Newthread.php and saving custom field to database
 

I'm trying to save data from an input field that I have in newthread template into the database. However, I want it to be in the same row as the newly created thread. However its hard when the thread doesn't exist. I cant find any documentation that EASILY describes how this is done, or how the forum's datamanager works.

A little help would be appreciated!!! :eek:

You will receive better help if you post your code, since we can get a feel for where you are at and what you are looking for.

I found quite a few references for the datamanager by Googling vbulletin.org using: "vbulletin datamanager forum" as my terms. :)

vBulletin Manual - Datamanager
https://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/...nager_advanced

an Input field. <inpunt name='data'>

some php code to save to a database mysql_query("UPDATE vb_thread SET zevent='$mTime' WHERE threadid='$newT' ", $con);

however ''''WHERE threadid'''' wont exist because the post hastn't been made yet.....

so i have no idea how to do that externally.

You should start by looking for a similar modification in-which you can use as a template for your personal code.

Are you looking to create a thread via the datamanager?

I am simply trying to put some data into my database from an extra field i have in the template.

i have a conditional that only lets the field show up in newthread template with a specific forumid.

At the exact same time my NEWPOST is made, i want the data from the input field to be saved into the database in the same row as the new post.

--------------- Added [DATE]1409420788[/DATE] at [TIME]1409420788[/TIME] ---------------

I found this,
http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/forum...itional-fields

however when he gets to the part that says:
Once you cashed the field variable as described above, you can add it to the post by:

I have no clue what the heck that means without some more Context.

I was writing something up when I came across this from @KH99 during a search. Basically it covers everything I was going to suggest, but in an example form (good ol' @KH99). :)
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=307730