View Post Edits v0.01 BETA

[rjordan]

This will be updated. Until then, no further support for this version will be given.

Well, folks, here it is. Your input is appreciated. As this is my first real modification for vB and in PHP, please keep flames to a minimum! :laugh: If any issues are found, please post them here. The final release will be posted after a few weeks of discussion here and any tweaks need to be made.

Screenshots are attached.

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Version History:

v0.01 BETA - 02-15-05 (NO LONGER SUPPORTED)
- This release.
- Renamed from v0.99 BETA. (02-24-05)
- Added version history. (02-24-05)
- Added future release details. (02-24-05)

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Future release: (IN PROGRESS)

- Seperate edits into their own database field.
- Pop-up edits in another window.
- Admin selectable limit of edits displayed.
- Admin selectable forums to track edits rather than global.

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// ************************************************** ********************
// *
// * View Post Edits modification v0.99 BETA
// * Coded by Richard Jordan for vBulletin v3.0.x
// *
// * This a BETA release. As with all releases, make a backup of
// * your forums and database to ensure data integrity in the event there
// * is an unforeseen problem. Testing has been performed to the extent
// * that all possible issues have been addressed, however without proper
// * field testing, this modification CANNOT be certified as complete.
// *
// * This modification may be installed on any site with a legitimate
// * vBulletin license. It may be reposted on other sites freely as
// * long as it is done in its entirety, credit is given to the author,
// * and it is not reposted at any location where anyone must pay in any
// * way for any reason to fully obtain this modification.
// *
// ************************************************** ********************

Overview:
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This modification will allow viewing of all post edits. It does this
by taking the posts that are edited and appending the original to the
end of the post. This original post is enclosed in new BBCode
and tags. When this tag is found, the contents are displayed
as a previous edit and is marked as such. This is controlled by user
group. If you would like certain members or groups to have access to
view these edits, simply add this user permission. If a user enters
the new BBCode in any message, the brackets are converted to their
numerical code value thus preventing them from interfering with the
modification.

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Notes:
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- Previous edits are stamped with the time and date as well as who
made the post edit.
- When no reason is given for a post edit, it is automatically set
to "No reason given."
- Usergroup based permissions.
- One added query each time a post edit is submitted or previewed.
- Includes instructions for vBAdvanced CPMS news, however if other
modules/portals/hacks are used to read post data, they will need
to be modified to prevent the displaying of post edits.
- Collapsable tables conserve screen real-estate so only the post
edits you wish to see can be displayed. Scrolling is implemented
to conserve even more space.
- Uses phrases for easy language conversion.
- Uses templates for easy customization.
- Images included in the previous edits will not count toward the
total image count for the post. This should be remembered for
those with users that like to post a lot of images and they edit
those messages with any kind of frequency.
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Modification Summary:
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SQL Queries: 1
New Templates: 2
Modified Templates: -
New Phrases: 5
Modified Phrases: -
New Files: 2
Modified Files: 9 (10 with vBAdvanced CPMS)
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New Files:
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./images/buttons/collapse_viewedits.gif
./images/buttons/collapse_viewedits_collapsed.gif


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Files that will be required for this modification:
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./editpost.php
./newreply.php
./newthread.php
./printthread.php
./admincp/usergroup.php
./includes/functions_bbcodeparse.php
./includes/functions_newpost.php
./includes/functions_showthread.php
./includes/init.php

./modules/news.php (Only if vBAdvanced CMPS is installed)

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PLEASE BACK UP THESE FILES
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Upload new files:
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./images/buttons/collapse_viewedits.gif
./images/buttons/collapse_viewedits_collapsed.gif

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Execute SQL query:
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ALTER TABLE `usergroup` ADD `canviewpostedits` INT( 10 ) UNSIGNED DEFAULT '0' NOT NULL ;
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Add new phrases:
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- Type: permissions
Phrase: can_view_post_edits
Text: Can View Post Edits
- Type: postbit
Phrase: view_edits_after_edit_by_x_on_y_z
Text: After edit by {1} on {2} at {3}:

- Type: postbit
Phrase: view_edits_before_any_edits
Text: Before any edits, post was:

- Type: postbit
Phrase: view_edits_previous_edits
Text: Previous Edits:

- Type: postbit
Phrase: view_edits_no_reason
Text: No reason given.

