Global Threads: The Next Generation for VB4 by BOP5

[BirdOPrey5]

Brought to you by BirdOPrey5
www.Qapla.com (http://www.qapla.com/mods/)

Version 1.0 - Initial Release
Version: 1.01 - Permissions for Administrators and Super-Mods now work with primary or secondary usergroups.
Version: 1.02 - Added logging actions to moderator logs.
Version: 1.03 - Documentation update only, to be consistent with Gold version.
Version 1.1 - Bug-fix for mod log. Added new option to disable checkbox on new posts.

This mod was inspired by an earlier Global Thread mod I received permission from randominity to update. It is free and is still available here (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=258084).

That mod however was a port from a VB 3.6 version and was not optimized for VB 4.x. It included a somewhat complicated system of having to make a separate hidden forum for holding the global threads.

My solution was to create a new Global Threads mod, coded from scratch, designed especially for vBulletin 4.x. Therefore I have named this mod, Global Threads: The Next Generation.

This mod is NOT an upgrade from the old mod. You should uninstall the old mod if you will be using this one.

The purpose of this mod is to let an Admin or Super-Mod designate a thread to be a "Global Thread." Global Threads become listed in every forum. A sticky global thread will be sticky in all forums. Non-sticky global threads behave like any other thread, simply visible in every forum.

Clicking on a global thread will open the thread in the forum it is "native" to. An optional message will be displayed in the thread to alert users they are in a global thread.

There is an optional "globe" icon and thread prefix ( Global: ) that can be turned on and off as well as further ways to distinguish global threads from normal threads.

See a Live Demo:

Here is a Global Thread at Qapla.com (http://www.qapla.com/mods/showthread.php/190-This-is-a-global-thread-demo)
You will see it listed in the Demo forum. (http://www.qapla.com/mods/forumdisplay.php/18-Qapla-Demos)
But it's also visible in the News & Announcements forum (http://www.qapla.com/mods/forumdisplay.php/2-Qapla-News-Announcements)
And in the Talk forum. (http://www.qapla.com/mods/forumdisplay.php/8-Qapla-Talk)

In fact it is in a number of Qapla.com forums if you care to look.

This is the free version. The Gold version is available at Qapla.com (http://www.qapla.com/mods/showthread.php/191-Global-Threads-The-Next-Generation-GOLD-Premium-by-BOP5).

The GOLD version has all the features of the FREE version but 2 additional options:
1) You may choose specific users (by userid) to give Make Global Thread permissions.
2) You may select or restrict Global Threads to specific forums.


This mod is fully phrased for easy translation.

This mod was designed to run on VB 4.1.10 and above. Older versions may require some manual template edits (instructions included.) I have not tested this mod on any version below 4.0.8.

Instructions:

If you want to convert an existing thread to a "Global Thread" open the thread in your browser.

Go to the "Administrative" drop down menu at the top of the thresd.

Click on the option to "Make Thread Global" and click on "Proceed.:"

The thread will be made global and you will be returned to the thread.

To undo a global thread go to the same menu and choose the option "Undo Global Thread."


If you are creating a new thread or replying to an existing thread (using Advanced Reply) then you can make the thread global in one step.

Before submitting your message scroll down to "After you submit your message..." and the top option should be "Make Thread Global"

Check this box before submitting the message to make the thread a Global Thread.

If it's already a Global Thread then simply uncheck the box "Keep Threas Global" to undo the global status after submitting the message.

Note: This option is available only to Admins and Super-mods. Normal users never see the "Moderation Options" menu.

Please Mark as Installed if you use this. :)
Donations Always Appreciated. :up:

[BirdOPrey5]

Reserved.

[BlueCheri]

One of my favorite modification, I am going to try this.

There are really interesting new features, really useful.

And in case of difficulty Joe certainly going to help us.

Many thanx Joe for coming with new version.

G!

[RobbieZ]

Nice. One thread to rule them all!

[ScarlosSantana]

Installed.

Works.

Thanks

[BlueCheri]

Joe working smooth as silk.

Many thnax for your help and support.

G!

[Dwarden]

installed and nothing happens, the Admin CP option is there, tried enable/disable

but nothing appears in the menus or in the new thread bottom options

there is also no entry per usergroup (allow global threads or what it should be)

tried install/uninstall/reinstall to no change

[BirdOPrey5]

This doesn't make any change to the usergroup manager.

