New Posting Features - [AJAX] vB Post Templates 1.5.0

vB Post Templates

vB4 Version: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=242246

This modification adds an extension to your User CP, and posting interface. Both which allow you to pre-create "Post Templates". This is useful for repetitive posts, such as common replies to commonly answered questions.

A quick example would be here on vBulletin.org, all the moderators post nearly the same reply to users who are unlicensed, with this modification they would only need to insert a post template in their User CP, and then they could easily push that template into any post, quickly.

Ofcourse this could be used as an actual "Template", for users who make certain posts that are always constructed in some way or form, an example for that could be people who release modifications who like to structure their first post, and generally try to do universally.

Another use would be simply storing common responses or phrases, and you'd simply be able to push them into posts quickly without typing them


How does it work?

Very simple, in your User CP you can create two new things. One is categories for your post templates, and you'll need atleast one category before you can create a post template. Then secondly ofcourse, you can create post templates.

Once you have atleast one of each, when making new topics, or replies, or blogs, or anywhere with the full post editor, you'll see a new option integrated into the vBulletin WYSIWYG called 'Post Templates', clicking it will open a menu showing you your post templates categorised. Click any of the post templates, and AJAX will quickly request then spit the contents of that post template, into your post!



Features

• Fully Integrates into vBulletin WYSIWYG editor
• Unlimited amount of categories/templates allowed.
• Fast template inclusion, through AJAX.

Translations
Spanish - Thanks to dvbusuario

FAQ
1) Does this work on lower vB versions?
A) I've not tested it, so feel free if you wish, but you may experience errors.


Change Log

- Version 1.5.1
Fixed bug with attachment bbcode manager in editor toolbar

- Version 1.5.0
Enhanced User CP Interface - More user friendly I hope!
Cleaned WYSIWYG Integration - Empty categories hidden, and PT hidden if no categories with templates are found
Usergroup Permissions - Ability to decide who can use PT, who can create items in PT, who can create "defined" items in PT, and who can use "defined" items in PT.
Defined Items - For those with permission to create defined items, they can create categories and templates and with the defined option make the category/template "Public" to all users who can use "defined" items.


If you have any questions, suggestions, or anything else then feel free to let me know

[Forum Lover]

Okay!! Installed.

[valdet]

Deceptor this is an amazing hack.

Can you please take some time to see if you can make it work for 3.6.x too.

I hardcoded $template_hook[usercp_navbar_bottom] in USERCP_SHELL to diplay post templates, but the created post templates aren't showing up on WYSIWYG editor dropdown menu.

Thanks

[franzis]

Hello folks,

the addon works wunderful - all group permissions and other requests are considered!
THANKS A LOT!

But there's an error occured: if you upload an attachment you are not able to place it in your posting by the vB-Code (paperclip).. But if you write the code manually, it works.

Can anyone reproduce that?

LG Franzis

[Vitaly]

Found a way to sort categories, to keep most useful on top . Added 1,2,3 before each name .

[Vitaly]

Bug in 3.7.4 PL1

Ups... when mod is on and templater box exists in editor, icon "insert attachments" stop working.

May be, can be fixed?

[franzis]

Originally Posted by Vitaly

Bug in 3.7.4 PL1

Ups... when mod is on and templater box exists in editor, icon "insert attachments" stop working.

May be, can be fixed?

Post #53
In vB 3.8.0 RC 2 too!!

LG Franzis

[jluerken]

I was searching for such a feature for a very long time. Many thanks...

[Stifmeister2]

Originally Posted by franzis

Hello folks,

the addon works wunderful - all group permissions and other requests are considered!
THANKS A LOT!

But there's an error occured: if you upload an attachment you are not able to place it in your posting by the vB-Code (paperclip).. But if you write the code manually, it works.

Can anyone reproduce that?


LG Franzis

Damn... I want this fixed before I install this mod.

[djr]

Originally Posted by djr

If you manage to do this I will match Vitaly's donation

Thanks for the update, donated as promised

Edit: One small wish from me - could you please also add support for the Quick Reply editor? Princeton has a nice solution for this in his smilies button mod.

[Stifmeister2]

Originally Posted by djr

Thanks for the update, donated as promised

Edit: One small wish from me - could you please also add support for the Quick Reply editor? Princeton has a nice solution for this in his smilies button mod.

Yes I need this too, as I pretty much always use the quick reply...