Delete a post with only one button (in postbit)

[Gary King]

This is a really easy hack to install and use, and it allows you to delete any post with only one click, instead of going through the editing process and then selecting delete, and then confirming, etc.

NOTE: Do you want to use an image instead of a button? Click here! (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=468106&postcount=8)

NOTE: You cannot use a link to replace the button because the code requires you to submit a form, and using a link will make a huge security risk where people can delete posts as they wish!

Instructions

Open up the postbit template and find
<if condition="$post['editlink']">


Below, add: <form action="editpost.php" method="post">
<input type="hidden" name="s" value="$session[sessionhash]" />
<input type="hidden" name="p" value="$post[postid]" />
<input type="hidden" name="do" value="deletepost" />

<input type="submit" name="deletepost" value="<if condition="$deletebutton">delete<else />remove</if>" id="rb_del_soft" tabindex="1" class="button" />

</form>



Open includes/functions_showthread.php and find: // hide users in Coventry from non-staff members
Above, add: $deletebutton = 1; // set to 1 to only hide the post, or 0 to permanently delete the post


Done! :D

Images you can use for the delete button
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2004/05/2.jpg

[!!!cyr0n_k0r]

woohoo.! thanks.

[Allan]

Thank You Gary :)

[Boofo]

Gary, if you try to delete the first post in a thread, it goes to a blank white page and nothing happens. You need to fix this so the delete button won't show up if it is the first post in a thread. ;)

[hoahongtim]

good mod ! thanks a lot !

[M.C.]

work perfect to me even in first post in thread...

just small additions i`d love to see (that was in the same hack for vb2.x.x):
- any chance to add small nitification pop-up window to submit delete (just in case that i pushed right button :devious: )
- how can i change that to image or just text link?

[Alone Wolf]

but when I used this hack. I got a small problem! it is member's number posts. One member has 25 posts, and when I delete a thread which has 3 posts of him. His number post has only 22.

How can I prevent decreasing number post when I delete a thread or a post?

[Gary King]

work perfect to me even in first post in thread...

just small additions i`d love to see (that was in the same hack for vb2.x.x):
- any chance to add small nitification pop-up window to submit delete (just in case that i pushed right button :devious: )
- how can i change that to image or just text link?
To change to an image, change <input type="submit" name="deletepost" value="<if condition="$deletebutton">delete<else />remove</if>" id="rb_del_soft" tabindex="1" class="button" /> to <input type="hidden" name="deletepost" value="<if condition="$deletebutton">delete<else />remove</if>" />

Then, add this below that:<input type="image" name="submit" src="image.jpg" />

Replace image.jpg with the path to your image.

[Link14716]

but when I used this hack. I got a small problem! it is member's number posts. One member has 25 posts, and when I delete a thread which has 3 posts of him. His number post has only 22.

How can I prevent decreasing number post when I delete a thread or a post?
That's a whole 'nother hack.

[MGM]

very nice!

kinda like the Quick Delete Post hack for vB2

/me clicks Install

MGM out

[Gary King]

very nice!

kinda like the Quick Delete Post hack for vB2

* MetalGearMaster clicks Install

MGM out
To be honest (and to let everyone know) I wasn't aware there was one for vB 2, so I didn't take ANY code from there ;) :rolleyes:

[MGM]

lol, I wasn't saying you were, don't take my post the wrong way :P

besides, that hack never worked for me for some reason anyways ;)

MGM out

[Gary King]

lol, I wasn't saying you were, don't take my post the wrong way :P

besides, that hack never worked for me for some reason anyways ;)

MGM out
Nah I knew you weren't saying I did, but I was letting everyone else know (in general) that I didn't :p

[Okiewan]

I allow 2 of my usergroups to delete their posts... they can delete their posts, but I assume the "manage" ability isn't there (that would be the best scenario).

Any way to limit this (icon visible) to Admins/Supermods only?

[Boofo]

Gary, are you going to fix the first post in the thread problem?

[Zachery]

Gary, are you going to fix the first post in the thread problem?
another hack that shows how lazy everyone really is

[gmarik]

Make it a .txt file, ok?!

[deathemperor]

I thought vb must have make this default, deleting a post is a very common action, have to go to editpost and check delete button is too much to delete a post.

