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

[engedi05]

excuse me.. how do i import the xml detail? is this a plug in xml?

[Delphiprogrammi]

Originally Posted by engedi05

in the readme text.. it said, Upload the Files in Folder upload to the appropriate Directories.

what is the appropriate Directories?

just follow the vbulletin directory structory upload the contents from /includes to /forum/includes etc :knockedout:

[Delphiprogrammi]

Originally Posted by engedi05

excuse me.. how do i import the xml detail? is this a plug in xml?

admincp => plugins & products => manage products => add (as a product)

[Delphiprogrammi]

news,

aws is running on my 3.6.0 RC 3 system.Since these are my first tests the system isn't quite ready ready "enough" for a public release nut it's running good so far

[sv1cec]

Great news Delphi! Great news.

[outlaw621]

Yes. Great news indeed. Cant wait for an updated release. This was the most valuable hack I had installed.

[Delphiprogrammi]

hi people,

I am building the admincp interface.I gotta start all over and build a product file in 3.6.x format (jelsoft changed some stuff in the products system)The phrases part needs some changes to since the phrasetypeid field is removed(phrases are identified through there fieldname)So far it's running good a MySQL error here and there but therefor i am doing tests to catch and fix them

i changed the warnings field in the user table to warns because vbulletin's new infraction system also uses a field called warnings there (avoid conflicts)

the sourcefiles will need to be updated to use the new field

/me goes of to have a beer

updated
John,

Wouldn't it be beter to just leave the "warnings" in place in the user table (and remove the code from the install / uninstall )

vbulletin only uses that field if you use the infraction system so to save some work (and have a system ready earlier) i'm *thinking* about this don't know if this is good through need some advise

[eilrahC]

will this work on 3.5.4 ? or is there another Warnign system for 3.5.4 ?

[sv1cec]

Well, if vB is using one of AWS columns, you'd better create new ones. You never know if a user will activate both the AWS and vB's infractions together.

Also, maybe it is a good time to change the names in the program. I have found that some people get frustrated when "warned". Those types who ask you "Are you threatening me?" when you just tell them they did something silly or against the rules. Maybe we should change the "warning" to "ticket" ? I do not know, I can't think of another word.

Also, one more thing.

In the admin_warn.php, there is a small bug. Consider this situation:

- a member has received a warning for 4 points.
- the moderator who warned him made a mistake and issued the wrong warning type.
- since the moderator is not very experienced he "removes" the warning and then issues a new one let's say for 3 points.
- the administrator sees that and decides to completely remove the first warning, since it shouldn't be in the user's record.
- The "Complete Remove" code removes the first warning, but also removes 4 more points from the user, thus the user ends up with zero points. In other words, the Complete Remove code does not separate between deleting an active warning and an inactive one.

A small piece of code in the form of:

		if ($warn['warned_status']=='A')
		{
			$level=($warn['warning_level']-$warn['warn_points']);
		}
		elseif ($warn['warned_status']=='I')
		{
			$level=($warn['warning_level']);
		}

is needed in the "completeremove" section of admin_warn.php, to separate between removing active and inactive warnings.

Another good idea is to change the wording for remove and complete remove. Maybe the "Remove Warning" should be renamed to "Mature Warning"??

Email me if you want to discuss these further.

Rgds

[Delphiprogrammi]

Originally Posted by eilrahC

will this work on 3.5.4 ? or is there another Warnign system for 3.5.4 ?

Yes it will work but be advised jelsoft released 3.5.5 because 3.5.4 contains a hole