New Posting Features - [AJAX] vB Post Templates 1.5.0

vB Post Templates

vB4 Version: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=242246

This modification adds an extension to your User CP, and posting interface. Both which allow you to pre-create "Post Templates". This is useful for repetitive posts, such as common replies to commonly answered questions.

A quick example would be here on vBulletin.org, all the moderators post nearly the same reply to users who are unlicensed, with this modification they would only need to insert a post template in their User CP, and then they could easily push that template into any post, quickly.

Ofcourse this could be used as an actual "Template", for users who make certain posts that are always constructed in some way or form, an example for that could be people who release modifications who like to structure their first post, and generally try to do universally.

Another use would be simply storing common responses or phrases, and you'd simply be able to push them into posts quickly without typing them


How does it work?

Very simple, in your User CP you can create two new things. One is categories for your post templates, and you'll need atleast one category before you can create a post template. Then secondly ofcourse, you can create post templates.

Once you have atleast one of each, when making new topics, or replies, or blogs, or anywhere with the full post editor, you'll see a new option integrated into the vBulletin WYSIWYG called 'Post Templates', clicking it will open a menu showing you your post templates categorised. Click any of the post templates, and AJAX will quickly request then spit the contents of that post template, into your post!



Features

• Fully Integrates into vBulletin WYSIWYG editor
• Unlimited amount of categories/templates allowed.
• Fast template inclusion, through AJAX.

Translations
Spanish - Thanks to dvbusuario

FAQ
1) Does this work on lower vB versions?
A) I've not tested it, so feel free if you wish, but you may experience errors.


Change Log

- Version 1.5.1
Fixed bug with attachment bbcode manager in editor toolbar

- Version 1.5.0
Enhanced User CP Interface - More user friendly I hope!
Cleaned WYSIWYG Integration - Empty categories hidden, and PT hidden if no categories with templates are found
Usergroup Permissions - Ability to decide who can use PT, who can create items in PT, who can create "defined" items in PT, and who can use "defined" items in PT.
Defined Items - For those with permission to create defined items, they can create categories and templates and with the defined option make the category/template "Public" to all users who can use "defined" items.


If you have any questions, suggestions, or anything else then feel free to let me know

[nikolas-online]

Sorry, but I do not understand anything. Nothig is appeared in my CP. Why? I use 3.8.5.

[Hornstar]

After installing it, it did not show up in my usercp. I checked permission and they are already set as yes by default.

Maybe I need to do a manual template edit?

EDIT: oh, the user above me has the same problem. Any help would be great ^^

EDIT 2: I looked at your site and found the link: /forums/profile.php?do=posttemplates

That page gave me no permission. Strange that it says I do in the admincp -> usergroup permission.

Final edit: Solved. My usergroup permission were not saving because of a database error caused by another product I uninstalled today. All fixed and working now ^^

[DragonByte Tech]

Originally Posted by hornstar1337

After installing it, it did not show up in my usercp. I checked permission and they are already set as yes by default.

Maybe I need to do a manual template edit?


EDIT: oh, the user above me has the same problem. Any help would be great ^^

EDIT 2: I looked at your site and found the link: /forums/profile.php?do=posttemplates

That page gave me no permission. Strange that it says I do in the admincp -> usergroup permission.

Final edit: Solved. My usergroup permission were not saving because of a database error caused by another product I uninstalled today. All fixed and working now ^^

You're like one of those knowledge assimilating robots that solves its own problems Hornstar xD

Iain

[Taurus1]

Man, how did I miss this? This is fantastic guys! Thanks!

I use this: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=202160

Is it possible to have my 'Post Template' option show on the Quick Reply box?

[Trek]

Originally Posted by Taurus1

Man, how did I miss this? This is fantastic guys! Thanks!

I use this: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=202160

Is it possible to have my 'Post Template' option show on the Quick Reply box?

Yes it is, I use this and it's in my quick reply. =)

[Taurus1]

Originally Posted by Trek

Yes it is, I use this and it's in my quick reply. =)

Thanks. I use that too. Is there a setting in that to enable it in quick reply? Because at this stage it aint.

[Kintaro81]

can I specific in what forum the mod will be active?

[yotsume]

Latest version works on vb3.7x just to let you know. (zero errors)

SUGGESTIONS:

1. Your term "Defined" should be changed to "Shared" in the phrases. Shared is much clearer then defined.
2. The usergroup permissions should be set to off for all usergroups by default. Even banned usergroups have permission to use the templates!

[agguvenligi]

great mod thanx !

[furnival]

Excellent mod. Works like a charm. Thanks also to @Mystics for the quick editor plugin code.