- Type: postbit
Phrase: view_edits_show_or_hide_edits
Text: SHOW/HIDE POST EDITS


// ************************************************** ********************
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Create a new template: view_edits
---------------------------------


<if condition="isset($viewedits)">
<!-- edits -->
<br /><br />
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
<tr>
<td valign="top">
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="3">
<tr>
<td valign="top">
<a style="float:$stylevar[right]" href="#top" onclick="return toggle_collapse('view_edit_bit_$post[postcount]')">$vbphrase[view_edits_show_or_hide_edits] <img id="collapseimg_view_edit_bit_$post[postcount]" src="$stylevar[imgdir_button]/collapse_tcat_collapsed{$forumid}.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
</td>
</tr>
</table>

<table class="tborder" cellpadding="$stylevar[cellpadding]" cellspacing="$stylevar[cellspacing]" border="0" width="$stylevar[outertablewidth]" align="center" id="collapseobj_view_edit_bit_$post[postcount]" style="display:none;">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
<fieldset class="fieldset" style="height:300px; overflow:auto; margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;">
<legend>$vbphrase[view_edits_previous_edits] </legend>
<div style="margin:10px; margin-top:5px; <if condition="$show['iewidthfix']">width: 100%;</if>">
<table cellpadding="$stylevar[cellpadding]" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%">
<tr>
<td class="alt2" style="border:1px inset">
$viewedits
</td>
</tr>
</table>
</div>
</fieldset>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<!-- /edits -->
</if>


// ************************************************** ********************
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Create a new template: view_edits_bit
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<div class="smallfont"><em><b>Edit:</b><br /><table cellpadding="$stylevar[cellpadding]" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%"><tr><td class="alt2" style="border:1px inset"><phrase 1="$bbuserinfo[username]" 2="$date" 3="$time">$vbphrase[view_edits_after_edit_by_x_on_y_z]</phrase>
$vbphrase[reason]: $edit[reason]</em></div><hr size="1">$newEdit</td></tr></table><br /><br /><if condition="isset($prevEdits)">$prevEdits</if><if condition="isset($firstEdit)"><table cellpadding="$stylevar[cellpadding]" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%"><tr><td class="alt2" style="border:1px inset"><div class="smallfont"><em>$vbphrase[view_edits_before_any_edits]</em></div><hr size="1">$firstEdit</td></tr></table></if>


