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

[sv1cec]

Delphi, did you check if you can edit the hack today? In the past, I had you as a co-author/supporter, but I had not checked the box which asked if this hack is supported. Today, I checked it. Please try again.

Also, why do you need to change Warn.php to warn.php, I like it that way! That doesn't mean that you can't change it, but why?

Tnx

[Delphiprogrammi]

Originally Posted by sv1cec

Delphi, did you check if you can edit the hack today? In the past, I had you as a co-author/supporter, but I had not checked the box which asked if this hack is supported. Today, I checked it. Please try again.

Also, why do you need to change Warn.php to warn.php, I like it that way! That doesn't mean that you can't change it, but why?

Tnx

that's odd all i see is this (the attached image)

Xenon replyed to my pm and said that's normal.That's not implemented yet that hack coauthors/supporters can edit the hack settings ... but it's coming guess you all have to wait

[Delphiprogrammi]

hi people,

to make it a little easier keeping track of possible problems in the system.I've installed the vbug tracker you can find here.

click here

you can use the account

username:bugreporter
password:aws_vborg

todo just that ...

[shockx5]

im on 3.5.4 and i installed the one in the original post...my forums are iffy and i never know if a hack is gonna wipe them...and last time this hack initially did. but i reinstalled the forums, should i risk updating with the aws for 3.5.4?

[Delphiprogrammi]

Originally Posted by shockx5

im on 3.5.4 and i installed the one in the original post...my forums are iffy and i never know if a hack is gonna wipe them...and last time this hack initially did. but i reinstalled the forums, should i risk updating with the aws for 3.5.4?

why not ? you should backup your database with each and every modification made to it even if it is a simple insert.

[Parker Clack]

I am sure this is a function of the program but I am not sure so I wanted to check.

I installed this on 3.5.4 and it worked great but members that posted during the time I had it installed had their posts and threads moderated. Is this something that you can set in the setup of the program?

I uninstalled it for now but wanted to make sure this wasn't a setup problem on my end or a problem with the script itself.

Thanks

[Delphiprogrammi]

Originally Posted by Parker Clack

I am sure this is a function of the program but I am not sure so I wanted to check.

I installed this on 3.5.4 and it worked great but members that posted during the time I had it installed had their posts and threads moderated. Is this something that you can set in the setup of the program?

I uninstalled it for now but wanted to make sure this wasn't a setup problem on my end or a problem with the script itself.

Thanks

Yes and No you can setup the script.If a member get's banned and that ban expires you can specify a usergroup that banned member will be restored into.see "bannd usergroup" and "restore usergroup" settings in the system options.There is no function that would moderate thread / posts through

[Parker Clack]

Ok, I am just making sure as all of a sudden I am now having posts and threads that are getting set to moderation with all the forums and usergroups set to follow the forum moderation rules. This started after I installed the script and continued even after I uninstalled it.

I guess it is a problem with vBulletin as others have stated they are having problems with this happening to them too.

[GoTTi]

i have a previous version of AWS installed from the 3.0x world, do i need to do anything special before installing this onto 3.5.4?

[MThornback]

Originally Posted by GoTTi

i have a previous version of AWS installed from the 3.0x world, do i need to do anything special before installing this onto 3.5.4?

Thats probably going to depend on wether you want to carry over your warnings and Warning types from the older board...I think I read that the variables didn't change from there to here....if you wanna carry them over make sure your warning tables are backed up so you can do a dump of the info after the upgrade.