In the mod settings there are two options, enable for admins and/or enable for super-mods. Those are the only choices in this version.

If you are using a vbulletin versions of 4.1.7 or older there is at least one manual template edit you must make (as explained in the instructions.)

Assuming the mod is enabled for your group (Admins or super-mods) then you can use the "Administrative" drop down menu at the top of any thread to "Mark Thread Global"

EDIT - I see in your profile you say you are using VB 4.1.10 - if that is true make sure your templates are up to date (There is no warning about needing to revert templates in the Admin CP).

[Dwarden]

well i tried the point 2. template edit

i can see the "Make Global" option only when creating thread

there are no options in Administrative menu

[BirdOPrey5]

Search your templates for:
{vb:raw template_hook.showthread_adminoptions}

That's the hook that needs to be in your SHOWTHREAD template for the "Administrative" menu option to work.

It was added in VB 4.1.8 but if you have a custom style it's possible the style author did not include it if they were basing off an old version.

If the search does not find that code in SHOWTHREAD template then follow the instructions for edit #3.

[mfnforex]

I will try it
thank you

[Alex@bulletin]

Hi, nice idea your mod. But there's an issue:
I do use an account "Alex", its main user group is "Site Owner". Additional the account is secondary in the "Administrators" group.

If i try to create a new thread as "Alex" i got the option to make it global on "Newthread.php"
but it doesn't work finally.

And the options in the Administration navigation to mark global and undo global are not visible.
They are ONLY visible to Users that are Administrators as Main Group. And making a new thread global (newthread.php) even works only using an Administrator (Main Group) Account.

Hope you can fix that ;)

SY

Alex

[BirdOPrey5]

Thanks for the bug report Alex. I wasn't aware people use "Administrator" as a secondary group.

I will look though the mod to see if changing it will cause any security concerns, if not I will fix this in the next update.

[Hornstar]

Very nice. This will be useful :)

[Dwarden]

Search your templates for:
{vb:raw template_hook.showthread_adminoptions}

That's the hook that needs to be in your SHOWTHREAD template for the "Administrative" menu option to work.

It was added in VB 4.1.8 but if you have a custom style it's possible the style author did not include it if they were basing off an old version.

If the search does not find that code in SHOWTHREAD template then follow the instructions for edit #3.

hi,

well our first version of 4 was 4.1.10 so anything archic not affect us
while we made our new styles - all our styles contain this hook

could be possible some other modification which adds menu options to the administrative is in collision (de-bump one or ban from thread) ?

also i fully agree with Alex on the secondary etc. groups ...

would be way better if we can define groups by groupID (e.g. : 5,6,7 etc.)

[BirdOPrey5]

It's possibly another mod was poorly programmed to "hijack" the hook and not allow additional changes.

To test this theory temp disable your other mods and see if it comes back.

OR go to the Admin CP -> Plugin Manager -> find the plugin titled: Global Thread Thread Notice [OK]

Edit it and change the execution order from "5" to "9" and save and try again. If that doesn't work change it to "1" and try again, again.

[Dwarden]

well i tried disable all possible plugin and i got something shown what shows (not tested what)

...

seems like trying set different execution order for anything / everything result into no diference on the problem

[BirdOPrey5]

well i tried disable all possible plugin and i got something shown what shows (not tested what)


I don't understand what you're trying to say. :confused:

But if you want me to take a look PM me a login for an Administrator and I'll see what I can do.

[Dwarden]

sry there were shown just three ... as menu option but it wasn't triggering any action when used ...

i assume it was your modification (nothing else is active for administrative at that moment)

out of ideas why it's not working in administrative menu, at least it works for new threads

[BirdOPrey5]

Out of ideas as well. If you want to PM me an admin login I will take a look at your settings and such.

[Alan_SP]

This looks excellent. It's way better than your old mod. :up:

Does this mod produces additional queries? What's impact on server load?

[BirdOPrey5]

No additional queries when viewing threads.

1 additional query when making a new thread or post but only for people with permission to make a thread global.

Should be no/negligible effect on performance.

[BirdOPrey5]

Update to version 1.01. You can now use primary or secondary usergroups for Admin and Super-mod permissions.

