Simple Postbit by BOP5 (for VB 4.x)

[BirdOPrey5]

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

Version 1.13 - Added option to disable by styleid. (You should disable for all mobile styles)
Version 1.12 - Added a bunch new options and bug fix
Version 1.0 - Initial Release

This mod offers a simple postbit option that admins can specify to replace the standard postbit or postbit_legacy template on specific forums or in specific threads.

The simpler more minimalistic postbit is ideal when you want users focusing only on the post content and not avatars, signatures, or other irrelevant details.

The admin can actually turn the display of virtually every "extra" on or off via the mod options.

This mod is designed for VB 4.1.10 or higher. Versions below 4.1.10 will require a manual FILE EDIT.
(Details in the instructions.)


Live Demo: Simple Postbit Demo at Qapla.com (http://www.qapla.com/mods/showthread.php/357-Simple-Postbit-Demo)

I would see use for this in a "Classifieds" forum, or perhaps a forum open to guests.

Really you could modify the new template postbit_simple_bop5_vb4 and put anything in it. For example if you replace this template with the code form postbit_legacy then you could use this mod to show the regular postbit template on most forums but choose to show postbit_legacy in specific forums or threads. It can really be thought more of as a "General Postbit Override" mod, it just happens to come pre-configured as a "Simple Postbit."

Please Mark as Installed if you use this. :)
Donations always appreciated. :up:

[BirdOPrey5]

Reserved.

[Mr_Running]

Great idea ! I am just figuring out how I am going / choosing to use it. :)
Testing

FYI: Show Rep Power is set to No
and is displayed.

Checking things on my side :)

[BirdOPrey5]

hmmm... Is Rep being displayed or "Rep Power" ? Rep Power is just a number. Reputation itself is the green (or red) pips.

[Mr_Running]

Oh sorry, it''s Reputation
All good. :)

[BirdOPrey5]

Yeah Reputation showing is a hold-over as this was originally designed for a classifieds forum. User reputation was important so you knew if the person selling was a respected member.

It should be easy enough to disable in the future release, or a simple manual edit of the postbit_simple_bop5_vb4 template can remove it.

[BrightStar]

Hello BirdOPrey5. I like all of your mods and this one looks very interesting too. Thank you for sharing these for free. Much appreciate your time and effort.

[RobbieZ]

Interesting , is it possible to have the thread starter have a full Postbit then everyone after have the simple Postbit?

[CoZmicShReddeR]

I would like to see it with the option to rotate the order of locations rather then to disable if that were possible?

[Kraxell]

Your a fu**ing god of hacks BoP! Great idea and great hack!

is it possible to add thank-hack?

Tagged for future!

[sadiq6210]

This is great idea Joe

I have a question
I am using vBadvanced Links Directory and really need to apply this mod in showlink pages.
Is there anyway to do that?

Thanks

[BirdOPrey5]

Interesting , is it possible to have the thread starter have a full Postbit then everyone after have the simple Postbit?

Yes. I will make an option for the first post to be regular postbit or simple postbit.

I would like to see it with the option to rotate the order of locations rather then to disable if that were possible?

You mean make a random post in each thread a "full" postbit? I don't understand why that would be useful. Maybe I don't understand what you are asking. :confused:

Your a fu**ing god of hacks BoP! Great idea and great hack!

is it possible to add thank-hack?

Tagged for future!

I can add back the postbit hook the thanks mod uses and add an on/off switch for it. Only thing is there would be no way to limit it only to the thanks hack- it would take any hack that uses that hook.

This is great idea Joe

I have a question
I am using vBadvanced Links Directory and really need to apply this mod in showlink pages.
Is there anyway to do that?

Thanks

Hmmm... I'd have to look into that- it seems like it would be possible but the Links Directory is a premium (paid) add-on so I don't have it for 4.x. Can you tell me the name of the template the Links Directory uses for comments? If you could give me a link to your link directory and turn on Template Names in HTML comments in your general settings I should be able to see what I need to see.

[sadiq6210]

Hmmm... I'd have to look into that- it seems like it would be possible but the Links Directory is a premium (paid) add-on so I don't have it for 4.x. Can you tell me the name of the template the Links Directory uses for comments? If you could give me a link to your link directory and turn on Template Names in HTML comments in your general settings I should be able to see what I need to see.

