Custom Thread Fields
 

What you can do with this hack is add multiple fields when someone creates a new thread. You can specify what fields can go in which forums.

To add, edit, or delete a custom field go into your ACP
Forums & Moderators --> Threads Field Manager

################## Updates ##################
1.0.0 - Initial Release
1.1.0 - Fixed bug
1.2.2 - Added the ability to add a field to multiple forums more easily
1.3.0 - Fixed some crucial bugs
1.4.0 - Added more features
################## Updates ##################

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This is a great idea. I'm going to try it when I get a chance. Good job!

Question: How many queries does this add?

It only adds two to "newthread.php".

New feature is being coded so if you haven't installed this yet please wait atleast 5-10 minutes.

The new feature allows you to select if the field is required or not.

Have no use for this. But i can seeing it being a very usefull hack for someone... Sure is a good idea. Nice one mate.

I dont see any Thread Fields Manager. Where is it located?

To add, edit, or delete a custom field go into your ACP
Forums & Moderators --> Threads Field Manager

I didn't want to create another category for one little link.

I have updated this hack to allow fields to be required or not.

If you are upgrading overwrite every file.

Doesnt exist in 3.6.0.

Did you upload "cpnav_custom_thread_fields.xml" which is located in "includes/xml/" to "your_site/your_forums/includes/xml/"?

very nice work......

Doesn't work on 3.6.0.

What part doesn't work?

I can't find any options in admin panel under Forums & Moderators and I uploaded all the files to the correct spots and imported the product. *Shrug*

I'll install 3.6.0 soon and see if I can figure it out.

I forgot to change the product ID of the XML file.

For those who have downloaded this hack please download the attachment in this file and overwrite "cpnav_custom_thread_fields.xml" located in "includes/xml/"

How does this differ from the 3.5 (reported to work in 3.6) Extra Threadfields Lite hack?

I haven't used that hack so I don't know.

Harmor19,

Great mod here, just 1 little question i have in mind, can a few forums share the same custom field? In this way, i dont have to create the same field over and over again to make it work in some of the forums.

I have tried a few methods in this mod to let a few forums share them, but apparently it only reads 1 forum ID. Maybe it can be done by using a comma to concatenate the IDs.

Id love to see that feature as well. it would really save a lot of effort.

Wow this is great. Thansk! :D

yea the thread fields manager wont show up in 3.6

the hack has potential, I'd still like to see like radio buttons, checkboxes, etc. I know Geologist stopped working on extra thread fields lite, so Id rather not use that product anymore. Need something different, but along those lines

Have you tried the attachment on this post?

Harmor19,

I will really like to hear your view on this matter. This is important because i have been looking for a mod like your's for very long and I need a few custom fields to work on more than 10 forums on my board. Hope you can shed some light in this matter. Thanks for your work!

I will make it so you can separate forum IDs with commas. The custom field will show up on the forum IDs you've typed in.

Thanks for your prompt reply, I will really be looking forward to that happening. This mod has the potential to be an essential mod to vB.

This hack could easly be a "hack of the month"!

I would prefer "vHosting" get HotM because I put so much time into it.
I stayed up for hours coding it, adding features, making sure no one can circumvent areas, making sure all the input variables were cleaned.
I even put time into writing the instructions.
The one thing that could be improved is the use of joining queries where appropriate. I didn't know how to use "LEFT JOIN" when I started writing vHosting.

I voted for it since you prefer it. ;)

I'd like to see more addons to this great hack. For example the below screenshots. I've added the ability to add the custom thread field to the thread title or leave it in the body, either or.

Wow, that's nice. I am wondering if you face the same issue as me. Maybe you can help me out here, i have more than 1 field to add to more than 10 forums, in this current mod i have to create them repeatedly.

Do you know how to go around it? I am not much of a coder, but i know it is due to the forumid field in the table being a mediumint, do you think changing it to a string will help? Please advise.

PS - Harmor did say he will make the amendment to the mod, but i am guessing he will take quite a while since he got so many mods going on. :cool:

I am forcing myself to add the ability to add a field to multiple forums by Saturday. If I don't then click the "Uninstall" button.

I'll add radio button, and check boxes someday.

Harmor,

Thanks for those assuring words, much appreciated! Even if you dont, i will still keep this mod, i will still support a good mod!

How about posting your great addon, Paul?!?

Sorry, dont think its a good idea. Cant take authors code and redistribute it with open modifications without permission. Who knows, maybe we'll kinda work together on it though putting in addons

You can do it as an add-on hack.

I have add the ability to add a field to multiple forums more easily.

Harmor,

Thanks for the tremendous efforts. You have saved me from entering 40 over custom fields.

This is indeed a good mod!

Is there a way to have a textarea instead of input box?