[Alex@bulletin]

Hello there, thank you very much for this quick update ;)

[Alex@bulletin]

Hello there, using secondary groups works great :up:
But now there's one funny bug:
As starting a New Thread the "Make TheadGlobal" option is duplicated ;)

I show you the issue:


https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=136764&stc=1&d=1330645491

I don't know why :confused:
Please check up, whether you can reproduce that ;)

SY

Alex

[BirdOPrey5]

Hi,

No I can't reproduce the bug. I tried on 4.1.10 and 4.1.11.

Can you paste the contents of your newpost_threadmanage template here? (It's not very big.)

Put it inside [CODE] bbcode please.

[Alex@bulletin]

Hello there, as you requested, I give my Code:

<fieldset class="blockrow" id="aftersubmit">
<legend>{vb:rawphrase after_you_submit_your_message}</legend>
<label>{vb:rawphrase moderation_tools}:</label>
<ul class="group checkradio rightcol">
<vb:if condition="$vboptions['bop5gt_en']">
<li><label for="cb_makeglobal"><input type="checkbox" name="bop_global" id="cb_makeglobal" value="1" {vb:raw checked.bop_global} tabindex="1" /> <vb:if condition="$show['bop_global']">{vb:rawphrase bop5_gt_keep_thread_global}<vb:else />{vb:rawphrase bop5_gt_make_thread_global}</vb:if></label></li>
</vb:if>
<vb:if condition="$show['openclose']">
<li><label for="cb_openclose"><input type="checkbox" name="openclose" id="cb_openclose" value="1" {vb:raw checked.openclose} tabindex="1" /> <vb:if condition="$show['closethread']">{vb:rawphrase close_this_thread}<vb:else />{vb:rawphrase reopen_this_thread}</vb:if></label></li>
</vb:if>
<vb:if condition="$show['stickunstick']">
<li><label for="cb_stickunstick"><input type="checkbox" name="stickunstick" id="cb_stickunstick" value="1" {vb:raw checked.stickunstick} tabindex="1" /> <vb:if condition="$show['unstickthread']">{vb:rawphrase unstick_this_thread}<vb:else />{vb:rawphrase stick_this_thread}</vb:if></label></li>
</vb:if>
</ul>
<p class="description">{vb:rawphrase use_controls_perform_action_on_thread}</p>
</fieldset>

thanks.

SY

Alex

[BirdOPrey5]

Alex,

I see you made the manual template edit but the mod is doing it's automatic template edit as well.

I suggest you "revert" the template back to the original and it should work fine without the manual edit now.

[BlueCheri]

I will go for it Joe, big fan of your mods :)

My technician is working on DB error, once done. It will be uploaded.

Thanx for update.

G!

[Alex@bulletin]

Alex,

I see you made the manual template edit but the mod is doing it's automatic template edit as well.

I suggest you "revert" the template back to the original and it should work fine without the manual edit now.

whoops, yes. i did it 'cause it didn't work on release with the secondary groups, so I did the manual edit trying to fix that ;)

I will revert. thanks :)

[Dwarden]

with this version our problem with the administrative menu action not appearing is gone
and it's now correctly visible ;)

[BirdOPrey5]

with this version our problem with the administrative menu action not appearing is gone
and it's now correctly visible ;)

Thanks for the update. Please "Mark as Installed" if you are using it. The link is in the top post on the right side.

[Dwarden]

sry marked, must unchecked after old troubles ;) now hapilly active and using

[sapgaurav]

i am tring to import but all tiome say

Fatal error: Maximum execution time of 45 seconds exceeded in includes\class_core.php on line 417

[BirdOPrey5]

Can you try importing some other product and see if that works?

How many threads on your forum?

[cellarius]

BoP, so sorry to derail into OT, but just cannot resist ;): Reading the title I just asked myself whether the vB5-version will be called "Global Threads: Deep Space Nine" (not to speak of "Global Threads: Voyager")...

[BirdOPrey5]

BoP, so sorry to derail into OT, but just cannot resist ;): Reading the title I just asked myself whether the vB5-version will be called "Global Threads: Deep Space Nine" (not to speak of "Global Threads: Voyager")...

:D:D:D:D

That is the likely progression... Then several years later I will surprise everyone with a VB 1.x version and call it Global Threads: Enterprise (Edition), but it will have a short run.

[vetty]

Perfect on vb 4.1.11
Thank you !

[BrightStar]

Just installed this mod and it works perfectly. Very happy with this mod and have uninstalled the older version which required threads to be posted in a hidden forum.

Well done and thanks a lot for your efforts and hard work.

