Usergroup Legend for ForumHome page

[amykhar]

This little plugin shows a legend of what the various styles mean for the names on the who's online section of your forumhome page.

A big thank you to Link14716 for getting rid of the query.

Some people prefer different colors in the template changes. Their suggestions are posted below. I've posted what I am using on my board.

More advanced users may prefer: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=758160&postcount=61

[bigcurt]

Ya know and I just made a simple template mod yesterday for this for 3.0.X :P https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=735383

Good job amy

[kall]

Ya know and I just made a simple template mod yesterday for this for 3.0.X :P https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=735383

Good job amy
Simple? With yours, you have to insert the style information for each and every Usergroup you want to display.

This one appears to be a lot more automated.

Nice one amy. :)

[xxskullxx]

Looks good

/me hits install

[kall]

Umm...

<td class="alt1" colspan="2" class="smallfont">

You can't do that...can you? (Declare class attribute twice).

[Jenta]

Umm...

<td class="alt1" colspan="2" class="smallfont">

You can't do that...can you? (Declare class attribute twice).
don't think so myself
move smallfont to a span tag after the td

[kall]

Indeed. And changing the upper td attribute to thead makes it fit in nicely (IMO).

I have it running on my forumhome if anyone wants to take a peek.

[bigcurt]

lol I just meant simple as in html wise, I am not smart enough yet to be fancy :P.

[kall]

Heh, sorry dude. No offense meant. :)

[amykhar]

Template stuff is always just a "starter" to get you going. ;) Tweak to your heart's desire.

Amy

[Chris M]

Nice idea amy :)

Edit: I was just thinking - Is there any way you can create a "spacer" element for the usergroup titles? :)

What I mean is that "Administrator Super Moderator Moderator" etc looks a bit odd - I know how to add commas or dashes or other ascii characters to space the names out, but the problem is the last one listed will always have that character on the end of the name :ermm:

I added a "legendorder" field and ordered the groups by it, and tried calling $usergroups['legendorder'] and making it so that if the number was greater than or equal to 9, there was no "spacer" but it didn't work :ermm:

Satan

[amykhar]

OK. I just released 2.0. It has the span tag for the smallfont and it has the separator to separate the usergroups.

I'll grab a new screenshot and post it in a second.

[Wayne Luke]

Thanks for this... Will be installing this in my test installation today. Definately makes it much easier than editing templates directly.

[Link14716]

I did a few changes. First, in the template, I used <td class="thead" colspan="2"> instead of <td class="tcat" colspan="2">

It looks a lot better that way. Also, I changed to plugin code to save the query. (Feel free to use this, Amy.)
// Get all usergroups that have style changes.

foreach ($vbulletin->usergroupcache AS $group)
{
if (!$group['opentag'] AND !$group['closetag']) {
continue;
}

if (!isset($legend))
{
$legend = $group['opentag'] . $group['title'] . $group['closetag'];
}
else
{
$legend .= " | " . $group['opentag'] . $group['title'] . $group['closetag'];
}
}

I would attach the plugin file, but xml attachments aren't allowed anymore.

Good job, Amy. :)

[amykhar]

I did a few changes. First, in the template, I used <td class="thead" colspan="2"> instead of <td class="tcat" colspan="2">

It looks a lot better that way. Also, I changed to plugin code to save the query. (Feel free to use this, Amy.)
// Get all usergroups that have style changes.

foreach ($vbulletin->usergroupcache AS $group)
{
if (!$group['opentag']) {
continue;
}

if (!isset($legend))
{
$legend = $group['opentag'] . $group['title'] . $group['closetag'];
}
else
{
$legend .= " | " . $group['opentag'] . $group['title'] . $group['closetag'];
}
}

I would attach the plugin file, but xml attachments aren't allowed anymore.

Good job, Amy. :)

Doh on using the cache! I'll update that and give you credit for catching my brain-fart ;)

Amy

[Chris M]

Doh on using the cache! I'll update that and give you credit for catching my brain-fart ;)

Amy

Is there any way of making that display it based on a usergroup field? :p

Because I want it to display it by "legendorder" the field I created :p

I'm stuck using the query because I can't figure out how I can make it order it how I want :p

Satan

[amykhar]

Thinking out loud. I would add each group and tag and legend order field to an array. I would sort the array based on the legendorder and then I would explode the whole thing out to the legend string.

[hotrod1]

Great hack! Thanks

[Link14716]

Is there any way of making that display it based on a usergroup field? :p

Because I want it to display it by "legendorder" the field I created :p

I'm stuck using the query because I can't figure out how I can make it order it how I want :p

Satan

I'll give it a shot.

// Get all usergroups that have style changes.

foreach ($vbulletin->usergroupcache AS $group)
{
if (!$group['opentag'] AND !$group['closetag']) {
continue;
}

$legend_array[$group['legendorder']] = $group['opentag'] . $group['title'] . $group['closetag'];
}
ksort($legend_array, SORT_NUMERIC);
$legend = implode(" | ", $legend_array);

[Chris M]

I'll give it a try ;)

It works well :)

Satan

[Sovereign]

Sovereign installs. amykhar, you are quite prolific with your hacking, good job, your hacks/plugins rock!

[amykhar]

Thank you :)

Amy

[Rover416]

*Clicks Install*

Thank you amy. :D

[Wayne Luke]

Has the download been updated with these changes or are those still coming?

[amykhar]

Yes. The download is updated to use the cache Wayne.

[ack]

I think it looks great. And it uploaded just fine. Thanks!

[Boofo]

OK. I just released 2.0. It has the span tag for the smallfont and it has the separator to separate the usergroups.

I'll grab a new screenshot and post it in a second.