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FILE: ./editpost.php (4 changes)
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FIND:
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$phrasegroups = array('threadmanage', 'posting');
REPLACE WITH:
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$phrasegroups = array('threadmanage', 'posting', 'Postbit');
FIND:
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require_once('./includes/functions_editor.php');
BELOW THAT ADD:
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require_once('./includes/functions_bbcodeparse.php');
FIND:
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verify_post_errors('editpost', $edit, $errors);
ABOVE THAT ADD:
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$oldPost = fetch_postinfo($postid);
$edit['message'] = handle_bbcode_bad_edit_tags($edit['message']);
$newEdit = $edit['message'];
$prevEdits = preg_replace('!(.*)\(.*)\[\/edit\](.*)!is', '\\2', $oldPost['pagetext']);
if ($oldPost['pagetext'] == $prevEdits) {
$firstEdit = $oldPost['pagetext'];
$prevEdits = "";
}
$date = vbdate($vboptions['dateformat'], TIMENOW, 0, 1, 0, 0);
$time = vbdate($vboptions['timeformat'], TIMENOW, 0, 1, 0, 0);
if (!$edit['reason']) {
$edit['reason'] = $vbphrase['view_edits_no_reason'];
}
eval('$edit[\'message\'] .= "' . fetch_template('view_edits_bit') . '";');
FIND:
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construct_edit_toolbar($newpost['message'], 0, $foruminfo['forumid'], iif($foruminfo['allowsmilies'], 1, 0), iif($postinfo['allowsmilie'] AND $_REQUEST['disablesmilies'] != 1, 1, 0));
ABOVE THAT ADD:
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$newpost['message'] = handle_bbcode_strip_edit_data($newpost['message']);
SAVE AND UPLOAD.
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// ************************************************** ********************
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FILE: ./newreply.php (2 changes)
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FIND:
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require_once('./includes/functions_bigthree.php');
BELOW THAT ADD:
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require_once('./includes/functions_bbcodeparse.php');
FIND:
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eval('$threadreviewbits .= "' . fetch_template('newreply_reviewbit') . '";');
ABOVE THAT ADD:
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$pagetext = handle_bbcode_strip_edit_data($pagetext);
SAVE AND UPLOAD.
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// ************************************************** ********************
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FILE: ./newthread.php (2 changes)
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FIND:
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require_once('./includes/functions_bigthree.php');
BELOW THAT ADD:
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require_once('./includes/functions_bbcodeparse.php');
FIND:
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if (!($forumperms & CANPOSTPOLL))
ABOVE THAT ADD:
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$newpost['message'] = handle_bbcode_bad_edit_tags($newpost['message']);
SAVE AND UPLOAD.
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// ************************************************** ********************
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FILE: ./printthread.php (1 change)
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FIND:
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eval('$postbits .= "' . fetch_template('printthreadbit') . '";');
ABOVE THAT ADD:
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$post['message'] = handle_bbcode_strip_edit_data($post['message']);
SAVE AND UPLOAD.
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// ************************************************** ********************
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FILE: ./admincp/usergroup.php (1 change)
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FIND:
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print_yes_no_row($vbphrase['can_delete_own_posts'], 'usergroup[candeletepost]', $ug_bitfield['candeletepost']);
ABOVE THAT ADD:
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print_yes_no_row($vbphrase['can_view_post_edits'], 'usergroup[canviewpostedits]', $ug_bitfield['canviewpostedits']);
SAVE AND UPLOAD.
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FILE: ./includes/functions_bbcodeparse.php (1 change)
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FIND:
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// ###################### Start strip_smilies #######################
ABOVE THAT ADD:
---------------


// ###################### Start bbcodehandler_viewpostedits #######################
function handle_bbcode_view_post_edits($code,$canviewedits)
{
$oldPost = $code;
if ($canviewedits)
{
$code = preg_replace('!(.*)\[edit\](.*)\[\/edit\](.*)!is', '\\2', $code);
if ($oldPost == $code) {
unset($code);
}
}
else {
unset($code);
}
return $code;
}

// ###################### Start bbcodehandler_strippostedits #######################
function handle_bbcode_strip_edit_data($code)
{
$code = preg_replace('!(.*)\[edit\](.*)\[\/edit\](.*)!is', '\\1\\3', $code);
return $code;
}

// ###################### Start bbcodehandler_invalidviewpostedits #######################
function handle_bbcode_bad_edit_tags($code)
{
$editTagFind = array("'\[edit\]'si", "'\[\/edit\]'si");
$editTagReplace = array("[edit]", "");
$code = preg_replace($editTagFind, $editTagReplace, $code);
return $code;
}


