New Posting Features - Check for New Replies

What is it?
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This mod checks for any new replies when posting to a forum or group discussion. If there are new posts since the last time the user has viewed the thread, the user is redirected to the preview page and a warning message is displayed. (This was originally requested here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=264036). The mod also adds a "Topic Review" section to the bottom of the Full Editor/Preview (Go Advanced) page for group discussions similar to the one for forum threads, and marks the new posts with a red "New" message.


Installation:
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1) In the Product Manager in AdminCP, import the product XML file (product-kh99nrchkvb4.xml).

2) If you would like to allow individual users to disable the feature, a new user profile field using "Add New User Profile Field" in the AdminCP. Then in the options (Settings -> Options -> New Reply Check) enter the field number and "disable" value, separated by a colon. For example, you could create a "Single-Selection Menu" field with these options:

Check for New Replies
Do Not Check for New Replies

Then in the "Allow User To Disable New Reply Check For Forums" option field enter

X:Do Not Check for New Replies

replacing X with the actual field number. You can create a second profile field for disabling group discussion checks, or use the same field to control both.

3) The warning message can be customized by editing the "kh99nrchk_message" template (under New Reply Check Templates) and/or providing a translation for the kh99nrchk_message phrase.

4) The "new post" message can be customized by editing the "kh99nrchk_new" template (under New Reply Check Templates) and/or providing a translation for the kh99nrchk_new phrase.


Uninstalling:
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1) Uninstall the product from the Product Manager in the AdminCP.

2) Using the Profile Field Manager, delete any user profile fields that you created during installation.


Notes:
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1) Enabling new reply checks for quick reply (which is the default) currently disables AJAX for quick replies.
2) Has only been tested on vB version 4.1.3.


History:
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1.0.0 (June 7, 2011)
- Initial Release

[Iris_Ford]

Hello, kh99.

This mod is awesome, simply great. I had it installed for awhile now in my vB 4.2.2 and it seemed to work just fine at the beginning . But then i noticed that my multi-quotes won't deselect after posting and after disabling the mod everything was fine.

Any updates?

[kh99]

Hmm..haven't look at this in a long time. I'll try it out if I get a chance. But to be honest, if I remember correctly the whole thing is a bit of a hack, so even if I can figure out why it's not working, I might not be able to fix it. Some things are difficult to do without file edits.

[Iris_Ford]

That's very sad. It was a hell of a hack that i needed on my forums

[kh99]

Originally Posted by Iris_Ford

Hello, kh99.

This mod is awesome, simply great. I had it installed for awhile now in my vB 4.2.2 and it seemed to work just fine at the beginning . But then i noticed that my multi-quotes won't deselect after posting and after disabling the mod everything was fine.

Any updates?

Well, I looked at this a bit and it turns out that it's not this mod but the fact that the multiquote doesn't turn off if you use the quick reply without ajax (if you "disable all ajax features" in General Settings), even if this mod is disabled. If you "Go Advanced" before posting it works. As I mentioned in the description, this mod disables ajax quick reply because I couldn't figure out how to make it work without doing that.

Anyway, if I get a chance to look at it more I'll see if I can figure out a solution.

[kh99]

OK, I think I've found a fix. I'm attaching a plugin xml here, and maybe later I'll get around to a new release with it included. In any case, to use this, save the attached xml file on your computer then go to Plugins & Products > Download / Upload Plugins, and scroll to the bottom to use the import form.

[Iris_Ford]

Now this came a little late, but i just wanted to thank you so much.
I just used the fix and it's working properly

Well done, thank you !

[DSemen]

Thank you so much!
That's what I've been looking for. Great mod!

Nominate for Modification of the Month.

[friendlymela]

will check it later