New Posting Features - Custom Thread Fields

What you can do with this hack is add multiple fields when someone creates a new thread. You can specify what fields can go in which forums.

To add, edit, or delete a custom field go into your ACP
Forums & Moderators --> Threads Field Manager

################## Updates ##################
1.0.0 - Initial Release
1.1.0 - Fixed bug
1.2.2 - Added the ability to add a field to multiple forums more easily
1.3.0 - Fixed some crucial bugs
1.4.0 - Added more features
################## Updates ##################

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[Razasharp]

Hi, does this hack create new fields in the database or does it just create form inputs where the data is added to the post?

I need a hack where when you click edit the actual fields can be edited seperately - can this hack do that?

Cheers.

[ZomgStuff]

I found a problem w/ 3.6.8 pl2.

I have selected it to only show in one forum and I have it as a required field, now any other forum that you try to create a thread in it says go back and fill out all custom fields, so the only place you can make a thread is in that one forum, if required option is on.

please fix this!

[RedGTiVR6]

I had the same problem as ZomgStuff.

[thompson]

nice mod. thanks.

[Scape-Server]

Thanks for this. Nice idea Installing now!

[UberMensch]

I have the same problem as ZomgStuff and RedGTiVR6.

Please fix this, it's spoilt an otherwise very useful mod!

[UberMensch]

I've had a crack at fixing our problem, and the attached product appears to work.

The changes were:

In Plugin:
newthread_post_start

Replace:

PHP Code:

$forumids = explode(",", $forms['forumid']); 


With: (Or delete it)

PHP Code:

// $forumids = explode(",", $forms['forumid']); 


Replace:

PHP Code:

    if($forms['required'] == 1 && empty($value))
    {
       eval(standard_error(fetch_error('fill_in_custom_thread_field')));
    } 


With:

PHP Code:

    $forumids = explode(",", $forms['forumid']);

    if($forms['required'] == 1 && empty($value) && in_array($foruminfo['forumid'], $forumids))
    {
       eval(standard_error(fetch_error('fill_in_custom_thread_field')));
    } 


Save Plugin:
newthread_post_start

It works for me (vB3.6.8 PL2), could someone confirm with their board also?

[mjname]

I'm using this to collect a great deal of information for an online project. I need to know... or rather does anyone know if these fields are sorted and displayed alphabetical, numerical, or via created?

[jgommel]

Originally Posted by UberMensch

I've had a crack at fixing our problem, and the attached product appears to work.

The changes were:

In Plugin:
newthread_post_start

Replace:

PHP Code:

$forumids = explode(",", $forms['forumid']); 


With: (Or delete it)

PHP Code:

// $forumids = explode(",", $forms['forumid']); 


Replace:

PHP Code:

    if($forms['required'] == 1 && empty($value))
    {
       eval(standard_error(fetch_error('fill_in_custom_thread_field')));
    } 


With:

PHP Code:

    $forumids = explode(",", $forms['forumid']);

    if($forms['required'] == 1 && empty($value) && in_array($foruminfo['forumid'], $forumids))
    {
       eval(standard_error(fetch_error('fill_in_custom_thread_field')));
    } 


Save Plugin:
newthread_post_start

It works for me (vB3.6.8 PL2), could someone confirm with their board also?

So far, your updated product xml appears to be working just fine. Thanks.

[chrisbeau]

Working for me but, the fields appear twice under the Message area.


Also is there a way to remove the message area and only use these fields when Posting with this section.