End-User Options - Default Postbit Selectable By Members

Hack Support

This hack is now discontinued - this means that while it will remain available for download and use, there will be no further updates, nor will support be provided as the thread is no longer monitored. You can now check out the 3.8.x version of this hack, as it also works with v3.7.5, v3.6.12 (and maybe even earlier versions).

Please click Mark as Installed if you are using this hack.


vBulletin Version Compatibility

This hack can be used with v3.6.10 and v3.7.x. This has not been tested with earlier versions of v3.6.x, but should work.


What Does This Hack Do?

This is a hack that lets your members select the type of postbit they want displayed for themselves, just like here at vBulletin.org.

vBulletin now uses a horizontal postbit as default, but it used to display the postbit vertically in two columns (see screenshots) and some long time members prefer the old school postbit over the new one, and this hack gives them the option. You can leave the forum wide setting as the new postbit, and members can choose themselves if they want this or the old one.

Show single posts will also be affected by this setting.

Now, as an added bonus, you can choose to display the member's default postbit in posts or threads.

DEMO: You can see how this works by testing the function out right here at vBulletin.org, all you need to do is tick the Yes, I prefer old-style postbit checkbox in the Thread Display Options of User CP -> Edit Options. Then check a few threads to see what it does.


IMPORTANT NOTE: This hack will only work if you use the horizontal postbit display site-wide.
I have no plans in making it work with the postbit legacy site-wide. I have looked into it, and it would require code changes to vBulletin's core files to make it work.

So, under the Style & Language Settings section of vBulletin Options in the AdminCP:

• Ensure Use Legacy (Vertical) Postbit Template is set to No.

IMPORTANT NOTE 2: When using Quick Reply when you are in legacy layout with your postbits, posts the QR are displayed in postbit layout when submitted. This quirk is rectified with a refresh of the page (see post #46 for more info). But there is a fix in the v3.8.x version of this hack (which will work with 3.7.x).


Installation Instructions

The Default Postbit Installation Instructions 3.7.xxx.pdf instructions file is included in attached .zip (includes visual instructions).
NOTE: If upgrading then just do Step 2 and Step 3 again.

Uninstall Instructions

1. In the AdminCP, go to User Profile Fields -> User Profile Field Manager.
   • Delete the Default Postbit profile field.
2. Uninstall the product using the AdminCP Product Manager.

Version History

v3.7.002 - Thursday 4th September 2008
-- Final Release
-- Fixed: Bug where keywords being searched for were not being highlighted in the results
-- Changed: Total code rewrite
-- Changed: Instructions
-- Changed: Screenshots
-- Changed: No more editing of plugins
-- Added: AdminCP Options for user profile field ID and displaying members default postbit in post/thread
-- Added: 2 new phrases

v3.7.001 - Tuesday 8th July 2008
-- Initial Release


Show Your Appreciation

Although not required, if you have enjoyed the benefits of this hack, and would like show your appreciation for my efforts, then please feel free to click on the Support Developer link and donate any amount you feel is appropriate.

[Mosh]

Originally Posted by Scamorz

It doesn't work for me

I have 3.7.0 and i followed all instrunctions, but when i check box it doesn't change nothing...

I have 3 different styles and i make test on default style...

If you have definitely followed the instructions to the letter it should work, so [s]I can not suggest anything more without checking out your installation.

If you want me to take a look then feel free to PM me your site address, a temp admin user (with admin permissions - Can Administer Settings for editing options, Can Administer Styles for editing templates, Can Administer Users for editing User Profile Fields and finally Can Administer Plugins for editing products), and ftp access details, without these I can not help you. I will look when I have time, and even if I have a look, I can not guarantee that I will be able to fix it, especially if your site is not in English (I only read/write in English), so it is up to you what you want to do. You can revoke these after I have helped you out.

If you do not want me to take a look, then[/s] there is nothing else I can do to help.

[Yosef Sh]

it doesn't work 3.7.4

[Mosh]

Originally Posted by Yosef Sh

it doesn't work 3.7.4

I just installed this on a test board with v3.7.4 PL1 and it works as it should, this has been tested on all versions of v3.7.x (from 3.7.4 PL1 down to 3.7.0) and works with all versions so far.

Make sure you have followed the instructions to the letter and it should work, regardless of what style you use (as long as they have a standard postbit and legacy postbit).

[Yosef Sh]

Hot Blue style

[Mosh]

Originally Posted by Yosef Sh

Hot Blue style

It works fine with the Hot Blue style, see the attachment, I have not come across one style yet it does not work with. You sure you did all the steps correctly???

[Yosef Sh]

Yes the same
do you want to a give a screenshot to know where is the problem

[Mosh]

Originally Posted by Yosef Sh

Yes the same
do you want to a give a screenshot to know where is the problem

If you have definitely followed the instructions to the letter it should work, so [s]I can not suggest anything more without checking out your installation.

If you want me to take a look then feel free to PM me your site address, a temp admin user (with admin permissions - Can Administer Settings for editing options, Can Administer Styles for editing templates, Can Administer Users for editing User Profile Fields and finally Can Administer Plugins for editing products), and ftp access details, without these I can not help you. I will look when I have time, and even if I have a look, I can not guarantee that I will be able to fix it, especially if your site is not in English (I only read/write in English), so it is up to you what you want to do. You can revoke these after I have helped you out.

If you do not want me to take a look, then [/s]there is nothing else I can do to help.

[Yosef Sh]

Originally Posted by Mosh

Can Administer Styles for editing templates, Can Administer Users

what i should do in style

[Mosh]

Originally Posted by Yosef Sh

what i should do in style

That is an admin permission, there is nothing else I can do to help without looking at your installation.

[Yosef Sh]

I'm the admin ..
what to change or to add in the style?
because you didnt mentioned anything about style in the PDF file