Custom Post Prefixes

Hack: Custom Post Prefixes
Version of vB: 2.2.0, although may work on earlier versions but not tested
Current Version: 1.0.0
Description: This hack allows you to add custom prefixes to post, like "Poll: " and "Sticky: ", only custom ones editable in the control panel.

All feedback is appreciated, and everything you need is in the attached file.

NOTE: If you downloaded this prior to 5:10 CT please re-download it, I fixed something in the directions.

Version 1.0.0 released, go here
for details.

[apfeifer]

Version 1.0.0 released.

@RobAC Uninstall all the stuff you did before and use the stuff in the new file and see if that helps. Also, what version of PHP are you running?

Enjoy!

[RobAC]

I'll do a fresh install. I'm running the latest version of PHP and MySQL.

[RobAC]

This hack still doesn't work. Now, the dropdown box in the newthread template is gone. I did a fresh install and ran new database queries.

[apfeifer]

Ok, it's late here and I just got home. Tomorrow as soon as I get some free time I will install a totally clean version of vB and test the install/etc. Sorry about this.

[RobAC]

Thanks Andrew. If possible, post instructions on how to delete any additions that were made to the database with the queries. Next time I work on this, I'd like it to be completely fresh. I did what I could before I tried re-installing it.

[apfeifer]

Here, try running this query and see if it helps:

UPDATE usergroup SET canusecustomprefixes=1 WHERE usergroupid=5 OR usergroupid=6 OR usergroupid=7;

I forgot to put that in the instructions. Right now, if you didn't edit the usergroup stuff, no one has permission to do this, seeing why it isn't displayed.

[RobAC]

Well...that helped in that now the dropdown box shows up in the newthread template when you go to make a post, but the custom prefix still doesn't show up in the title.

[KuraFire]

Hey is THIS the exact hack that the crew of vbulletin.org implemented on the Full Releases forum, the pull-down menu for selecting which version of vBulletin and all?

Is it _this_ hack? And if so, does the zipfile at the top come with the complete explanation/install notes now? (seeing as how you forgot some bits originally, I don't know if you've included those in the zip yet or not...)

I *really* want this feature (those prefixes) installed ASAP on my board, so any help is greatly appreciated.

Also, is it possible to make is so that when posting a new thread, you can have the option NOT to use a prefix, and have that option be the default option?

[apfeifer]

I didn't make the one they are using, although they do appear to be similar. Yes, the install should totally work now. Yes, by default "Default (none)" is selected, and then nothing shows up in front of the thread.

Hope that answers your questions!

[KuraFire]

cool, thanks! I'm implementing this as I type, I'll let you know when I'm done.

Oh wait, just one more question: how can I specify it so that the hack will only show up for new threads on ONE specific forum ??