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!
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
Whoops, I missed that. But, I could have sworn that I saw a discussion about this on vb.com and they also do what we do - each have their own text file that they copy/paste from.
Weird, that doesn’t make sense. I always believed they used a custom built (and unreleased) product/plugin for that, as they have the same literal replies over and over. Anyway, the point is moot after v2 of this mod by Deceptor (who should be hired by vB.com by the way, as he genuinely seems to understand what forum admins need ).
If you mean HTML-coding, we can discuss it seriousely after about 1 month. When my troubles, caused by converting IPB -> vB will be finished. Can't elaborate myself, but can hire a good html-coder for you. That will cost you nothing.
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12-28-2008, 04:54 PM
(who should be hired by vB.com by the way, as he genuinely seems to understand what forum admins need 
).
