

[Phaedrus]

Love the Mod...

Wish list:

1. A way to register an original username so that they can re-use it later and no other can take it even if it "ages".
2. List the "registered name" below their username in the postbit so that people can see who they are without having to go to their profile every time.

[DragonByte Tech]

It's doubtful we'll be expanding this mod any time soon, but we'll take them into consideration should we ever release a feature update :)


Fillip

[DragonByte Tech]

Please do not post the full product. If you wish to suggest template changes then please include them in [HTML] tags instead.

Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the effort, we'd just rather people didn't distribute modified versions of our products, even on this site :)


Fillip

[HMBeaty]

Post removed...

[Phaedrus]

Post removed...

Post whatever changes you made in "code" tags. Especially if they are the ones that I had on my wish list...

:D

[HMBeaty]

Please do not post the full product. If you wish to suggest template changes then please include them in [html] tags instead.

Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the effort, we'd just rather people didn't distribute modified versions of our products, even on this site :)


Fillip
FIXED < modified. Think about that ;)
Post whatever changes you made in "code" tags. Especially if they are the ones that I had on my wish list...

:D
Replace the entire dbtech_username_change_editusername template with:

</div>
<h3 class="blocksubhead">{vb:rawphrase dbtech_username_change_usernamechange}</h3>
<div class="section">
<div class="blockrow">
<vb:if condition="$show['dbtech_changeusername']"><label for="tb_editusername">{vb:rawphrase dbtech_username_change_edit_username}</label></vb:if>
<div>
<vb:if condition="$show['dbtech_changeusername']">
<input type="text" class="primary textbox" name="username" id="tb_editusername" value="" maxlength="{vb:raw vboptions.ctMaxChars}" />
<vb:else />
{vb:raw dbtech_changeusername_reason}
</vb:if>
</div>
<p class="description">
<vb:if condition="$vbulletin->userinfo['permissions']['usernamechangepermissions'] & $vbulletin->bf_ugp_usernamechangepermissions['canchangeown']">
<vb:if condition="$vbulletin->userinfo['permissions']['dbtech_username_changedelay'] > 0">
{vb:rawphrase dbtech_username_change_description, {vb:raw bbuserinfo.permissions.dbtech_username_changedelay }}
<vb:else />
{vb:rawphrase dbtech_username_change_always}
</vb:if>
</vb:if>
<vb:if condition="$dbtech_lastchange">
<vb:if condition="$vbulletin->userinfo['permissions']['usernamechangepermissions'] & $vbulletin->bf_ugp_usernamechangepermissions['canchangeown']"><br /></vb:if>
{vb:rawphrase dbtech_username_change_lastchange, {vb:raw dbtech_lastchange}}<br />
<vb:if condition="$bbuserinfo['permissions']['dbtech_username_numchanges']">
{vb:rawphrase dbtech_username_change_numchanges, {vb:raw dbtech_numchanges}, {vb:var bbuserinfo.permissions.dbtech_username_numchanges} }<vb:else />{vb:rawphrase dbtech_username_change_numchanges_nolimit, {vb:raw dbtech_numchanges}}</vb:if>
</vb:if>
</p>
</div>

[Phaedrus]

Sweet...

[David Karol]

Hi,

After upgrading to 4.1.3, in "Edit Profile" an error shows up where the Username Change is located: "You don't have permission to change your username. ".

Any Ideas?

Thanks.

[DragonByte Tech]

Please re-check your usergroup permissions, we're running 4.1.3 on DBTech and it's working fine here :)


Fillip

[Seba123]

Another version for 3.x?

[DragonByte Tech]

There's a comparable mod out for 3.x so we have no plans to release this for vB3 at this time.

Fillip

[David Karol]

Please re-check your usergroup permissions, we're running 4.1.3 on DBTech and it's working fine here :)


Fillip

Got it. The files weren't merged in the includes folder.

