Current Staff Online Forum Sideblock and CMS Widget by BOP5
 

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New Version: 0.99 Beta
New in 0.99

• Added Widget
• Added Settings instead of manual configuration
• Added phrases for "None" and "No staff currently online." text.
• Made code more compatible with older VB Versions (should work in 4.1.x now)

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachmen...1&d=1340065140

This is my first attempt at a Sideblock and Widget. The purpose of this is to list all forum staff members online.

There are settings to choose which usergroups are considered staff groups and for other basic settings.

The product .xml file contains the necessary templates and phrases but you will need to manually install the sideblock code itself and/or manually create the widget.

Specific installation instructions are in the .txt file in the zip file but the overall process is:

• Upload the Product XML File
• Add code to additional.css template
• Edit Settings in Admin CP -> Options to setup your options
• Create Sideblock (if using Sideblock)
• Create Widget (if using widget)
• Add Widget to Layout(s) (if using widget)

Overall this is working well- it is Beta as it's my fist Sideblock and Widget. I know it works on VB 4.2.0 but it should work on earlier versions as well (code was revised in Beta 0.99 for greater compatibility.)

If you get an error at the top of the browser window when you enable the sideblock or widget you know your VB version is too old.

In addition to working with my Font Selection by Username mod it will also work withe my Sidebar Anywhere mod.

Does not work with "Everywhere Sidebar" mod but DOES work with MY "Sidebar Anywhere" mod.

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Please "Mark as Installed" if you use this. :)
Donations always appreciated. :up:
Nominate MOTM if you LOVE it! ;)

Reserved.

nice mods like xenforo

I forgot to post the css code- just added it to the first post. :o

All working good here super work again :)

will be testing this on 4.1.7
i will give feed back when done,,,,
EDIT does not work on 4.1.7

error on 4.1.12

The mod specifically states vB Version: 4.2.x

vB Version: 4.2.x

Looking good. Nice work.

Very handy Idea thank you!!!

Are there any plans to turn this into a Widget too Sir???

I asked for this, he's done the sidebar block and will hopefully be doing the widget soon :D fingers crossed!

BOP rocks!

Thanks for the Feedback on the version numbers guys, I knew it wouldn't work on older versions though honestly I am surprised there is an error even on 4.1.12. I will see if I can get access to a 4.1.12 board again, I ended up updating both my test sites to 4.2.0.

Yes I plan to make this into a widget as well, although it is re-usable code so if anyone wants to "beat me to it" they are encouraged to try. :)

Excellent. Works great!

Thanks

i'll be installing this on my forum... hope it will work fine.. ;)

For some reason the avatar is posting exceptionally large (160x118), is there something I can do to fix that?

EDIT: I do have the CSS code posted in additional.css .. it just seems to not recognize it.

You sure it's posted in the correct style's additional.css? Can I get a link to your site so I can see it with my browser?

Yes, I double checked that as well. You can access the website here

EDIT: The code was getting commented out from someone elses modification to the additional.css ... FIXED. Thank you!

If you read the page and instructions it says this mod should work between 4.0.8 and 4.2.0
I was just trying to let the designer know that I got error messages with 4.1.12
I would love to see this for 4.1.12

Hi Dude!

I like your idea and wanted to provide a little translation to german but you seem to be out of phrases :(

The mod is perfect if you could phrase the following displayed texts - concerning the situation that noone from the staff is online:


https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachmen...1&d=1340129452

Finally the mod seems to work as you can see - I tried on 4.2 :) :up:

my vb is not reconizeing .bop5staffimg {
max-width: 40px;
max-height: 40px;
min-width: 40px;
min-height: 40px;
padding: 0 4px 2px 0;
float: left;
}

.bop5staffli {
height: 42px;
}

.bop5staffol {
padding: 1px;
}

.bop5staffuser {
font-size: 110%;
}

.bop5staffhr {
display: none;
}

It is not phrased that is true, but it is something you can edit via the configuration at the top of the PHP code.

If you have need to use phrases you can create the custom phrase(s) in GLOBAL phrases and in the top of configuration set the options such as:

You just have to create those two phrases (staff_online_none and staff_online_no_one_online) in Phrase Manager.

That code goes in your additional.css template of each style you use- are you sure you put it in the right location?

If so I need a link to your site to check.

Thanks a lot.
Mark installed and nominated. :)

hmmm okay. I don't need it yet, as I don't have a public forum yet, I just like to translate mods when I'm bored ;)

Well done creating your first sideblock addon BOP5, looks good and works perfectly. Thanks for releasing :)

Its not working on 4.1.10

Thanks. Requires 4.2.0 it seems.

Any progress on the widget BOP?

no, nothing to show yet. I thought it would be a simpler port.

Ah that's a real shame, it was the widget I originally wanted when I requested lol. :)

I know, I haven't given up- just been fighting with kidney stone pain to try and concentrate on coding lately... not as productive as usual.

No worries, I'm grateful however long it takes ;) take it easy!

Hi,
in VB4.21 i have the error on the forum block.
The block is completely white with the writing:"array"

Good idea BOP.

VB 4.2.1 isn't out yet, do you have an alpha version?

Hi,
i'm sorry, i have 4.2.0 patch 2

In that case I'd say follow the instructions again, carefully- it's working for many people on 4.2.0 I don't see why it wouldn't on yours.

Very nice mod, I did install but the code needs a bit of validating which led me to un-install, will install when the code is tidied up, I know it's only BETA so not expecting clean code as yet.

Very good job though, well done. :)

You're right, thanks. now it works

Do you mean the HTML isn't passing validation?