[Okiewan]

Convenience does not necessarily equate to laziness!

[Zachery]

Convenience does not necessarily equate to laziness!
yes it does

[Okiewan]

Hummm... Okay.

[Gary King]

I allow 2 of my usergroups to delete their posts... they can delete their posts, but I assume the "manage" ability isn't there (that would be the best scenario).

Any way to limit this (icon visible) to Admins/Supermods only?
Add the following above the new code in postbit template: <if condition="$bbuserinfo['usergroupid'] == 5 or $bbuserinfo['usergroupid'] == 6">

and then </if> at the end of the newly added code in postbit template.

Done!

[Gary King]

another hack that shows how lazy everyone really is
I thought it was fixed already, someone reported it was. Well, hmph I'll do it right now then :)

[Gary King]

Make it a .txt file, ok?!
How come..? It should be simple enough to see just like this :)

[Gary King]

I thought it was fixed already, someone reported it was. Well, hmph I'll do it right now then :)
Yeah looks fine to me I just tested, with $deletebutton as 1 and 0.

[Okiewan]

Great! Thanks Gary.

[M.C.]

thanks! any chanse for second modification (pop-up nitification window)?

[Gary King]

thanks! any chanse for second modification (pop-up nitification window)?
How about adding a checkbox next to the button instead, so it's still all on one page? You have to check the checkbox and click on the button to delete?

[M.C.]

fine it`s better, to protect from misstake, couse i made options to Physically Remove Message delete...

Thanks!

[zajako]

This is a really easy hack to install and use, and it allows you to delete any post with only one click, instead of going through the editing process and then selecting delete, and then confirming, etc.

Instructions

Open up the postbit template and find
<if condition="$post['editlink']">


Below, add: <form action="editpost.php" method="post">
<input type="hidden" name="s" value="$session[sessionhash]" />
<input type="hidden" name="p" value="$post[postid]" />
<input type="hidden" name="do" value="deletepost" />

<input type="submit" name="deletepost" value="<if condition="$deletebutton">delete<else />remove</if>" id="rb_del_soft" tabindex="1" class="button" />

</form>



Open includes/functions_showthread.php and find: // hide users in Coventry from non-staff members
Above, add: $deletebutton = 1; // set to 1 to only hide the post, or 0 to permanently delete the post


Done! :D
well done :)

[Gary King]

well done :)
Thanks it means a lot from a programmer like you :D

[PET]

don't forghet...that if you use old POSTBIT style you need to make modifications to postbit_legacy !

[PET]

Add the following above the new code in postbit template: <if condition="$bbuserinfo['usergroupid'] == 5 or $bbuserinfo['usergroupid'] == 6">

and then </if> at the end of the newly added code in postbit template.

Done!

it isn't working !

[Boofo]

This hack doesn't even work right. Try deleting the first post in a thread and see what happens. Another half finished hack. ;)

[Gary King]

This hack doesn't even work right. Try deleting the first post in a thread and see what happens. Another half finished hack. ;)
That's strange because as I said before, it works fine for me. What exactly doesn't work right?

[Boofo]

Like I said earlier in the thread. When you try and delete the first post in a thread. ;)

[Gary King]

Like I said earlier in the thread. When you try and delete the first post in a thread. ;)
And as I said too, it works fine :)

[Boofo]

Not for the first post, it doesn't. It works fine for other posts but not the first post in a thread.

[Gary King]

Not for the first post, it doesn't. It works fine for other posts but not the first post in a thread.
Okay well then I'll need confirmation from someone else as well then, because it works fine for me on an unhacked RC 3 :)

[MischiefThought]

This doesnt work for RC 4?

[MischiefThought]

Hmm.. I got mine working, but.. It removes the posts, and leave's the "manage" and "view post" options there. Any ideas?

[Gary King]

Hmm.. I got mine working, but.. It removes the posts, and leave's the "manage" and "view post" options there. Any ideas?
Can I see a screenshot?

[MischiefThought]

Here you go:

[MischiefThought]

Any ideas, Gary W? It's been 3 days, :S (Dont mean to be rude).

[Gary King]

Change $deletebutton = 1; to $deletebutton = 0; then all new deleted posts will disappear.