My only request is to make background colour change or make thread bold somehow. Or if possible show the threads under the announcements rather than combining then with sticky threads.

cheers

[BirdOPrey5]

A background color change was an option I was working on but cut it out because things were getting a little too complex- but it is something I will revisit.

[BrightStar]

I have installed it on my other forums and it doesnt seem to give any options in thread menu. That forum is VB 4.0.5....does it work with 4.0.x series?

[BirdOPrey5]

I have installed it on my other forums and it doesnt seem to give any options in thread menu. That forum is VB 4.0.5....does it work with 4.0.x series?

I had it working on 4.0.8 with the manual template edits that I specify in the instructions- did you try the manual edits?

[BrightStar]

Yeah have tried adding this bit

<vb:if condition="$vboptions['bop5gt_en']">
<li><label for="cb_makeglobal"><input type="checkbox" name="bop_global" id="cb_makeglobal" value="1" {vb:raw checked.bop_global} tabindex="1" /> <vb:if condition="$show['bop_global']">{vb:rawphrase bop5_gt_keep_thread_global}<vb:else />{vb:rawphrase bop5_gt_make_thread_global}</vb:if></label></li>
</vb:if>

Nothing shows up in the menu :(

[BirdOPrey5]

That's not the manual edit needed for the menu, that's for the box when making a new thread at the bottom.

For the menu it is the 3rd (and required) edit:

Directly from the template edit instructions:


3) If you are running any VB versions 4.1.7 or BELOW make the following edit.

Edit "SHOWTHREAD" Template

Find Code:

<li><label><input type="radio" name="do" value="removeredirect" tabindex="9" /> {vb:rawphrase remove_redirects}</label></li>
</vb:if>


Below it Add:

{vb:raw template_hook.showthread_adminoptions}

[Mukashi]

Noticing an odd little error. Guessing it's just a quick edit, but figured I should bring it to your attention.

With that globe image in the notification that goes in a thread, it won't show unless you upload that image to the /misc/ directory of that specific skin, if you have that specified. But the globe image does show fine next to the thread in the forumdisplay. Shouldn't it just be looking in the main images/misc directory regardless?

[BirdOPrey5]

No because in theory you could have a blue style where you would want to provide an alternative "globe" icon that would show up better on your blue style.

Personally I think the globe icon is nice on most backgrounds that why I use it, but it is possible someone would need to customize it by style.

So while annoying, I agree- working as designed.

[Alan_SP]

For some reason I don't have globe icon in thread name. Tried to use both positions, left and right. Just noticed this.

EDIT: Sorry, needed to do manual template edit. Now everything works fine.

[Alan_SP]

Just noticed, there's no notice in moderator log about changing status of thread to or from global. Could you maybe add code that changes of global status are entered in moderator log?

[BirdOPrey5]

Yes, I can add those in... Have got them working already, just need to test it a bit and polish off for a release. Soon... today or tomorrow. :up:

[BirdOPrey5]

Updated to version 1.02- All global thread functions now logged in moderator logs.

Edit- Updated to 1.03 for consistent numbering with the Gold version.

[Alan_SP]

Thanks. Tested it and it works. :up:

[vetty]

Hello BirdOPrey5,

Just now I received an email notification about the latest version.
What should I do now ? , I mean how should I upgrade ?
Should I uninstall my previous mode or overwrite by ftp,

What should I do?

Thank you.

[BirdOPrey5]

vetty,

Simply download the new version (1.02) and follow the upgrade instructions in the info.txt file.

The Upgrade instructions are exactly the same as the original installation instructions except you now have to give permission to overwrite the existing file, and permission to overwrite when importing the xml file from product manager.

DO NOT UNINSTALL.

[CuteC@t]

@BirdOPrey5

Thanks for the nice mode! however i just reached from kindergarden to grade 1 and that was also with your help in other thread....need help, that global icon image is not working & i don't know anything by my own.

[BirdOPrey5]

Do you have a customized style? Can I get a link to your forum?

[drchinh]

@BirdOPrey5:
Thank you so much, I have seen this mod for a long time
I will try to use it now

[dawges]

Sweet, thanks. I no longer have to make duplicate threads.

[CuteC@t]

Do you have a customized style? Can I get a link to your forum?

Sure ! Link (http://www.pkviews.com/forum/showthread.php/13697-Testing!!!!!!!)

