New Posting Features - [AJAX] vB Post Templates 1.5.0

vB Post Templates

vB4 Version: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=242246

This modification adds an extension to your User CP, and posting interface. Both which allow you to pre-create "Post Templates". This is useful for repetitive posts, such as common replies to commonly answered questions.

A quick example would be here on vBulletin.org, all the moderators post nearly the same reply to users who are unlicensed, with this modification they would only need to insert a post template in their User CP, and then they could easily push that template into any post, quickly.

Ofcourse this could be used as an actual "Template", for users who make certain posts that are always constructed in some way or form, an example for that could be people who release modifications who like to structure their first post, and generally try to do universally.

Another use would be simply storing common responses or phrases, and you'd simply be able to push them into posts quickly without typing them


How does it work?

Very simple, in your User CP you can create two new things. One is categories for your post templates, and you'll need atleast one category before you can create a post template. Then secondly ofcourse, you can create post templates.

Once you have atleast one of each, when making new topics, or replies, or blogs, or anywhere with the full post editor, you'll see a new option integrated into the vBulletin WYSIWYG called 'Post Templates', clicking it will open a menu showing you your post templates categorised. Click any of the post templates, and AJAX will quickly request then spit the contents of that post template, into your post!



Features

• Fully Integrates into vBulletin WYSIWYG editor
• Unlimited amount of categories/templates allowed.
• Fast template inclusion, through AJAX.

Translations
Spanish - Thanks to dvbusuario

FAQ
1) Does this work on lower vB versions?
A) I've not tested it, so feel free if you wish, but you may experience errors.


Change Log

- Version 1.5.1
Fixed bug with attachment bbcode manager in editor toolbar

- Version 1.5.0
Enhanced User CP Interface - More user friendly I hope!
Cleaned WYSIWYG Integration - Empty categories hidden, and PT hidden if no categories with templates are found
Usergroup Permissions - Ability to decide who can use PT, who can create items in PT, who can create "defined" items in PT, and who can use "defined" items in PT.
Defined Items - For those with permission to create defined items, they can create categories and templates and with the defined option make the category/template "Public" to all users who can use "defined" items.


If you have any questions, suggestions, or anything else then feel free to let me know

[Lionel]

This works perfect. It's a good alternative to canned entries. I second the usergroup options, and perhaps you could also auto-insert a title?

[Lionel]

One more option could be "common templates" If a template is set as common, then it would be available for all authorized users. At template creation, you'd check a box to mark it as common.

[dvbusuario]

It's a wonderfull hack!!

Install!! & Nominated!!!

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[lolo?]

Very good idea i think it's better to give group permission for use like moderator and admin
and one ption like make possibility to close a thread directly

[Spank]

Awesome, I like this. I would want usergroup controls though, and Lionel's idea is a good one.

Does this work anywhere the WYSIWYG editor is? Like Pms, Blog, etc

[Magnumutz]

Very nice idea dude, good job !

*Marks for later installation*

[Lionel]

This is very nice. I was thinking of doing something to auto add "sources" for the news. Last week my moderators requested it. So this came in very handy. I could not have done it better than that. I simply made it so it does not display in editor if the build is empty.

I can also confirm that it works fine in 3.74

[Forum Lover]

Originally Posted by Lionel

I can also confirm that it works fine in 3.74

SWEET waiting most eagerly for usergroup thing now.

[valdet]

Great concept. I also would welcome usergroup permissions.

Installed and waiting for an update.

[adhmwagde]

Good Idea But Sorry i Have Problems http://localhost/vb0/profile.php?do=pt_addcategory error page ...!