The way you have it right now is how vBulletin works, posts aren't usually permanently deleted (staff can still see the deleted posts, just in case they ever need to.)

[MischiefThought]

$deletebutton = 0; is what i have it set to.

[Gary King]

Yep that is correct.

[MischiefThought]

Your not understanding what i'm saying...

I have the delete set to 0, and its not working.

[MischiefThought]

Ok, does anyone have any ideas? I'm really gettin mad now, it's been over 3-4 days atleast.

[Gary King]

Check the source code of the post and make sure that there is the following code when viewing a thread:<input type="submit" name="deletepost" value="remove" id="rb_del_soft" tabindex="1" class="button" />

[Sebastian]

uhm.. is it possible to make this a delete link rather than a submit botton? looks tacky on postbit.

[Gary King]

uhm.. is it possible to make this a delete link rather than a submit botton? looks tacky on postbit.
Replace the newly added code in template with
<a href="editpost.php?$session[sessionurl]do=deletepost&amp;deletepost=<if condition="$deletebutton">delete<else />remove</if>&amp;p=$post[postid]">delete</a>

[Sebastian]

doesn't work... get a blank page on rc3 using link instead of button.

[Gary King]

I'm pretty sure because you did not do it correctly, template modifications never display a blank page unless you remove everything.

[Sebastian]

have you tested it? i get a blank page when i click the 'delete' link. as in the $_REQUEST does not exist in editpost.php.

[Gary King]

Okay thanks for letting me know; read the Note: here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=467940&postcount=1

[Wifey]

I've installed this and I'm not sure why it's not working. I don't see any text for the delete link so I'm not sure what I've done wrong. Any help?

[Gary King]

I've installed this and I'm not sure why it's not working. I don't see any text for the delete link so I'm not sure what I've done wrong. Any help?
Did you add the phrases?

[Wifey]

Did you add the phrases?

I didn't know I was supposed to add phrases actually - it doesn't say that initally and I'm new to this, I'm sorry :(

What phrases do I need to add?

[Gary King]

I didn't know I was supposed to add phrases actually - it doesn't say that initally and I'm new to this, I'm sorry :(

What phrases do I need to add?
Nevermind phrases aren't required. Should work just fine for you because instructions are very simple.

[Wifey]

I'm going to try uninstalling and reinstalling because I don't know why it's not working. I've followed the directions exactly as they're stated, and yes, the instructions are very simple. Hrm. I'll just keep my fingers crossed.

edit: Okay, I uninstalled and reinstalled and it's still not working. I guess I'll just take it out. Thanks for your help but I don't wanna waste your time because I'm sure you have better things to do! I have no idea why it's not working - I've installed another hack you listed and it worked perfectly. Who knows!

[msimplay]

hmm this would be better if there was a pop up confirming delete yes/no
i would like the ability to delete with one button but hands can easily slip
so a delete popup would be good as an addon or an update to the hack itself

[Slave]

I've had a play and created a "Quick Delete" button to use with this hack .. you can find it attached ..

:)

(no I'm not a PSD expert .. far from it .. so you might find it better to make one yourself :p)

[Gary King]

Thanks, I'll add that to the first post :)

[Slave]

nps .. :)

[Sin City]

i did every step correctly, but i see no button for the quick delete... i saw someone mention postbit_legacy ... would i need to edit something there as well or what?

[Scrub]

By looking at your forums, you seem to be using the vB2 layout postibt, right? If so, then you'll need to edit postbit_legacy to get it to show up. ;)

[Sin City]

thanks Scrub... i got it now... sweet hack... thank you

on a side note... i have no problem using the Quick Delete to delete an entire thread...like Gary said... you must have missed something

[trinitym]

Woo! Excellent hack for my lazy arse. ;) Perfect for non-permanent deletion anyway. I figure if I'm going to permanently kill something, I might as well do it the long way to make sure.

*clicks install*

<edit>Took out the pop-up fix for now, seems my butt also needs more caffiene.</edit>

[Chris-FH]

The delete-button is also shown in the private messages.

Is there a way, only to show the button in threads?

C.

[Chris-FH]

The delete-button is also shown in the private messages.

Is there a way, only to show the button in threads?

C.

Yes it is...

