Geek Realtime Amporphic Modnotes Per-post System 1.0 [Archive]

The Geek

07-09-2005, 10:00 PM

From the makers of the colour green and purple comes the most exciting and fun way to moderate your forum: GRAMPS

In a nutshell, gramps simply allows you to keep 'inline' notes on a post by post basis viewable for admins, mods and/or whatever groups you define.

Its pretty self explanitory by the attachment pic and the acronymn GRAMPS (er - ok... the name sucks but who really cares? I always wanted to do a hack whose name sounded overly complicated, yet the acronymn was pants. Now I have done it!)

Please read the readme (there are vital install instructions buried in there!) and click the frickin install button. Ive wasted much of a sunny sunday doing this because I needed it for my forum.

nJoy

The Geek

07-10-2005, 03:46 PM

Woohoo. Looks like I have created a winner here!

*beats off crazy vB admins with a stick

kall

07-10-2005, 07:02 PM

This is something I have been awaiting for a loooong time.

Of course, now I am running 3.5, I will have to wait a bit longer. ;)

yoyoyoyo

07-10-2005, 07:36 PM

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/7034/burns8zg.jpg
EXCELLLLLENNNT!

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/1244/homer9fi.jpg
OOH! GOODY! I get to install another one of The Geek's Hacks! Where's the 'Any' Key?

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/125/gramps2dq.jpg

GRAMPS is awesome! thanks much. I can't wait for GRANNY :D

***CLICKS INSTALL AND SHAKES THE GEEK'S HAND!***

The Geek

07-10-2005, 08:07 PM

woohoo - there is a use for it!

Actually - I thought it was freaking brilliant I think the name is confusing the friggin frick out of people ;)

kall - Ive coded it so 3.5 wil be a snap :)

waza

07-10-2005, 08:08 PM

everything I want to say is above, so just a thx will have to do it.

yoyoyoyo

07-10-2005, 08:08 PM

It is great! I am a bit disappointed that I didn't get to hear more about the Troll and his pineapple whacking troubles, though :D

here is an image in case people dont want the text link

Zachery

07-10-2005, 08:15 PM

This is sorta like hidden posts, but not :p

I wouldn't mind seeing this for 3.5 :)

The Geek

07-10-2005, 08:17 PM

Thats superb - thanks. Ill include it with the next update. Anyone game for doing one in the *cough* pretty default vb skin?

Sadly after GAS, I wrote a skeleton installer that does its job brilliantly, but lacks in the same sense of humor as the GAS installer. I started working on a new version to carry on the Install your own adventure... however too few people I think really appreciated the journey enough to warrant it ;)

Me? I install and uninstall GAS all the time as I think that is how install experiences should be like :)

yoyoyoyo

07-10-2005, 08:19 PM

Anyone game for doing one in the *cough* pretty default vb skin?

this sorta works, though I am sure that someone else more talented in those areas can come with something better :D

The Geek

07-10-2005, 08:21 PM

this sorta works, though I am sure that someone else more talented in those areas can come with something better :D
Actaully - thats my fave. Ill include that one for sure in the next update.

Thanks man!

yoyoyoyo

07-10-2005, 08:36 PM

Actaully - thats my fave. Ill include that one for sure in the next update.

Thanks man!No problem - thanks to you for such a great hack. Actually when I installed it to me it was graphically kinda awkward and I though it looked better flipped over. Thanks again.

BTW- I think your installer system is slick, and I would really like to see a possible flexible installer maker based on your hacks, though it could be dangerous in the wrong/inexperienced hands :eek:

Maybe GRANNY could be the
Geek Really Awesome Neat Nifty Yoyoyoyo-requested-installer-maker-system :D

EDIT: Actually I just noticed that the installer failed to edit the admincp index.php file to include a to the prefs, though the phrase was added, but that was taken care of easily. I don't know if that was included in the installer, but I did notice it was missing from the hack. Thanks again.

Zachery

07-10-2005, 08:43 PM

here, not sure how well anyone will like this, but IMO it works...

The Geek

07-10-2005, 09:01 PM

here, not sure how well anyone will like this, but IMO it works...
Wicked! I think thats the ticket for defaultinstalls though I would most likely use the notepad icon on my skin.

Thanks Zach and yoyo.

BTW yoyo, the installer is named GISH (Geek Install System for Hacks... also the name of a very fine Album) and is set up so that you only need a few variables set and an array of phrases, templates, file changes, db changes and settings. Anyone glancing through it can easily see how its set up. Im not overly bothered who uses it as long as the copyright notice still goes to me ;)
Its not perfect, however its the exact same file I use for my last 4 or 5 macks... all I have had to do is change the array accordingly.

