Show Thread Enhancements - Thread Starter in Postbit for vB 4

Thread Starter in Postbit for vB 4
Version 1.0.3
(By Boofo)

What does this product do?
This will add a thread starter icon/text to the postbit. There are 4 locations to choose from (2 icon and 2 text). I know this had been done already, but I didn't like how it showed in the postbit. You do not have to have a signature for this to work. This product is just an upgrade to the manual template edit I have used in the past.

Note: This product was written using the postbit_legacy template and has not been tested on the postbit template, although it should work fine.

Version Information:
Version 1.0.0 --Initial release for vBulletin 4.0.0
Version 1.0.1 --Fixed to work for vB 4.0.4
Version 1.0.2 --Added 2 new locations with highlighted text.
Version 1.0.3 --All 4 options are now linked to the first post of the thread. Also fixed a template cache error that was showing up for PMs.

Installation Overview:
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1 Product XML (2 Plugins, 1 template, 7 phrases and 1 setting)
1 image file

Installation Instructions:
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1. Upload thread_starter.gif to the forums/images/misc folder on your site.

2. Go to your Admin CP
Scroll down to 'Plugins & Products'
Click 'Manage Products'
Click 'Add/Import Product'
Click the 'Browse' button, and locate the product-boofo_threadstarter.xml file on your computer

3. Go to your Admin CP -> vBulletin Options -> 'Thread Starter in Postbit' and set the following option:
--Show Thread Starter Icon/Text?: This will add the Thread Starter icon/text to your chosen location in the postbit.

--"No" will disable the Thread Starter icon/text from showing anywhere in the postbit. (Default)
--"Yes, Show icon under userinfo" will place the Thread Starter icon under the userinfo.
--"Yes, Show icon in message area" will place the Thread Starter icon at the top right of the message area.
--"Yes, Show text in button bar" will place the highlighted Thread Starter text in the button bar at the bottom of the post.
--"Yes, Show text in message area" will place the highlighted Thread Starter text at the top center of the message area.
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Done!
Enjoy!

if ($mark_as_installed != 'clicked')
{
	$you_get = 'squat';
}
else
{
	$you_get = 'support';
}

[KURTZ]

Originally Posted by Boofo

Make sure you click the install buttons on whatever ones you install, in case there are updates.

done

[KURTZ]

hey Bobby, i would suggest you a nice feature (obviously if you can do it): can you add a button instead the word (i mean 'thread starter') that links to the first post? this allow the users to get a better navigation ...

[lostpond]

Not showing up on 4.0.5, i will use it as soon as there is an update

[Boofo]

Originally Posted by lostpond

Not showing up on 4.0.5, i will use it as soon as there is an update

I'm using it in 4.0.5 just fine. Are you using a custom skin?

[lostpond]

yes i do, i have a new misc directory and i checked that the image is in both directories (just to be shure). i also tested the default skin, but there is nothing showing up. i tested all 4 options but i dont get a message or a image.

[Boofo]

Originally Posted by lostpond

yes i do, i have a new misc directory and i checked that the image is in both directories (just to be shure). i also tested the default skin, but there is nothing showing up. i tested all 4 options but i dont get a message or a image.

I could take a look at it and see what I can figure out but this mod is pretty straight forward and definitely works on 4.0.5. If you want me to look at it, PM me the details and we can go from there.

[Boofo]

Originally Posted by KURTZ

hey Bobby, i would suggest you a nice feature (obviously if you can do it): can you add a button instead the word (i mean 'thread starter') that links to the first post? this allow the users to get a better navigation ...

A button is just an icon with text. I have linked all 4 options to the first post now. I will update the first post shortly.

[KURTZ]

Originally Posted by Boofo

A button is just an icon with text. I have linked all 4 options to the first post now. I will update the first post shortly.

awesome Bobby!

just a Q: why in the APM i haven't the phrases and the product's options?

[lostpond]

@Boofo, forget about it, i installed + deinstalled + installed + deinstalled + .. and now its working

[Boofo]

Originally Posted by KURTZ

awesome Bobby!

just a Q: why in the APM i haven't the phrases and the product's options?

Thread starter is a vbulletin phrase. And the options are there at the bottom of the APM product page.