Another question: I changed my username using the mod, and was unable to change it back through it. I changed the field in the database back to the original user name. Is there anything that is affected by the mod?

[DragonByte Tech]

That'd be the Username Reuse Delay setting in vBulletin.

Fillip

[Phaedrus]

Got it. The files weren't merged in the includes folder.

Another question: I changed my username using the mod, and was unable to change it back through it. I changed the field in the database back to the original user name. Is there anything that is affected by the mod?

You can change it back without the delay from the profiles in your AdminCP. I changed mine, then changed it back immediately through the AdminCP.

[Domenico]

Can this be linked with your own vBactivity and/or vBcredits product? So peoiple can earn/buy their username change?

[Alfa1]

Is there a paid version as well? If yes, then what extra functions are in that version?

Is it possible to only display the user name history to moderators and admins?

[DragonByte Tech]

Can this be linked with your own vBactivity and/or vBcredits product? So peoiple can earn/buy their username change?There's no integration with other products at this time, sorry :(

Is there a paid version as well? If yes, then what extra functions are in that version?

Is it possible to only display the user name history to moderators and admins?Not at the moment no, we'll take it into consideration if we ever update this mod though :)


Fillip

[HMBeaty]

Since questions are being asked, are you ever going to update this mod with the fixed template changes posted throughout this thread?

[sung]

Is it possible to only display the user name history to moderators and admins?

Sure, edit the "Member Profile: Display Username History Tab" plugin to the following:

if(is_member_of($vbulletin->userinfo, X,Y,Z)){
require_once(DIR . '/dbtech/username_change/includes/hooks/member_complete.php');
}

Change X,Y,Z to the usergroups that you'd like to be able to see the tab.

[Domenico]

There's no integration with other products at this time, sorry :(

Not at the moment no, we'll take it into consideration if we ever update this mod though :)


Fillip

Will you ever support add this? I mean why no integration for your owns products? It will make them more valuable. :)

[boydy]

Installed, working fine :)

[HMBeaty]

Since questions are being asked, are you ever going to update this mod with the fixed template changes posted throughout this thread?
Guess not.....

[DragonByte Tech]

Since questions are being asked, are you ever going to update this mod with the fixed template changes posted throughout this thread?We're currently extremely busy with other products :)

Will you ever support add this? I mean why no integration for your owns products? It will make them more valuable. :)We might, though we currently have no plans to update this product.


Fillip

[Seba123]

delete

[DragonByte Tech]

Usergroup Manager :)


Fillip

[toxin]

Installed and working on 4.1.3 CMS.

[baghdad4ever]

installed

thanks

[Skyrider]

"username history" is missing on vB 4.1.4 within profiles.

[DragonByte Tech]

So it is, I'll look into it :)


Fillip

[Hostboard]

Fresh install on 4.1.3 Configured user groups. No tab to show user name history. Does this require at least 1 change for the tab to show? Where does one change their name?

[DragonByte Tech]

Yes it does :)

From the Edit Profile page.


Fillip

[Masked Crusader]

Installed. Great addon.

[Skyrider]

Any fixes regarding the missing tab within the profiles?

[DragonByte Tech]

Not yet, sorry :(


Fillip

[HMBeaty]

Missing tab? Works just fine on my 4.1.4 board...

[Skyrider]

Missing tab? Works just fine on my 4.1.4 board...
I can't find the username history tab anywhere within the users profile.. I reinstalled multiple times and I checked all my themes.. Nothing.

[Hostboard]

I believe the tab only appears if they have changed there user name and there is a history. Otherwise nothing shows.

[Skyrider]

I believe the tab only appears if they have changed there user name and there is a history. Otherwise nothing shows.
I've changed my name over 10x. No tab appears, sorry mate.

[HMBeaty]

I've changed my name over 10x. No tab appears, sorry mate.
Try:

On a completely default vBulletin test site, or
Disabling all modifications except for the username change modOther than another modification interfering with this one, I couldn't think of any other reason why it wouldn't show, but it shows up on my 4.1.4 installation, and my site has quite a few modifications...