However - GRAMPS does need a mate doesnt he ;)

On a side note, if it interests anyone - I was going to make a log page that displays all gramps notes for quick moderation (in other words a quick view for the mods to see what the other mods have been working on) however I wont bother to if no one is really interested.

Toodles

Zachery

07-10-2005, 09:37 PM

Wicked! I think thats the ticket for defaultinstalls though I would most likely use the notepad icon on my skin.

Thanks Zach and yoyo.

BTW yoyo, the installer is named GISH (Geek Install System for Hacks... also the name of a very fine Album) and is set up so that you only need a few variables set and an array of phrases, templates, file changes, db changes and settings. Anyone glancing through it can easily see how its set up. Im not overly bothered who uses it as long as the copyright notice still goes to me ;)
Its not perfect, however its the exact same file I use for my last 4 or 5 macks... all I have had to do is change the array accordingly.

However - GRAMPS does need a mate doesnt he ;)

On a side note, if it interests anyone - I was going to make a log page that displays all gramps notes for quick moderation (in other words a quick view for the mods to see what the other mods have been working on) however I wont bother to if no one is really interested.

Toodles
I just used the gdk :p i was being lazy

TTG

07-10-2005, 11:03 PM

Will look forward to this release for 3.5 :)

Paul M

07-10-2005, 11:19 PM

You might want to tick a few boxes, like supported, or code changes, additional files etc. :)

Corriewf

07-11-2005, 12:04 AM

This is great but I had a couple of problems.
Wheres the gish folder? Its not in your attachment. Whats with the do not upload folder? I dont understand why I have it. I created the gish folder with the structure example in your install read me and after the install run theres the showthread.php there which I took out and overwrote the orginal one. I did the edits to the postbit legacy thats in the install instructions yet no changes are visible in the threads.

Corriewf

07-11-2005, 12:09 AM

Also I dont see where to change the user group permissions.

Lionel

07-11-2005, 01:25 AM

Ah Geek, I am so happy that the talended guys are still at 3.07.

yoyoyoyo

07-11-2005, 01:37 AM

Ah Geek, I am so happy that the talended guys are still at 3.07.DITTO!
http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/9105/woot5gs.gif

Corriewf

07-11-2005, 02:01 AM

Well I went through and did the changes myself to the showthread, but it looks like the phrases never went made it. I am lost as to what to do, but at least im not getting any error messages :) lol .

*add

Ok I got it to work. I had to run the admin file by itself to set the permissions. I thought it would be in my admin panel and just didnt think about trying to run it. :rolleyes: Its always something so simple.

Again thanks for the hack. :)

Reeve of shinra

07-11-2005, 02:10 AM

however too few people I think really appreciated the journey enough to warrant it

*sniff* I loved the choose your own adventure style installer but I can understand... just tell me, does the pinapple live happilly ever after?

yoyoyoyo

07-11-2005, 02:12 AM

BTW yoyo, the installer is named GISH (Geek Install System for Hacks... also the name of a very fine Album) and is set up so that you only need a few variables set and an array of phrases, templates, file changes, db changes and settings. Anyone glancing through it can easily see how its set up. Im not overly bothered who uses it as long as the copyright notice still goes to me ;)
Its not perfect, however its the exact same file I use for my last 4 or 5 macks... all I have had to do is change the array accordingly.

However - GRAMPS does need a mate doesnt he ;)

On a side note, if it interests anyone - I was going to make a log page that displays all gramps notes for quick moderation (in other words a quick view for the mods to see what the other mods have been working on) however I wont bother to if no one is really interested.

ToodlesThat's cool, and yes I am interested in seeing that feature.

Corriewf

07-11-2005, 02:58 AM

Ahh I missed that statement about gish. Now I understand. Its nice that people are still making hacks for 3.0.x since I will probably never upgrade to beta or its final version.

The Geek

07-11-2005, 05:28 AM

yoyoyoyo

07-11-2005, 05:34 AM

Wow, it seems that no one is using vb3.07 anymore!?

Everything I have been writing lately is with 3.5 in mind, for easy upgrades - but I didnt think so many people were running live with beta boards. huh!
Huh? I think you got it backwards.. I am using 3.0.7 now, and was applauding you for writing cool hacks for it still, instead of jumping ship (not that I don't enjoy seeing new hacks for 3.5 in here a well).

