WOW!

This would be great for our forum.

We have different groups that we would like to be able to show different information to.

Just as an example:

Guests: How to register on the site.
Non-Activated Users: Reminding them to check their email for the activation email
Newbies: links to threads that will help them in understanding CarPCs and how to get started
Registered Users (users with less than 1 post): encouraging them to introduce themselves to the forum in the Welcome forum.
Moderators: Issues with current members or announcements to point them to the moderation forum, etc.
Admins: as a way to communicate with each other about important issues that need to be front and center.
Staff Members: as a reminder to check threads and reply to questions about products we sell on the store etc.
Private Software Testers: to alert them to new releases or changes in the way we want testing done

Simply GREAT!

Now I'm off to see if the other admins think we should replace the Welcome headers with this...:)

btw - I noticed that this mod is marked as not being supported, is this really the case?

Well, I don't want any strings attached to me :p

As the css and js part of this mod is quite advanced for newbies, errors are made easily, and it's usually hard to see where it comes from.

My Support:

• If the css and js files and the plugins aren't changed, I'll help you.
• In time I won't be visiting this forum every day, so you'll have to help eachother in the meantime.
• If needed, I will make modifications after forum upgrades, as we use this one too ourselves.
  But unless vBulletin is going to change their php and variables structure, there's no concerns for having to change this mod for any upgrade.
  After each forum upgrade that "resetted" your template, you can simply add this mod back on by placing the "$LaCN_InfoCenter" back in.
• If there are any suggestions or whishes from multiple people, I'll do my best to make it ;)

So all in all, I think I give the same support as others, but I choose to mark this mod as not-supported, to have nobody wait for me replying, and that you'll help eachother when you can ;)

Sounds like a fair compromise on the support to me :) Great modification, about to install and play with it now :D

Very, very nice hack! Looks like this has awesome potential. Great work! ;)

Ready for this! :D

Cool!

Finally got around to installing this today.
I didn't bother with the GMT add-on and simply replaced the phrase with the standard vB time.
I love how I was able to do simple edits here and there via the template manager to suit my style.
Well done.
Vote for MOTM for sure:)

Thanx :)

I'm currently expanding this mod, to send a message to lazy people as well :p
And some flashy warning when there's a pm or something..

All optional to switch on or off of course...

I will also change some messages into phrases, like a welcome message for guests.
Things that don't change often...

:D:up:

Okay, as promised..

It took a while, but then it's here :D

In short:
- more friendly for diff styles (template is prepared for round cornered styles)
- more friendly for diff languages (more phrased)
- more messages to get people active: idlers & non-posters
- Also optional message when a pm has been received ;)

Version 1.5

• The following messages changed into phrases:
  • Guest welcome
  • Account not activated by email user
  • nonmember
• Updated the contentslider.css file:
  • Updated the padding from the pagination
• Added the following in the template LaCN_InfoCenter:
  • Added global phrases InfoCenter title and description
  • Added support for styles who have round corners
• The following groups have been added (phrased):
  • Idler message
    posted long ago (how long ago, is settable)
  • Low post count
    users with a low postcount get a message (post count is settable)
  • Unread pm's
    users with one or more unread pm's will get a message if their pm-popup is turned off

When upgrading:

1. Save all your messages in a text file
2. Overwrite or edit the /includes/contentslider.css file with the new version.
3. Install the product, and overwrite the current one
4. Revert the template LaCN_InfoCenter
5. Go check the InfoCenter options, open the phrases, and edit the ones using your notepad