Miscellaneous Hacks - Ranks Without Usergroups

Overview

This product allows you to define ranks that can be assigned to individual users without having to create usergroups with which to associate them. These ranks will then display beneath ranks defined in the "User rank Manager" in postbits and profile pages. All of the settings are self-explanatory.

In postbit:



In profile:

Updates:

Version 1.1:

• Fixed problem arising on some sites where only last user shows rank.

Version 1.2:

• Removed case sensitivity of usernames.

Compatibility:

Tested and working on VB 4.2.x and should 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 - Ranks Without Usergroups
• TAZ - Ranks Without Usergroups

[MarkFL]

Update - Version 1.2:

• Removed case sensitivity of usernames.

[BadgerDog]

Originally Posted by MarkFL

Update - Version 1.2:

• Removed case sensitivity of usernames.

Thank you !! :up:

Now, I'm still trying to master color changes...

Quite a learning process for a 68 year old veteran, but interesting..

Regards,
Doug

[Xarwin]

Originally Posted by MarkFL

No, this product, as it stands, allows you as an admin to define the HTML/CSS for ranks and then apply them to users. The way I see it, such a rank is earned though contributions to the site, rather than simply chosen by users.

For example, one of our global moderators puts in a great deal of time helping me beta test mods on our dev site, and so I gave her a small icon to denote her role as a beta tester. It was something I felt she deserved

However, I realize not everyone will have the same use for any particular mod, and so when I get time (currently working on a bear of a mod), I will see if I can do something useful with your suggestion.

Ah that's cool, thanks for the response :-).

[Elixar]

Hey Mark, anyway to have a copy of the CSS for the rank shown in the image? I remember you posting it on my forum somewhere but can't find it.

[ProfC]

This is something that I really like the look of, and will explore it once our new userbars are in place (thanks again for all the help you've provided with our custom display!)

[Elixar]

Can I use this to just apply text ranks?

[MarkFL]

Originally Posted by Elixar

Can I use this to just apply text ranks?

Yes, you can use any valid HTML.

[X-or]

there might be a bug either in the product or in the css provided in post #9

when stacked with an image rank there is an issue in the profile page, the container will overlap the image rank and the text will be under the container

[MarkFL]

Originally Posted by X-or

there might be a bug either in the product or in the css provided in post #9

when stacked with an image rank there is an issue in the profile page, the container will overlap the image rank and the text will be under the container

I would guess it to be a CSS issue because I don't have anything like that happening on my dev site.

[X-or]

could you kindly provide your own css code?
will test if issue is specific to the css