There are no next versions, this is it.

thankx :)

Gonna check it out shortly, have clicked install, will report back - thanks PaulM

Hi Paul, this is what i was just looking for... I've only one problem, I'm using VBSeo and I would like to "exclude" this "Board_Closed" page from VBSeo..

In order to do that in VBSeo options, I would need to add the exact URL for this custom page. Is that possible with something like "/misc.php?do=page&template=Board_Closed" or something like that?

Or if you know how to exclude the VBSeo code in this particular template...

Thanks!

I can't think of any way you could do that, there isn't a specific url.

I had the opportunity to use this mod, since I was installing v3.6.7 and wanted to keep people out until I was done.

I noticed that even though I turned it ON, I had people logging in?

Have I missed something?

Thanks

Regards,
Badger

Did you close your forum ?

All this does is display a custom message when the forum is closed, it does not close the forum for you.

Yup ... :D

I said "NO" to the prompt and "YES" to using the custom message.

I have no idea how they were logging in... just standard registered users.

Regards,
Badger

vbulletin does not stop members from connecting if they have their cookie - it just displays the message instead of the normal page (In fact, I'm not even sure it stops you logging in actually).

Yup, I log in as an Administrator (as per the docs) and it let's me through. That's how I noticed all of the people starting to show up in the "Who is On" display.

I wonder if they're not really on the system, but rather just at the "closed message", even though they show up in that display?

I do have members with "cookies set" who go direct to links other than the home forum page and they show up as being on those pages. Interesting.... :)

Regards,
Badger

You should see the little lock icon for those users, indicating they are getting the closed message.

That's interesting... thanks .. :up:

I'll look for that next time I shut it down ...

I really like this mod. It let's one create a highly customized and personally styled page when you shut down the board. I've even incorporated pics to entertain... :D

Thanks again Paul. Please keep these unique and neat add-ons coming...

Regards,
Badger

Great hack but I must admit it's kind of confusing since I am the admin and I am viewing the admin panel but when I go to forum homepage I'm getting my custom page as well (even though I'm logged in as admin).

Thanks :D

Thanks Paul - installed on vB 3.6.7 perfectly.

Thanks Paul for this nice hack

hey is it possible to add something to the template that takes the text you written in the option area so you don´t need to go to the template to edit the messages?

There are no plans to change this at all.

but it is possible like writing $vboptions[bbtitle] but for that text?

mmmm :cool: cool

Yes, it's a template, you can put variables in it just like any other template.

yes but can you help me with what variabel i put there?

Very useful modification, because the default board off message has no possibilities for advanced alterations. Installed.

Thank you very much!!

Been looking for something like this all morning. Great mod !!

Any of you has a link to your custom closed board message? eurm..snapshot would be good..

~think again...I dont think anyone would closed a board just to post a snapshot..wouldnt you?

Another nice one. Thanks!

66th post. Just joking as well...

How is this different than editing vbulletin options?

Can Please Make This Work For 3.7.0 RC 3 And 3.7.0X

Works fine on 3.8.4, thanks.