Limit number of threads in a Forum for a Usergroup

Maximum Threads per Forum - Version 1.01

Description
With this mini-mod it is possible to limit the number of threads a user can make in certain forums. Optional only the number of posts made in the previous x days count for this maximum.

This hack was written based on a request made here previously: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=74670

Tested on
- vB 3.0.6 (Will probably also work on earlier 3.0.x versions)

Install Information
Installation using HIS installer included (HIS by Link14716 https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...staller+system)
Uninstaller included
Install time: 3 minutes, easy
File edits: 1
Template edits: 0

Features
- Multiple UsergroupId's can be set that should be limited.
- Multiple ForumId's can be set. Max number of threads is counted for every forum seperate.
- Optional the number of threads to limit to can be set, default is 1.
- Optional the time frame in days, in which to count previous threads can be set. Default is no timelimit.

Known limitations
- Secondary (member) Usergroups are not taken in account.

Support
Support will be given in this thread or on www.vbulletin.nl

History
Version 1.01:
- Phrases replaced by Settings
- HIS Installer included

Additional Info
I will not charge for this hack. But if you like it and are looking for a way to spend your money, paypal donations are always welcome (marcoh64@msn.com)

Please click Install if you are using this hack

hum.. strange:

phrases are for text
settings are for settings...

so why did you create 4 settings in phrase variables ?!

there is a protocol here that help you create new setting groups, and then create some settings in it.... would be more efficient to do so... a simple sql query to create all this in a simple install file, or the query itself,..

for now, this hack is really strange...

[Marco van Herwaarden]

Well you're right. This should go into settings. Being this a mini-mod on request, i didn't want to spend time to put together the installer.

But you're right, better do it the proper way.

Since nobody have installed it yet, i will remove the file for now and replace it later today with a version that uses settings.

[Marco van Herwaarden]

New version 1.01 Uploaded.

Installation now through HIS.

Phrases replace by a new Settingroup (groupid 6410) called 'Limit number of Threads in Forum'.

ah, now this is good... (cheers MarcoH64!)

i would recommend this hack to anybody that have a forum that is based on clients applyances or services requests...

[hockyfan]

Just to be sure I'm clear on this one, I can set a limit, so each day a user can only make X amount of threads in a forum? And this will "reset", every day?

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[Marco van Herwaarden]

Well it is still a bit limited. But the request was limited.

If there are people asking for it, settings could be per forum i think (diffirent usergroups/limits per forum).

[bigcurt]

Hello, thank you SOOOOOOOOO Much for releasing this hack...I have a problem though . I put the files in install...then when I go to it and try to install this pops up.

Warning: main(./install/his_files/hackfunctions_b3.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /install_/his_files/hack_install_b3.php on line 34

Fatal error: main(): Failed opening required './install/his_files/hackfunctions_b3.php' (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/bigcurt/public_html/forum/install_/his_files/hack_install_b3.php on line 34

Any suggestions? I dont have the HIS system...but I dont go to his folder I just go to hack_install.

hmm??

[Marco van Herwaarden]

Rename your install directory back from 'install_' to 'install'

PS The HIS files are packaged in the zip.

[bigcurt]

Hello, ok I have installed it but it doesnt work . I got 3 of my members to try and make a new thread and they tried 3 times and all 3 it popped up any suggestions...is it workin for anyone else?