New Posting Features - vB Spell

What this does: vB Spell allows you to install a dictionary (English dictionary included) into your MysQL database, and provide a spell checking window that works in both of vB's editor modes, standard and WYSIWYG.

Background: This mod was originally developed by tamarian for vB 3.5.x. With the release of 3.6.x the installer stopped working for fresh installs and the template changes were considerably out of date, tamarian gave me permission to release a 3.6.x version with updates.
This version should work with both 3.5.x and 3.6.x series.

Features:

• Supports most recent versions of browsers. Tested on IE, Firefox, Mozilla/Netsacpe, Opera and Konqueror (Konqueror implies Safari, but please confirm Mac folks).
• Learn Feature uses cookies, so it won't increase the database size.
• Admin panel options.
• Spell Check button appears anywhere there is a WYSIWYG Enhanced or Standard Editor Toolbar [includes quickreply but not quickedit].
• Skips quoted text and other tags (PHP, code, etc.).
• Usergroup permisisons.
• Template based interface, and uses your default style.
• Link buttons (Thesarus and Lookup) with links to Merriam Webster's online thesarus and dictionary links with the suggestion for misspelled words.

Installation:

• Unzip main package.
• Upload the contents of the 'upload' folder to your forum home directory.
  Regular Install:
  • Unzip dictionary-reg.zip.
  • Upload DICTIONARY.DIC to your forum home directory.
  Alternate Install
  • Unzip dictionary-alt.zip.
  • Import the SQL files to your database.
• Import product-spellvb.xml.
• Go to AdminCP > vBulletin Options > vB Spell and edit your usergroup permisisons.
• Template changes are now automatic. [accept for quickedit]

Q: What is the Alternate Install method for?
A: If you are having problems with the Regular Install (such as your dictionary import freezes at x%) then you should consider using the Alternate Install. If neither of these methods work for you then there might be an issue with your server host.

Upgrading:

• Unzip main package.
• Upload the contents of the 'upload' folder to your forum home directory.
• Import product-spellvb.xml.

To manually force the quickedit template to work with this mod:
postbit_quickedit
Find

		<if condition="is_browser('ie')">
			<td><img src="$stylevar[imgdir_editor]/separator.gif" width="6" height="20" alt="" /></td>
			<td><div class="imagebutton" id="{$editorid}_cmd_spelling"><img src="$stylevar[imgdir_editor]/spelling.gif" width="21" height="20" alt="$vbphrase[check_spelling]" /></div></td>
		</if>

Replace with

		<td><img src="$stylevar[imgdir_editor]/separator.gif" width="6" height="20" alt="" /></td>
		<td><div class="imagebutton" id="{$editorid}_cmd_spelling(null)"><img onclick="spellCheck('3', '$editorid', '2');" src="$stylevar[imgdir_editor]/spelling.gif" width="21" height="20" alt="$vbphrase[check_spelling]" /></div></td>

History:
0.10.x NyNe versions
v0.10.3b - 06/22/07:
Compensated for an issue brought up in this post.
v0.10.3 - 06/22/07:
Added a check to the product installer so it would not remove the vbspell table after just having created it.
Added $vboptions[bburl] to all template code that asks for files (this *might* fix the PhotoPost issues - no promises).
v0.10.2b - 08/26/06:
Fixed error in product installer (removed table prefix).
Changed all <? to <?php for php5 compatibility.
v0.10.2a - 08/26/06:
Removed alt product installer.
Product installer included now checks for dictionary file, if dictionary file is not found it continues installing.
Product installer no longer drops dictionary table before installing.
v0.10.2 - 08/22/06:
vbspell template is now XHTML 1.0 Transitional.
Fixed a version check for vbspell template (made compatible with 3.5.x).
vB Spell window should now open on top of other windows.
Removed table prefix for vbspell sql table (product installer includes code to remove old tables).
Included alternate installation method (Credit goes to Replicators for the SQL Install method).
v0.10.1 - 08/21/06:
Beta release for 3.6.x series.
Switched to product/plugin based installer.

0.9.x tamarian versions
v0.9.12 - 12/25/05:
Security fix for cases where you allow HTML posts and they contain malicious code (Credit goes to Brendan Donahue for finding the issue and alerting TechGuy, and to TechGuy for alerting me to it).
v0.9.11 - 11/02/05:
Fixes a bug with slashes in text.
v0.9.10 - 10/17/05:
Check for primary and secondary group for permission.
Bug fix for quoted words.
v0.9.9 - 09/13/05:
Bugfix for JS on IE with RC3.
v0.9.8 - 07/15/05:
Bugfix for JS code mismatch with template.
v0.9.7 - 07/14/05:
Initial release for vB 3.5 beta-4.