In your postbit- and postbit_legac-template find:

<form action="editpost.php" method="post">

(from the code above)

Above ad:

<if condition="THIS_SCRIPT == 'showthread'">

Find

</form>

(from the code above)

Underneath, you have to ad:

</if>

C.

[007]

I am trying out a few differint things with this hack. One question though. Is the URL used in VB3 to delete posts this?

editpost.php?s=&do=deletepost&p=xxxxx

Doesn't seem to work, although according to the values Gary's form uses this should work. What is the correct URL? I am working on incorporating a popup confirmation.

[M.C.]

006, read a NOTE on first page.... but i think it should be way out ;)

[mtha]

can I add "reason" when deleting post, using this quick delete feature?

[Jujimufu]

Don't understand why everybody is having so much trouble with this? I installed it in about 6 or 7 minutes and was laughing out loud after deleting a dozen posts in zero time. Check it out!

http://www.trickstutorials.com/temporary/antoine.gif

I even added a funny alt tag. Thanks a lot Gary! :devious:

Edit: I didn't read the whole thread at first, but thanks to Chris FH and Gary again for fixing the problem with it appearing in the private messaging postbit and the user groups visibility thing. NOW! This is a very slick hack. :rambo:

[!!!cyr0n_k0r]

id still like to see an optional popup window asking if your sure you want to delete the thread.

[mtha]

id still like to see an optional popup window asking if your sure you want to delete the thread.
add a

onclick="return confirm('Are you sure you want to delete this post')"

in to the link code.

[!!!cyr0n_k0r]

<form action="editpost.php" method="post">
<input type="hidden" name="s" value="$session[sessionhash]" />
<input type="hidden" name="p" value="$post[postid]" />
<input type="hidden" name="do" value="deletepost" />
<input type="hidden" name="deletepost" value="<if condition="$deletebutton">delete<else />remove</if>" />
<input type="image" name="submit" src="$stylevar[imgdir_button]/delete.gif" align="middle" border="0" />
</form>

Here is my code for the delete button. Where in there should I add the onclick?

[!!!cyr0n_k0r]

nevermind, figured it out.

[ImportPassion]

Not for the first post, it doesn't. It works fine for other posts but not the first post in a thread.
works exactly as expected.

[Wifey]

* Wifey clicks install

Thank you so much, it works perfectly :)

[RichieBoy67]

This is a really easy hack to install and use, and it allows you to delete any post with only one click, instead of going through the editing process and then selecting delete, and then confirming, etc.

NOTE: Do you want to use an image instead of a button? Click here! (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=468106&postcount=8)

NOTE: You cannot use a link to replace the button because the code requires you to submit a form, and using a link will make a huge security risk where people can delete posts as they wish!

Instructions

Open up the postbit template and find
<if condition="$post['editlink']">


Below, add: <form action="editpost.php" method="post">
<input type="hidden" name="s" value="$session[sessionhash]" />
<input type="hidden" name="p" value="$post[postid]" />
<input type="hidden" name="do" value="deletepost" />

<input type="submit" name="deletepost" value="<if condition="$deletebutton">delete<else />remove</if>" id="rb_del_soft" tabindex="1" class="button" />

</form>



Open includes/functions_showthread.php and find: // hide users in Coventry from non-staff members
Above, add: $deletebutton = 1; // set to 1 to only hide the post, or 0 to permanently delete the post


Done! :D

Images you can use for the delete button
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=17837&stc=1

Awesome! Thanks!!

[Keyser S?ze]

a suggestion, if ur going to make it with having a 1 for allowing it not to be deleted completely but hidden, why not make it "if 1 then" have a popup box to fill in any comments, i like my mods to put in why they are deleteing something

idea, would also prevent any accidental deleteing

if u want it to ask for confirmation before u delete do this,

Open up the postbit template and find
PHP Code:
<if condition="$post['editlink']">

Below, add:
PHP Code:
<form action="editpost.php" method="post" onSubmit="return confirm('Are you sure you want to delete this post')">
<input type="hidden" name="s" value="$session[sessionhash]" />
<input type="hidden" name="p" value="$post[postid]" />
<input type="hidden" name="do" value="deletepost" />

<input type="submit" name="deletepost" value="<if condition="$deletebutton">delete<else />remove</if>" id="rb_del_soft" tabindex="1" class="button" />

</form>

[Keyser S?ze]

Add the following above the new code in postbit template: <if condition="$bbuserinfo['usergroupid'] == 5 or $bbuserinfo['usergroupid'] == 6">

and then </if> at the end of the newly added code in postbit template.

