Forum/Thread Blurbs

[MarkFL]

This product is the result of a request from hugoroger (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/member.php?u=491369) to:

Say I wanted to add a custom blurb as an admin on the bottom of a specific thread to show on all thread pages for that specific topic only. How hard would that be? As in, I would just want to give some attribution for material discussed in the topic. I could add it to the posts, but was wondering if I could edit the footer of the specific page in question.
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Overview:

This product allows you to define blurbs (a block of information) on a per thread basis. BBCodes are allowed in the text, and support is added for my BBCodes that require extra processing, which include:


Abbreviations/Acronyms (MathJax Compatible) (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=320619)
BBCode For Username HTML Markup (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=320113)


You can select whether you want the blurbs to appear above the threads/posts or below the threads/posts. The blurbs appear in a collapsible element.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=155720&stc=1&d=1485279562

Updates:

Version 1.1:


Added setting to define thread blurbs on a per forum basis.
Added support for multiple forumids/threadids per blurb.


Version 1.2:


Updated to allow for display of Forum Blurbs on Forum Display.


Version 1.3:


Updated to allow for excluding usergroups from seeing blurbs, on a blurb by blurb basis.
Stacked block titles separated by " - " string, and stacked blurb content separated by horizontal rule.


Version 1.4:


Added setting to allow choosing between HTML and BBCodes blurb content type.


Compatibility:

Tested and working on VB 4.2.x and may work on all 4.x versions of vBulletin.

Backup/Warning:

This product does not alter your database, however it is always good practice to make regular backups and you should make a backup before installing ANY new mod.

As always, products are USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. I will provide support and do my best to help but no absolute guarantee is offered.

To Install:


Download and extract the attached .zip file.
Follow AdminCP -> Plugins & Products -> Manage Products -> Add/Import Product.
Click on "Choose File" and browse to the product .xml file that was packaged in the .zip file.
Click "Import."
You MUST enable the product in the settings before it will function.
Configure the remaining settings to your liking. Each setting has a detailed explanation of its use.


https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=155763&stc=1&d=1485789007

Support for this product can be found here:


MHB - Forum/Thread Blurbs (http://mathhelpboards.com/vbulletin-products-61/forum-thread-blurbs-21766.html)
TAZ - Forum/Thread Blurbs (https://theadminzone.com/threads/forum-thread-blurbs.145284/)

[hugoroger]

This is extremely useful! Thank you so much for this Mark!

Examples of usage for instance, if an admin is overseeing a discussion and would like to add a note, update, or he wants to add a warning or some type of information and does not want to trigger the thread or posts, this can easily be used to cover that need. Important specific pieces of information can be added to the thread without having to bump it.

As well as give attribution to work used in the discussion or to make disclaimers based on a specific thread, this is a fantastic option as it wont bump the threads and it wont interfere with the discussion and it will be easily visible across all pages in a given thread.

I just finished testing out the feature and it works flawlessly.

Question, the colors are defined in the XML right?

[MarkFL]

...Question, the colors are defined in the XML right?

The colors are determined in part by existing vB class selectors and also by postbit stylevars. :)

[hugoroger]

Awesome! Yeah, that's what I was thinking too since I noticed it matched some colors but I wasn't sure! hehe thanks man!

[Gn_Snake]

Great job installed!
I should force the user to read the information before proceeding to see the link, this would be perfect if there was a check the confirmation box.
Can you help me Mark?

[Snowhog]

Am I guessing correctly, that these blubs "begin" with *threadid, and that everything that follows after is part of the blurb *until* another *threadid is entered? :confused:

[MarkFL]

Great job installed!
I should force the user to read the information before proceeding to see the link, this would be perfect if there was a check the confirmation box.
Can you help me Mark?

Hmm...that would be an extensive addition, and I'm not sure it would be just a blurb then...the intent of this product is to simply allow you to display information within a thread, not force users to check a box before they can view the thread.

Am I guessing correctly, that these blubs "begin" with *threadid, and that everything that follows after is part of the blurb *until* another *threadid is entered? :confused:

Yes, "blurbs" follow the format:

*threadid|blurb block title|blurb content (BBCodes/Smilies allowed)

[Gn_Snake]

Ok Mark would say that the app on my forum go okay!