Great news :rolleyes:
My forum is RTL / Arabic language so it is better to give you the template :)

This is the (ADV_LINKS_SHOWLINK) template
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=137768&stc=1&d=1334414274

The previous template will give us this page (example)
http://f.links4rank.com/dir/information-technology-17/cheap-web-hosting-the-cheapest-host-2-web-hosting-cheapest-linux-h-2/


Thanks Joe :up:

[BirdOPrey5]

From this link- http://f.links4rank.com/dir/information-technology-17/cheap-web-hosting-the-cheapest-host-2-web-hosting-cheapest-linux-h-2/ - it looks like it's already using the simple postbit?

Can you turn on Template Names in HTML comments so I can see/confirm?
Admin CP -> Settings -> Options -> General Settings?

[sadiq6210]

From this link- http://f.links4rank.com/dir/information-technology-17/cheap-web-hosting-the-cheapest-host-2-web-hosting-cheapest-linux-h-2/ - it looks like it's already using the simple postbit?

Can you turn on Template Names in HTML comments so I can see/confirm?
Admin CP -> Settings -> Options -> General Settings?

Please check your inbox Joe
I sent you one link with user and password

:)

[BirdOPrey5]

Thanks, I sent you something to try.

In the Simpe Postbit Override plugin change IF condition to this:

if ($vbulletin->options['bop5sp_en']
AND (in_array($thread['threadid'], explode("," , $vbulletin->options['bop5sp_threads'])) OR
in_array($thread['forumid'], explode("," , $vbulletin->options['bop5sp_forums'])) OR THIS_SCRIPT == 'links_showlink' ))

and see if it works.

[sadiq6210]

Thanks, I sent you something to try.

In the Simpe Postbit Override plugin change IF condition to this:

if ($vbulletin->options['bop5sp_en']
AND (in_array($thread['threadid'], explode("," , $vbulletin->options['bop5sp_threads'])) OR
in_array($thread['forumid'], explode("," , $vbulletin->options['bop5sp_forums'])) OR THIS_SCRIPT == 'links_showlink' ))

and see if it works.

Working as a charm ! :up:
Thanks Joe ^_^ you are the best

Suggestion:
You may add a new option for (USER RANKS) in next release :rolleyes:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=137770&stc=1&d=1334419477

Installed + Nominated + 5 stars

[Gemma]

Interesting idea, whereas everyone seems to be falling over themselves to make smartly boxed postbits with tons of extra info this idea strips everything out and actually looks really good.

Nicely done :)

[sweetpotato]

Installed, How to remove rank image and rank title please?

[BirdOPrey5]

Working as a charm ! :up:
Thanks Joe ^_^ you are the best

Suggestion:
You may add a new option for (USER RANKS) in next release :rolleyes:


Installed + Nominated + 5 stars

Installed, How to remove rank image and rank title please?

Thanks! Yes user ranks will be in the next release later today.


Interesting idea, whereas everyone seems to be falling over themselves to make smartly boxed postbits with tons of extra info this idea strips everything out and actually looks really good.

Nicely done :)

Thanks!

[sadiq6210]

Thanks! Yes user ranks will be in the next release later today.




Thanks!


Thanks Joe

I have another question, how can I disable this mod in PM?
Now it is working in VBA links directory and PM
I need it only in VBA links directory
:)

[BirdOPrey5]

I'll fix that in this next version.

[BirdOPrey5]

Updated to Version 1.01

Added new options:

Use default Postbit for 1st Post? Y/N
Use postbit controls hook for mod compatibility? Y/N
Option to hide Ranks
Option to hide Reputation
Option to add THIS_SCRIPT values to work on 3rd party mods (pre-configured to work on vB Advanced Links Directory.)


Also my demo site is down at the moment. Hopefully the host will have it back up soon.

[BCP Hung]

Updated to Version 1.01

Added new options:

Use default Postbit for 1st Post? Y/N
Use postbit controls hook for mod compatibility? Y/N
Option to hide Ranks
Option to hide Reputation
Option to add THIS_SCRIPT values to work on 3rd party mods (pre-configured to work on vB Advanced Links Directory.)


Also my demo site is down at the moment. Hopefully the host will have it back up soon.
I have downloaded version 1.01 as you said, but, when install, it still display old version number (1.0), also, I dont see any new options :(

[sadiq6210]

I think you re uploaded the old file by mistake

Great changes in the new release
Waiting for the new files, Thanks Joe =)

[BirdOPrey5]

Yeah looks like I did upload the wrong file yesterday, sorry. :o

All fixed now, version 1.1 confirmed. :)

[sweetpotato]

There's a problem. When enable this mod and viewing article I have an error:
Fatal error: Cannot use object of type vB_Legacy_Thread as array in /home/content...../html/includes/class_core.php(4721) : eval()'d code on line 6

Also, if this mod works with no error. How can I keep Country Flag showing?