Done!


when i added this now i cant see it either, i need for me and all my little mods to be able to use quick delete, any help?

[ImportPassion]

a suggestion, if ur going to make it with having a 1 for allowing it not to be deleted completely but hidden, why not make it "if 1 then" have a popup box to fill in any comments, i like my mods to put in why they are deleteing something

idea, would also prevent any accidental deleteing



defeats the purpose of a "quick delete"

[Keyser S?ze]

when i added this now i cant see it either, i need for me and all my little mods to be able to use quick delete, any help?


anyone know how to fix this?

[LeonHartHVA]

i delete a post in a thread (page 3), when deleting done, it turn back page 1. I want it turn back the page store this post. Who can help me? Thanks much

[mtha]

a suggestion, if ur going to make it with having a 1 for allowing it not to be deleted completely but hidden, why not make it "if 1 then" have a popup box to fill in any comments, i like my mods to put in why they are deleteing somethingheheh, to make this "quick delete" more "complicated", I give the deletion an extra step, so you will be asked for reason:

add this where you want to have your delete icon located:

<span id="quickdelete_$post[postid]">
<img src="$stylevar[imgdir_button]/delete.gif" alt="Quick Delete" border="0" />
<script type="text/javascript"> vbmenu_register("quickdelete_$post[postid]", true); </script>
</span>
<div class="vbmenu_popup" id="quickdelete_$post[postid]_menu" style="display:none">
<form enctype="multipart/form-data" name="vbulletinform" style="display:inline;" action="editpost.php" method="post">
<input type="hidden" name="s" value="$session[sessionhash]" />
<input type="hidden" name="do" value="deletepost" />
<input type="hidden" name="p" value="$post[postid]" />
<table class="tborder" cellpadding="$stylevar[cellpadding]" cellspacing="$stylevar[cellspacing]" border="0" width="100%" align="center">
<tr>
<td class="tcat">
$vbphrase[delete_this_message]
</td>
</tr>
<tbody id="collapseobj_editpost_delete" style="$vbcollapse[collapseobj_editpost_delete]">
<tr>
<td class="panelsurround" align="center">
<div class="panel">
<div style="width:$stylevar[formwidth]" align="$stylevar[left]">

<div class="fieldset">
<div>$vbphrase[delete_message_check_appropriate_option]</div>
<if condition="$show['firstpostnote']">
<div>$vbphrase[deleting_message_deletion_of_thread]</div>
</if>
</div>

<fieldset class="fieldset">
<legend>$vbphrase[delete_options]</legend>
<div style="padding:$stylevar[formspacer]px">
<div>
<label for="rb_del_leave"><input type="radio" name="deletepost" value="" id="rb_del_leave" tabindex="1" checked="checked" />$vbphrase[do_not_delete_message]</label>
</div>
<div>
<label for="rb_del_soft"><input type="radio" name="deletepost" value="delete" id="rb_del_soft" tabindex="1" />$vbphrase[delete_message]</label>
<if condition="$show['physicaldeleteoption'] AND $show['keepattachmentsoption']">(<label for="cb_keepattachments"><input type="checkbox" name="keepattachments" value="1" id="cb_keepattachments" tabindex="1" />$vbphrase[keep_attachments]</label>)</if>
</div>
</div>
</fieldset>

<div class="smallfont">
<div>$vbphrase[reason_for_deletion]:</div>
<input type="text" class="bginput" name="reason" size="50" tabindex="1" title="$vbphrase[optional]" />
</div>

</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-top:$stylevar[cellpadding]px">
<input type="submit" class="button" value="$vbphrase[delete_this_message]" tabindex="1" accesskey="s"/>
</div>

</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</form>
</div>


I would put is AFTER

<a href="$post[editlink]" onclick="return confirm_edit()"><img src="$stylevar[imgdir_button]/edit.gif" alt="$vbphrase[edit_delete_message]" border="0" /></a>

in postbit template.

credit goes to EvilLS1 for his Quick Edit (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=59629) hack!