A question

I should apply this warning to thousands of topics, you can apply it to a section?

[MarkFL]

Ok Mark would say that the app on my forum go okay!

A question

I should apply this warning to thousands of topics, you can apply it to a section?

Right now, it is designed on a per thread basis, however, I will soon add the ability to apply a "blurb" to threads on a per forum (or list of forums) basis.

I can't say when though, as I am in the middle of several projects at the moment. :)

[Gn_Snake]

Right now, it is designed on a per thread basis, however, I will soon add the ability to apply a "blurb" to threads on a per forum (or list of forums) basis.

I can't say when though, as I am in the middle of several projects at the moment. :)

Ciao Mark,
Thanks for your time, i look forward
It would be nice to choose sections or forum from a list and not write the ID

Excuse me for requests

[Gn_Snake]

I have another problem. I was inputting various id forum, in this form: * 1234 * 5678 * 9125..etc etc
, but it only works with a single id forum :erm:

If I have to replicate the text for each id?

[MarkFL]

I have another problem. I was inputting various id forum, in this form: * 1234 * 5678 * 9125..etc etc
, but it only works with a single id forum :erm:

If I have to replicate the text for each id?

Yes, this was initially designed to have "blurbs" that each pertain to one thread. I will update it to allow for multiple threads as well. :)

[Gn_Snake]

Yes, this was initially designed to have "blurbs" that each pertain to one thread. I will update it to allow for multiple threads as well. :)


Thanks Mark....waiting :D

[MarkFL]

Update - Version 1.1:


Added setting to define thread blurbs on a per forum basis.
Added support for multiple forumids/threadids per blurb.

[Gn_Snake]

Update - Version 1.1:


Added setting to define thread blurbs on a per forum basis.
Added support for multiple forumids/threadids per blurb.


Perfect Mark ... thanks

I wait for your next plugins :D

[hugoroger]

Perfect Mark ... thanks

I wait for your next plugins :D

Good requests! It's awesome that you enjoyed the plug in! :D

Update - Version 1.1:


Added setting to define thread blurbs on a per forum basis.
Added support for multiple forumids/threadids per blurb.


Thank you so much Mark! Even more awesome with these updated! I'm loving the combination with your custom BB abbreviation plugin!

[Stratis]

Can this Mark show up and in forumdisplay as Notices do? :)

[MarkFL]

Update - Version 1.2:


Updated to allow for display of Forum Blurbs on Forum Display.

[Stratis]

You Rock man, thanks, thanks, thanks Mark

When ever come back here, and it is easy? Maybe some forums do not want some usergroups to see - read this (even badly visitors)
:)

[MarkFL]

Update - Version 1.3:


Updated to allow for excluding usergroups from seeing blurbs, on a blurb by blurb basis.
Stacked block titles separated by " - " string, and stacked blurb content separated by horizontal rule.

[MarkFL]

Update - Version 1.4:


Added setting to allow choosing between HTML and BBCodes blurb content type.

[Snowhog]

Who is permitted to use this MOD? I assume Administrators only, but that's an assumption, and you know what they say when you assume?

I would like to set which usergroups are allowed to use it. Additionally, and I think this would be a beneficial addition, I would, if possible, like to be able to create blurbs from within a post/thread itself via Thread Tools or Administrative. This would allow 'on the fly' blurbs to be created without having to log into the AdminCP and pull up the MODs settings.

Just my thoughts. As always, your MODs bring added value to our Forum.

[MarkFL]

Who is permitted to use this MOD? I assume Administrators only, but that's an assumption, and you know what they say when you assume?

I would like to set which usergroups are allowed to use it. Additionally, and I think this would be a beneficial addition, I would, if possible, like to be able to create blurbs from within a post/thread itself via Thread Tools or Administrative. This would allow 'on the fly' blurbs to be created without having to log into the AdminCP and pull up the MODs settings.

Just my thoughts. As always, your MODs bring added value to our Forum.