SAVE AND UPLOAD.
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// ************************************************** ********************
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FILE: ./includes/functions_newpost.php (2 changes)
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FIND:
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if ($vboptions['maximages'] != 0 AND fetch_character_count(parse_bbcode($post['message'], $foruminfo['forumid'], $post['enablesmilies'], 1), '<img') > $vboptions['maximages'])
REPLACE WITH:
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$imgCheck = handle_bbcode_strip_edit_data($post['message']);
if ($vboptions['maximages'] != 0 AND fetch_character_count(parse_bbcode($imgCheck, $foruminfo['forumid'], $post['enablesmilies'], 1), '<img') > $vboptions['maximages'])
FIND:
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$previewmessage = parse_bbcode($newpost['message'], $foruminfo['forumid'], iif($newpost['disablesmilies'], 0, 1));
ABOVE THAT ADD:
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$newpost['message'] = handle_bbcode_strip_edit_data($newpost['message']);
SAVE AND UPLOAD.
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// ************************************************** ********************
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FILE: ./includes/functions_showthread.php (1 change)
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FIND:
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// highlight words from search engine ($_REQUEST[highlight])
ABOVE THAT ADD:
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$canviewedits = $permissions[canviewpostedits];
if ($canviewedits)
{
$viewedits = handle_bbcode_view_post_edits($post['message'], $canviewedits);
if (!empty($viewedits))
{
eval('$viewedits = "' . fetch_template('view_edits') . '";');
}
}
$post['message'] = handle_bbcode_strip_edit_data($post['message']).$viewedits;
SAVE AND UPLOAD.
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FILE: ./includes/init.php (1 change)
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FIND:
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// ### INSERT PLUGIN USERGROUP PERMISSIONS BITFIELDS HERE ###
// ----------------------------------------------------------
BELOW THAT ADD:
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$_BITFIELD['usergroup']['canviewpostedits'] = array(
'canviewpostedits' => 1,
);

SAVE AND UPLOAD.
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FILE: ./modules/news.php (1 change) (Only if vBAdvanced CMPS is installed)
-----------------------------------

FIND:
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$news['message'] = parse_bbcode2($news['pagetext'], $vba_options['portal_news_enablehtml'], $vba_options['portal_news_enablevbimage'], $allowsmilie, $vba_options['portal_news_enablevbcode']);
BELOW THAT ADD:
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$news['message'] = handle_bbcode_strip_edit_data($news['message']);
SAVE AND UPLOAD.
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[BamaStangGuy]

anyway to add a button to view the post edits seperately? Just dont like all that being there would rather have a button to click that would show me the edits.

Nice hack though.

Might want to put the install instructions in a txt file to make it easier for people to install and make this thread not so long

[rjordan]

I am sure a button could be created to do what you request (and I do like the idea), but honestly that is beyond my ability right now. I am truly learning PHP as I make this and other mods.

Text file is already included. I will try to get this recoded into an HTML file so the post will not be so long.

[Guy G]

This is a great hack... nicely written as well.
Good Job.

[buro9]

Question... the screenshots only show the last 2 revisions... do you keep more than that or is this just an old and new thing.

What I have implemented on my forum is an atomic level history... every post, every change, all versions. I'm lacking a UI though... it was something I knocked out for myself so I'm just copying to a seperate and slightly different post table and then using phpMyAdmin the few times I have to go and fetch an old item.

What I'm looking for is scary:
1) The atomis level history... every change, even back 15 edits if need be.
2) A UI, similar to yours, I was thinking of expanding a post block view a list of edits... but where I vary is...
3) Built-in DIFF. I want to only see the lines that have changed since the prior version.

If you want to see my code that dumps out the edit history just ask. Is it alright if I incorporate some of what you've done on top of my code? I haven't looked in depth but I like the way your UI is going, I just want to work out that last bit, adding a Wiki style DIFF history.

[rjordan]

Question... the screenshots only show the last 2 revisions... do you keep more than that or is this just an old and new thing.

What I have implemented on my forum is an atomic level history... every post, every change, all versions. I'm lacking a UI though... it was something I knocked out for myself so I'm just copying to a seperate and slightly different post table and then using phpMyAdmin the few times I have to go and fetch an old item.