[PhoenixBB]

How can I get it so that the button only shows up for those with permission to delete (on my forum admin/super mods and mods only in their own forum)? Members can't delete so I don't want them seeing this button, and it's also currently showing for unregistered posts.

Will this clash will the 'quick edit' hack?

[mtha]

How can I get it so that the button only shows up for those with permission to delete (on my forum admin/super mods and mods only in their own forum)? Members can't delete so I don't want them seeing this button, and it's also currently showing for unregistered posts.

Will this clash will the 'quick edit' hack?
I think if you put it into the right place, then the button ONLY display together with "edit" one, and the Edit button only shows up for those who can edit.

note. The code should be added ABOVE the </if> to close the checking for those who can edit.

[PhoenixBB]

I think if you put it into the right place, then the button ONLY display together with "edit" one, and the Edit button only shows up for those who can edit.

note. The code should be added ABOVE the </if> to close the checking for those who can edit.
But this isn't a button for editing, it's for deleting. My members can edit, they cannot delete. If they click the normal edit button they don't get the delete option, but they have the 'quick delete' button there. Sure they'll get no permission when they click it, but I figure it'd be better to hide it.

The code is in the right place.

I think I'll probably be able to try and figure it out from the code on the quick edit hack.

[mtha]

But this isn't a button for editing, it's for deleting. My members can edit, they cannot delete. If they click the normal edit button they don't get the delete option, but they have the 'quick delete' button there. Sure they'll get no permission when they click it, but I figure it'd be better to hide it.

The code is in the right place.

I think I'll probably be able to try and figure it out from the code on the quick edit hack.
:) sorry, I let my members to delete their posts, so I didnt think of this.

There're two way you can do it:

- Try to figure out how to get the value of $show['deletepostoption'] then you <if condition="$show['deletepostoption']">
- or use condition where usergroup=6 (admin) or user is moderator something around the delete part.

[PhoenixBB]

:) sorry, I let my members to delete their posts, so I didnt think of this.

There're two way you can do it:

- Try to figure out how to get the value of $show['deletepostoption'] then you <if condition="$show['deletepostoption']">
- or use condition where usergroup=6 (admin) or user is moderator something around the delete part.

Thanks, I'll give it a shot. :)

[SIINSI]

I just noticed that too.... I don't allow users to delete. How can I get rid of the images to those withut permissions?

TIA

Miguel

[AnhTuanCool]

Small problem, the browser doesn't redirect to the previous page that contain the deleted post. That would be hard for some hundred pages thread. :(

Any idea?

[Blam Forumz]

/me installs & clicks teh button

[the wiz]

Installed. :)

[cnczone]

great hack

[Dys]

Not sure why but no matter what, its a soft delete... even if I change the line in the functions_showthreads 1 or 0 jut does soft delete.

am I really the only one who noticed this? or did I just miss an entire step?

[interfx]

Does this work on 3.0.6?

Installed it, works great...

[calvinnguyen]

this is great! thanks Gary

[grief]

To change to an image, change <input type="submit" name="deletepost" value="<if condition="$deletebutton">delete<else />remove</if>" id="rb_del_soft" tabindex="1" class="button" /> to <input type="hidden" name="deletepost" value="<if condition="$deletebutton">delete<else />remove</if>" />

Then, add this below that:<input type="image" name="submit" src="image.jpg" />

Replace image.jpg with the path to your image.

might wanna add align="middle" border="0" to that line aswell so the button lines up with the edit and quote buttons

* grief clicks install

[stan111]

i got it working perfectly but somehow when i want it to show the picture i got the X because i dont know wat folder on the Root i should put the image in
thanks in advance
btw: if you use v3.0.7, u should edit your postbit legacy also in order to get it work

thanks a lot

[Alphawolf83]

*clicks install*

Thanks for this hack. A useful addition would be to give access to this button to only those moderators who can moderate in the forum. Otherwise the button would have been shown in all forums so that moderators can delete in every forum => they would have permissions like super-moderators.

To do this I added:
<if condition="can_moderate($forum['forumid'])">
...
</if>
Sorry for the terrible english :-)