[BirdOPrey5]

Sure ! Link (http://www.pkviews.com/forum/showthread.php/13697-Testing!!!!!!!)

CuteC@t,

I see the mod is working the problem is the image file wasn't uploaded to the correct location.

Make sure you've uploaded the included .png file to your /images/misc/ directory.

For example this is the path to what should be your globe icon:


http://www.pkviews.com/forum/images/misc/global.png


But if I go to that URL no file is found.

I know you said you are new to this- did you attempt to use FTP to upload the image?

[Alan_SP]

I noticed problem with logging actions.

Whenever user who has rights (i.e. supermoderators and admins) to make thread global posts a new post, there's action written in moderator log: Undo Global Thread on New Post.

Even if thread wasn't global at all, even if it is just posting of a new post, this is logged in moderator log.

Could you make that only actual changes of thread's global status are logged in moderators' log? Or, if it couldn't be achieved, I'd prefer to disable logging altogether.

[BirdOPrey5]

Looking through my moderator logs I'm not seeing this- certainly not on every post, I made a couple to test.

Was there any other pattern you noticed to this happening?

To disable the logging in this case go to the Admin CP -> Plugin Manager

Edit the Plugin: Make Global on New Reply [OK]

It's a small plugin, find the line:

log_moderator_action($threadinfo, '', "Undo Global Thread on New Post");


And comment it out:

//log_moderator_action($threadinfo, '', "Undo Global Thread on New Post");


There's another log line above this one if you want to comment that out too it's fine.

[Alan_SP]

Thanks, that did the trick (obviously it will). :)

Anyway, I tested it a bit further. It happens only when I use advanced editor, i.e. I don't use quick reply. If I use quick reply, there's no action in moderators' log. But with advanced editor (using buttons Reply to thread (I removed java script ID, so first click on buttons Reply to thread goes directly to advanced editor) or going to quick reply and then choosing advanced editor) it logs it.

Please, try posting with advanced editor and see if your posts get logged.

[BirdOPrey5]

Ahh, thank you, I will keep playing with it and come up with a fix shortly.

[Alan_SP]

Thanks. I was thinking about using another check, if thread was global or not. If not, skipping logging altogether, or if it was global before, than logging action.

Or, disabling options to change global status altogether when posting new post or thread and using only inline moderation or administrative tools. This is good enough for me (sometime some threads were (un)made global by mistake, so I made template changes).

[BirdOPrey5]

Good idea Alan.

Added new version, 1.1 - Fixes the moderator log issues and new option to disable the check boxes on new reply.

[John Lester]

A background color change was an option I was working on but cut it out because things were getting a little too complex- but it is something I will revisit.

Just curious if you've revisited this yet? Either way I will be installing it over the weekend :)

[BirdOPrey5]

not yet.

[John Lester]

Installed and loving it :)

[John Lester]

Hey BOP5 one quick question, how would I go about putting the notice under the first post instead of above? Alternatively can it be placed as the first line of the first post (without copy and paste :D )?

[BirdOPrey5]

When you say notice you mean the notice that it is a global thread?

In settings/options there is an option to show the notice below the thread... that is as close as it comes. Of course it is possible to move the notices around, if you know what you're doing- but it's not something I'm going to support.

[John Lester]

Yea I've been toying with it on the test site and I'll get it how I want it sooner or later :D

[ericwirtanen]

Database error in 4.20

Database error in vBulletin 4.2.0:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT COUNT(*) AS threads

FROM thread AS thread

/*
WHERE thread.forumid = 2
AND sticky = 0

AND visible IN (0,1,2)


AND lastpost >= 1338912865
*/ WHERE forumid IN (2) AND sticky = 0 AND visible IN (0,1,2) AND lastpost >= 1338912865OR bop_global = 1
/* AND sticky = 0 */

AND visible IN (0,1,2)


AND lastpost >= 1338912865;

MySQL Error : You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'bop_global = 1
/* AND sticky = 0 */

AND visible IN (0,1,2)
' at line 13
Error Number : 1064
Request Date : Thursday, July 5th 2012 @ 04:14:25 PM
Error Date : Thursday, July 5th 2012 @ 04:14:26 PM
Script : http://www.nohomers.net/forumdisplay.php?2
Referrer : http://www.nohomers.net/forum.php
IP Address : 75.67.142.68
Username : eric
Classname : vB_Database
MySQL Version : 5.5.20-55

[BirdOPrey5]

Do you get that error repeatedly or just once?