What I'm looking for is scary:
1) The atomis level history... every change, even back 15 edits if need be.
2) A UI, similar to yours, I was thinking of expanding a post block view a list of edits... but where I vary is...
3) Built-in DIFF. I want to only see the lines that have changed since the prior version.

If you want to see my code that dumps out the edit history just ask. Is it alright if I incorporate some of what you've done on top of my code? I haven't looked in depth but I like the way your UI is going, I just want to work out that last bit, adding a Wiki style DIFF history.This will keep all edits. With a maximum character count of 16 million+, I did not think this a problem. The screen you refer to is simply to show a second edit. This orders the newest edits at the top but does not perform any checking to see if you have already seen the edit. This way you do not have to scroll down to see the last edit if all others have been seen.

If you want to use some of my code, I do not have a problem with it. As with my Ikonboard modifications, all that I write for vBulletin is to better the community. If you can use some of what I have done to do the same, be my guest. If you publish it, a side-note would be nice, but not required.

[Freezerator]

I have installed it, but when i edit a message, i see this in my text area?

test<!-- BEGIN TEMPLATE: view_edits_bit -->

<!-- END TEMPLATE: view_edits_bit -->

test<!-- BEGIN TEMPLATE: view_edits_bit -->

<!-- END TEMPLATE: view_edits_bit -->

[Boofo]

Question... the screenshots only show the last 2 revisions... do you keep more than that or is this just an old and new thing.

What I have implemented on my forum is an atomic level history... every post, every change, all versions. I'm lacking a UI though... it was something I knocked out for myself so I'm just copying to a seperate and slightly different post table and then using phpMyAdmin the few times I have to go and fetch an old item.

What I'm looking for is scary:
1) The atomis level history... every change, even back 15 edits if need be.
2) A UI, similar to yours, I was thinking of expanding a post block view a list of edits... but where I vary is...
3) Built-in DIFF. I want to only see the lines that have changed since the prior version.

If you want to see my code that dumps out the edit history just ask. Is it alright if I incorporate some of what you've done on top of my code? I haven't looked in depth but I like the way your UI is going, I just want to work out that last bit, adding a Wiki style DIFF history.

I'd be interested in seeing what you come up with, sir. ;)

[rjordan]

I have installed it, but when i edit a message, i see this in my text area?

test<!-- BEGIN TEMPLATE: view_edits_bit -->


<!-- END TEMPLATE: view_edits_bit -->

test<!-- BEGIN TEMPLATE: view_edits_bit -->


<!-- END TEMPLATE: view_edits_bit -->Hmm... sounds like you have
Add Template Name in HTML Comments enabled... but that should not cause what you are seeing. I just turned mine on and could not replicate it here. You are seeing this when exactly? Is it when you click on Edit and it displays the post in the text field?

[Freezerator]

Yes,

only when i click on edit and then in the text field.

Here is a screenshot

[-=Sniper=-]

excellent hack dude! I think maybe a forum based options is needed?

you'd want to keep a track of all edits in the buy/sell/trade forums? and not test forums etc

also maybe the option to delete entries from the postbit?

[rjordan]

Hmm... forum based options... that is not a bad idea. I will have to look at that after this goes through some more trials.

Freeze, check your PM.

[Freezerator]

I don't think my error lies in editpost.php but in the parsing of bbcode?

[rjordan]

Still looking into it. Check your e-mail again. The issue seems to lie where in editpost.php calls the view_edits_bit template. When it calls the template, it is adding the HTML comment to the text field. For those who have already installed this, have you seen this issue?

[Freezerator]

Hmm... sounds like you have
Add Template Name in HTML Comments enabled... but that should not cause what you are seeing. I just turned mine on and could not replicate it here. You are seeing this when exactly? Is it when you click on Edit and it displays the post in the text field?

Well, i have turned HTML Comments off and now there gone. It seems to work just like it should now. Thanks for the support!

[rjordan]

Now I question why I do not see that when I turn my Add Template Name in HTML Comments on, though.

