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Text Typer BBCode · **Released**: 03-20-2011

The Text Typer BB Code For vBulletin
by Thelonius Beck

***NOTE: Though I've indicated vB Version 3.8.x, there is no reason that this should not work in ANY vB version.***

For this fun and simple BB Code, you need only upload one (1) file, make a single template edit, and add a single CSS definition.
Let's get started.

First we upload the 'js' file to our forum root directory. For me, this is the 'public_html' directory, but yours may well be 'public_html/forum' or 'public_html/forums'.

Now we open our Admin CP > Styles & Templates > Style Manager > All Style Options (making sure to choose the correct style)
Add to the bottom of your 'headinclude' template:

Code:

<!-- Text Typer -->
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.3/jquery.min.js"></script>
<script type="text/javascript" src="js/TypingText.js">>
/****************************************************
* Typing Text script- By Twey @ Dynamic Drive Forums
* Visit Dynamic Drive for this script and more: http://www.dynamicdrive.com
* This notice MUST stay intact for legal use
****************************************************/
</script>
<script type="text/javascript">
jQuery(function($){
    var typrs = $('.typer'), typng = [], tl = typrs.length, typr = 0;
    typrs.each(function(i){
        typng[i] = [$(this), new TypingText(this, 100, '_', delayType)];
    });
    function typeThem(){
        typrs.hide();
        typng[typr = typr % tl][0].show();
        typng[typr++][1].run();
    }
    function delayType(){
        setTimeout(typeThem, 3000);
    }
    typeThem();
});
</script>
<!--/Text Typer -->

If you like, you can preformat the Text Typer by adding code to your 'Additional CSS Definitions'. It's not required, but I think it adds to the effect.

I was going for an "80's Sci Fi thinking computer" look with mine. Looks great on my black background. You do what looks best for your style(s).
Code:
```
/* ***** Text Typer ***** */

.typer{
     font-family: lucida console;
     font-weight: bold;
     color: #00ff00;
}
```
*Click Save* (NOTE: If you use multiple styles, you will need to repeat steps 2 & 3 for each style you use.)
Now, for the final step, we go Admin CP > Custom BB Codes > Add New BB Code.
- Title:
  Code:
```
Text Typer
```
- BB Code Tag Name:
  Code:
```
typer
```
- Replacement:
  Code:
```
<span class="typer">{param}</span>
```
- Example:
  Code:
```
[typer]Your Text Here...[/typer]
```
- Description:
  Code:
```
Self typing text effect.
```
- Use {option}:
  Code:
```
No
```
- Button Image (Optional):
  Code:
```
I Really Have No Idea What A 'Text Typer' Button Should Look Like, So Suggestions Are Welcome
```
- Remove Tag If Empty:
  Code:
```
Yes
```
- Disable BB Code Within This BB Code:
  Code:
```
Yes
```
- Disable Smilies Within This BB Code:
  Code:
```
Yes
```
- Disable Word Wrapping Within This BB Code:
  Code:
```
No
```
*Click Save* and we're done.

Now for the 'important' bit.
This code is specifically designed to show one(1) instance of the text typer effect at a time. Meaning that if more than one post on a page contains the [typer] code, they will take turns displaying it. Also, being Java based, the effect will not show on 'Quick Reply' until the page is refreshed.

Please Note: I did not write the Text Typer script. I merely made it work as a vBulletin BB Code.
The Typing Text script utilized for this BB Code was written by 'Twey' at Dynamic Drive, and is available for download HERE. He has attached a notice of authorship to the code, and I have to ask that you DO NOT REMOVE IT.
The jQuery functions were done by 'jscheuer1', also at Dynamic Drive. You can find the original code posted HERE.

For a preview of the functioning BBCode go HERE

sulasno · #2 03-21-2011, 04:22 PM

tagged and thanks

looks cool

Thelonius Beck · #3 03-21-2011, 05:36 PM

Great, glad you like it. I know it's a silly little feature, but it's fun. I just hope someone gets some use out of it.

Alfa1 · #4 03-23-2011, 12:35 AM

Actually I have been searching for something very similar for years. Is there any chance that you would release a typing ticker? Similar to this, but typing:
vB News Ticker - Your Blogs RSS Feeds and Forums in a Marquee

Hornstar · #5 03-23-2011, 06:47 AM

Awesome!

Hornstar · #6 03-23-2011, 07:08 AM

Update, Tried everything, refreshed page several times. It does not seem to parse the bbcode. Instead I see in the post [typer]words words words[/typer]

Thelonius Beck · #7 03-23-2011, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfa1

Actually I have been searching for something very similar for years. Is there any chance that you would release a typing ticker? Similar to this, but typing:
vB News Ticker - Your Blogs RSS Feeds and Forums in a Marquee

That's a really great idea. I'll look into it.

EDIT: Do you already have a news ticker installed?

Thelonius Beck · #8 03-23-2011, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hornstar

Update, Tried everything, refreshed page several times. It does not seem to parse the bbcode. Instead I see in the post [typer]words words words[/typer]

Hmmm...odd.

The only thing I can think of that would cause that is incorrect BBCode parameters.

I even went so far as to remove the JavaScipt document & mess up the code in my 'headinclude' template and could not reproduce the issue.

As far as I know, even if you have it set to do nothing whatsoever, your BBCode should parse as long as what's in your tag matches what's in the 'BB Code Tag Name:' field.

Is there any way you could provide a link to an example of the failure? PMs accepted in case you don't want to post the link here.

Thelonius Beck · #9 03-23-2011, 02:07 PM

Very Minor Update: (not enough for a version change)

I noticed that I had left an unnecessary <div></div> around the replacement code in the instructions.

Post & ReadMe file changed to reflect this.

Hornstar · #10 03-23-2011, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thelonius Beck

Hmmm...odd.

The only thing I can think of that would cause that is incorrect BBCode parameters.

I even went so far as to remove the JavaScipt document & mess up the code in my 'headinclude' template and could not reproduce the issue.

As far as I know, even if you have it set to do nothing whatsoever, your BBCode should parse as long as what's in your tag matches what's in the 'BB Code Tag Name:' field.

Is there any way you could provide a link to an example of the failure? PMs accepted in case you don't want to post the link here.

Thanks for taking a look.
http://www.gamerzneeds.net/forums/sp...ml#post1659611

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