I see the problem is there is no space between the number and the "OR" :

1338912865OR bop_global = 1

But it works with everyone else's...

In any case please go to the Admin CP -> Plugins & Products -> Plugin Manager

Edit the plugin: Get Global Threads Count [OK]

Find the line:

$hook_query_where .= "OR bop_global = 1

and change it to:

$hook_query_where .= " OR bop_global = 1

I will put this fix into the next version, but I have a number of people using the free and paid versions and both have this exact code without errors. Weird.

[wilford brimley]

when replying from a normal forum while using the simple postbit mod in the target forum it still shows the avatar. probably a postbit edit i made.

[BirdOPrey5]

I'm not sure how that is possible... Once you click on a thread title you are brought into the thread- the thread is always in its native forum.

[Crimdog]

Installed this mod after migrating from VB3 to VB4 for a test site. Only thing we noticed was that the global threads we used were no longer "stuck" at the top as a global thread. They were still tagged as a global thread, but somewhere within each section.

I had to make the global thread a "sticky" in order for it to be the top thread in each section.

In addition, it broke my administration section where I have three sub-forums. Broke, meaning none of the threads will display in an administration section. You can however click on the latest thread link in the forum section and be taken directly to the thread.

Any ideas where I need to look? This mod is absolutely a requirement.

[BirdOPrey5]

This mod is not an upgrade from the VB3 version, it is a new mod- they work differently. The VB3 version requires a separate forum for Global Threads, this mod doesn't.

As for how any section "broke" I can only guess the issue is with the automatic template edits- I would suggest you try it of the default style and see if it works. If it does try disabling use of the icon and/or prefix in the mod options.

[Crimdog]

Thanks.

[Igor.Gabrielan]

Possible with your mod to place a thread in several, but not all forums?


This is described for example here (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=174287&highlight=global+thread).

[Alan_SP]

As it is described in first post (it's a good thing to read at least first post of a thread. I see you're quite new here, this is your first post):

The GOLD version has all the features of the FREE version but 2 additional options:
1) You may choose specific users (by userid) to give Make Global Thread permissions.
2) You may select or restrict Global Threads to specific forums.

So yes, with paid version you can define in which forums thread appears.

[Igor.Gabrielan]

Purchased, installed, and now I think, and can be made ​​visible thread T1 in forums F1, F2, and thread T2 visible in the forums F3, F4?
Or can not do?
If not, I bought this hack by mistake, and I do not need.

And if you use this hack, first set the display area in the forums by F1 and F2, then display a thread T1, then change the display area to forums F3 and F4, and display a thread T2? Thread T1 also jump from the forums F1, F2 to forums F3, F4?

Jump! No fix those! So it was not good enough!

And this can not be improved?
Or make a separate control threads, or at least give them the opportunity to fix, not to jump when you change the display area?

[Igor.Gabrielan]

Preferably not in the admin cp, but in the thread to ask where it will be displayed.

[Alan_SP]

This is feature request and I hope that author will make it. :up:

[BirdOPrey5]

This mod is not designed to choose which forums individual threads show in, sorry. I do not anticipate adding this feature in the future either, it would be a major coding change.

Just to be clear- in the free version global thread show in ALL forums. In the paid version you can restrict forums but the same settings apply to all threads. For example if you didn't want global threads to show in moderator forums or sponsor's forums.

[Action-N]

Just found your other version an had it installed with a custom forum for threads. Didn't think that was to bad of an idea helps keep track of what you have. Then noticed this version an have this working off the custom forum. What I'm not understanding is why doesn't the global thread act like a sticky by default? I see your description it was by design, but what use would there be for a normal post being global. So I have it global an sticky with global prefix off so they show as just stickies on every forum. It works perfect like that an I really appreciate this mod. I made a forum rules post an wanted it everywhere but was having to copy to each forum. Needless to say I didn't get far doing it that way.

This is the second mod of yours I've found this weekend that is major bonus to my website. The sidebar anywhere is great when filling up sparce pages like activity stream or FAQ.

[John Lester]

Joe I have a suggestion / request for an additional feature. I would love to see a selection of expiration times for the global threads. For example I'd love to be able to put a 1 week, 2 week, 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, or never expiration date on the thread so when the thread expires it turns into a normal thread in the forum it was posted in.

