Request: VB3 Administrative Post Custome Background.

[Aceman]

I have seen this hack before on older versions of VB but please read the entire request and you'll understand what I'm asking for.

Request: I'm wondering if it would be possible to create a way to allow ADMINS or MODERATORS posts to have a CUSTOM background color, WHEN they are posting something that is in an "OFFICAL" copacity. This would have to be an option that they select when making a post, that signifies that this post is offical and NOT just a standard post. In essence this would highlite a Offical administrative post in the thread so it stood out from a standard post. If the admin/mod did NOT select the special highlite option their post would apprear normally.

I'd like this because sometimes it's nice to post something "offical" in a thread that stands out as a way of saying, "Hey... stop what your doing." But for normal posting to threads it would be nice to just blend in like everyone else.

Anyone got any ideas?

Aceman

[Aceman]

What? No ideas? nothing?

Aceman

[Aceman]

Would anyone be able to point me to a hack that kinda does this so I can code it myself and then release it.. I'm not bad at coding.. it's just I'm really not sure where to start with this?

Aceman

[Xenon]

in vb3 this is very easy, as you can use template conditionals.

all you have to do is to set up a new field in the post table (for example 'isofficial') and then add a checkbox to the newreply template to chenge the value of it.

then in the postbit template just use a condition if the isofficial is set or not

[Aceman]

Interesting idea Xenon.. thank you for the guideance I'll see what I can come up with.

Aceman

[Xenon]

np

looking forward to see this hack

[Aceman]

I have hit a stumbing block in the development of this hack because I'm not firm on the proper use of the <if> condictionals. If you think you can help please continue to read.

1. First I decided to add the "Offical SFM Administrative Posting?" checkbox option to the quickreply. If I get this working right I'll add this to the new_reply. To add this I used the following code in the template "showthread_quickreply".

<!-- Aceman ADDON -->
<if condition="$show['admincplink']">
<label for="qr_isoffical">
<input type="checkbox" name="isoffical" value="1" id="qr_isoffical" tabindex="6" />
$vbphrase[isoffical]
</label>
</if>
<!-- Aceman ADDON END-->

The <if condition> make this ONLY visible to an admin on my forums, to everyone else it simply does not show. I used this method because I don't yet know how to make this visible to admin and moderators.. so I used this for now.. if you know how to set this up for groups.. please tell me the proper coding.

2. I then setup a PHRASE called "isoffical" with the text: "Offical SFM Administrative Posting?" you can see this in the attached image.

3. I'm at the step now where I need to use a perticular <table> command based on if isoffical = 1 or 0. If it = 1 then use this. **I think this is done in the postbit template.. not sure **

<table width="100%" border="0" align="center" cellpadding="$stylevar[cellpadding]" cellspacing="0" bgcolor="#990000" class="tborder">

if it = 0 then use this

<table width="100%" border="0" align="center" cellpadding="$stylevar[cellpadding]" cellspacing="0" class="tborder"> ((note: bgcolor="#990000" is missing in this version))

The conditional I have started doesn't work.. but I need two <if condition=?????><if> with the above <table> information in between I just don't know what's the best way to do this..

Can anyone help a lost sole who's making an effort?

Aceman

[Aceman]

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[Aceman]

In addition,

If your a vb-coding pro and I'm completely doing this incorrectly. Please tell me what might be easier and I'll do that.. I'm not asking anyone to do this hack for me.. I'm learning.. I'm just seeking alittle expert guidance from those of you who are uber coders.

Thanks in advance.
Aceman

[Aceman]

::from the bottom of a bucket::

Help me!