You have

<span="smallfont">

Shouldn't that be this?

<span class="smallfont">

;)

[Dan]

Awsome job Amy :D I'll certaintly use this!

[akanevsky]

Just a small optimization:

Replace

if (!isset($legend))
{
$legend = $group['opentag'] . $group['title'] . $group['closetag'];
}
else
{
$legend .= " | " . $group['opentag'] . $group['title'] . $group['closetag'];
}

With

$legend .= " | " . $group['opentag'] . $group['title'] . $group['closetag'];

This is safe to do because vBulletin unsets all the globals in init.php...

Other than that - nice job :)

[amykhar]

Dark, doesn't your version end up with a | before the first group? I did it the way I did to put the | between the group names.

Amy

[Neal-UK]

Dark, doesn't your version end up with a | before the first group? I did it the way I did to put the | between the group names.

Amy

Installing on rc1, hope it works, excellent hack

[akanevsky]

Yes, it does sorry. But here is a fix:

$legend .= (!empty($legend) ? " | " : "") . $group['opentag'] . $group['title'] . $group['closetag']; ;)

[amykhar]

OK. I 'm going to stick with mine then, simply for clarity for newer coders. People who understand optimization will probably grab your code. But, people who want to tinker with my base hack will do better working with more readable code.

Amy

[akanevsky]

Okay. Your code is as good as mine. :)

[Chris M]

Okay. Your code is as good as mine. :)

Both work - Thats all that they are required to do...

Satan

[akanevsky]

Both work - Thats all that they are required to do...
If it's all they are required to do, then how come you have installed vBulletin 3.0? Why didn't you stay on vB2? Why are you writing hacks at all? vBulletin "works and it's all it is required to do."... Now, why did you install vBulletin at all? Your computer works without it. It does not to need no vBulletin sh*t loaded in a browser full of viruses. I am sure you do not have an antivirus because your computer works without it and "it's all it's required to do". On the second thought, you don't even need a computer. Your brain can live and work without it and "it's all it is required to do".

[Boofo]

We all need to calm down and respect Amy. This is her thread. ;)

[Chris M]

If it's all they are required to do, then how come you have installed vBulletin 3.0? Why didn't you stay on vB2? Why are you writing hacks at all? vBulletin "works and it's all it is required to do."... Now, why did you install vBulletin at all? Your computer works without it. It does not to need no vBulletin sh*t loaded in a browser full of viruses. I am sure you do not have an antivirus because your computer works without it and "it's all it's required to do". On the second thought, you don't even need a computer. Your brain can live and work without it and "it's all it is required to do".

Can you say childish overreaction?

In respect for amy's thread and boobfoo's pointing out, I'll leave it at this:

It's just a hack - Chill :p

Satan

[Boofo]

boobfoo? I may switch sides. ;)

[akanevsky]

Can you say childish overreaction?

In respect for amy's thread and boobfoo's pointing out, I'll leave it at this:

It's just a hack - Chill

Satan

Can you say a need to say something stupid even after a moderator told you to quiet down? Chill.

[Boofo]

Both of you to neutral corners. ;)

If you see a need to continue this, please take it to the Lounge. Thank you.

Sorry, Amy. ;)

[SmartGnome]

Have tried to install but the only thing I see is the legend header and nothing else below that.

Did I miss something here ??

// Get all usergroups that have style changes.

Do I have to change something in the usergroup manager ??

Tnx in advance

Ad

[amykhar]

Have tried to install but the only thing I see is the legend header and nothing else below that.

Did I miss something here ??

// Get all usergroups that have style changes.

Do I have to change something in the usergroup manager ??

Tnx in advance

Ad

Do you have usergroups that have colored tags or use bold, italics, etc?

[SmartGnome]

Do you have usergroups that have colored tags or use bold, italics, etc?


No I don't have that. Give me a hint, is that something like <color='red'> and </color> ??

Amy tnx for the quick response

Ad

[amykhar]

Yes. It is. If you don't have your user groups designated with special markings, the legend shows nothing because there is no need for the legend. ;)

Amy

[SmartGnome]

@Amy

Changed the colors and all is working now.

Many Thanks

Ad

btw:
Install clicked again :rolleyes:

[cmiller1014]

Hey Amy,

Will this work on 3.0.7? I want something just like this one that pulls the usergroup info and color from the db. I dont want to have to manually add them via html each time.

Any ideas for a solution for 3.0.7?

Thanks

[poolking]

nice one. :D

Works fine in RC1. :)

[amykhar]

Hey Amy,

Will this work on 3.0.7? I want something just like this one that pulls the usergroup info and color from the db. I dont want to have to manually add them via html each time.

Any ideas for a solution for 3.0.7?

Thanks

cmiller, it won't work as is, but if you know php it wouldn't be too difficult to back-port.

Unfortunately, except for some projects I am committed to already, I will not be back-porting any of my hacks for release here.

[SlipNslide281]

how do you install the xml plugin?
nevermind I did a search for colord admin names and this is what came up. Im using 3.0.8 can somone point me in the direction for 3.0.8 hack like this one?

[amykhar]

There isn't one. There's just a static template mod.

[johnbruce71]

How do I change the colours for the usernames of the people online? Does it require a seperate hack?

[Vizionz]

just go into your admincp and go to user groups and change the span style so example
admin <font color="green"> then in the next box end the font </font>

[johnbruce71]

Cheers :)

[Wayne Luke]

There is no way of ordering the usergroups is there?

[amykhar]

Sure. In the no query version, each group could be put in an array and sorted before display, which would work if you wanted them displayed alphabetically or in some other algorithymic way.

But, if you wanted them displayed in a specific order that you decide, it might be best to add a displayorder field to the database and cache that in the datastore for use in the mod.

