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Version: 1.6.2, by Mystics Mystics is offline
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Category: Miscellaneous Hacks - Version: 3.6.x Rating:
Released: 08-03-2006 Last Update: 05-24-2008 Installs: 459
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Thread Prefixes

Version: 1.6.2
vBulletin Version: 3.6.10
Developer: Michael (Mystics) Koenig (www.vbulletin-germany.com)
Modification-Language: English & German & French (thanks to ReadWrite - Note: Readme has not yet been translated to french.)
Install-difficulty: Medium
File-edits: 5
Template-edits: 10


Brief Description of the Modification

This modification allows your users to choose a thread prefix for each thread. To do this you are able to select an appropriate prefix from a list beside the title while posting a new thread - for example 'Help', 'Problem', 'Search' etc.

This prefix will be displayed in front of the thread title. The result will be for example:
Problem - I can't find this setting

Problem is the thread prefix, I can't find this setting is the title of the thread.

The prefixes displayed in this list may be defined by a moderator for each of his moderated forums (Forum Tools -> Manage Thread Prefixes); of course an administrator and a super moderator is allowed to do this for every forum.


Features
  • Moderators are able to create own prefixes for each of their moderated forums.
    (Forum -> Forum Tools -> Manage Thread Prefixes -> threadprefix.php)
  • Display of the prefixes on forum display, search results, subscribed threads and within the thread itself.
  • It is possible to change the prefix with editing the first post of a thread or with the thread tools available for moderators at any time.
Settings in Admin CP
  • Maximum prefixes per forum
  • Thread Prefix required: Users have to select a thread prefix for their threads. You can select this globally for all forums or on a per forum basis.
  • Default Thread Prefixes: You may set default prefixes which will either be shown only in forums without own prefixes or be shown in addition to existing prefixes
  • Show Thread Prefixes in extra column or in front of the thread title in the same column
  • Alignment of the prefixes (if 'Show in extra column' is enabled): Align left, align right, center
  • Show Prefix in 'Last Post' column
  • Prefix HTML Markup: Specify an HTML tag with which to display the prefixes (bold, italic, red etc.)
  • Allow Thread Prefix search: If enabled, the prefixes of all forums the user has access to will be grouped in a list and displayed in the search engine.
  • Per Forum:
    • Allow Thread Prefixes in this Forum
    • Thread Prefix Required in this Forum.
Screenshots

See attachments.


Version-History

1.6.2 (2008-05-24 - 9:30 pm CET)
  • Fixed XSS security issue:
    Import the updated xml file (product-threadprefix_*.xml) to fix the security issue!
  • Changes for vBulletin 3.6.10 (Updated Template modifications)
  • Bugfix: It's possible again to search for prefixes
  • Installation script prefixinstall.php now works with IE7 too.
1.6.1 (2006-08-29 - 11:30 pm CET)
  • Bugfix: It's possible again to change the prefix by editing the first post of a thread.
  • Bugfix: The prefix will be forwarded correctly and without an error to the advanced editor while editing the first post via AJAX.
  • New: Thread Prefixes for discussion threads for user infractions and reported posts.
    You can enter those thread prefixes within your vBulletin settings.
  • New: Ability to sort the thread prefixes in descending order.
    (Forum Tools -> Manage Thread Prefixes)
  • New: Version check for the Thread Prefix Product within the AdminCP.
  • Import the updated xml file (product-threadprefix_*.xml) and upload the updated file /upload/threadprefix.php to your server.
1.6.0 (2006-08-04 - 07:00 pm CET)
  • Changes for vBulletin 3.6.0
  • Because you have to upload all files of vBulletin 3.6, there are no instructions for the update. Just follow the standard instructions for the file and template changes.
  • Fixed error within the search engine.
  • New: Prefixes are displayed within Content Syndication (external.php)
  • Do not forget to import the updated xml file (product-threadprefix_*.xml)!
1.5.5 (2006-04-09 - 03:00 pm CET)
  • Fixed database error within the search engine.
    (if prefix was selected and results were shown as posts)
  • Just import the updated xml file.
1.5.4 (2006-03-20 - 01:30 am CET)
  • Fixed small error within the search engine.
  • Just import the updated xml file.
1.5.3 (2006-03-19 - 03:30 pm CET)
  • Changes in includes/class_dm_threadpost.php for vB 3.5.4
  • Changes in includes/functions_threadprefix.php for vB 3.5.4
  • New: Search for prefixes only is now possible (without keywords)
  • New: Prefixes are displayed in "Similar Threads"
  • New: Separator between prefix and thread title within threads/emails may now be defined in your Admin Control Panel (used to be always " - ").
  • New: Save Thread Prefix in Search Preferences
1.5.2 (2005-11-03 - 07:30 pm CET)
  • Missing phrase: updateprefixes
  • Fixed small error in /threadprefix.php
1.5.1 (2005-11-02 - 09:30 pm CET)
  • First version for vBulletin 3.5.1
1.5.0 (2005-11-02 - 09:30 pm CET)
  • First version for vBulletin 3.5.0 (only one file edit more because of a missing hook)
Installation
  1. Upload all files from the upload directory to your vBulletin directory on your server.

