Add-On Releases - Required Attachment

This add-on allows you to require an attachment with a specific extension for every forum.

I used it for a site with an picture gallery where every new pictures also needed a thread. To prevent users from posting empty thread, i write this add-on.

It's very easy to install and doesn't need any template changes.

Installation information on add-on:
Files edited: 0
Templates edited: 0
Files to upload: 2
Time to install: 5 minutes max

Please note you'll need to add a record for every forum you wish to require attachments in. The parent/child structure doesn't work.

This add-on has been linked to the attachment section of the forum so you can only select valid extensions.

[Jelmertjee]

yeah, i have the same problem.. great mod, just a little mistake, fix it please!

[manuelsechi]

same problem here, please help us :-)

[JohnBee]

Ah great idea... but it doesn't work and despite the complaints, has not been addressed.

[rabidkevin]

Hi, this still does not work based on selecting forums, it applies to the entire forum index

please address!

[Fearlessninja]

Waiting for this to work....then will install

[JulianD]

My forum needs this hack but it didn't work as expected. I just fixed it and I'm sharing my code with you... I haven't tested it for performance or other installations...

Replace the content of the 'Required Attachment check' plugin to:

PHP Code:

if($type=='thread')
{
 
  $q = "
  SELECT r.forumid, IF(r.extensions LIKE concat( '%*', a.extension, '*%' ), '1', '0') AS ext
  FROM forumrequiredattachment r
  LEFT JOIN " . TABLE_PREFIX . "attachment a ON a.posthash = '" . $vbulletin->db->escape_string($post['posthash']) . "'
         AND a.userid = " . $vbulletin->userinfo['userid'] . "
  WHERE r.forumid ='" . $foruminfo['forumid'] . "'
        ORDER BY a.attachmentid
  ";
  $attachs = $vbulletin->db->query_first_slave($q);
  if(sizeof($attachs) > 0 and $attachs['ext'] == '0')
    $errors[] = $vbphrase['required_attachment_missing'];
} 


[andrewy3k]

works great.. thanks julian

[andrewy3k]

this is the best hack ive ever installed for my board.. thanks a trillion...thanks to Julian of course .. please continue to make newer versions..

Suggestion:

Make it easier to add attachment requirements for each forum..

example..
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachmen...4&d=1161700258

see how you can highlight attachment types.. have the same for forums instead of drop down.. that would be a HUGE improvement on an already awesome attachment.

[Magnumutz]

If this actually works, is great, cuz i've got a report section on my forum, and some users forget to attach screenshots.

SO, this would save both me and the users a lot of time !

[dutchbb]

SOL00 please update your hack with JulianD's post info!