As the product is written, the blurbs are defined in the AdminCP, so only those with access to the product settings can create new blurbs.

For something more "on the fly" you might want to look at:

Thread Notes [v1.5] (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=323042)

[Snowhog]

For something more "on the fly" you might want to look at:

Thread Notes [v1.5] (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=323042)
Thank you. I've taken a look at this MOD and have it tagged. It doesn't do what your Forum/Thread Blurbs does however, as the content (notes) exist within a specific post, unlike how blurbs work. Am I correct?

[MarkFL]

Thank you. I've taken a look at this MOD and have it tagged. It doesn't do what your Forum/Thread Blurbs does however, as the content (notes) exist within a specific post, unlike how blurbs work. Am I correct?

Thread notes are specific to threads themselves.

[Gn_Snake]

Mark,
I updated the plugin and now no longer works

appear incomprehensible writings, as page:
http://www.hardwaregame.it/forum/+++++-3-a-17013/

Help me

[MarkFL]

Mark,
I updated the plugin and now no longer works

appear incomprehensible writings, as page:
http://www.hardwaregame.it/forum/+++++-3-a-17013/

Help me

Can you post a screenshot? Your site doesn't like my adblocker...

[Gn_Snake]

Can you post a screenshot? Your site doesn't like my adblocker...

I had not changed the format to use for the plugin, but if I enter the format you indicated:
*281|xxxxxxxx| INFORMATIVA SUI TRAINER DA LEGGERE CON ATTENZIONE|

I write the text in the field of "x" appears to me in the title bar

[MarkFL]

Please show me the complete text you have entered in both "Blurbs" settings. :)

[Gn_Snake]

Please show me the complete text you have entered in both "Blurbs" settings. :)

Is this:

*281|excluded usergroup4| INFORMATIVA SUI TRAINER DA LEGGERE CON ATTENZIONE|[INFO][CENTER][SIZE=4][B]I TRAINER SONO DEI VIRUS??

[MarkFL]

For the excluded usergroups, you only use the usergroup id number. Also, you need to close any open BBCode tags. :D

[Gn_Snake]

For the excluded usergroups, you only use the usergroup id number. Also, you need to close any open BBCode tags. :D


Only the id number should i enter? For example | 4 |

[MarkFL]

Only the id number should i enter? For example | 4 |

Yes. :)

[Stratis]

Hi Mark, I have an idea. How about option for Persistent, Dismissible?

"Enter thread blurbs here...in the following format:"
Some how to input here?


How it sounds? :p

[MarkFL]

Hi Mark, I have an idea. How about option for Persistent, Dismissible?

"Enter thread blurbs here...in the following format:"
Some how to input here?


How it sounds? :p

I think I'll just stick with a user-collapsible element, for the sake of simplicity. :D

[Gn_Snake]

And 'possible to implement the ability to write different notes for different Id forum?

[MarkFL]

And 'possible to implement the ability to write different notes for different Id forum?

Yes...use the "Blurbs By Forum" setting. :)

[Gn_Snake]

Yes...use the "Blurbs By Forum" setting. :)

I do not understand a thing.
To write different messages in different forums, as i edit the following syntax:

forumid,|excluded usergroup1|blurb block title|blurb content

[MarkFL]

Suppose you want a blurb to appear in the forum with forumid 2, and you don't want members of usergroup id 8 to see it, then you would use

*2|8|block title|block content

[Gn_Snake]

Ok this is clear to me.
Suppose you write a blurb in the forum ID8 and a different one in forumid9.
Authorized users are the same, only that the message that appears is different.

Be patient Mark, my english is bad -:)

[MarkFL]

Then you would want something like:

*8|8|block title for forum 8|block content for forum 8
*9|8|block title for forum 9|block content for forum 9

[Gn_Snake]

Then you would want something like:

*8|8|block title for forum 8|block content for forum 8
*9|8|block title for forum 9|block content for forum 9

exactly so

[Stratis]

Is there a way to have in "Blurbs By Forum" "in the following format" the id of forum language?
Its problem when English is not default language :) Thank you.