[BirdOPrey5]

This is a good suggestion, one I will seriously consider implementing but not sure when that will be. I will let you know if/when i do.

[Toorak Times]

Is this good to go in 4.2.1 BOP? Looks extremely useful for me as I have feature writers that want their own Forum but write a variety of topics in their own subforums and it would be great to be able to move their threads to a suitable Topic forum.

[BirdOPrey5]

Working fine for me on 4.2.1.

[John Lester]

Joe I have a suggestion / request for an additional feature. I would love to see a selection of expiration times for the global threads. For example I'd love to be able to put a 1 week, 2 week, 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, or never expiration date on the thread so when the thread expires it turns into a normal thread in the forum it was posted in.

Just a bump ;)

[dawges]

Just wanted to stop by and say thanks again for this mod. I use it daily. I have a few busy forums and I love creating global threads to create a large discussion. You are the best my friend! Thanks again.

[Dogma21cw]

Just a heads up. We have experienced an issue where if you make a thread global and then promote it to a CMS article no one will have permission to view the original thread. Not even superadmins.

Not a big deal really. It is simply fixed by "Don't do that." And it is no issue to just create an article directly.

[Dogma21cw]

Any potential solution to this?

[BirdOPrey5]

I'm sorry I can't reproduce the issue...

This thread global thread was promoted to an article and it's perfectly visible/fine to me and even to guests-

Thread:
http://www.qapla.com/mods/showthread.php/1135-Global-Thread-Article-Test

Article:
http://www.qapla.com/mods/content.php/25-Global-Thread-Article-Test

The "Global Thread" is just 1 additional field added to the thread table that the article system would completely ignore. The only thing that makes a global thread global is a change to the query that finds threads in a specific forum- it really shouldn't have anything to do with permissions at all. I'd imagine the issue is coming from somewhere else.

[John Lester]

Joe I have a suggestion / request for an additional feature. I would love to see a selection of expiration times for the global threads. For example I'd love to be able to put a 1 week, 2 week, 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, or never expiration date on the thread so when the thread expires it turns into a normal thread in the forum it was posted in.

Badump bump ;) School has kept me from being able to tinker around myself, but it looks like you've been pretty busy too :)

[cshellworld]

4.2.1 works , thanks, installed , tagged , 5 stars ;)

[Firyou]

Nice mod. I'm having one weird issue where the thread goes global and after a couple of hours it de-globalizes itself. Not sure what's going on

[Alan_SP]

Something similar I had when posting new messages initiated change of global state from on to off.

Check if this happens when you post new posts.

[Firyou]

Something similar I had when posting new messages initiated change of global state from on to off.

Check if this happens when you post new posts.

Yup, its because of new posts that are made within the global thread. Anyway to change that?

[Alan_SP]

I think I did manual template edit, but now you have this:

Version 1.1 - Bug-fix for mod log. Added new option to disable checkbox on new posts.

Just disable option in new posts to (un)make thread global.

It was long time ago, but I think this did the trick for me.

[doemasters]

Love the mod!!

I'd like to be able to change the color of the prefix on the threads but I'm having difficulty finding where...any help would be appreciated!

[BirdOPrey5]

Love the mod!!

I'd like to be able to change the color of the prefix on the threads but I'm having difficulty finding where...any help would be appreciated!

Wasn't intended to be changed but the way you could do this would be to go to the Plugin Manager, edit the plugin called Global Threads Template Edits [OK] and find the code:

{vb:rawphrase bop5_gt_global}:

Change it to:

<span class="globalprefix">{vb:rawphrase bop5_gt_global}:</span>

Then you can add code to the additional.css template to control the color using CSS, example would be-


.globalprefix {
color: blue;
font-weight: bold;
}


Would make bold, blue prefixes.

[doemasters]

Wasn't intended to be changed but the way you could do this would be to go to the Plugin Manager...

Thank you!

It's been our experience we've attract more thread views on our forum using simple HTML in the "Rich Text" options in Thread Prefixes.

College sports forum so it enables us to attract fans for individual sports that may not follow all sports. (IE: Basketball and baseball fans might not follow softball, but baseball fans alone would...if that makes sense.)

'preciate the help!!

[yukirina]

Is there a way for "global threads" to show up on forumhome as well?

[BirdOPrey5]

Not with this mod, sorry.

[LordVader!]

