Show Thread Enhancements - Forum/Thread Blurbs

This product is the result of a request from hugoroger to:

Say I wanted to add a custom blurb as an admin on the bottom of a specific thread to show on all thread pages for that specific topic only. How hard would that be? As in, I would just want to give some attribution for material discussed in the topic. I could add it to the posts, but was wondering if I could edit the footer of the specific page in question.
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Overview:

This product allows you to define blurbs (a block of information) on a per thread basis. BBCodes are allowed in the text, and support is added for my BBCodes that require extra processing, which include:

• Abbreviations/Acronyms (MathJax Compatible)
• BBCode For Username HTML Markup

You can select whether you want the blurbs to appear above the threads/posts or below the threads/posts. The blurbs appear in a collapsible element.

Updates:

Version 1.1:

• Added setting to define thread blurbs on a per forum basis.
• Added support for multiple forumids/threadids per blurb.

Version 1.2:

• Updated to allow for display of Forum Blurbs on Forum Display.

Version 1.3:

• Updated to allow for excluding usergroups from seeing blurbs, on a blurb by blurb basis.
• Stacked block titles separated by " - " string, and stacked blurb content separated by horizontal rule.

Version 1.4:

• Added setting to allow choosing between HTML and BBCodes blurb content type.

Compatibility:

Tested and working on VB 4.2.x and may work on all 4.x versions of vBulletin.

Backup/Warning:

This product does not alter your database, however it is always good practice to make regular backups and you should make a backup before installing ANY new mod.

As always, products are USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. I will provide support and do my best to help but no absolute guarantee is offered.

To Install:

1. Download and extract the attached .zip file.
2. Follow AdminCP -> Plugins & Products -> Manage Products -> Add/Import Product.
3. Click on "Choose File" and browse to the product .xml file that was packaged in the .zip file.
4. Click "Import."
5. You MUST enable the product in the settings before it will function.
6. Configure the remaining settings to your liking. Each setting has a detailed explanation of its use.

Support for this product can be found here:

• MHB - Forum/Thread Blurbs
• TAZ - Forum/Thread Blurbs

[Gn_Snake]

I have another problem. I was inputting various id forum, in this form: * 1234 * 5678 * 9125..etc etc
, but it only works with a single id forum :erm:

If I have to replicate the text for each id?

[MarkFL]

Originally Posted by Gn_Snake

I have another problem. I was inputting various id forum, in this form: * 1234 * 5678 * 9125..etc etc
, but it only works with a single id forum :erm:

If I have to replicate the text for each id?

Yes, this was initially designed to have "blurbs" that each pertain to one thread. I will update it to allow for multiple threads as well.

[Gn_Snake]

Originally Posted by MarkFL

Yes, this was initially designed to have "blurbs" that each pertain to one thread. I will update it to allow for multiple threads as well.

Thanks Mark....waiting

[MarkFL]

Update - Version 1.1:

• Added setting to define thread blurbs on a per forum basis.
• Added support for multiple forumids/threadids per blurb.

[Gn_Snake]

Originally Posted by MarkFL

Update - Version 1.1:

• Added setting to define thread blurbs on a per forum basis.
• Added support for multiple forumids/threadids per blurb.

Perfect Mark ... thanks

I wait for your next plugins

[hugoroger]

Originally Posted by Gn_Snake

Perfect Mark ... thanks

I wait for your next plugins

Good requests! It's awesome that you enjoyed the plug in!

Originally Posted by MarkFL

Update - Version 1.1:

• Added setting to define thread blurbs on a per forum basis.
• Added support for multiple forumids/threadids per blurb.

Thank you so much Mark! Even more awesome with these updated! I'm loving the combination with your custom BB abbreviation plugin!

[Stratis]

Can this Mark show up and in forumdisplay as Notices do?

[MarkFL]

Update - Version 1.2:

• Updated to allow for display of Forum Blurbs on Forum Display.

[Stratis]

You Rock man, thanks, thanks, thanks Mark

When ever come back here, and it is easy? Maybe some forums do not want some usergroups to see - read this (even badly visitors)

[MarkFL]

Update - Version 1.3:

• Updated to allow for excluding usergroups from seeing blurbs, on a blurb by blurb basis.
• Stacked block titles separated by " - " string, and stacked blurb content separated by horizontal rule.