[BirdOPrey5]

There's a problem. When enable this mod and viewing article I have an error:
Fatal error: Cannot use object of type vB_Legacy_Thread as array in /home/content...../html/includes/class_core.php(4721) : eval()'d code on line 6

Also, if this mod works with no error. How can I keep Country Flag showing?

What version of vBulletin are you using?

Where would the country flag normally show?

[sweetpotato]

My Vbulletin is 4.1.12. The country Flag normally show bellow avatar.
Thanks,

[sadiq6210]

Yeah looks like I did upload the wrong file yesterday, sorry. :o

All fixed now, version 1.1 confirmed. :)

The new release isn't working in vba links =(
I uninstalled the old version and install 1.1 but it is not working

You can check my website Joe

[BirdOPrey5]

OK,

New version 1.11... This should fix the fatal error on articles (I saw it too) and hopefully work on links directory. I say should because I'm guessing because I don't have the links directory installed.

[sadiq6210]

OK,

New version 1.11... This should fix the fatal error on articles (I saw it too) and hopefully work on links directory. I say should because I'm guessing because I don't have the links directory installed.

I got this blank page after upgrade to 1.11
:erm:

[BirdOPrey5]

I got this blank page after upgrade to 1.11
:erm:

:(

OK Try 1.12- just updated.

This only affects people who are trying to use this with the links directory so not sending out a formal upgrade notice.

[sadiq6210]

Now It is working perfect
Thank you very much Joe :) Appreciate your effort

[sweetpotato]

Just upgraded to 1.12. There is no error for viewing article any more. Please instruct me if I want to show country flag where I should put the template code?
Thanks,

[BirdOPrey5]

There are several hooks "under the avatar." I will need a screenshot or link to see exactly which hook it might be.

Basically you will need to look in your regular postbit_legacy template

Search for "{vb:raw template_hook.postbit_userinfo"

There will be 3 different instances... You need to figure out which one your flag display uses and copy the whole hook code (like: {vb:raw template_hook.postbit_userinfo_right} ) to the corresponding location in the postbit_simple_bop5_vb4 template.

I know this sounds annoying but I purposely left the hooks out so the postbit remains "Simple."

[Trevor Matthews]

Excellent, installed and working perfectly.

I have enabled it in all my reference sections where signatures etc are of no use.

[sweetpotato]

There are several hooks "under the avatar." I will need a screenshot or link to see exactly which hook it might be.

Basically you will need to look in your regular postbit_legacy template

Search for "{vb:raw template_hook.postbit_userinfo"

There will be 3 different instances... You need to figure out which one your flag display uses and copy the whole hook code (like: {vb:raw template_hook.postbit_userinfo_right} ) to the corresponding location in the postbit_simple_bop5_vb4 template.

I know this sounds annoying but I purposely left the hooks out so the postbit remains "Simple."
Thank you for your instruction. I copy and paste in postit_simple_bop5_vb4 template the country flag template code after the rank condition:
<vb:if condition="$post['field7']"></dt> <img src="{vb:stylevar imgdir_button}/flags/{vb:raw post.field7}.GIF" alt="{vb:raw post.field7}" border="" /></vb:if>

Now the Country Flag showed but there is no option to turn it on or off.
Thanks,

[Trevor Matthews]

I have Helpful Answers installed by Ted S, basically a thumbs up or down to click on in every post.

It is now not appearing in the sections where I have activated Simple Postbit.

I have ticked the box that says Use Postbit Control Hook but the thums up still won't display.

Is there anything I can do about that?

[BirdOPrey5]

It would depend on how that mod works. Do you have link to it so I can see what it needs?

[Trevor Matthews]

Hi Joe

The mod is Here (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=233296)

Or did you need access to my forum as a member to see it working?

[BirdOPrey5]

That mod looks like it needs 3 postbit hooks-
postbit_start
postbit_messagearea_start
postbit_end

For start and end just paste this at the very top (and the other at the very bottom) of the postbit_simple_bop5_vb4 template.

{vb:raw template_hook.postbit_start}

{vb:raw template_hook.postbit_end}

Then paste this code
{vb:raw template_hook.postbit_messagearea_start}

right above this line in the existing template:
<vb:if condition="$post['title'] OR $show['messageicon']">

I guess I will add these hooks back in in the next update with on/off options for each.

[Trevor Matthews]

And that worked perfectly, thank you very much indeed.

I am sending some beer fund money via Pay Pal right now.

[BirdOPrey5]

And that worked perfectly, thank you very much indeed.

I am sending some beer fund money via Pay Pal right now.