COBRAws

07-11-2005, 05:53 AM

yay! yet another Geek's release :D:D:D

u and your hacks rock man. keep it up! and 3.0.7 ;)

m0nde

07-11-2005, 12:42 PM

I've installed and it and am having trouble with the fact that it doesn't wipe my bum like The Geek's other modifications...

By the way, Geek, why don't you rename it Geek Realtime Administration Modnotes Per-Post System? It may confuse people less.

- Sid

The Geek

07-11-2005, 12:50 PM

Not a bad idea. I was going to rename it to:

GRAMPS: The moderation system that lets you grumble at young whipper snappers without them knowing you are doing so ;)

Corriewf

07-11-2005, 02:27 PM

Wow, it seems that no one is using vb3.07 anymore!?

Everything I have been writing lately is with 3.5 in mind, for easy upgrades - but I didnt think so many people were running live with beta boards. huh!

Paul - thanks... I swear I did guess I didnt. Those boxes can be a bit funky sometimes

Corrie - I guess I forgot the gish folder in the install package though most people will have installed any of my other macks will have it or just add it themselves (ill stick the empty folder in the package today).
I didnt add the admincp changes as the only thing is the settings which is pretty much a one off, therefore I didnt see the need to put a permenant place in the admincp index. I guess it could always be an option though.

As for the pineapple - you may just have to wait and see. Ill shortly begin the extensive work to upgrade GAS. The adventures of the Pineapple may just be concluded there.

nJoy and thanks :)

Hell, im using 3.0.3 and plenty happy. I think ive invested too many eggs into this basket to upgrade. I was going to add it myself to the admin section but like you said, its more of a one time deal. Maybe an option to add to one of the options in vb options. :P , but thatas about as far as it would need to go. You did include the directory structure in the install read me so it wasnt hard to make it myself, but it was a little nerve racking at first trying to figure out if I had done something wrong.

Thanks for your hack and your help.

Corriewf

07-11-2005, 02:29 PM

Not a bad idea. I was going to rename it to:

GRAMPS: The moderation system that lets you grumble at young whipper snappers without them knowing you are doing so ;)

Damn youn punks. I remember back in the day when we used to have to create secret forums to make our notes, ten feet in the snow.

Lionel

07-11-2005, 10:47 PM

I am using 3.07 and do not plan to upgrade for a long time.

Back to this hack, is there a way to prevent windows to remember the popup windows size? All subsequent browsers open with the same tiny size.

The Geek

07-12-2005, 06:25 AM

Ill stick something in - The size is set in the template.

Lionel

07-12-2005, 06:31 AM

It's not the size. It's the javascript itself. Using the resize function forces all subsequent pages that opens with a link to be like that, because Windows remembers the last size of a browser. Maybe a popup with no toolbar, no scroll etc...?

The Geek

07-12-2005, 07:36 AM

Ah - gotcha Lionel. WIll sort that out.

Mla7a6

07-18-2005, 04:04 PM

nice hack.. my moderators loved it.. but I have a small Q.
can you edit or delete any comment? and how?

thanks for the great installer.. its the BEST!!

m0nde

07-18-2005, 05:58 PM

Woohoo. Looks like I have created a winner here!

*beats off crazy vB admins with a stickIs there a way to view all of the notes in one go, with references to which threads they belong to?

If not, this would be a very useful addition...

- Sid

The Geek

07-19-2005, 04:08 PM

Is there a way to view all of the notes in one go, with references to which threads they belong to?

If not, this would be a very useful addition...

- Sid

I was working on that before I left for vacation but havent gotten to release it yet. Ill finish it off when I get home and release the update ;)

m0nde

07-28-2005, 10:01 AM

It looks like there's a problem with the way I've integrated GRAMPS.

When a moderator leaves a note, people who are NOT moderators see that note instead of seeing the original message!

You can imagine the trouble I got into with the other administrators and moderators over this.

I'm using 3.07, by the way.

When I hover over the thread's link in the forum, the proper alt text shows up on the link, also, when I go to edit the message to fix it, the original text shows up, not the mod-note text.
If I resave the note after this, it looks fine and shows the moderator note as it's supposed to.

Is anyone else having this problem?

- Sid

The Geek

07-28-2005, 11:40 AM

m0nde

07-29-2005, 06:38 AM

hmmm. I have jus checked on my site and indeed it looks like the last GRAMPS posted appears in the text of the message its attached to. Ill look at it first thing when I get back this weekend.

