Private Messages Enhancements - Advanced Private Messaging System

Description:
This hack adds various new features to the Private Messaging System such as Post Count Requirement and Excluding Usergroups from using the PM System all together. On top of this, it also adds features such as PM Previews and a Delete PM After Sending option. There are much more too, which you'll be able to see from the screenshots and I am also open for suggestions on more features. Check the 'To Do List' to see if a feature you'd like is there.

Development of this mod has been halted while I work on modifications for future iterations of vBulletin.

Features:

• Exclude Usergroups from Using PMs
• Exclude Users from Using PMs
• Post count requirement before using the Private Messaging System
• Authorised Banner for Staff Members. Can be adjusted to suit your needs
• Automatically quote PMs in Quick Reply for supported vBulletin versions
• Show percentage quota used
• Delete PM after sending
• PM Block List
• PM Previews - Inline and Tooltips

Installation Instructions:
1) Download the archive and extract it somewhere using a program like WinRAR or 7zip.
2) Upload the contents of the upload folder to your forum directory.
3) Import the product xml that is also located in the archive.
4) Configure your options by going to AdminCP -> vBulletin Settings -> Advanced PM System Options
5) If you are going to use the PM Block List feature, then follow these steps:

Create a new Multi-Line Custom User Profile Field.
- Go to Admin CP -> Add New User Profile Field
- Multi-Line Text Box
- Title: PM Block List
- Description: Users on this list will not be able to PM you. Enter 1 username per line. Mods and Admins will always be able to PM you regardless of this setting.
- Max length of allowed user input: At least 1000
- Field Required: No
- Field Editable by User: Yes
- Private Field: No
- Field Searchable on Members List: No
- Which page displays this option? Options: Log In / Privacy
- Keep all other settings default or customize to your needs.
- Save the Profile Field
- Record the field# given to the field in the Profile Field Manager. You want the field#. The display order may be different than the field #.

6) Enter the Field# in to the correct settings field in AdminCP -> vBulletin Settings -> Advanced PM System Options

Changelog:
25/06/2012 - Version 1.20:
- Users can now be excluded from PMs.
- Removed redundant code.
24/06/2012 - Version 1.10:
- Users that are excluded from PMs can now read PMs but not reply.
- Quick Reply is hidden from Excluded Groups when they are reading received PMs.
- Removed redundant code.
- Fixed an issue where some of the toggles in vBulletin Settings were not working.
23/06/2012 - Version 1.00:
- Initial release.

To Do List:

• Add two different ways of displaying percentage quota. (Amount Used and Amount Left)
• Add Reply to All functionality
• Auto Reply/Out of Office Reply

Credits:
BirdOPrey5 for sharing his PM Previews and PM Block List modifications.
ForumMods for some useful code.
mawby for the code for the Authorised Banner.

Notes:
I'm always looking to improve my work for the people that enjoy using it. If you have any suggestions on how I can improve this hack then please leave a comment and I'll see what I'm able to do. Don't forget to 'Mark As Installed' if you've got it installed!

[Shadow]

New version released - Version 1.10:
- Users that are excluded from PMs can now read PMs but not reply.
- Quick Reply is hidden from Excluded Groups when they are reading received PMs.
- Removed redundant code.
- Fixed an issue where some of the toggles in vBulletin Settings were not working.

[dreamygirl]

Originally Posted by Shadow786

- Users that are excluded from PMs can now read PMs but not reply.

I would like users to be able to reply if it's from a moderator or admin.

[Shadow]

Originally Posted by dreamygirl

I would like users to be able to reply if it's from a moderator or admin.

Working on getting that one finished. Won't be long now

[Shadow]

New version released - Version 1.20:
- Users can now be excluded from PMs.
- Removed redundant code.

[bzcomputers]

Request: Ability to hide "Private Messages" link on navbar from excluded groups.

[woffie]

I am wondering if this will conflict with "advanced permissions based on post count" modification.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...ed+permissions

[Shadow]

Originally Posted by woffie

I am wondering if this will conflict with "advanced permissions based on post count" modification.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...ed+permissions

Most likely, it will not seeing as that modification if you don't enable the Private Messaging part of that modification. Or you could disable the Post Count Requirement feature in my modification and use the other features while using the Post Count Requirement from Valter's modification.

So, all clear from me but it'd be safe to test it on a test board before applying it to a live board. Always better safe than sorry

[New Joe]

Any update on adding attachments to PMs yet?

[Shadow]

Sorry it's been a while but right now (like literally), I'm re-coding this modification to add a bunch of new features, clean up the code and add a deeper level of customization for users. I'll finish as quick as I can but I want to polish it up to the best of my ability. As for attachments, a couple bugs need to be ironed out and then it should be good to go.

[tourajabbasi]

Hello,

I've installed Advanced Private Message System from this link:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...vanced+Private

and after i uninstalled it....

My private messages inbox are became like this :



even check all is not works properly:


I even installed new skin ... same problem.

can I do ?