Hi BirdOPrey5,

i just found about this great mod. I've installed it - enabled it - but the Make thread Global Options are not appearing. Not in the dropdown, in "new thread" it's working.

(did the manual edit of the template)

But when i make a thread global, it's just like a normal thread. only showing in the forum i've created it.

Any idea what had gone wrong?

add: globe is not showing, even after the template edit

[John Lester]

Joe I have a suggestion / request for an additional feature. I would love to see a selection of expiration times for the global threads. For example I'd love to be able to put a 1 week, 2 week, 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, or never expiration date on the thread so when the thread expires it turns into a normal thread in the forum it was posted in.

Figured I'd bump it one more time :D

[concepts]

This MOD is amazing! Installed, nominated, and cherished. Very suitable for my needs, thank you!

[addamroy]

Does this mod allow me to designate a specific forum in which all threads are global threads? (IE all threads posted in a select forum, will show in all forums.)

[BirdOPrey5]

Does this mod allow me to designate a specific forum in which all threads are global threads? (IE all threads posted in a select forum, will show in all forums.)

No, but this one does- https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=258084

[John Lester]

Joe I have a suggestion / request for an additional feature. I would love to see a selection of expiration times for the global threads. For example I'd love to be able to put a 1 week, 2 week, 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, or never expiration date on the thread so when the thread expires it turns into a normal thread in the forum it was posted in.

Since I saw your latest reply I figured I'd give this idea another bump :)

[John Lester]

Joe I have a suggestion / request for an additional feature. I would love to see a selection of expiration times for the global threads. For example I'd love to be able to put a 1 week, 2 week, 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, or never expiration date on the thread so when the thread expires it turns into a normal thread in the forum it was posted in.

bump bump :D

[BirdOPrey5]

I've noted the suggestion. It would be a significant change, I don't foresee it happening anytime soon I'm afraid. Thank you for the suggestion though.

[John Lester]

Awww bummer :(

[broncoshq]

Hello, I am a super moderator on a forum where this mod is installed, and it used to work for me, but for some reason, I don't get the choice to create or disable a global thread anymore (this may have been so for a while, as we don't use the feature very often), while other mods (some will less permissions than I) still have this option.

What should I look for?

[ForceHSS]

Maybe the admin removed it from you

[broncoshq]

Maybe the admin removed it from you
If by admin, you mean the owner, I asked, and he didn't... at least not on purpose. :D

I do have full admin rights btw, and I can actually edit the mod's settings via the admin CP, but for some weird reason, cannot access the mod in the normal forum interface...

Is there a place where this mod can be turned on/off for a single moderator?

[BirdOPrey5]

No settings on a per-moderator basis. The paid version can give permissions per user but only give permissions, not take away. If the usergroup is supposed to have it, it should show.

Is it possible you are using a different style than the other moderators?

If you have "Admin Access" (access to the Admin CP) that would generally make you an Admin- I'm a bit confused why you would say you're a super-moderator if you're an admin? I know it doesn't directly have anything to do with the Global Thread issue but I often find things I thought had no relation sometimes turn out to be related all along and maybe the explanation would help me understand what is going on?

[broncoshq]

No settings on a per-moderator basis. The paid version can give permissions per user but only give permissions, not take away. If the usergroup is supposed to have it, it should show.

Is it possible you are using a different style than the other moderators?

If you have "Admin Access" (access to the Admin CP) that would generally make you an Admin- I'm a bit confused why you would say you're a super-moderator if you're an admin? I know it doesn't directly have anything to do with the Global Thread issue but I often find things I thought had no relation sometimes turn out to be related all along and maybe the explanation would help me understand what is going on?
Sorry, I shouldn't have messed the terminology. I am an admin.

We found the issue. It's related to me being assigned to a custom user group, although this user group should theoretically have the same permission settings as the "default" admin one, yet it won't let me use global threads.
I wasn't able to find a parameter in the user group which could be responsible for this, so I assume something went wrong when the group was created in the first place...

[BirdOPrey5]

If it is a different usergroup id (Admin usergroup is id 6) then it isn't going to get permissions this mod gives to the administrator group. Basically when it says Administrators it means anyone who has Usergroup 6 as a primary or secondary usergroup.

[broncoshq]

Awesome, thanks!

[hoangserip]

This will be useful, i need :)

[mapleleaffans]

Thank you! Interesting mod indeed! Glad I found this. Installed!

[bosanci28]

Works fine for me.Thanks.