[Wayne Luke]

Yeah it is already sorted in alphebetical order. Want it sorted in an importance order based on what I assign the groups. Maybe one day I will be able to look at the code enough to figure out how things work in 3.5, right now they are all over my limited PHP skills.

[amykhar]

Wayne, my dsl just came back. So, I have time to look into this for you. Just give me a day or two.

[zappsan]

Installed on my testforum.
Working fine.
I'll use it on my public forum after I've upgraded to 3.5

*clicks install*

[Wayne Luke]

Wayne, my dsl just came back. So, I have time to look into this for you. Just give me a day or two.

Thanks.

[amykhar]

Wayne, here is what you need. This will sort the usergroups legend for you.

I am also including a text file with code changes that you can do to showgroups.php to sort the groups there as well if you so desire.

To install this one, remove the existing plugin and install the PRODUCT.

Go to your usergroup manager and set the displayorder of each usergroup.

Unfortunately, at this time I couldn't do the displayorder the way forums are done so that you can do them all on one page and then save them. You'll have to do it group by group.

Amy

[Wayne Luke]

Wayne, here is what you need. This will sort the usergroups legend for you.

I am also including a text file with code changes that you can do to showgroups.php to sort the groups there as well if you so desire.

To install this one, remove the existing plugin and install the PRODUCT.

Go to your usergroup manager and set the displayorder of each usergroup.

Unfortunately, at this time I couldn't do the displayorder the way forums are done so that you can do them all on one page and then save them. You'll have to do it group by group.

Amy

Thanks that worked.. Had to add the displayorder field to the usergroup table as an INT though as it was erroring out but once I did that it works great.

www.cohcos.com/forum.php (http://www.cohcos.com/forum.php)

[amykhar]

oops. Forgot to put that in the product. I'll add it now and reupload incase anybody else wants this.

Amy

[Sleepyk]

i get an error

Invalid File Specified

[amykhar]

Sleepy, which file did you try to import? The one in the first post? That one is a plugin, not a product. If it's the one I did for Wayne, that's a product, not a plugin.

[GrendelKhan{TSU]

sweet!

works great thanks. :D

<< clicks install RC 1

[Mathiau]

RC3 compatible?

[amykhar]

Yep. Working like a champ on my site with no changes.

[nexialys]

Hi Amy, i just edited your code so it's smaller and require less IF...foreach ($vbulletin->usergroupcache AS $group)
{
if ($group['opentag'])
{
$legend .= (($legend) ? " | " : '') . $group['opentag'] . $group['title'] . $group['closetag'];
}
}

[amykhar]

Yes, I've seen that version before. :) The reason I elected to do it the way it's done is to make it more readable for newbies who may be inclined to tweak.

Experts may optimize at will :)

[truz]

Installed, thanks. :)

[jluerken]

How can I sort the legend to:

Administrators, Super Moderators, Moderators, Banned Users, CUSTOM GROUPS (alphabetically) ?

[thedvs]

awesome mod, all working in 3.5g

[Snake]

Wayne, here is what you need. This will sort the usergroups legend for you.

I am also including a text file with code changes that you can do to showgroups.php to sort the groups there as well if you so desire.

To install this one, remove the existing plugin and install the PRODUCT.

Go to your usergroup manager and set the displayorder of each usergroup.

Unfortunately, at this time I couldn't do the displayorder the way forums are done so that you can do them all on one page and then save them. You'll have to do it group by group.

Amy

OK amy I would like to sort the showgroups.php so what am I supposed to do exactly now? Download the files you have attached 'cause I'm confused as hell.

[ReadOrDie]

I installed the hack but I don't see anywhere to change the colors on the "whos online"...

[Toky0]

Doh on using the cache! I'll update that and give you credit for catching my brain-fart ;)

Amy

* Toky0 clicks install.

Excellant hack as usual amykhar!

[pfvc]

My forum has a number of sub-forums. If I wanted to have this display at the bottom of the subforums how would I go about doing that?

[Next-Selection]

Hey does this works with 3.5.0 GOLD ???

[cylosoft]

I'm not getting it to work with 3.5 Gold. My style template changes are working, but the list isn't getting filled like the plug-in isn't working.

[Next-Selection]

Yeah same here !!!

[ohgenki]

amy what happened to u ? its been over 60 days...and i still have not recieved my request...i've paid for it already, if u still do not reply me, i will lodge a buyer's complaint on paypal ! i have been private-messaging u and emailing u so many times.

[Next-Selection]

Any one !!!! it dont show up on 3.5 GOLD

[Gizmo5h1t3]

oh yes it does m8...mine works fine.
what you mean is, it dont show up on YOUR 3.5 GOLD

[amykhar]

Thank you, Gizmo :)
Amy

[BamaStangGuy]

Works fine for me on 3.5 Gold :)

[Avalon111]

very nice!

[VaaKo]

can we add or make something so we can customize the order of the group on the forumhome?

[amykhar]

Don, Read the thread please before you ask a question. Your answer is already posted.

[Mr Chad]

very nice, alot bettet than manually doing it!

[u4ea]

Bummer cant seem to get this thing working. I added the template stuff and can see that, but the plugin wont pull the data. using 3.50Gold

[VaaKo]

thanks for the display order, worked like a magic

[bigmonay2k]

thank you very much

[smokering]

thank you amy
smokering clicks install

[Mastar]

How do you add color to the user groups after installing this?

Mine only has the Legend blue bar.

[Snake]

In User Group Manager page via the admincp.

[KaiSan]

I don't get any colours. Just admin|Mod...etc.

[amykhar]

Kai, this mod doesn't add colors. You have to do that yourself in your vbulletin settings. This is merely a LEGEND for the colors you already have.

