Need to install code to enable Members Only forum

[RichSage]

Hi All,

I've installed vBulletin, and all is well...

Now I need to install a few lines of php code to password protect the forums.

I am using a membership program to manage all aspects of that.

My problem is that I don't know where to find the vBulleting template files to insert the code into a web page above the body area. The page where I insert the code should be an index type of page that is "called" everywhere a user may go in vBulletin. Something like a header file would work...

Any suggestions where to insert the 5 lines of php code I have?

Thanks, Sam.

[Opserty]

<a href="http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/plugin_system" target="_blank">Plugin System</a>

Hook Location: global_start or global_setup_complete

[RichSage]

Opserty,

I have around 3 hours of 'back end work' on vB. Where can I find the above location or files?

Thanks very much for answering my question.
Cheers,
Sam

[Opserty]

You don't need to edit files, did you read through the link I provided? Use The Plugin Manager and create a plugin with the hook location I mentioned above.

[RichSage]

Originally Posted by Opserty

You don't need to edit files, did you read through the link I provided? Use The Plugin Manager and create a plugin with the hook location I mentioned above.

Hi again,

I went through the setup and created a plugin for both variables, and no luck.

I also tested the code, and it works fine on a sample page that I am protecting.

How I need to protect my entire installation of vBulletin, and no progress on that front.

Any suggestions?

Thanks, Sam

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Follow up...

Where is the template for example that 'calls' the header image (/images/misc/vbulletin3_logo_white.gif) for example. IF I can edit that template, I can insert my code so that vBulletin, the vB BLOG and vB Project areas are all protected.

Any advice?
Thanks, Sam

[Marco van Herwaarden]

That would be the 'header' template. Please be aware however that you can not insert PHP-code directly into templates.

[RichSage]

Originally Posted by Marco van Herwaarden

That would be the 'header' template. Please be aware however that you can not insert PHP-code directly into templates.

Marco,

Then what is your suggestion for inserting my 5 lines of php code to make my membership site?

Sam

[Marco van Herwaarden]

See the manual: Including External Files

[RichSage]

Hi Marco,

The directions in the above URL worked perfectly!

Thanks a bunch!!!!

Preta Dag!

Sam