New Posting Features - Easy Forms - Create a form or multiple forms without php or html knowledge

EASY FORMS FOR vB 4.x here

Easily create forms with no HTML or PHP knowledge. Questions can be made compulsory and are checked before the form is submitted. Forms can be previewed. (You can create multiple forms)

Backwards compatible with vb v3.7.x and 3.6.8

Example Form | Help File | Version History

Question Types:

• Single line text
• Multi-line text
• Multi-select checkboxes
• Single-select radio buttons
• Single Select Dropdown
• Yes/No
• Multi-line text field using vbeditor (max one per form - limited by vB)
• Human verification question
• Custom Question (can query database or do whatever you want)
• Date (month/ day/ year fields)

Form can Submit to:

• new thread in forum
• new post in thread
• new pm to user
• email address
• save to database

Installation:

• Just Import the Product File
• Set usergroups options
  admincp -> vboptions -> Easy Form Options
• View/Create forms at
  http://your-forum.com/forums/misc.php?do=forms
• Click installed to get latest updates

More Features:

• Form list categories (optional)
• Preview form (can disable for individual forms)
• Optional questions
• Form Sections
• Prefix support - you can choose which prefix you want thread to have
• Different thread/pm title to form title with variables {username} {userid} and {q_1} (replacing 1 with appropriate question number)
• Poll Options: Multiple choice, public vote, poll question, poll options, poll timeout
• Regular expression match for single line text input field
• Usergroup permissions per form
• Forumid/threadid/username can be specified by input via {value=X} in dropdown, single line input or radio buttons
• Multiple dropdown select for form usergroup permissions (still optional - leave blank to not use)
• Option to show link to form list in navbar and quick links (separate options)
• Import/ Export your forms as XML files - great for transferring forms across forums or creating backups
• Specify bbcode for questions/ answers/ sections for the form's output
• Form Hooks: (uses php code)
  1. Before form submitted
     Useful for: your own form validation, multiple form outputs, etc.
  2. At form start
     Useful for: banning userids/usergroups from form, setting minimum post count,etc.
• Attachments allowed for posting new thread
• Mass Copy Forms & their questions

Coming soon:

• Allow attachments for posting in thread

Translations:

• French/ Fran?aise http://www.vbulletin-ressources.com/...apides-t14717/

[Hamma]

Ok cool, original post doesn't specify that. :P Says its coming soon.

[xlguy]

I have a price input box setup, but some people are entering "0". Anyone know the code so I can ensure they have to enter at least 1?

[blind-eddie]

I created a template edit that shows you how to use the easy forms as a classifieds... check it out.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=296406

[dutchbb]

Is this still being developed? Some of us like to keep running vb3.8 since vb4 kinda sucks so...

One feature I really need is the ability to re-order the "Dropdown Select" option fields and add new ones where I want. Currently if I want to add a new one I have to completely change the fields with copy/paste which is ridiculous and takes ages. Could you add a feature to re-order them quickly and add new options in any location?

Thanks

[reverse1312]

Hello,

I saw users getting the error message :
"Error, this form does not have any results stored in the database."
But I did not see how they solved it...
Could anyone help me. I almost succeeded but no result is writen in the result table...

Thank you

[SwalyAaron]

How can I make it that all users can see a form? I had this on a previous forum worked great but now it only allows the usergroup I choose to see the form.

[Gator Bite]

This is a very powerful add on. Very cool. Thanks to the developpers.

Can anybody tell me how to add a Regular Expression to a Custom Question?

My question looks like this right now:

PHP Code:

$answer = '<input type="text" id="q_' . $formbit[id] . '" name="' . $formbit[id] . '" value="' . $vbulletin->userinfo[field24] . '" size="20" maxlength="17" />'; 


I want to add the following Regular Expression:

/[W][P]0[A-Z]{2}[0-9][A-Z0-9]{4}[A-Z][0-9]{6}/

I'm asking for a VIN and trying to make sure it's entered correctly.

[SBlueman]

I am stoked to have finally figured out this modification some. I am not the best when it comes to coding and/or PHP. With that said, some questions:

1. Can this modification work with the new threads created by members? Auto-Capitalize First Letter of Each Word In Thread Title

2. How can I add topic tags to new threads created with the easy forms? Is there a way to code that in?

3. Does anyone have a copy of the original help file? I spent all weekend scouring for a copy and came up with nothing.

[Alfa1]

Here you go:

Macroses

What are macroses?
Macroses are variables used in easy forms for replacement with their value.
What macroses are there?

• {username} username of the user submitting the form
• {userid} userid of the user submitting the form
• {formtitle} form title of the form being submitted
• {threadtitle} thread/pm/email title of the form being submitted (if it is blank it be the same as the form title)
• {q_*} replace the question id with the *, for example to show question 1's output you would use {q_1}
• {qn_*} replace the question id with the *, for example to show question 1's question text you would use {qn_1}

Editing Form
Are all fields compulsory?
No, only the questions proceeded by a * are compulsory.
What does each field do?

