End-User Options - GTUserCP - Enhanced USERCP Interface + USERCP Menu

NEW 1.1.1 VERSION (download GTUSERCP_111-2.zip)

The 1.1.0+ version now replaces the USERCP_SHELL template. No edits are necessary. However, manual edits are required if you wish to use the UserCP Menu like we have here on vbulletin.org.

If upgrading from a previous version you can revert the "USERCP_SHELL", "SUBSCRIBE", and "usercp_nav_folderbit" template.

Custom modification brought to you by Joe Velez (aka Princeton vbulletin.org Admin).


This modification is a combination of the new vb.org USERCP and the UserCP dropdown menu.

Why would you want to install these features?

1. Decrease Server Resources
2. Increase Usability

Support modification by "Installing", "nominating for MOTM", and/or donating.

How does this help with server resources?

Typically if you want to edit or view your personal information you would click the UserCP navbar link (wait for the page to load) and click the option you wish to view.

Did you know?

You just hit the server with 11 Queries + HTTP Request + Bandwidth just for visiting the UserCP default page. What's worst is that this is not even the page that you want to view. Yep, you guessed it there goes an additional hit to the server.

Add this modification to bypass the UserCP default page.
The savings are HUGE especially on a big-board site.

How does this help with usability?

1. Private Messages are the most frequently used user option.
   • Moving this to the top will give members quicker access.
   • Displaying custom folders will also bypass some pages (clicks) and therefore decreases server resources.
2. Collapsing/Expanding some of the options will provide members quicker access to what is important to them.

This modification has been reported working on earlier vb versions 3.5.4+.

Instructions:

1. Install product via Product Manager.
2. If you want to add UserCP Menu read the README file. This has to be done manually.
3. Show your support click "Mark As Installed", nominate for MOTM, rate this modification, and/or donate.

History:

v 1.1.1-2 : Missing phrase
v 1.1.1 : Added SUBSCRIBE template replacements
v 1.1.0 : New 3.6.8 version released (w/ template hook)v 1.0.2 : Added missing template changes
v 1.0.1 : Added missing template changes

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[NFLfbJunkie]

Everything works great Princeton. Thanks for all of your help. By the way, do you have a projected launch date for your "GTHomepage" MOD? It looks exciting.

[NFLfbJunkie]

Actually, there's one more thing I could use help with. How can I add a "My Smilies" link to the CP drop down menu and then delete the one that already exists on the "Quick Links" drop down menu?

[eNforce]

Originally Posted by Princeton

Insert this: (do not replace)

<tr>
 <td class="thead">$vbphrase[mysmiliesvb_mysmilies]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
 <td class="$navclass[mysmiliesvb]" nowrap="nowrap"><a class="smallfont" href="mysmiliesvb.php?$session[sessionurl]">$vbphrase[mysmiliesvb_mysmilies]</a></td>
</tr>

Could you make that collapsable?

[CrashfAB]

Very cool.. thanks for the hack

[ahmee4]

very nice
thanks

[alexhirurg]

Nice hack - BUT why you didn't do this as product xml ? it's very simple and now is the right way to making any modifications in templates ! no manual changes... only 2 templates and 1 plugin parse_templates in xml.

[cupra]

great work, 5 stars !!
Installed

[shadowdancer36]

Has anyone got this to work with VBportal?

[Shazz]

How would this relate to vBportal?

[JohnBee]

Great mod thanks!
One quick question... is the drop down only suppose to show a partial display of the entire userCP list or... am I experiencing a problem with my install?