Big Thanks. :)

[Trevor Matthews]

My pleasure.
Can't beat the support you offer.

[Dwarden]

would be possible to made this usable per usergroup ?

let say i want one usergroup see simpler postbit than another usergroup

thanks

[BirdOPrey5]

Yes it's possible. Will try to get it in the next update.

[ViViD]

Hello,
May I request a feature for user to choose is he/she posting just a tiny comment or a long text? Therefore we will have a mixed thread with less blank areas when people post just some words.

[BirdOPrey5]

Not going to be part of this mod, sorry.

[Alan_SP]

let say i want one usergroup see simpler postbit than another usergroup

It just gives me an idea.

For example, we could create special usergroup that's joinable. And enable this mod to work with this usergroup and enable our users to join in it if they want simple postbit. So our users could choose if they want simple or full postbit. :)

[Dwarden]

Yes it's possible. Will try to get it in the next update.

thanks for considering this, can't wait to see and test ;)

[DirtRider]

What I would like to see is if the actual user could have control over what he sees in the postbit, is this at all possible? Maybe having two settings in the users profile normal and condensed. The condensed setup by the admin as in your normal settings selecting what he would like the user to see in this setting.

It just gives me an idea.

For example, we could create special usergroup that's joinable. And enable this mod to work with this usergroup and enable our users to join in it if they want simple postbit. So our users could choose if they want simple or full postbit. :)

I suppose this could also do the trick for me as well

[BirdOPrey5]

User control is of course possible, but it's not something I'm going to add to it. It is Re-Usable code- anyone is welcome to add features.

[Nirjonadda]

Does It Work Without Manual File Edit on 4.1.10 ?

[BirdOPrey5]

Does It Work Without Manual File Edit on 4.1.10 ?

Yes. 4.1.10 and above = no edits.

[DirtRider]

Yes it's possible. Will try to get it in the next update.

Sorry to ask this but when do you expect the version to be out that will be based on usergroups. Just so I can give those users that want this an estimated time when I may be able to activate this option for them :)

[BirdOPrey5]

I have no estimate.

[dougdirac]

Nice looking mod. I don't understand why vB doesn't just do this for Groups and Blog comments. I can understand how they want Group discussions to be simpler, but it's annoying that I can't move forum thread posts to a group discussion or vice versa.

[wilford brimley]

how to keep avatars option? or when hover username the avatar is displayed in the popup. thanks

also, would be nice to have an option when creating threads to turn on simple postbit instead of having to cut and paste the ids into options.

[BirdOPrey5]

how to keep avatars option? or when hover username the avatar is displayed in the popup. thanks

also, would be nice to have an option when creating threads to turn on simple postbit instead of having to cut and paste the ids into options.

Avatars are not an option.

[wilford brimley]

ok. damn. thanks.

[wilford brimley]

if you just tell me how to do it or reconsider adding the button in the mod id be gratefull and donate. i want to make simple postbits on a live threads for events so it is more like a chatbox. ill use a global threads mod instead and just do the simple post bit on the global forum until then.

[xixxon]

I love it, thank you very much.
*tagged*

[BirdOPrey5]

if you just tell me how to do it or reconsider adding the button in the mod id be gratefull and donate. i want to make simple postbits on a live threads for events so it is more like a chatbox. ill use a global threads mod instead and just do the simple post bit on the global forum until then.

Basically go to the existing postbit_legacy template...

Search for the word "avatar"

Copy all the code surrounding it that is part of displaying the avatar...

Then go to the template from this mod, scroll down to about where the code came from the postbit_legacy template, and paste it in.

You will now have avatars in the simple postbit.

[wilford brimley]

Thanks a lot dude. tell me how to donate i will send you some paypal.

if anyone want to add my custom mod to this one here it is: this makes it so avatar in the first post is 150%/fills up the whole postbit, then the rest are all small at 75%
find:
{vb:raw row.rowend}
</vb:each>
</span>
</vb:if>

after add:
<vb:if condition="$show['avatar'] AND $vboptions['bop5sp_showavatar']">
<a class="postuseravatar" href="{vb:link member, {vb:raw post}}" title="{vb:rawphrase {vb:raw post['onlinestatusphrase']}, {vb:raw post.username}}">
<img style="width:<vb:if condition="$post[postcount] == 1">1</vb:if>75%" src="{vb:raw post.avatarurl}" alt="{vb:rawphrase xs_avatar, {vb:raw post.username}}" title="{vb:rawphrase xs_avatar, {vb:raw post.username}}" />
</a>

</vb:if>

then go in simple post bit options in Admin CP and do "add setting"

leave all product info. call varname "bop5sp_showavatar"
name it Avatar?
do option as "yesno"

now you have option for avatars in simplepostbit mod.