[LisaArnold]

Thanks, works nicely with vB 4.1.4 :)

[BadgerDog]

Fresh install on 4.1.3 Configured user groups. No tab to show user name history. Does this require at least 1 change for the tab to show? Where does one change their name?

Installed on 4.1.3 ...

I'm an Admin and usergroup class is set with correct permissions ...

Member changed his name and everything went fine, however, no history tab shows up in his profile showing activity and the change. :confused:

Any help would be appreciated ... :)

Regards,
Doug

[Skyrider]

Installed on 4.1.3 ...

I'm an Admin and usergroup class is set with correct permissions ...

Member changed his name and everything went fine, however, no history tab shows up in his profile showing activity and the change. :confused:

Any help would be appreciated ... :)

Regards,
Doug
Guess I'm not the only one.. maybe a conflict with another plugin?

[HMBeaty]

Guess I'm not the only one.. maybe a conflict with another plugin?
That would be my guess. Have you tried the instructions I posted earlier in this thread to see?

[Skyrider]

Not yet as I have tons of plugins.. :p, Rather lazy ^_^.

[CharlieDelta]

Installed on 4.1.3 ...

I'm an Admin and usergroup class is set with correct permissions ...

Member changed his name and everything went fine, however, no history tab shows up in his profile showing activity and the change. :confused:

Any help would be appreciated ... :)

Regards,
Doug

I am having the same issue. :(

[Successfulsteps]

Installed on 4.1.4, no issues!

Thank you for a great mod!

[LisaArnold]

Works using 4.1.5 pl1 :)

[garethsp]

I like this mod thank you DragonByte Tech

[ElfenLied1337]

Installed and seems to be working on 4.1.3.

I'd like to use the modification solely to display username change history in the profile, and continue changing names manually in the Admin CP. The option to change your username is still displayed in 'Edit Profile' though, even when it is disabled; it just gives an error message. Is there any way to remove the field completely?

Thanks & awesome work. =]

[DragonByte Tech]

You can disable the relevant plugin from the Plugin Manager.

Fillip

[ElfenLied1337]

You can disable the relevant plugin from the Plugin Manager.


Fillip
Thanks! Excellent mod.

Edit: Another question (sorry!) if a user doesn't want their name change history displayed, can there be an option in the UCP to not display the tab for just them?

[Palidino76]

Would be nice to have a way to be able to search through username changes on a large forum. People can simply change their name and never be found unless their userID is known which is a big downer.

[DragonByte Tech]

It's unlikely we'll be adding any new features to this mod in the foreseeable future, but we'll take them under consideration regardless :)


Fillip

[Raioneru]

Is it possible to have the history on a block instead of a tab? Great mod, thanks!

[DragonByte Tech]

Not currently, no :(


Fillip

[Raioneru]

Not currently, no :(


Fillip

That sucks, either way great mod. Thanks :3

[OldSchoolDSL]

Installed and working without issue on 4.1.10

Job well done :)

[Silviu]

Hello,

We've been using the plugin for some time without a hitch, but recently one of our moderators ran into an issue when trying to change a username from the ModCP, when he received the following error message:

That username is already in use or does not meet the administrator's standards.

The thing is, the new username wasn't being used. What's more, not even an Admin could change it from the ModCP. But, if he logged into the AdminCP and used the default "Edit profile" option, the username change went without a hitch.

Any ideas as to what might cause this error message to pop-up in the first place?

[DragonByte Tech]

That will happen if the Username Re-use Delay setting is in effect. The AdminCP ignores this setting.

Just to be clear, this is a default vBulletin feature and not something UNC introduced :)


Fillip

[GhostHunter2010]

tagged for install to test it how it works.need to see screen pic m8 i only can see this funcion on edit profile...