End-User Options - GTUserCP - Enhanced USERCP Interface + USERCP Menu

NEW 1.1.1 VERSION (download GTUSERCP_111-2.zip)

The 1.1.0+ version now replaces the USERCP_SHELL template. No edits are necessary. However, manual edits are required if you wish to use the UserCP Menu like we have here on vbulletin.org.

If upgrading from a previous version you can revert the "USERCP_SHELL", "SUBSCRIBE", and "usercp_nav_folderbit" template.

Custom modification brought to you by Joe Velez (aka Princeton vbulletin.org Admin).


This modification is a combination of the new vb.org USERCP and the UserCP dropdown menu.

Why would you want to install these features?

1. Decrease Server Resources
2. Increase Usability

Support modification by "Installing", "nominating for MOTM", and/or donating.

How does this help with server resources?

Typically if you want to edit or view your personal information you would click the UserCP navbar link (wait for the page to load) and click the option you wish to view.

Did you know?

You just hit the server with 11 Queries + HTTP Request + Bandwidth just for visiting the UserCP default page. What's worst is that this is not even the page that you want to view. Yep, you guessed it there goes an additional hit to the server.

Add this modification to bypass the UserCP default page.
The savings are HUGE especially on a big-board site.

How does this help with usability?

1. Private Messages are the most frequently used user option.
   • Moving this to the top will give members quicker access.
   • Displaying custom folders will also bypass some pages (clicks) and therefore decreases server resources.
2. Collapsing/Expanding some of the options will provide members quicker access to what is important to them.

This modification has been reported working on earlier vb versions 3.5.4+.

Instructions:

1. Install product via Product Manager.
2. If you want to add UserCP Menu read the README file. This has to be done manually.
3. Show your support click "Mark As Installed", nominate for MOTM, rate this modification, and/or donate.

History:

v 1.1.1-2 : Missing phrase
v 1.1.1 : Added SUBSCRIBE template replacements
v 1.1.0 : New 3.6.8 version released (w/ template hook)v 1.0.2 : Added missing template changes
v 1.0.1 : Added missing template changes

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[Skavenger]

just revert that templates

[ssslippy]

Wonderfull addition making this a plugin. If you really wanted to you could make the menu a plugin and then just do one template edit of removing the User CP link.

[X-Ocean]

Originally Posted by Princeton

New 1.1.0 version released (GTUSERCP_110.zip)

The 1.1.0 version now replaces the USERCP_SHELL template. No edits are necessary. However, manual edits are required if you wish to use the UserCP Menu like we have here on vbulletin.org.

Where do I find the navbar so i can make the manual changes?

/Jonas

[X-Ocean]

Neber mind i found it,

[rayw]

I'm assuming you just have to revert the USERCP_SHELL template and then install the product? If that's the case, it is working great - Thanks a lot!

[Saviour]

You might want to include in your Read Me file...specific instructions for those who are upgrading from the previous version...otherwise, I'll just leave the previous version as is...since it's already installed and working fine with 3.6.8.

[Princeton]

If upgrading from a previous version you can revert the "USERCP_SHELL", "SUBSCRIBE", and "usercp_nav_folderbit" template.

I just uploaded a new version (1.1.1) - I left out the replacements for the SUBSCRIBE template.

[Saviour]

Other than the fact that the new version is a plug-in and not simply template edits and image uploads?

I mean...I have the previous version installed...and it's working ...so what the hay?

Know what I mean?

If I revert my current templates, I'm afraid I'll remvoe something from a previous edit or mod...and then be all screwed up...if you can see where I'm coming from.

I know this mod is yours...and I'm enjoying the previous version...nothing but Kudos fromm all the members of my community...so I look at it this way:

If it ain't broke...why fix it?

[Fenriz]

What about changes in pm_messagelist template from previous version? Should it be also reverted?

[Smiry Kin's]

would be better if PM's was on the first page, rather then new posts in subscribe threads etc.... maybe make PM's show if new/if no new subscribe posts.