Sorry :(Whew! I thought I'd completely gone off my rocker. I simply went into phpMyAdmin and deleted all of the GRAMPS notes from the gramps table before users started asking questions!

- Sid

Kirk Y

08-03-2005, 07:07 PM

Any plans on porting this to 3.5? I would love to to use this on my board! Great hack!

The Geek

08-03-2005, 07:48 PM

Updated to version 1.01

This fixes a rather lame and unsavoury bug whereby vb would sometimes cache the last gramps mod note as the post itself.
This can easily lead to the body of the post you are commenting on coming up with the last comment you made! Bah! Who needs it?

Well, this was a sneaky little bug but I finally fixed it.

To upgrade you need to:
Download latest package
Replace your existing includes/gramps_class_core.php with the one located in the new package.
You need to also edit your showthread.php file and replace:

if($show['gramps']){
$post['gramps_bits']=$gramps->construct_gramps_bit($post['postid']);
}

with

if($show['gramps']){
$post['gramps_bits']=$gramps->construct_gramps_bit($post);
}

NOTE: There are 2 instances of this!

Easy peasy. but VERY IMPORTANT!

nJoy

The Geek

08-03-2005, 07:50 PM

Any plans on porting this to 3.5? I would love to to use this on my board! Great hack!

Thanks!

I guess ill eventually port it. It wont be too hard - im just busy porting other stuff for the moment.

m0nde

08-03-2005, 07:58 PM

IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!!

There is a minor bug in Gramps that is very subtle which can result in vb caching your last gramps comment as the post text!Bwhahahaha! "minor bug"?! :knockedout:

Do you know what my admin and mods were going to do to me over this "minor bug"?! :hurt:

I should come over to Britain and find you!

Anyway, thanks for fixing it! :banana:

- Sid

The Geek

08-03-2005, 08:08 PM

er... teehee? ;)

BTW: Just to be really annoying... I just update the package again. This was just to include the stylevars so that the rendering of the mod notes looked nicer. All it requires is to replace your gramps_class_core.php file (as long as you updated to version 1.01 that is! If you are on version 1.0... follow the instructions a few posts back).

nJoy. Tell your mods I love them and am thinking of them :)

m0nde

08-03-2005, 08:47 PM

This is VERY weird...

... i came back to this window and the banana had stopped dancing!

wtf was with that?

I thought it was on an infinite loop! If not, it must be fixed!

- Sid

m0nde

08-03-2005, 08:56 PM

The notes are still messed up :disappointed:

After doing the upgrade from the post above and replacing the class file twice it STILL replaces the first post with the note.

What should I do?

Should I run the install again or something?

- Sid

The Geek

08-03-2005, 09:32 PM

check your gramps_class_core.php file for the following line:

$post['pagetext_html']="";

That resets whatever cache was in the post. its working on my site now :(

Corriewf

08-03-2005, 09:40 PM

Hmmm for once Geek, I never had a problem here. Past or current version that is. :)

m0nde

08-03-2005, 10:17 PM

check your gramps_class_core.php file for the following line:

$post['pagetext_html']="";

That resets whatever cache was in the post. its working on my site now :(It's there!

if ($gramps_bits){
eval('$gramps_bits= "' . fetch_template('gramps_holder') . '";');
$post['pagetext_html']="";
}
return $gramps_bits;And I saw the window do a refresh, but after leaving 2 notes in a thread on different posts in the same thread I saw that my first note had replaced the body of the starter post!

- Sid :(

sbrad

09-02-2005, 08:47 AM

o0Hubba0o

09-05-2005, 02:40 PM

Installed fo' sho'!

But I have a problem. It just don't freakin work. I'm scratching my head like crazy. I've gone through the two-line troubleshooter (moved showthread.php and made changes to my postbit legacy). I've set permissions. The freaking thing just don't show up on any posts. Much appreciation for any ideas. This is the coolest script I've seen for VB. Evah!

I was just going to recommend this to a rather large gaming forum I mod at, but it seems there might still be a couple glitches? I'll keep an eye on this one to see if it's fixed, this would be a very beneficial hack.

The Geek

09-05-2005, 04:15 PM

Ill see if I can crack this back open tonight. Its working on my test and live site - but been a while sine I stuck it on.

mystic10

02-20-2008, 09:56 PM

request...i was in another forum and i saw something similar but this was like a moderators note for the poster...pic below will better explain maybe if something like this can happen it would be much appreciated..maybe for 3.6.x or higher...i have 3.6.8pl2

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2008/02/13.jpg