• Title: This is the title at the top of the page when viewing the form. BB code allowed.
• Description: (optional) This is displayed at the top of the form. It can be used to explain the form's purpose, give guidance, etc... BB code allowed.
• Display Order: This controls the order the form is displayed in the form list. The higher the number (in comparison to other forms) the lower down the form list the form will be displayed.
• Usergroups: (optional) This controls the usergroups allowed to view the form - this does not override permissions to view forms. Blank is all usergroups allowed.
• Form Submit Message: (optional) This is the message display once the form has been submitted succesfully. If blank default will be used. This is also the redirect message (if checked)
• Thread/ PM/ Email Title: (optional) This allowed you to use a different title for the thread/ pm/ email being created than the form title. If left blank then the Thread/ PM title will be the same as the form title. You can use the following macroses in the title: {username}, {userid} and {q_*}.
• Category: (optional) All forms with the eaxct same category name will be grouped together in the form list under that name.
• Allow attachments: (optional) Only avaliable for form creating new thread. Checked/ticked = yes, blank = no. Follows user's attachment rules.
• Post a Poll: (optional) Creates a poll with the thread.
• Allow multiple choice: (optional) Allows users to select more than one option when voting. Checked/ticked = yes, blank = no.
• Make votes public: (optional) Usernames will be shown next to each poll option. Checked/ticked = yes, blank = no.
• Poll Question: (optional) The question above the poll. If left blank the thread title will be used.
• Poll Options: These are the choices in the poll. Separate each option with a new-line (carriage return).
• Custom Form Output: (optional) You can create your own layout to the thread/ pm/ post/ email the form created. Allowed: BB code, $q[1] (replace 1 with the correct question #), $qn[1], $threadtitle, $form[title], {username}, $thisuser[username] (replace username with any user field). Leave blank to use default layout.
• Question BBcode: (optional) Customise how the form's questions look in the thread/ pm/ post created by the form. Opening BB code in the box on the left and closing BB code in the box on the right.
• Answer BBcode: (optional) Customise how the form's answers look in the thread/ pm/ post created by the form. Opening BB code in the box on the left and closing BB code in the box on the right.
• Section BBcode: (optional) Customise how the form's sections look in the post created by the form. Opening BB code in the box on the left and closing BB code in the box on the right.
• Form BBcode: (optional) The code in the left box goes after the form title and the code in the box on the right goes at the end of the post.
• Form Hook: (optional) This

How can I... ?

These are solutions to commonly asked questions.
How can I change the navbar/ quick links "forms" to another name?

Find and replace '$vbphrase[forms]' in plugin 'Easy Forms AutoInsert Links' with your alternative text

How can I add a new line at the end of a question?

You can use \r\n in the question bbcode for a new line. This is the same for section bbcode, answer and form bbcode.

Will upgrading loss all of my forms?

No, but if you are worried export them as a backup to your computer.

Can I have more than one question with vb message editor?

No, vbulletin code prevents you.

The rest can be found here: http://web.archive.org/web/200905012...read.php?t=119

[SBlueman]

Thank you for that great post Alfa1! That helped big time!

So some questions:

We use this modification on our site: Auto-Capitalize First Letter of Each Word In Thread Title

So it seems to get it to work you need to add something to the form's
"Form Hook: Before Submit:" field. Right now I have this in there:

PHP Code:

if ($qo[16]   == "NFL General Discussion") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 108; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Arizona Cardinals") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 330; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Atlanta Falcons") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 306; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Baltimore Ravens") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 313; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Buffalo Bills") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 310; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Carolina Panthers") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 327; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Chicago Bears") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 323; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Cincinnati Bengals") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 312; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Cleveland Browns") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 311; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Dallas Cowboys") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 321; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Detroit Lions") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 324; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Denver Broncos") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 303; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Green Bay Packers") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 305; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Houston Texans") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 315; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Indianapolis Colts") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 314; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Jacksonville Jaguars") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 316; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Kansas City Chiefs") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 318; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Miami Dolphins") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 308; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Minnesota Vikings") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 325; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "New England Patriots") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 300; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "New Orleans Saints") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 326; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "New York Giants") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 304; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "New York Jets") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 309; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Oakland Raiders") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 317; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Philadelphia Eagles") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 322; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Pittsburgh Steelers") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 301; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "San Diego Chargers") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 319; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "San Francisco 49ers") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 307; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Seattle Seahawks") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 331; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "St. Louis Rams") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 329; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Tampa Bay Buccaneers") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 328; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Tennessee Titans") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 302; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "Washington Redskins") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 320; 
} 
elseif ($qo[16]   == "NFL Draft Discussion") 
{ 
$form[forumid] = 208; 
} 


so people can send the form in the right forum. What would I add to have the modification work?

Now, on our site we use a custom tag modification that lists some preset tags to insert. We use this modification: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=159646. We now use the template edit in the new thread template, replacing the default tag form. How can I A) include the tags in a new form and B) have different tags for different forms?

Also, just a thought....but can a moderator or the mod author add the FAQ to the first post, so people don't have to search 110 pages before they find this major piece of information?