[Bounce]

* Bounce thanks amykhar and clicks install , works a treat.

My users were always asking what the different colours were, i'll just point them to there,great job amykhar https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2005/10/5.gif

[djlotus]

As you can see, this is my first post. I am a complete noobie at installing hacks/plugins. I understand how to read and find files. I am having a hard time locating the file you refer to in the downloaded .zip (Forumhome) I have scowered all folders and files within my forums directory and the only file that I have found that contains the string you refer too is a file called "vbulletin style.php". When i inserted the appropriate code, There was no change in the forum. I made sure I activated the plugin. Any suggestions? Remember, I'm a noobie.

[amykhar]

It's not a file. It's a template. Look in your style manager in your admincp.

[djlotus]

Thank you so much. It works great.

[2fast4ya]

where do i put this hook location at?

[Rickie3]

installed thanks handy hack

[kallelm]

Intalled and was very easy, however, one of my usergroups will not show up in the color I had in the usergroups. I checked the code in the edit usergroup.. and it's exactly the same as the other groups (with expeption of the color choice). IN fact, I copy pasted, then just altered the color number (yes I remembered the #) I tried different colors..nothing will work with the Super Moderator. HELP!

Let me add, however, that the supermod's color is the color I assigned it, just not in the legend.

SO: I go and add the Registered Users to White..and now it is their color that doesn't show up on the legend???

I'm sure it is something stupid I've done. Help?

[fluentdesigns]

Great mod!

[EasyTarget]

/me installs

thanks Amy

[Boss-Hog]

Is it possible to have the user's name not affected by the HTML in the postbit/postbit_legacy template? For example, I'd like the color changes I've made to apply to the legend only - but not the actual user name to be affected by the style changes in the actual posts (showthread.php).

[Sooner95]

installed, works fine except for one thing. I have a few random users that show up bold, white..LOL not sure why either..

[Mastar]

How do I add other usergroup colors to this?

[EasyTarget]

Is it possible to have the user's name not affected by the HTML in the postbit/postbit_legacy template? For example, I'd like the color changes I've made to apply to the legend only - but not the actual user name to be affected by the style changes in the actual posts (showthread.php).
I have a few users/groups that would like this also.

[Boss-Hog]

I have a few users/groups that would like this also.

After looking into it, I realized that my question didn't make much sense since I determined that setting a user group with an HTML tag changes the postbit in the stock version of vB and not via this hack as I had suspected. As a result, I suppose it would require additional modification to the default vB to have the HTML tag affect only the Who is Online display and not the postbit.

[seany1]

Installed...
Thanks Amy :)

The colour bits got me a bit lol as ive only just switched to VB, all working fine now thanks again

[TF|Scorpion]

Superb Hack Amy! Thanks! *clicks install*

[MioTraGusa]

<font color="green">Installed</font>

Thanks .. nice hack

[mcyates]

How come every usergroup except the Registered members group doesn't show up on the key?

[amykhar]

It only shows usergroups that have color or style changes. You can change that if you desire.

Amy

[maroceve]

well the bar is there ..but it's empty :( and all the users still have the same color

can someone please tell me the changes i need to make to change colors for different users. if i understand correctly, it is in the template manager ? 'can't find where"

[amykhar]

Of course all the users have the same color. Unless you changed them in the admincp, they won't be any different. It's done in the usergroup manager.

You really need to study the basic functionality of your forum software before you play with modifications.

[maroceve]

thank you ...well, we try to learn a few things day by day :)

thanks amy

[Kihon Kata]

Ya know and I just made a simple template mod yesterday for this for 3.0.X :P https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=735383

Good job amy

Installed with so much love that I might pee myself

[zaon]

Quick question: Will the Legend skip unused groups? (For example, I have no COPA members or Super Moderators, and so makes no sense to list them in the Legend.)

Thanks!

--Justin

[tony76]

Quick question: Will the Legend skip unused groups? (For example, I have no COPA members or Super Moderators, and so makes no sense to list them in the Legend.)

Thanks!

--Justin

Good mod! Thanks!

[ShadowOne]

thanks i like this, i centered everything and it looks nice...

[KBV]

Would it be possible to make the legends into links so that if you push them you see all users in that group?

[Red Blaze]

Works nicely. Installed.

[SupermanInNY]

Would it be possible to make the legends into links so that if you push them you see all users in that group?

I second that,.. AND have another question:

You posted a change:

-------
....I am also including a text file with code changes that you can do to showgroups.php to sort the groups there as well if you so desire.

To install this one, remove the existing plugin and install the PRODUCT.
------------

do I have to make the change in the php file itself?
In the next upgrade, I'll loose that change. Isn't there a way to install this somewhere else? so that I don't loose the changes in the future uprades?

Thanks,

-alon.

[SoulForge]

well i can offically say it dont work for my forum, 3.5.2, tried several skins, Admin wont show up red with <font color="red"> and </font> nor will <span style="color: red;"> and </span>, anything i try dont seem to work :(

[JoeWho]

Hi,

Is the help file is missing?

What do you need the "#" for?

Where do you set the colors for users?

Thanks.


As you can see, this is my first post. I am a complete noobie at installing hacks/plugins. I understand how to read and find files. I am having a hard time locating the file you refer to in the downloaded .zip (Forumhome) I have scowered all folders and files within my forums directory and the only file that I have found that contains the string you refer too is a file called "vbulletin style.php". When i inserted the appropriate code, There was no change in the forum. I made sure I activated the plugin. Any suggestions? Remember, I'm a noobie.
Kai, this mod doesn't add colors. You have to do that yourself in your vbulletin settings. This is merely a LEGEND for the colors you already have.
Intalled and was very easy, however, one of my usergroups will not show up in the color I had in the usergroups. I checked the code in the edit usergroup.. and it's exactly the same as the other groups (with expeption of the color choice). IN fact, I copy pasted, then just altered the color number (yes I remembered the #) I tried different colors..nothing will work with the Super Moderator. HELP!