[wilford brimley]

i added this in case anyone have vBookie installed and wants the vCash to show. this hook might show other stuff too, i dont know. in my forum its only vbookie.

in the simpel postbit template in master style

find
<dt>{vb:rawphrase posts}</dt> <dd>{vb:raw post.posts}</dd></vb:if>

after add
<vb:if condition="$vboptions['bop5sp_showextra']">{vb:raw template_hook.postbit_userinfo_right_after_posts}</vb:if>

in simple postbit options: add setting. name var "bop5sp_showextra". name the other stuff whatever you want. options is"yesno" and now you have vbookie in the options (maybe other stuff too??)

[BirdOPrey5]

Thanks.

You can donate to me or most other coders on vBulletin.org by clicking on the "Support Developer" link at the top of a mod thread.

http://juotpics.com/pics/images/134support_developer.jpg

[wilford brimley]

there seems to be a conflict where onmy the first post is shown on the default mobile style. how can i turn off thismod for.mobile.

[wilford brimley]

sent you a pp donation.

[BirdOPrey5]

Thank you for the donation.

And yes, you are right this mod was preventing posts from showing in mobile styles ever since vBulletin made the mobile style a master style.

To fix this I have released version 1.13 - the bottom option now lets you disable by style id.

Please put the styleid(s) of any mobile styles you have in the bottom setting box, comma separated if more than one.

[wilford brimley]

thanks. works great now, no problems on mobile.

sorry i keep adding shit. i just thought this might help other people.

this makes your mod compatible with "Thumbs Up?" mod (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=285720)

in masterstyle "postbit_simple_bop5_vb4" find
{vb:raw post.title}
</h2>
</vb:if>

after add
<vb:if condition="$vboptions['bop5sp_showthumb']">{vb:raw post_thumbs_box}</vb:if>

in admin cp>options>simplepostbit> addsetting
varname=bop5sp_showthumb
name=Show thumbs?
description= Show "Thumbs Up!" mod on posts.
options=yesno

[moustafa]

When i use this mod, it gives the required results but when i need to use other mods to give options for posts, they never show unless i disable this one, so what is the solution?

[BirdOPrey5]

I'm not really sure what you mean... You want more options to show on the simple postbit? The point of this is to strip as much as possible from the postbit.

It shouldn't be interfering with other mods, but if it is then I can only suggest you uninstall this mod.

[Pure Dope]

maybe each user will be able to turn on/off this setting in their settings in a future version?

[Nirjonadda]

How to Enable Show Avatar ? Please try to add Option Enable Show Avatar.

[BirdOPrey5]

How to Enable Show Avatar ? Please try to add Option Enable Show Avatar.

See post #64: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=2360992&postcount=64

But I will not be making Avatar an option because it defeats the whole purpose of this mod.

See this post - https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=2495012&postcount=80

[Nirjonadda]

<a href="https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=2360992&postcount=64" target="_blank">Post #64</a>:

I didn't understand How to manual editing? Please can You Clear More Details ?

[Nirjonadda]

BOP5, Please can i get update how to Enable Show Avatar?

[Mark.B]

BOP5, Please can i get update how to Enable Show Avatar?

Please see this response:
See post #64: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=2360992&postcount=64

But I will not be making Avatar an option because it defeats the whole purpose of this mod.

[BirdOPrey5]

To add the Avatar to the Simple Postbit

Edit the postbit_simple_bop5_vb4 template.


Find the code:

<vb:if condition="$post['rank'] AND $vboptions['bop5sp_showrank']">
<span class="rank">{vb:raw post.rank}</span>
</vb:if>


Paste this code below it:

<vb:if condition="$show['avatar']">
<a class="postuseravatar" href="{vb:link member, {vb:raw post}}" title="{vb:rawphrase {vb:raw post['onlinestatusphrase']}, {vb:raw post.username}}">
<img src="{vb:raw post.avatarurl}" alt="{vb:rawphrase xs_avatar, {vb:raw post.username}}" title="{vb:rawphrase xs_avatar, {vb:raw post.username}}" />
</a>
</vb:if>

[Firyou]

Does this mod let users choose between simple post bit and regular?

[ozzy47]

Does this mod let users choose between simple post bit and regular?

Did you read the post for the mod? Did it say anywhere users can choose?

[akz645]

Is there a way for you to separate Rep Power & Infraction?
Currently they're both together in this Mod (If you disable one, you disable the other).