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

[Zumacaya]

This Mod does not work for me. Is there any alternative to this mod?
Thanks

[djXpire2]

installed. working great.

those who couldn't get it to work, you must visit your usergroup settings, edit your own usergroups to get the template bit updated. after which, visit your usercp to see the left column's most bottom for the Post Template option to show up. Thats it.

[SteamyLightning]

Can you make this forum-specific?

[djXpire2]

Not working too good, the Insert Attachment function is not working....

[Slaxi]

Originally Posted by Mystics

I have written a small plugin to show the post templates within Quick Reply:
Attachment 96312

Just import the plugin xml file (it's just a plugin, not a product/addon!).

You also have to add this code to the existing plugin vB Post Templates: Cache Templates:

if (THIS_SCRIPT == 'showthread')
{
	$globaltemplates[] = 'editor_posttemplates';
	$globaltemplates[] = 'editor_posttemplates_js';
}

Thanks for that Mystics.

Can you this also add to the Quick Edit bar?

[DeanLag]

Can it be used to post new threads? instead of posts? =o
Cause I frequently need to post sign up threads and could use this if it was for threads =o

[Deceptor]

Originally Posted by DeanLag

Can it be used to post new threads? instead of posts? =o
Cause I frequently need to post sign up threads and could use this if it was for threads =o

It'll work for threads and posts, and pretty much every other page with a full editor.

[Sayid]

Is it work with quick reply editor ?

one more question, can I define restricted number of templates to each usergroup ?

For example , members can use only 7 number of templates and one category .

btw, I like your mods

[Deceptor]

Originally Posted by Sayid

Is it work with quick reply editor ?

one more question, can I define restricted number of templates to each usergroup ?

For example , members can use only 7 number of templates and one category .

btw, I like your mods

Not the quick reply I'm afraid, only for full-size editors. As for limiting, that's not available either I'm afraid.

[yotsume]

Installed and works perfectly!