Let me add, however, that the supermod's color is the color I assigned it, just not in the legend.

SO: I go and add the Registered Users to White..and now it is their color that doesn't show up on the legend???

I'm sure it is something stupid I've done. Help?

[SupermanInNY]

well i can offically say it dont work for my forum, 3.5.2, tried several skins, Admin wont show up red with <font color="red"> and </font> nor will <span style="color: red;"> and </span>, anything i try dont seem to work :(

I'm also using 3.5.2 and it works fine on my board, so chances are you missed a step.
I'm only using the default skin for mods, so I know it works.

[SupermanInNY]

Hi,

Is the help file is missing?

What do you need the "#" for?

Where do you set the colors for users?

Thanks.

Go to Usergroups --> Usergroup manager
Within each usergroup you can add HTML tags before/after the display of the username:

Username HTML Markup
(I think it is the 4th field from the top).

[SoulForge]

I'm also using 3.5.2 and it works fine on my board, so chances are you missed a step.
I'm only using the default skin for mods, so I know it works.

i dunno then maybe its incompatible with the forum skin i use if not i dont have a clue and its like not there is alot of steps lol i doute i missed one :)

[twosided]

whats the file called that I edit?

[sevster]

I have installed this on my site, it seems to work, however there is a minor issue. The list of usergroups is showing up twice! they're all duplicated. any help?

[twosided]

whats the file called that I edit?
..................

[firstrebel]

Can something like this be used for user titles?

Bob

[firstrebel]

Installed and all OK. Sorted my question above, just created a new usergroup. Thanks

Bob

[interceptor]

works great on 3.5.2. Installed.
Only one thing bother me.
how to make that only name is in color and not all (Join Date,Posts,Location...)?

[divided_by_fear]

amykhar kinda a stupid question is there a way to set the spiders as a certain color? or would i just have to do a html markup on guest or one of the other groups? cause i have my sections for admins, mods, club members and members, and wanted to do one for spiders but wasnt sure hope i gave all the info i could hope you can help...

[HBRadio]

I downloaded the file, what do I do now?
I am sort of new at vBulletin fourms, so I would really appreciate it if someone helped me ;)

[interceptor]

I downloaded the file, what do I do now?
I am sort of new at vBulletin fourms, so I would really appreciate it if someone helped me ;)

go to your adminCP -> plugin system -> Import Plugin Definitions XML File.
Upload your legend.xml file.
next go to Styles&templates -> Style Manager -> choose your style and on the right press expand templates.
Find forumhome templates on the left on the list,doubleclick it ,found forumhome doubleclick it and found this code

<td class="alt1" width="100%">
<div class="smallfont">
<div style="white-space: nowrap"><phrase 1="$recordusers" 2="$recorddate" 3="$recordtime">$vbphrase[most_users_ever_online_was_x_y_at_z]</phrase></div>
<div>$activeusers</div>
</div>
</td>
</tr>

after this add


<tr><td class="thead" colspan="2">Legend</td></tr>
<tr><td class="alt1" colspan="2" ><span class="smallfont">$legend</span></td></tr>


then you go in usergroups manager ,edit your usergroup and write this in Username HTML Markup :
first window : <font color="red"> (or color you want)
second one </font>

thats it.

[kash2k]

Neat

*Ka$h clicks install ;)

[AquilaEagle]

Got it thanks :)

[HBRadio]

Hi,
I am at Plug in system, but I don't see Import Plugin Definitions XML File :l

Do you have MSN Messenger or AOL/AIM, we can chat over IM it would be easier.. my AIM/AOL is DJIndulgence1 and my MSN is DJ_Indulgence@Hotmail.com


Thanks

[interceptor]

Perhaps it will work if you go to Download / Upload Plugins, and at the bottom is EITHER upload the XML file from your computer.
It's not that difficult to find that, what you think?

[Forumi Shqiptar]

clicked install great job

[HBRadio]

I got it, thanks a lot :D

[aranthorn]

Insert stupid question here:
There are some groups I have markups for that I don't want to display. It seems that the first usergroup with the display set 0 is the one that shows up. Is there any way to eliminate groups that have markups from being displayed?

[rb290]

hey how do I add more usergroups to the Legend ?
like add the Legend for Banned users, and whatever else i need.

[amykhar]

Insert stupid question here:
There are some groups I have markups for that I don't want to display. It seems that the first usergroup with the display set 0 is the one that shows up. Is there any way to eliminate groups that have markups from being displayed?

That's a valid point. I never thought about non-displaying groups. I'll have to look at the database and see how that is set, and then change the code accordingly.

[aranthorn]

Thanks Amy :D

[SoLo OnE]

Is there any way to eliminate groups that have markups from being displayed?

I need that too. My mods and super mods are the same color so its kinda redundant to show both.

[aranthorn]

I need that too. My mods and super mods are the same color so its kinda redundant to show both.
She already said she's looking into it, Amy rox :D

[karrerax]

Installed Thanks

[coffeefix]

Is there a way to change the display order? For Example my legend shows:

Administrators | Moderators | Registered Users | Super Moderators | VIP

I would like to change it to:

Administrators | Super Moderators | moderators | VIP | Registered Users

Any ideas?

Thanks

[EasyTarget]

yeah, there's a post earlier in the thread with an attachment for that. you can assign an order with it.