NOTE: The above section says NyNe versions, because I go by the name NyNe everywhere accept here.

Scrrenshots: (from tamarian's 3.0.7, but it's identical)

[perfphysio]

many thanks. I think i've done it. I think the perosn who posted this hack should amke this more clear in the directions. It looks like you have two choices, 1. upload the dictionary.doc file or import the sql files. It seems you need to do both or at least the sql ones are as important

[aquariumpros]

Originally Posted by perfphysio

many thanks. I think i've done it. I think the perosn who posted this hack should amke this more clear in the directions. It looks like you have two choices, 1. upload the dictionary.doc file or import the sql files. It seems you need to do both or at least the sql ones are as important

In my previous installations - I didn't have to do the SQL imports - just the standard way worked...however - when I upgraded to 3.6.2 - the SQL imports were the only way I found it worked (for me).

Glad you got it working - and thanks again to cynix2 for a great hack!

[R1lover]

we still need the pop up window fixed......

anyone want to tackle that one?

thank you in advance

[theArchitect]

I uninstalled the 3.5 version of this hack, but I can't install this new 3.6 version as I am getting the following error:

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.2:

Invalid SQL:

                INSERT INTO setting
                    (varname, grouptitle, value, defaultvalue, datatype, optioncode, displayorder, advanced, volatile, validationcode, blacklist, product)
                VALUES
                    (
                    'vbspell_allow_all',
                    'vbspell',
                    '0',
                    '1',
                    'free',
                    'yesno',
                    2,
                    0,
                    1,
                    '',
                    0,
                    'spellvb'
    ),
    (
                    'vbspell_use_groups',
                    'vbspell',
                    '5,6,7,22,23,24,25',
                    '5,6',
                    'free',
                    '',
                    3,
                    0,
                    1,
                    '',
                    0,
                    'spellvb'
    ),
    (
                    'vbspell_levenshtein_distance',
                    'vbspell',
                    '3',
                    '3',
                    'free',
                    '',
                    4,
                    0,
                    1,
                    '',
                    0,
                    'spellvb'
    );

MySQL Error  : Duplicate entry 'vbspell_allow_all' for key 1
Error Number : 1062

Any help would be appreciated.

[deegan]

Is there a way to turn the symbol in the top right corner of the editing box into a button next to the "Preview Post" button?

[R1lover]

Originally Posted by deegan

Is there a way to turn the symbol in the top right corner of the editing box into a button next to the "Preview Post" button?

You would have to edit the templates, but yes it can be done. You would have to edit both the quick reply and message editor templates.

[deegan]

Originally Posted by R1lover

You would have to edit the templates, but yes it can be done. You would have to edit both the quick reply and message editor templates.

Could I get specifics?...:classic:

[4number8]

For anyone that would like the spell check button added, edit your newreply, and newthread templetes:

newreply
find:

<input type="submit" class="button" name="sbutton" id="{$editorid}_save" value="$vbphrase[submit_reply]" accesskey="s" tabindex="1" />
		<input type="submit" class="button" name="preview" value="$vbphrase[preview_post]" accesskey="r" tabindex="1" />

under it add this:

<input type="button" class="button" value="Spell Check" onClick="spellCheck('vbform', '$editorid', '2');" />

newthread
find:

<input type="submit" class="button" name="sbutton" id="{$editorid}_save" value="$vbphrase[submit_new_thread]" accesskey="s" tabindex="1" />
		<input type="submit" class="button" name="preview" value="$vbphrase[preview_post]" accesskey="r" tabindex="1" />

under this add:

<input type="button" class="button" value="Spell Check" onClick="spellCheck('vbform', '$editorid', '2');" />

Best of all, no more hidding windows, it pops up as it should

[pokerie]

Are you saying that putting them edits in the templates gets rid of the above problem of the hiding window or the link at the bottom of your post does?

[R1lover]

Originally Posted by 4number8

Best of all, no more hidding windows, it pops up as it should



https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...hlight=vbspell

Could you explain this as I and many others are still getting the pop up issue... This link takes you back to this thread?

Thank you