Advanced Warning System (Beta Version)

Advanced Warning System


IF YOU ARE RUNNING vB 3.6, THERE IS A NEW THREAD FOR THIS HACK UNDER THAT VERSION. vB 3.6 USERS GO HERE:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=124477


This is a direct port of the Advanced Warning System, as it was implemented in vB 3.0.x. This port has all the features of AWS version 3.4.16, except the Notes.

For a complete description of AWS capabilities, please refer to the following thread:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=574374

The vB 3.5 compliant version of AWS includes:

1 Product XML (17 Plugins, 107 Phrases, 26 Templates, 43 Settings)
1 ACP Navigation XML
1 PHP Functions File
3 Images
2 PHP Frontend Files
1 PHP Admin CP File
1 PHP Mod CP File
3 PHP Cronjob Files

This port would not be possible, without the help of KirbyDE, to whom I am greatful. KirbyDE will also be responsible for supporting you here, with questions related to this particular release. Also, this port would not have been possible, without the help of Juan P hernandez, who offered me a free test system, in which the porting was performed.

The hack has been tested and it is believed to be bug-free, however since this is a major hack, I release it today (September 9th 2005) as beta.

I hope you all enjoy it.

History (Productversion)
3.5.b
Initial Version

3.5.b1
Fixed a typo that caused Errors in User Datamanager.
Fixed a wrong object reference in functions_warning.php

3.5.b2
Fixed a Bug that caused PHP Error Messages.
Fixed a Typo in the Install Code that causes mySQL Errors.
Updated the Template Edit instructions to be (hopefully) compatible with RC3

3.5.b3
Fixed User not showing up in automatic warning PMs
Fixed 2 missing Phrases
Fixed Hidden Warner being Used for Automatic Warnings
Fixed "View x's Warnings" Button in Usermanager not working

3.5.b4
Removed one unsued Phrase, added one missing Phrase
Fixed a Typo that caused PHP Errors when sending PMs
Fixed a Typo that caused PHP Errors upon Installation
Changed Product ID for Admin CP Navigation XML from vbulletin to aws, so it won't show up any longer if AWS is uninstalled/disabled.

A bug was found which didn't allow you to delete an entered Warning Type. Bug fixed in the current distribution file.

If you found a Bug, please report it at http://bugs.kirbydemos.ath.cx

This helps to keep issues organized, which can't be guaranteed if it's only posted in the Thread.
Thank you.

P.S.1: After you install the hack per the instructions, please update your installation with the separate files listed. They are newer files not included in the zip.

P.S.2: If you want to use the Notes feature, as it existed in AWS 3.4.16, please install AWS per the instructions in the zip file, and THEN follow the instructions included in the warn_notes_update_instructions.txt.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please keep in mind that this hack is not supported. What this means is that I have no obligation to support it. The reason for that, is because I have no access to a vB 3.5 system any more, so I can't work on this hack any more. Andreas (or KirbyDE) who undertook the support of this version of the AWS hack in the beginning, is obviously too busy to support it. So you are on your own, at least as far as the interaction with vB is concerned. If you have an issue with the hack files themselves, I'll do my best to solve it, but without a test environment, it is not easy. So users of vB 3.5 beware!

P.S. May 31st 2006: The zip file uploaded today, should contain all the debugging done by Delphi, so it should be fine as it is. You do not need the other files listed at the right, only the zip. Download it and follow the instructions in it, for installing the hack. I leave the other files there, just in case some one needs them, they will be deleted later.

SV1CEC

[Delphiprogrammi]

Originally Posted by WNxWakko

Ok, Im having trouble locating wording within the emails that are sent to members when they get banned. Nothing seems to be in phrases. Ive searched the files, the plugins and no luck.

Where do you find this?
"This is a permanent ban and will last for ever"

Also any other wording in the emails would be helpful also.

template warn_banemail

Dear $name,

We are sorry to inform you, that you have received enough warning points, to be banned from $vboptions[bbtitle].

This is a $ban_kind ban and will last for $peruserbanlimit $peruserbanlimit2

Please reply back if you have a dispute.

----------------

$vboptions[bbtitle] Team

[WNxWakko]

I have an issue with the emails it sends out. It seems when post related it will email the user for Temp and Perm but you have two different Subject line titles for each so the title of the email will reflect from which one.

However, on nonpost related there seems to only be one subject line that is for both. Why would there be a difference? Why is there not seperate subject lines for each type in nonpost related warnings?

[Juvefan]

Why when I try to warn a user i recive this error?
An error has occured, the following message has been left below:

Invalid User ID Input

[Delphiprogrammi]

Originally Posted by Juvefan

Why when I try to warn a user i recive this error?
An error has occured, the following message has been left below:

Invalid User ID Input

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=632

[Luggruff]

Originally Posted by sv1cec

No, there is nothing that shows that a post has been alerted, but there is a huge red sign which shows that a post has been warned. Maybe I can add another sign there, for alerts. Let me check that.

Inactive warnings cannot be deleted? Do you mean the "Prune Warnings" selection does not work?

Update on the Alert Sign. I can't do it without a test site folks, this requires several changes in the hack, and I did it on the 3.4.xx version, but I can't work on fictional code.

Let me know if the Prune Warnings is what is not working.

Thanks, didn't know about the prune warnings xD.
but still, would be great if you could fix a type of image or something for alerted warnings too.. and if you found somewhere to test it.

And another question, if I choose 1 day on a warning, for it to mature. That doesn't mean that a user won't be banned if he gets 3 warnings (my limit) within a month right?
Does it mean they go inactive or something after 1 day?

[sv1cec]

Read the AdminCP section of the AWS. In the Manage Options, everything is explained. If the maturity period of each warning is 1 day, the points for that warning will be removed from the warned user's account after 1 day passes. If your limit is 3 points, he will not be banned unless he has been warned 3 times for 1 point, in the same day.

[sv1cec]

Originally Posted by WNxWakko

I have an issue with the emails it sends out. It seems when post related it will email the user for Temp and Perm but you have two different Subject line titles for each so the title of the email will reflect from which one.

However, on nonpost related there seems to only be one subject line that is for both. Why would there be a difference? Why is there not seperate subject lines for each type in nonpost related warnings?

I didn't check this extensively, but it looks as if there is always one title for emails. Maybe there are two titles for PMs???

[Julie]

When you give a user a non-post related alert, they get this:

Signature violation
(Warning Type = Signature Violation)

For this violation, you would normally have been given : 1 point(s).
The point(s) would remain in your account for 99999 days.
After that, they would be removed automatically.

If you ever reach the maximum of 10 points, you will be banned from the Forums, for 14 days.

However, the moderator decided not to warn you at this time, and only issue an alert, instead of a warning. So no points have been added in your account, this time. Next time however, you will be warned.

PLEASE RESPECT THE FORUM RULES.

But, when giving a post-related alert;

Posting two different posts at the same time
(Warning Type = Double Posting)

For this violation, you have been given : 1 point(s).
The point(s) will remain in your account for 99999 days.
After that, they will be removed automatically.

The post for which you are warned can be seen here:

Where can I alter so that the post-related alerts also have the first quote text?

[sv1cec]

These are two different things, one (the first) is the PM send for an alert, the second is the PM send for a warning. Not the same.

[Julie]

Originally Posted by sv1cec

These are two different things, one (the first) is the PM send for an alert, the second is the PM send for a warning. Not the same.

Yes, but I have not warned any of my users, simply given them an alert! And at the bottom of the last PM:

Your total Warning Level at the moment is: 0 point(s).