[lanc3lot]

Hi, intresting product :)

If we use html markup with icons/images, is there any way we can have the images/icons on the Legend, instead of just colors? Thnx in advance :)

[aranthorn]

Is there a way to change the display order? For Example my legend shows:

Administrators | Moderators | Registered Users | Super Moderators | VIP

I would like to change it to:

Administrators | Super Moderators | moderators | VIP | Registered Users


Any ideas?

Thanks
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=758160&postcount=61

Searching is your friend :D

[aranthorn]

bump on the "Is there any way to eliminate groups that have markups from being displayed?" thing :D

[Masked Crusader]

I am having a problem with this plugin. I added the code in FORUMHOME template and I uploaded the XML plugin. Now, the Legend box pops up with the word "Legend" above it. The problem is that there is no data in the box...so, there is no "administrator (in whatever color)" followed by whatever. Any idea where to look for what is wrong?

[amykhar]

Can't tell because you don't have your homepage listed. I no longer provide support for sites that I can't see because it's just too much of a pain.

[gregsbaby64]

This will sort the usergroups legend for you.

To install this one, remove the existing plugin and install the PRODUCT.

Go to your usergroup manager and set the displayorder of each usergroup.

Unfortunately, at this time I couldn't do the displayorder the way forums are done so that you can do them all on one page and then save them. You'll have to do it group by group.

Amy

Thank you for this, excellent! :)

[Masked Crusader]

Sorry about not posting my site. Go to www.fosa-gw.com/forum. At the bottom, you will notice the legend with nothing beneath it. I am unaware of what I need to do next. Thanks.

[MSheraz86]

Sorry about not posting my site. Go to www.fosa-gw.com/forum. At the bottom, you will notice the legend with nothing beneath it. I am unaware of what I need to do next. Thanks.

Thanks for this Amy, it works great!

Though I am very much interested in knowing how to make the usergroups clickable so that when you click on the usergroup it takes you to a page in which all members of that usergroup are listed. This feature would be a fantastic addition towards this mod :D

Thanks

[cmiller1014]

Thanks for this Amy, it works great!

Though I am very much interested in knowing how to make the usergroups clickable so that when you click on the usergroup it takes you to a page in which all members of that usergroup are listed. This feature would be a fantastic addition towards this mod :D

Thanks

Wow what a great idea. Is this possible? I have always wanted my members to be able to browse by usergroup.

[MSheraz86]

Wow what a great idea. Is this possible? I have always wanted my members to be able to browse by usergroup.

It is possible on IPB with the mod of this nature and i'm certain it can be done on this mod too but I'm not so sure how the usergroup directory works out otherwise I could perhaps make an attempt but i'd rather not mess up my installation :p.

[TamCaVBoy3]

i installed it, but how to use it?, i can't see it in the main forum...where are the settings

[TamCaVBoy3]

<a href="http://www.ds-ent.net/custom" target="_blank">www.ds-ent.net/custom</a> , that's my site

[The Chief]

I put it a different way...

http://www.myetalk.com/forums/index.php

[corn dog]

Doh on using the cache! I'll update that and give you credit for catching my brain-fart ;)

Amy

Im still pretty new.Where is the FORUMHOME template? O_o

[mholtum]

no worky

[mholtum]

Nevermind

[dcpaq2xx]

Yes. It is. If you don't have your user groups designated with special markings, the legend shows nothing because there is no need for the legend. ;)

Amy

Amy,

I have installed this and I see the Legend header but theres nothing to the right of the wording legend.

I have <font color='blue'> </font color> in the html boxes and the user group is showing up in blue but just not in your legend field.

Can you help me?

Doug

[interceptor]

make it like this:

<font color="blue"> </font>

[dcpaq2xx]

make it like this:

<font color="blue"> </font>

Ok, Ill give it a try and report back.

Thanks

Doug

[dcpaq2xx]

No change, same thing happens.

Doug

[vbreal]

no worky


i am having that same problem how did u fix it

[vbreal]

whew got it worked out. thanks for the ahck

[dcpaq2xx]

I have no idea what the fix it, It still dont work for me.

Amy please help us.

Doug

[EasyTarget]

hey doug, have you set the display order for each usergroup you want displayed in the legend in the usergroup settings?

[dcpaq2xx]

hey doug, have you set the display order for each usergroup you want displayed in the legend in the usergroup settings?

Im not quite sure I follow what you mean. Could you explain a little further in detail?

Thanks

Doug

[prettyboi]

Has anyone try installing it for Vbulletin Version 3.5.1?

[hoopsta]

I uploaded the file, changed code but all I see is LEGEND and no usergroup name/color. is there a contro panel that I have to go to? The instructions just said to upload and change template.

can anyone help? what do i do? site: http://www.PointGuardU.com

[hoopsta]

guess it doesn't work for 3.5.1

[Lucas]

hoopsta: You have to enable plugin system.

Question:
How can I order the groups to my likes? I don't like it how it autodefaults the orders.

Thanks & Regards.

[hoopsta]

thanks.

My problem now is that it shows the USER GROUPS twice.

check it out here:

http://www.pointguardu.com/cats/index.php

[hoopsta]

never mind - figured it out

[Masked Crusader]

How did you figure it out hoopsta? All I am getting the Legend box with nothing inside. Any help would be appreciated.

www.universal-gw.com/forums

[Masked Crusader]

nvm got it! Looks freaking tight! GG!

[hoopsta]

lol - i was just going to explain!

[katholic]

Is there a way it can be bold on the forum display membership listings but not bold within the threads themselves?

[Zelda-King]

This isn't a support question so much as a feedback one but I just downloaded the zip to use on another site I administrate at (vB 3.5.3) and it shows almost ALL usergroups, whether decorated or not.

