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Wolver2

09-07-2011 12:21 PM

Default Prefix (Without Dropdown menu)

Something my users are complaining about is the extra step on Prefixes while creating a Thread

What if only 1 Prefix is available and it is Required.. They still have to click on dropdown and choose.

Is there to bypass this timewaste extra step?

Lynne

09-07-2011 01:22 PM

There is no default method to bypass this. I suppose you may be able to write a plugin that checks to see if there is a prefix selected and if not then use prefix xxxxx . It just doesn't sound like a scenario that would happen though - why only have one prefix in a forum?

Wolver2

09-08-2011 09:19 AM

Only 1 for the purpose of having an overview, example in the Request section [REQ] only. It would be a timesaver to have at default set. So that the Thread would look like "[REQ]Diary of Mr. Shntzekn poem" as example.

I really wish there would be such a default function in the feature as Im sure alot of people would want it aswell :)

Lynne

09-08-2011 03:33 PM

Why use a prefix for that? Why not just write a plugin for all thread titles in that forum to add "[REQ] " at the beginning?

kh99	09-08-2011 03:43 PM

Lynne has a good point, but I thought I'd look at it anyway. Here's the code for a plugin using hook newthread_form_complete that changes the prefix dropdown to a hidden field if there's only one option and a prefix is required:

PHP Code:


		
			
if ($foruminfo['options'] & $vbulletin->bf_misc_forumoptions['prefixrequired'])

{

    if (preg_match_all('#<option value="([A-Za-z0-9_]+)"#', $prefix_options, $matches) == 1)

    {

        // one option, so disable prefix option dropdown and tack a 

        // hidden field on to the end of the $human_verify html

        $prefix_options = '';

        $human_verify .= "\r\n" . '<input type="hidden" name="prefixid" value="' . $matches[1][0] . '">';

    }

}

Wolver2

09-10-2011 02:23 AM

Thank you very much kh99 and Lynne for answering my questions and helping out! ,

I mean its also usefull even if its not only 1 Prefix, but I mean it is also usefull to have 1 default one set while making a thread, instead of showing "choose a prefix".

I just see the code kh99 but I am unsure how I implement it into my forum? As I would really love to use the plugin you wrote... Do I need to setup an xml file first for it?

kh99	09-14-2011 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolver2 (Post 2244140)

I just see the code kh99 but I am unsure how I implement it into my forum? As I would really love to use the plugin you wrote... Do I need to setup an xml file first for it?

You just need to use "Add ew Plugin" under "Plugins & Products" in the adminCP, and

- Choose newthread_form_complete from the hook location drop-down
- Enter a title so that later you'll remember what it does
- Paste the code in the large box
- Click the "Yes" radio button and hit save

BTW, if you want to have the prefix selected instead of hiding the prefix, you can use this:

Code:

if ($foruminfo['options'] & $vbulletin->bf_misc_forumoptions['prefixrequired'])

{

    if (preg_match_all('#<option value="([A-Za-z0-9_]+)"#', $prefix_options, $matches) == 1)

    {

        $prefix_options = preg_replace('#<option value="([A-Za-z0-9_]+)"#', '\\0 selected="selected"', $prefix_options);

    }

}

That only selects one if there's only one and it's required, but you could modify it of course.

Wolver2

09-20-2011 11:49 AM

Thanks it worked like a charm! I really apreciate your help!

, may I ask how I can disable my new plugin? as it is not listed on the manage Products

kh99	09-20-2011 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolver2 (Post 2248201)

may I ask how I can disable my new plugin? as it is not listed on the manage Products

If you visit the "Plugin Manager" you can disable plugins individually.

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