Miscellaneous Hacks - Ranks Without Usergroups

Overview

This product allows you to define ranks that can be assigned to individual users without having to create usergroups with which to associate them. These ranks will then display beneath ranks defined in the "User rank Manager" in postbits and profile pages. All of the settings are self-explanatory.

In postbit:



In profile:

Updates:

Version 1.1:

• Fixed problem arising on some sites where only last user shows rank.

Version 1.2:

• Removed case sensitivity of usernames.

Compatibility:

Tested and working on VB 4.2.x and should work on all 4.x versions of vBulletin.

Backup/Warning:

This product does not alter your database, however it is always good practice to make regular backups and you should make a backup before installing ANY new mod.

As always, products are USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. I will provide support and do my best to help but no absolute guarantee is offered.

To Install:

1. Download and extract the attached .zip file.
2. Follow AdminCP -> Plugins & Products -> Manage Products -> Add/Import Product.
3. Click on "Choose File" and browse to the product .xml file that was packaged in the .zip file.
4. Click "Import."
5. You MUST enable the product in the settings before it will function.
6. Configure the remaining settings to your liking. Each setting has a detailed explanation of its use.

Support for this product can be found here:

• MHB - Ranks Without Usergroups
• TAZ - Ranks Without Usergroups

[Xarwin]

Looks nice!

Is there a way to make users select their own ranks?
That would make the plugin even more useful to me :-).

[MarkFL]

Originally Posted by Xarwin

Looks nice!

Is there a way to make users select their own ranks?
That would make the plugin even more useful to me :-).

No, this product, as it stands, allows you as an admin to define the HTML/CSS for ranks and then apply them to users. The way I see it, such a rank is earned though contributions to the site, rather than simply chosen by users.

For example, one of our global moderators puts in a great deal of time helping me beta test mods on our dev site, and so I gave her a small icon to denote her role as a beta tester. It was something I felt she deserved

However, I realize not everyone will have the same use for any particular mod, and so when I get time (currently working on a bear of a mod), I will see if I can do something useful with your suggestion.

[BadgerDog]

Downloaded and installed with thanks...

Immediately noticed there is no CSS code as shown in the pic, to use as a template for those of us who aren't experienced as coders?

Is it supposed to be there?

Regards,
Doug

[MarkFL]

Originally Posted by BadgerDog

Downloaded and installed with thanks...

Immediately noticed there is no CSS code as shown in the pic, to use as a template for those of us who aren't experienced as coders?

Is it supposed to be there?

Regards,
Doug

Hey Doug,

You have to add your own CSS when you define your ranks badges. The CSS isn't really necessary unless you are going to define more than one badge that uses the same CSS...this lets you be more efficient.

The screenshot just shows an example of CSS classes being defined.

[BadgerDog]

Ok, tried it and still nothing appears using vBullletin 4.1.3PL8 as a rank for the user named Badger. (see attached)

Most likely mod is not compatible with 4.1 series... just a guess?

Regards,
Doug

[BadgerDog]

Mark...

In order to save my old brain a lot of time and possible mistakes, could you copy the text versions of the code you show in your graphic pic of your mod into a post here?

Thanks .. appreciate it..

Regards,
Doug

[MarkFL]

Originally Posted by BadgerDog

Mark...

In order to save my old brain a lot of time and possible mistakes, could you copy the text versions of the code you show in your graphic pic of your mod into a post here?

Thanks .. appreciate it..

Regards,
Doug

The CSS you see in the screenshot is just what I used for the screenshots. It is not meant to be a part of the product itself. I just used it so the screenshots would be pretty. It is nearly identical to the HTML/CSS badges I designed for the site I help admin, and I would rather not make them available to the public, as I want them to be somewhat unique to that site.

It is up to you to design your own badges to fit your site...the same knowledge required to use vBulletin's intrinsic "Ranks Manager" is also required for this product. This product just allows you to assign such badges to individual users without having to create usergroups for those users.

[Stratis]

Thanks Mark very nice mod.

A little extra help for code i made in testing condition for my self.
Mark has a good point there for his code and we must respect this.

Attachment 154244

CSS Classes/Selectors

.badge_rank {
position: relative;
top: 0px;
left: 0px;
width: 178px;
height: 20px;
vertical-align: middle;
border: solid 2px;
color: #F4FFFF;
border-color: #5D5B4E;
border-radius: 5px;
font-family: Georgia;
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 12pt;
text-align: center;
background-color: transparent;
box-shadow: 4px 4px 5px #8E7B7B;
-moz-border-radius: 5px;
-webkit-border-radius: 5px;
background: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #D42121 10%, #EF5656 100%);
background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(10%,#D42121), color-stop(100%,#EF5656));
background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top, #D42121 10%,#EF5656 100%);
background: -o-linear-gradient(top, #D42121 10%,#EF5656 100%);
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #D42121 10%,#EF5656 100%);
}

Ranks Definitions

Test1|<div class="badge_rank">Nice Rank</div>

Assign Ranks To Users

Stratis|Test1

Don't forget to change Stratis with your name users

You can play around adding or changing with your needs.

[BadgerDog]

Thank you Stratis ..

This makes the mod very useful to non coders... appreciate it..

How would I make the background a nice shade of blue instead of red?

Regards,
Doug

Edit: As soon as more then 1 username is added to the list, the rank stops showing up in forums. If you just use a single username, it works for that user. (see attached)