[venomx]

I just tried this on 3.5.3 and get this error when I try to upload the XML file..

This file appears to be a Plugin, not a Product. Please use the Plugin Manager to add this file.

[amykhar]

And, if you read the install instructions (novel idea that :D) you will see that it tells you to import the plugin ;)

This was written before products were added to vbulletin.

[venomx]

No its says "1. Install the legend.xml plugin/" :P

[amykhar]

Yes. And it is a plugin.

Read the error message you posted:
This file appears to be a Plugin, not a Product. Please use the Plugin Manager to add this file.


unless you're quibbling over the install / import :p

[zane99]

installed on 3.5.3 & workin fine except the Legend is showing up twice (see below).....

Administrators | Moderators | Super Moderators | Administrators | Moderators | Super Moderators

[amykhar]

Did you do the code mod part of it or just the plugin?

[zane99]

Did you do the code mod part of it or just the plugin?


nah - did the code part too, works fine - just twice LOL!!!

[amykhar]

No idea why you're having that problem. I just reinstalled it on my site and it's working as designed.

Amy

[zane99]

ok thanx anyway...

[Dreamchaser]

Installed on vb 3.5.3, but does not display anything, I can see just text legend ?

[BillP]

The plugin contains code that looks like this (partial):

{
if (!$group['opentag']) {
continue;
}

but I changed it to

{
if (!$group['opentag'] && !$group['closetag']) {
continue;
}

Because I use only the "closetag" area. I don't set a color to span the user name, I use the closetag to apply a small icon to the user.

I noticed some people here are quoting their installs, and they show code similar to what I have. Did the code orginally look at both open and closetags, and now only looks at opentag?

[BillP]

I also added a check for any "isbannedgroup" groups, as they'll never show as logged in anyhow.

Before

if (!$group['opentag'] && !$group['closetag']) {
continue;
}


After:

if (!$group['opentag'] && !$group['closetag']) {
continue;
}
if ($group['genericoptions']>=32) {
continue;
}


I have a padlock icon on my banned users (grin), but I don't want the "Banned" item to show up on the legend.

[venomx]

Great mod Amy :)

Hey what colors are you all using?

For the ones that were like me and didnt know how to install this. Goto Plugin System => Download/Upload Plugins and upload it. :)

[venomx]

Installed on vb 3.5.3, but does not display anything, I can see just text legend ?

Youll need to edit the user groups and add the color html tags in the HTML fields...

[hoopsta]

maybe this question has been answered, but I'm unclear. I want to upgrade to vB 3.5.3 will the legend hack automatically upgrade with it?

[ChErAbOo]

Installed on vb 3.5.3, but does not display anything, I can see just text legend ?

Mine did this too until I went into the usergroups and actually added in the code for color if not sure how to do that click the lil help icon by Username HTML Markup once the code is added in this works perfect..

Thanks for the plugin nice work clicks install

[amykhar]

There's no point in having a legend if you don't have custom colors or styles for the usergroups. So, it only shows the groups that have custom colors or styles.

Although, if you've done the code edit version, you could easily change it to show all of the groups with a display order higher than 0. But, I'll leave that little modification to you as a coding exercise ;)

[dcpaq2xx]

Amy,

I would like to make a request for this mod if I may.

I noticed that the legend is pulling its user group name information from the user group "Title" area located in the admin cp.

May we have this changed so that it pulls its user group name information from the "User Title" area located in the admin cp instead?

Or how about adding to the admin control panel where we can select which area it pulls the information from?

Thanks

Doug

[katholic]

Ok I asked this a few days ago and I don't know if it was just overlooked or ignore so excuse my ignorance as not all of us are experienced in html or modding VBulletin but Is there a way it can be bold on the forum display membership listings but not bold within the threads themselves?

[amykhar]

Katholic, your question does not pertain to this modification.

dcpaq2, because of severe time limitations I am unable to take on your request.

[BillP]

The problem with pulling in user titles is that they can be anything. Some sites might have 30,000 users with 10,000 unique titles. Amy's plug-in reads from the usergroup table, which is small and tight, and available in the cache. The usertitles are not available in the cace because they tied to the user, and you wouldn't want a cache cluttered with info on 1000 online users.

It's not impossible, but it's not a good practical variation of her plug-in, IMHO.

[Injektilo]

usergroups would show twice each...anyone got a solution for this?

[BillP]

I don't see my usergroups twice. Not sure a solution is needed....

[The Realist]

My titles are repeating themselves as below:

Administrators | Member | Miserable Users | Moderators | Senior Member | Super Moderators | Users Awaiting Email Confirmation | VIP member | Administrators | Member | Miserable Users | Moderators | Senior Member | Super Moderators | Users Awaiting Email Confirmation | VIP member | Administrators | Member | Miserable Users | Moderators | Senior Member | Super Moderators | Users Awaiting Email Confirmation | VIP member

What do I have to do so that it only shows one lot and not the above?

[amykhar]

One of you with repeating titles problems pm me with admin login info. I can't reproduce this problem on my system.

[The Realist]

Amy,

Are you on MSN?

One of you with repeating titles problems pm me with admin login info. I can't reproduce this problem on my system.

[dcpaq2xx]

The problem with pulling in user titles is that they can be anything. Some sites might have 30,000 users with 10,000 unique titles. Amy's plug-in reads from the usergroup table, which is small and tight, and available in the cache. The usertitles are not available in the cace because they tied to the user, and you wouldn't want a cache cluttered with info on 1000 online users.

It's not impossible, but it's not a good practical variation of her plug-in, IMHO.

Billp like mentioned in my post, the admin would have the choice of which "method" they want to use.