    Overview of the files and corresponding directories:
    • /threadprefix.php
    • /admincp/prefixinstall.php
    • /admincp/prefixinstall_text.php
    • /includes/functions_threadprefix.php
  2. Import the file "product-threadprefix_english.xml" with 'Manage Products':
    Admin Control Panel -> Plugin System -> Manage Products ->
    [Add/Import Product] -> Select file -> Import
  3. Open this file with your browser:
    http://www.yourdomain.com/forum/admincp/prefixinstall.php
  4. Log in as administrator and follow the instructions
Time needed for installation: approx. 30 min.
Tested for version: 3.5.0 (and above).

Note: If you have used the Thread Category / Prefix Hack in vBulletin 3.0.x, don't worry: all existing prefixes will be imported during the installation. You just have to re-do your thread prefix settings in your vBulletin Options.

Update Product
  1. Upload all files from the upload directory to your vBulletin directory on your server.

    Overview of the files and corresponding directories:
    • /threadprefix.php
    • /admincp/prefixinstall.php
    • /admincp/prefixinstall_text.php
    • /includes/functions_threadprefix.php
  2. Import the file "product-threadprefix_english.xml" with 'Manage Products':
    Admin Control Panel -> Plugin System -> Manage Products ->
    [Add/Import Product] -> Select file -> Import

    You have to select 'Allow Overwrite' -> 'Yes' before clicking on Import!
  3. Open this file with your browser:
    http://www.yourdomain.com/forum/admincp/prefixinstall.php
  4. Log in, select the version you want to update from (at Step 2 -> 'Update Modification') and follow the instructions.
Short overview of the needed modifications

1. Files that need to be edited:
  • /showthread.php (Display prefix in 'Similar Threads')
  • /clientscript/vbulletin_textedit.js (JavaScript error message if no prefix was selected)
  • /includes/class_dm_threadpost.php (Prefix within emails to moderators)
  • /includes/functions_databuild.php (Update prefix in column 'Last Post' for mod functions)
  • /includes/functions_online.php (Display prefix in 'Who's online')

    It is your decision if you need the above functions or if you decide do use the product without file modifications!
    You don't have to do the file modifications as the product will work even though without them!
2. New files:
  • /threadprefix.php
  • /includes/functions_threadprefix.php
3. Templates that need to be edited:
  • editpost
  • FORUMDISPLAY
  • newthread
  • search_forums
  • search_results
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • threadadmin_editthread
  • threadbit
  • threadbit_announcement
  • threadbit_deleted
4. New templates:
  • threadprefix_listbit
  • threadprefix_modify
5. New phrases:
  • Too many to list them all - they will be created automatically while importing the xml file
Final words

If the modification doesn't work correct after installation, please verify all modifications you have made within the files and the templates. Be sure you have uploaded all edited and new files.

The modification was tested extensive and will function properly if installed correct.

Thanks to ReadWrite for his french translation.

Special Thanks to Andreas for his help with the hooks.

Have fun with the modification!

Please click Install if you have installed it

Mike

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  #362  
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Its really time that this hack becomes standard.
It should find its way to the next Jelsoft Release and become a default part of a vBulletin installation
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Without a doubt.
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How to addapt the scroll to my style, is using vbulletin default style.
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Hi guys,
I don't know what the hell I did... When I firstly installed, it was ok, I remember. Now, after more then 1 month, I don't know why, in my Forum Tools there is not the function t add prefixes.
I would like to add prefixes to this area, but in the Tool there isn't.

Can you help me?

Thanks

Steve
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Old 09-14-2007, 10:00 AM
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Ciao Stefano

Sembra che nel template non ci sia la stringa per quel link. Ti riporto le modifiche del template da fare per aggiungere quel link tra gli admin tools.

in FORUMDISPLAY

trova:

Code:
<if condition="$show['post_new_announcement']">
<div><label for="fa_pan"><input type="radio" name="do" id="fa_pan" value="postannouncement" />$vbphrase[post_new_announcement]</label></div>
</if>
sotto aggiungi:

Code:
<if condition="$foruminfo['allowprefix']">
<div><label for="fa_cat"><input type="radio" name="do" id="fa_cat" value="manageprefix" />$vbphrase[manage_threadprefix]</label></div>
</if>
poi trova:

Code:
<if condition="$show['post_new_announcement']">
    <option value="postannouncement">$vbphrase[post_new_announcement]</option>
</if>
sotto aggiungi:

Code:
<if condition="$foruminfo['allowprefix']">
    <option value="manageprefix">$vbphrase[manage_threadprefix]</option>
</if>
Se non risolvi in questo modo allora non so quale possa essere il problema.
Bye bye
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It works!
Thank you very much pollon!

Regards

Steve
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In the display options drop down for prefixes, there is no option to display threads without a prefix. Having this option can be very handy for applying prefixes to forums. Can you please add this?

When searching the total forum for threads with a certain prefix, the search engines does not allow for a search on thread prefix only.
When searching for a term + thread prefix, then the outcome is just for the term and includes threads with other or no thread prefixes.
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Will this every be fixed? I really really really need something just like this, but I already messed up my board a few times trying to install it and I despise doing file edits. Anybody?
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Quote:
Version-History

1.6.1 (2006-08-29 - 11:30 pm CET)
Er... a year later ain't too much, could you please do an update? This mod is really needed
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Old 09-30-2007, 07:17 AM
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I want all priefuxes show on the "forumdisplay"
Could anybody tell me what shoud I do?
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