[Freezerator]

Do you use the WYSIWYG editor?

[rjordan]

I tested it all ways I could find with all interfaces. That is why I am (no offense) hoping it is just you. :)

[Freezerator]

Well, lets hope it's just me then. I will install this maybe this week on my other board.
So far it's is doing what it should do, and this is a very handy hack.

[Freezerator]

For your information, i am running 3.0.6
My other admins are really happy with this hack.

Also when you like to implement forum based options i will be the first to test it :p
Maybe a suggestion for the Show/Hide posts edits, this can be also done in the postbit template? I was wondering if it could be done so i can customise it into my different styles :)

Keep up the great work!

[Freezerator]

I going to uninstall this hack, because when you upgrade, you will see all previous edits in the postings... unless you reinstall the hack again. I think it can be better done if you take the old post, and insert it in a table seperate, instead of "hiding" it in the current post by HTML.

[rjordan]

This is true. I am already looking into altering it so edits are kept in another post field as well as acting on a couple other suggestions.

Take care and I will be back soon with an updated version! Thanks for your input guys!

[lamilein]

hi there :) can't wait for the new version, any status update yet?

[rjordan]

Two jobs and two kids have not permitted me time to work on this. It is still there, just have not done any more with it. I will be tackling it, but not in the next month or so. I will post when I have it down. Right now, I am getting the arcade game download site together and will come to this afterwards.

[fasteddie]

Two jobs and two kids have not permitted me time to work on this. It is still there, just have not done any more with it. I will be tackling it, but not in the next month or so. I will post when I have it down. Right now, I am getting the arcade game download site together and will come to this afterwards.
Does this work for vB 3.0.7? I assume that it does? Also, if I install it now, can I use it to see previous edits that happened a week ago? Or is it too late for that? Thanks!

[rjordan]

I wrote it off of 3.0.3 but do not see why it would not work on 3.0.7. It will not recover any edits done before it has been installed. It has been pointed out that this can be a pain if you decide to remove it later because all edits made in the past will be shown if you do so. The new model I have will not have that problem.

** This is not supported and I cannot give any troubleshooting assistance with this **

With the announcement of 3.5, I may not rewrite this until 3.5 is released. If the 3.5 official release (non-beta and non-RC) is not until October or something like that, I probably will release the updated version after testing it and after I finish the arcade game download project. Just a FYI.

[-=Sniper=-]

hey rjordan

I think this would be an excellent addition to vb, just wondering since you can quick edit posts in vb 3.5 using ajax, would this still be possible?

[rjordan]

I cannot be 100% without seeing the code. A lot of this will be new to me but should be very do-able. I am going to wait until 3.5 beta is released and will START to work on it, but will not release anything until after gold is released and then after a lot of testing with the new programming design of vB.

Trust me, I would love to see this as quickly as possible, but I want to make sure I do it in the manner it should have been in the first place. It has not been forgotten, just waiting for 3.5.

[lamilein]

thanks for this wonderfull hack rjordan,

my project staff will love this one as we have to edit posts quite often, thanks for all the time and effort you put in so far. really looking forward to see this hack on 3.5 - while talking about 3.5, i assume the new version will support the edits that were made with 0.01BETA so the problem described here (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=656910&postcount=26) does not occour (?)

i know you do not officially support this beta anymore and will concentrate on your other projects, but maybe you could tell me whether or not the display of the edits in another form than pure html code is possible without activating the HTML-code feature for comments in the forum. i wouldn't like to activate HTML comments in my public forums

[rjordan]

This version will not be supported in the 3.5 version. vBulletin is looking to make this a standard feature. If no word on that is given, I will get this rewritten. Post edits will be stored in the database in the same form posted originally. vB will strip HTML per your settings when done.

Again, if I get word from vB that it will be a feature in gold, I will not be rewriting this. I have not forgotten this. Just waiting.