Im not sure about all the technical you mentioned but Im sure theres a way to accomplish this regardless of the reasons.

Hopefully Amy will be able to provide us with a solution to this when She has the time.

Doug

[The Realist]

Found and solved my repeating problem :)

The plugin was installed 4 times? why I dont know, anyway I done the following:

Go to AdminCP >Plugin System >Plugin Manager

Search for Color legend for user groups

Its under Hook Location : forumhome_start.

I had 4 versions of the above plugin installed, I deleted 3 of them and now my legend is showing up once and working 100%.

Laters.

One of you with repeating titles problems pm me with admin login info. I can't reproduce this problem on my system.

[eNforce]

Is there any way to exclude certain usergroups even if they have a modified markup?

[amykhar]

If you did the code mod part for display order, you could select on displayorder instead of checking to see if there is a font change. Then, set displayorder to 0 on the ones you don't want shown. I'm not posting the code here because I don't want to end up supporting more versions than I already am. And, as my code is released for coders only, I expect you will be able to make the change based on my suggestion ;)

Amy

[dcpaq2xx]

Amy,

Because of this issue, your mod doesnt work for me as I have three different subscriptions and user groups that this has an effect on, so I am afraid that I am going to have to try a different mod instead.

If you should find time to do my request, then I might give your mod another try, but for now, its just not going to work for me.

Sorry... :(

Doug

Amy,

I would like to make a request for this mod if I may.

I noticed that the legend is pulling its user group name information from the user group "Title" area located in the admin cp.

May we have this changed so that it pulls its user group name information from the "User Title" area located in the admin cp instead?

Or how about adding to the admin control panel where we can select which area it pulls the information from?

Thanks

Doug

[Hornstar]

i'm pretty sure this will need to be updated to work in 3.5.4 because of a new function that is installed. other wise you will get parser error.

[Nathan2006]

Thank you :)

Install

[The Realist]

Fixed for you M8 ok.

Please go and have a look here and see what I did:

Go to:

Admincp> Usergroups> Usergroup Manager>

Click edit on any usergroup "say administrators" and look at the Username HTML Markup. The code in there is what you had missing M8.

Please edit the hex code to a colour that you want or keep it as it is.

Laters

its not wokring the realist i pm u my login information plz u fix it

[ihatebeans]

in my user groups, there is nothing in the html markup, what should I put there, I can do hex colors, idk what to put in those 2 boxes

thanks

[The Realist]

Sample code.

1st box: <i><b><font color="F40000">
2nd box: </font></b></i>

Change F40000 which is hex code to a colour that you want.

Laters

in my user groups, there is nothing in the html markup, what should I put there, I can do hex colors, idk what to put in those 2 boxes

thanks

[xlegends]

Very Nice

[ihatebeans]

thanks for code

i did almost that just missed one small thing

[amykhar]

thanks mate
but i'm also want image to mod users so please tell me who i add image to mod user but remember also show user name with image....
your question really has nothing to do with this mod and would be better posted in general vbulletin questions.

[flfooty tv]

works a treat, cant complain thanks

[Chris!]

Will this work with 3.5.4?

[dirtycrow]

any way to get this to work for secondary groups?

[amykhar]

dirtycrow, it works for secondary groups already. you don't have to do anything different.

[Mikecp421]

nice and automatic, thanks

[Lucas]

Anyone knows how could I make my custom order? Cause I would like to have "Head GMs -> Game Master" but I have "Game Master -> Head GMs".

[amykhar]

Putting them in a custom order requires a file mod, and the instructions are in the thread.

[Lucas]

Would you be so nice to guide me in this 17 pages thread?

[amykhar]

It's near the beginning.

[Roxie]

setting all the groups to zero doesn't make them NOT show. I set my first group to 1, but there is always one ahead of it...one of the zero usergroups. If I change that group to another number, like 23, it just replaces the first one with another zero usergroup. Any fix for this?

[amykhar]

If you have markup code on the group, it's going to show whether you have 0 or not unless you change the code. Remove the markup if you don't want it to show.

[JohnBee]

Nice mod however there is a feature I would love to see added to this.

Some forums thems are pretty spiced up and so this MOD although great for indicating a members group classification the username color code can get in the way of color scheme under some circumstances.

For example on the WOL section its very practical and can help identify users and even conditions but... say you have a who has visited today MOD underneath the WOL then I found the color map to become somewhat of an overkill.

Don't get me wrong, I love the hack! I just wish there was a way to control weither or not the username color attributes were controlable under the forum display markup. This way we could target which areas would display color coded usernames and not.

Any possibilities this could be added?
Perhaps alaternate tags to either display default or color coded output?

Great hack btw!

[amykhar]

No, it can't be added to this mod. What you do, is use replacement variables in your markup. That way, your colors are different depending on the style. This mod just reads whatever markup you used; so using replacements will work with this as well.

[Boofo]

No, it can't be added to this mod. What you do, is use replacement variables in your markup. That way, your colors are different depending on the style. This mod just reads whatever markup you used; so using replacements will work with this as well.

Or use the Extra CCS options for each skin like I did. ;)

[amykhar]

Either works :D

[Boofo]

Yes, but I'm finding out that CSS is a lot more fun and flexible. I have been able to do some things in the last few days I couldn't figure out for over a year now, and it's great! ;)

[The Realist]

Can the original poster please put this link within this post in there 1st main post: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=868527&postcount=157

Saves searching through the whole thread.

[Bro_Joey_Gowdy]

Any updates ?

[amykhar]

why update something that isn't broken and still works?

[tanand79]

this isnt working on my forum....i dont know y..someone pls help....
www.desibbrg.com.....have a look there...

infact i had tried...all the usergroup color options....